BEWARE! @Robin you have horrible customer service! This place sucks and majorly fumbled a milestone…read morebirthday party. You booked a party well in advance, invoiced and charged several hundred dollars as agreed, added extra fees and then overbooked another party! We had to learn a few hours before our event and only because a call was made to you! No respect, no sincerity or apologies, no attempt to make the situation right! A bunch of clowns if I've ever seen any. Only added 1 star because Yelp makes you select

World's fastest rodeo!?! Not sure what that means... but the lines went fast, the tickets went…read morefast, and those bulls and horses were certainly speedy. Both the event and pre-paid parking sold out in advance. And after attending the show this past Sunday, I can understand why it's so popular. The 2-day event takes place annually at Livermore Valley Stadium and seems to be very well organized. I loved that they actually tell you which seats are shaded based on time of day, so you can make an informed decision about where to sit when purchasing tickets. I certainly appreciated and found this helpful in avoiding the blazing heat, and got awesome seats in section E (the middle section), what I consider the best view in the stadium. The entertainment was nonstop, never a dull moment, and the main show lasted about 2 and a half hours, though doors opened about 4 hours earlier in the day for other activities. Lots of competitions and racing to cheer on the contestants (both the humans and the animals), including bareback and saddle bronc riding, tie down and team roping, barrel racing by them cowgirls and their horses, and of course the finale, the bull riding! Always a pleasure to watch this awesome and crazy sport from the stands. And the announcer and rodeo clown did a good job keeping the crowd engaged, along with classic tunes (mainly oldies, country, and rock) playing through the speakers. Not my first rodeo, I knew what to expect this time around. Compared to the Cow Palace event which I attended last year, I liked this one slightly better. A true festival environment, and far more vendors at the Livermore show, offering rodeo themed clothing, customizable trucker caps, cowboy hats galore (in various colors and designs), cowboy boots, other miscellaneous merchandise, and at least 15 different food and drink stands selling tacos, bbq, carne asada fries, italian bites, mini donuts, ice cream, beer and alcohol, and more. We enjoyed some cold lemonade and a sweet and tasty chocolate milkshake from one of the dessert tents. A great way to top off an already amazing experience.

Attended my first rodeo this past weekend, and the entertainment value was high, well trained bulls…read moreand horses keeping the crowd engaged... along with the humans running the show of course. Parking and event entry was quick and easy (though it cost $20 at Cow Palace). And there were several concession stands available serving typical snacks and treats like hot dogs, nachos, and even frozen beverages. The show started at 7:30pm, and various acts occurred for a little over two hours (before the main attraction). This included award presentations, an opportunity for moms from the crowd to enter the arena and race for a prize wearing only one shoe, corny jokes by the rodeo clown, saddle bronc riding (wild bucking horse trying to throw off the rider... similar to bull riding), horse barrel racing (female riders getting their horses to zoom around 3 barrels in the arena at the highest speed), and tie-down roping (cowboys wielding a lasso on the bull, competing for quickest time). I liked how the announcer explained the rules and animal ethics to the audience as some participants were disqualified during the roping challenge. The bull riding started around 9:45pm, and those spinning, twisting bulls were crazy! This 15-minute highlight of the event, with about 5 different bulls/riders, was followed by a bull jumper/stuntman performing acrobatics, dodging and doing flips in the air while being charged by a bull. The show ultimately ended around 10:15pm, and quickly turned into a country concert, opening up the arena to all, for live music entertainment. I enjoyed the event overall, and felt that Section 19 offered an ideal view of all the different acts. I do recommend coming a little early if sitting in the dress circle though, since it's "first come, first served" stadium seating and was pretty crowded. Cool and unique experience, and I will definitely return!

Horrible treatment of animals. Came here for a work event thinking it wouldn't be too bad, but it…read morewas. Several of us lost our appetites and left early. I agree with the protestors outside, this is sickening

Great spot for a classic rodeo experience with lots of history. The atmosphere is fun and family…read morefriendly with exciting events and skilled riders. It can get crowded during big events but overall it is a lively and memorable place to visit.

