Get Ready for the Ultimate Rodeo Experience at Bulls 'n Broncs Chino Rodeo!

Chino has long been known for its agricultural and ranching heritage, and the Chino Rodeo grew directly out of that culture.

• The Chino Rodeo began in the 1940s–1950s, during a time when Chino was still heavily dairy- and ranch-driven.
   
• Local ranchers, horsemen, and civic groups organized the rodeo as a community celebration of Western heritage, horsemanship, and cowboy skills.
   
• Events typically included:
   
  • Bull riding 
  • Saddle bronc & bareback riding 
  • Calf roping 
  • Barrel racing 
  • Local parade and Western festivities
     

• The rodeo was more than a sporting event — it was a citywide gathering. 
• Families, schools, service clubs, and local businesses all participated. 
• It helped define Chino’s identity as a working-class, agricultural town long before suburban growth reshaped the Inland Empire.
   

• As Chino urbanized and land use changed, the rodeo gradually faded. 
• Rising insurance costs, venue challenges, and shifting demographics led to the event going dormant over 20 years ago. 
• Despite this, the rodeo remained a strong memory for longtime residents.
   

• The modern Bulls ’n Broncs Chino Rodeo represents:
   
  • A revival of local tradition 
  • A bridge between Chino’s past and present 
  • A new annual signature event for the city
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• The comeback is positioned as:
   
  • Family-friendly 
  • Professionally produced 
  • Rooted in history, but built for today
     

This revival isn’t just nostalgia — it’s heritage and community pride!