Sonora, CA — Today is the final day of the 65th annual Mother Lode Roundup weekend in Sonora.
It’s another day of rodeo fun with more bucking broncos, bull riding and some laughs as today the kids get in on the action at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds. Start the day of right with some good food at the Mother Lode Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. At 10 a.m. head to the Cowboy Church with Coy Huffman for a sermon in the grandstands. Then spend the afternoon for plenty of rodeo action and some family fun! The Kiddie Rodeo begins at noon followed by professional riding and roping that begins at 2 p.m.
Yesterday was the Roundup Parade in downtown Sonora. The warm sunshine brought out a large crowd that lined Washington Street. Click here to see pictures of all the bands, floats, horses, and fantastic floats.
Here is the list of parade entry winners:
- The Tuolumne County Cup
On Stage Dance Company — Barbie - The Mother Lode Round Up Sweepstakes
Back County Horsemen Mid Valley Unit - Best Popper Scooper — Scott Sanz
- Future Horsemen
Emma Shay and Barbie - Sr Mounted Group
Twain Heart Horsemen - Mounted Color Guard
Sierra Cowgirls - Church or Religious Organizations
Hilltop Church - Family Entry
Emmy Lou’s 6th Birthday - Non-Profit Organization Entry
Tuolumne Bears Youth Football and Cheer - Best Military Group
Sonora Veterans Groups –VVA, VFW and their Aux, and the American Legion - Fire Department Entry
Cal Fire – Tuolumne County Fire Department - Horseless Carriage Antiques or Classic Auto
Sonora A’s - Service Clubs
Special Olympics of Tuolumne County - Car Club
Mud Sweat and Gears 4×4 Club - Motorcycles
Opie Boys — Arlo and James Opie
For all the information regarding the Roundup, click here.