Hmmm what to say about this? Both the other reviews are dead on. Here's my take. If you don't…read morehave small children, or a relative participating in the parade, stay away, far away. You'll be bored to tears. If on the other hand, you have a small child who likes horses, you won't find another parade where you can get closer to them than this one. You will probably still be bored to tears, but your kid will be thrilled. I can't decide if I'm going to tell my kids about it this year or not.... I give it 2 stars, only cause of the kids.

I've been going to the Alameda County Fair since I was a kid, and I truly don't think I've missed a…read moreyear. Even during COVID, when they couldn't hold the regular fair, they put on a special fall version instead. Getting to go to the fair in a Halloween costume was honestly such an awesome experience. I hope they do something like that again someday. I definitely have my traditions. Funnel cake is a must (always with strawberries ). Non-negotiables include the Sky Ride, the petting zoo, and the Model Railroad exhibit (ask about their scavenger hunt!). Before I leave, I have to stop at one of the old-fashioned photo booths too. I write the year on the back of every photo strip, so I've ended up with this little collection that's basically a timeline of my life at the fair. One of my favorite things is that it really feels like the community coming together, and the whole place has such a festive vibe. My dad has won a couple of blue ribbons over the years, I have friends who enter competitions, and I genuinely love walking through the exhibits to see what people have grown, baked, photographed, painted, and created. I always end up spending way more time (and money! ) than I planned, so now I just budget for it every year. The concerts have been incredible too. I've seen Bowling for Soup, Smash Mouth, the Village People, Flo Rida, and plenty of others over the years. Between the concerts, the demolition derby, the drone shows, the animals, the rides, and all the new entertainment they bring in every year, I usually end up going more than once before the fair is over. Speaking of food, the best (and most ridiculous) fair food appears every year. This year it was Spam fries. Did I try them? No. Did I absolutely stop to take a picture? Of course I did. Also, one year I somehow came home from the fair with a mattress. We weren't planning on buying one, but I guess that's just another Alameda County Fair memory. After almost 30 years, I still get excited every time I walk through those gates. I have to leave with my traditional photo strip, my feet tired and dusty, and already looking forward to next year.

We went to this fair on July 11th, and it happened to be one of the hottest day ever!! If I…read moreremember well, it was 96 degrees that day! Before my granddaughter went back to Bellevue, we bought tickets online and went to this fair. It was quite a fun experience! We arrived early, and parking was a breeze, well organized . We headed to one most wanted attraction, the Alaska pig racing!! The benches were full, but some very kind people squeezed in to make room for us. It was quite a show, and the host made the crowd participate too!! Then the petting zoo, the games, the food, the snacks.... Expensive, but it was fun. Then the heat got to us and we went home. It would be so awesome if the weather was cooler so we can enjoy everything!!! Guess we need to come back next year.

Best rodeo except for Cheyenne. You would have a blast. Two ring circus with alot of events…read more going on at the same time. Long wait time to get into and out of the north grandstands

This was quite literally my first rodeo so what do I know? Nothing! But we had fun! The parking…read moresituation was chaotic, but we were able to find a lot within walking distance for a $10 fee, rather than dealing with the event lot. There were plenty of vendors inside, but food options were a bit limited. We ended up choosing the Mexican food stand and my friend and I got tacos and a Chicken Quesadilla to share. The tacos were very disappointing - literally nothing on them but meat. There was a little station with free pico and salsa, but still not worth the $5/taco. The Chicken Quesadilla was much better though - easy to share too! My friend also got a Watermelon Agua Fresca and I got a Horchata, which were both massive. They were tasty enough but way too sweet to finish. The rodeo itself was a ton of fun, with two events happening at all times and lots of excitement. Would return!

San Francisco Farm Bureau 6.7.2026 - Mushroom Cultivation…read moreWorkshop with Shroomhouse Project founded by Fiona Ma and late Ted Fong. Jaxson Bar Outdoor area setup perfectly with chairs and bar stool tables. Very neat. Bartender - She was amazing. We were all lined up and she made sure each of our drinks was made special. DIY Mushroom Grow Kit Step By Step Guide Follow-up and support Now in 7.1.2026, look at my baby mushroom grow... Wait for my update on cooking it. Thank you SF Farm Bureau and Shroomhouse for helping me learn so much. A must visit.

