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Be here when it happens

Explore upcoming rodeos, concerts, festivals & more

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From a quiet community of 18 to hundreds of visitors overnight, when an event comes to Parkfield, the town comes alive.

Here in the “Earthquake Capital of the World” and heart of California cowboy country, our signature festivals and rodeos turn wide-open spaces into lively gathering places. Whether it’s music, rodeo action, artisan markets, or cowboy traditions, there’s always a reason to be here when it happens.

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ANNUAL EVENTS

Our most beloved traditions, year after year.

  • Parkfield Bluegrass Festival

    MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND

    Celebrate the rich tradition of bluegrass music in the heart of California’s cowboy country at the Parkfield Bluegrass Festival.

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  • Parkfield Ranch Rodeo

    MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

    Experience a true celebration of California’s ranching heritage at the Parkfield Ranch Rodeo, held every Memorial Day weekend in the heart of cowboy country.

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  • Artisan's Fall Roundup

    OCTOBER 18-19, 2025

    Discover unique treasures at the Artisan’s Fall Roundup, featuring locally made crafts, jewelry, western goods, antiques, tack, and more.

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  • Early Californios Skills of the Rancho

    OCTOBER 24-26, 2025

    Step back in time and experience the rich traditions of California’s original ranching culture at Early Californios Skills of the Rancho.

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EXPLORE OUR FULL CALENDAR ↓
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FULL CALENDAR

See what’s coming up in California’s cowboy capital

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Outline drawing of a large, valley oak leaf from Parkfield, California on the Central Coast.
Artisan’s Fall Roundup
Oct
18
to Oct 19

Artisan’s Fall Roundup

  • 70410 Parkfield Road Parkfield, CA, 93451 United States (map)
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Discover unique treasures at the Artisan’s Fall Roundup, featuring locally made crafts, jewelry, western goods, antiques, tack, and more, all set against the backdrop of California’s cowboy country.

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Live Music: Michael Peters
Oct
31

Live Music: Michael Peters

  • 70410 Parkfield-Coalinga Road Parkfield, CA, 93451 United States (map)
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Experience the authentic Bakersfield sound with Michael Peters, bringing classic country hits straight from the streets of Bakersfield to Parkfield.

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Live Music: Victoria Bailey
Nov
14

Live Music: Victoria Bailey

  • 70410 Parkfield-Coalinga Road Parkfield, CA, 93451 United States (map)
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Join us for an evening with Victoria Bailey, a California-born country singer-songwriter blending classic honky tonk, Americana, and folk influences.

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CHSRA D7 Rodeo
Mar
6
to Mar 8

CHSRA D7 Rodeo

  • Oak Street San Miguel, CA, 93451 United States (map)
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Watch the next generation of rodeo champions compete at the CHSRA District 7 Rodeo, hosted right here in Parkfield.

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Parkfield Ranch Rodeo
May
22
to May 24

Parkfield Ranch Rodeo

Experience a true celebration of California’s ranching heritage at the Parkfield Ranch Rodeo, held every Memorial Day weekend in the heart of cowboy country.

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