Start planning early for the first rodeo of the spring season, scheduled on Sunday, April 6 in La Grange. You’ll see bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, team roping and calf roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. And kids can take part in the famous goat scramble.

Rodeo events start at 8 a.m.; get there before noon to see the Queen Ceremony, and 1 p.m. is the Grand Entry. It’s all at the La Grange Rodeo Arena, overlooking the Tuolumne River canyon, just east of town, 30433 Yosemite Boulevard, La Grange. Parking is free. Sorry, no dogs allowed.

La Grange Rodeo tickets are $20 at the gate, $10 for kids ages six to 12, those five and under are admitted free. For pre-sale ticket information check the website LaGrangeRodeoAssociation.com where you’ll also learn the history, see live action photos from past events, as well as bios for the Rodeo Queen candidates.

The La Grange Rodeo Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a rodeo built on the heritage and traditions of the community.