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    Lakeside Rodeo

    3.8 (39 reviews)

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    Valerie M.

    such a fun thing to do. good seats and not expensive. Cheap hot dogs. Some minor shopping available and other food available but not many options. The actual rodeo was so fun, so many cool things to watch. You buy a seat but its sitting on a stadium seat so you kinda slide next to the next person. People obviously not in heir own seats and not a lot of room as there is someone right in front of your feet. But again, it's a fun thing to go do. Parking lot not far, dirt so dress accordingly. Food was cash only too.

    US Navy Leap Frogs
    Charlotte R.

    This was a fun and relatively affordable event for the family. Parking was a bit of a challenge even arriving an hour early but we did manage to find some street parking near the Burger King. Concessions are cash only; there is an ATM on site for a $5 service fee. Coors Banquet and Light were $6 or there was an IPA or Topo Chico option for $7. Hotdogs and nachos were $3. They also had popcorn, ice cream and candy. The lines for concessions get pretty long so prepare to wait. The Navy Leap Frog Parachute Team made a special appearance, which was really cool. Everyone was really friendly and polite that we talked to and it was an all together wholesome experience.

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    Darryl C.

    Okay, this is a review for the event and the grounds not of a rodeo. The gem fair was more exciting than expected. It was more fun because of our sons excitement and how he elated the vendors with his knowledge and inquisitive nature! How can you not be amazed with a child's ability and capacity to absorb information!! The grounds are spacious. They could have hosted more should more had arrived. It was summer so the sun was driving down on you hard. Make sure to bring a hat and WATER!

    Katie G.

    They cram people into the bleachers. I think the A hole behind us spilled beer on me 3 times and never apologized once . He also didn't apologize for tweeking so hard he could not stop talking very loud in German THE ENTIRE time . Also do not get an aisle seat . I thought it would be nice , but I've never been to an event where people go back and forth from their seat in my life . It's awful !!!!! As for the show it's ok , but not worth the bullshit these hillbillies put you through . I'd rather watch it on tv.

    Felicitas L.

    YEE-HAWWWWW! Apparently the LARGEST RODEO in SoCal! Can't beat that! The skill level imo wasn't as good as in Wyoming, where I saw my first rodeo, but still very entertaining to watch!! A must-visit for local San Diegans wanting to satisfy their inner cowgirl/cowboy self! I attended the Sunday rodeo, which started at around 2pm and went till about 4pm. Highlights for me were stick racing (small toddlers "racing" their toy horses on sticks...LMAO "Watch out kids! It's not all just dirt out here!"), bull riding (not gonna lie, I was imagining Scott Eastwood a la Nicolas Sparks' Longest Ride the whole time), and bronc riding. You'll also get a chance to see Clydesdales and a few other classic rodeo events. You won't be disappointed. The food here is pretty well-priced but drinks are a bit overpriced for that it is. $2 for a canned soda, fyi. The root beer float hit the spot for me though! Soft serve & root beer separate so I can portion it out to my liking. Yassss! I think there might be a BBQ vendor on Saturdays, but on Sunday I didn't see anything other than kettle corn, and the concession stand. PS a tickler= Otter Pop. I wish they had ICEEs/slushies! The Lakeside Rodeo is a great event for friends, family, and kids. Every event is exciting to watch, and I would say every seat is a good seat. No need to get the premium seats imo. I wish tailgating was allowed! PRO TIPS: - Ur gonna get dirty/dusty because it's an outdoor event, and there's a lot of dirt in the arena. Horses and cattle are going full speed in there and if there's wind, you'll get dirt on you everywhere. Bring sunglasses and I would not recommend sitting front row for this event for that reason. PS ur shoes get very dusty, so plan ur outfit accordingly. I wore boots and it was perfect. I do not suggest flip flops. - BRING A HAT! It's really sunny out here. Bring a widebrimmed hat, or splurge on a nice one there. Also, don't forget your sunscreen. - Bring cash. You'll need it for parking and it's easier to pay vendors that way too.

    Country fest crowd
    Shalayna A.