DO NOT TRUST THIS BAR!!! It was impossible to navigate, even more impossible to enter, and the bar…read moreis poorly decorated! It looked very unkempt and the music wasn't very loud. There was an extreme overflow on Halloween (which is expected) but the way security, bouncers, and workers dealt with it was extremely disrespectful. My friend had to use the bathroom and the asian boy on the right (circled in the picture) took her ID as collateral. When she came back to get her ID, they stated that they gave it to someone else!!! We asked the asian girl on the left (circled in the picture) to speak with the manager and spoke to this blond white lady (not pictured) and she did not offer us any compensation or anything. When speaking with her, she gave no empathy or care to our situation and only offered us a free drink....which is incomparable to what we lost She was not interested in helping us or finding a solution to the issue her bar gave us. I would not trust this bar with anything. They couldn't even make sure they were giving the right ID to the same person. It's understandable that it was crowded which made it chaotic but that does not mean an establishment gets to be irresponsible with other peoples property. ESPECIALLY an Identification Card!!!

Always a great annual event for all ages! Lots of activities happening throughout the evening…read more Bull riding, mutton busting, flying cowboys, breakaway roping, rodeo entertainment galore! 7000 people in attendance!

I have always looked forward to attending the rodeo, but this experience was beyond disappointing…read more Someone was sitting in our assigned seats, and despite asking multiple staff members for help, no one was willing or able to resolve the situation. We were left on our own, felt completely unwelcome, and ended up leaving. My friend is Indian and I'm Mexican, and the way we were treated left us feeling as though we didn't matter. Whether that was the intent or not, that is how the experience felt to us. Because of how this was handled, I will not be returning or recommending this event to others. I hope the organizers take guest concerns more seriously in the future so no one else has the same experience.

I love this mall because it has good stores and stuff, and I love so many of the stores here. It's…read morea good mall, and it's pretty. Clean and it's big and has lots of stores. I LOVE THE PIZZA PRETZELSSS! U should go there it's really fun.

A mall or shopping center that's been around in the area for so long. It's an enclosed mall and…read morelike any shopping center, the makeup of the stores has changed over the last few decades. Depending on the store, the service is what you would expect when you go into the different places. I don't know if I can make a definitive statement on the selection of the type of stores in here because like most shopping centers I imagine they evolve over time. Although I do notice that some of the stores have an emphasis on value rather than luxury. I hope that this place can have some restoration to its former glory or at least how it felt in my youth. I actually worked at three different stores within this mall growing up. And my first girlfriend also worked in this mall as well and lived down the street lol. So lots of history here for me. Most recently, I came here to go pick up my nephew from a class. He was taking within this mall. Parking is easy and the layout is pretty straightforward.

This is the real deal…read more You have mutton racing (kids training for the big time by riding sheep) You don't see that in wealthy, private school East Bay. Amador County is one of those places kids can still actually get hurt and parents are not coming apart at the seams. Don't forget the barrel racing, that would be the ladies part, riding horses around barrels without knocking them over. Then comes the big time, the steer riding, I suppose young men ride bulls for the same reason the government sends them off to war, they have so much testesterone that they actually can not see clearly. Visit the rodeo if you can. It's the real thing.

It was a popular event but you really should stop doing the pony rides for entertainment. The…read moreanimals are just there standing in the hot sun waiting for kids to ride them...Animals are not for your entertainment and parents should stop letting their kids ride them in circles.

I had never heard of this festival before in Castro Valley!!…read more This was a pretty good sized festival. It had 2 music stages, one at each end, a petting zoo, a pony ride area along with plenty of booths selling all sorts of stuff. There are also lots of food options here, and an area to get beer or wine at also. It was a rather hot Saturday when I was here, and it was fairly crowded. This festival occurs every year, the weekend after Labor Day on Castro Valley Boulevard!!