    **This review is on the 2015 Country Fest - and the location of the rodeo grounds, not an actual rodeo show ** This was my first time in the area, and I could not find any information on the area as a concert venue instead of a rodeo. I hope this helps future Countryfest attendees! Parking: -Not as bad as expected, they were organized and had borrowed the high school parking lot near by I got there an hour after the area opened and found tons of parking a short walk away. It cost $10, but felt worth it to not have to stress about it. -Traffic in and out was rough, but steady Venue: -For a sold out show, the crowds weren't that bad Seating was (surprisingly) great, tons of bleachers, and standing room if you preferred that -We ended up sitting for half the show, and then getting down into the arena and dancing for the second half -The equipment was great, so you could hear the concert from anywhere you sat -There was a LOT of dirt and dust. Wear boots if you have them and you won't even notice. -We debated getting the Honkey Tonk Lounge tickets and the Party Box tickets. Party box is in a pretty good spot at the front of the bleachers, but you could get a similar spot by getting there early. Also then you're tied to one location for the night. The HTL was cool since we had three girls, and they had a bathroom with no line! I'd do the HTL again, but not the Party Box. Other (Food/service/etc): -They accepted credit cards -They brought in food trucks, but didn't have as many options as I would have hoped. (Grilled cheese truck, loaded fries truck, taco truck & bbq truck). -They had lots of sodas, lemonade, beer, wine and even a cider option, which was nice. (Beers were around $7 each, and they would only sell you one at a time (no going to get two for your friends). The lines actually weren't that long though! -The vendors selling shirts and hats have packed booths, the were well priced -The concert was in June, but ended up not being too warm since they started at 3pm. My crew got there around 4, and actually we all wished we got there a little later... The main act didn't go on until 8:15 (we couldn't find the line up online before the show - so we found that out when we got there) Overall we had a great time, and will be back in the future!

    I love the rodeo! Grew up going with my family ever since I was little. We've hosted friends visiting from France one year, another from India...they loved it! Now, I'm in my early 30s and my non-country friends come out every year and we go to Renegade Honky Tonk Bar afterwards. Everyone always has so much fun! The Lakeside Rodeo is on the professional circuit tour, so you have riders from all over the world! One year, navy seals jumped out of planes and parachuted right onto the arena, it was amazing! This event only happens once a year and it truly is a San Diego must-see!

    Jackie B.

    Had a great 1st time experience watching the rodeo. Wishing they had more vendors to browse around prior to the show. Also sat on the 3rd row thinking it would be great, but crowds kept getting up every time a rider came out to perform. Got frustrating as the show went on. Also wished they had more food choices. So it was pretty lackluster on that end. Will be back tho.

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    Been coming here for the last 5 years. The rodeo is a staple here in lakeside. It's our yearly tradition. Great place to be on the weekend.

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    It's not possible to get to your seat. I had to quit. Very chaotic and no chance to manage it. Just lost 25 dollars.

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    Love the lakeside rodeo. look forward to it every year. My kids have a great time going.

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    they support ffa a great school organization. kids had a great tone camping out there.

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    Action, lots of fun horse tricks and lots of cute girls. How can you go wrong.

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    Third year attending the Poway Rodeo. It is SO MUCH FUN! The announcers are great and pump up the…read morecrowd. So many great cowboy and cowgirls! Bull riding, barrel racing, buck riding and more! It was adorable to see a 6 year old barrel racing! The kids riding the sheep was also entertaining. Lots of vendors from food to merchandise. Plenty to shop for including cowboy hats & clothing. They have a kids zone with inflatables. They also have another separate kids zone with shaded bleachers- separate from general admission. We love the kids zone tickets for the shade, meals included (this year it was Raising Canes), drinks (alcohol also) & face painting. I love that they support the Ronald McDonald house and love that they have someone sing the National Anthem every year. We will be back next year!

    We went to the Poway rodeo last month for the first time. This was the first time it was held…read moresince before the Rona. So, I think technically it had almost been 3 years. Anyways, it was ok. I am not a huge rodeo fan but my friend had some extra tickets. The place was way too busy. Because of the years off everyone wanted to go on this Saturday night. Their was not enough seats for everyone and it is open bench seating. The area for the rodeo isn't a big lot and it was very crowded. Overall, too much alcohol, dirt and sponsors for my taste. I get the alcohol and dirt, that's what rodeo's are about. But the sponsors riding out between each event, plus more times, and the lack of seating was no fun. We had seats up high but were so packed in that it wasn't comfortable. I know they were sold out but maybe re-evaluate the numbers on what it takes to be "sold out"

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    So I texted the number I saw on the add on cl and I received a call 15 minutes after asking me if I…read moreknew anything about diesel trucks, tbh I'm not a wizard at it but I'm not stupid either I know a good car/truck when I see one, anyways this guys was being a straight a**hole telling me not to text him( the add does not say anything about call only no text) and to know more about this type of trucks before trying to reach him... So there you go guys the requirement his person wants from you.

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