UNTIL AUGUST 31ST TO MAKE ANY CHANGES.# IT’S COMING UP QUICK… SETUP FOR THE CALIFORNIA RODEO SALINAS IS NOW UNDERWAY AND TICKETS ARE GOING FAST. THE “BIG WEEK CONCERT KICKOFF” IS COMING UP THIS WEEKEND AND ORGANIZERS SAY GOOD. THIS YEAR’S “BIG WEEK KICK OFF” CONCERT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY INSTEAD OF FRIDAY. GATES WILL OPEN AT FIVE FOR FANS TO GAIN ACCESS TO FOOD VENDORS AND BARS. THE CONCERT STARTS AT 6-30 WITH TWO OPENING ACTS. AND…. MIRANDA LAMBERT… SET TO HEADLINE THIS YEAR… IS SCHEDULED TO HIT THE STAGE AT 9-30. ## TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE. THE RODEO CARNIVAL KICK
California Rodeo Salinas prepares for kickoff concert with Miranda Lambert
Updated: 10:30 AM PDT Jul 10, 2026
The Big Week concert kickoff for the California Rodeo Salinas is set to take place this Saturday, with Miranda Lambert headlining the event. This year, the concert will be held on Saturday instead of Friday. Gates will open at 5 p.m., allowing fans to enjoy food vendors and bars before the music begins at 6:30 p.m. The lineup includes two opening acts, with Lambert scheduled to take the stage at 9:30 p.m. “Really fun to have this lineup. We’re excited about it. Dylan Scott, who’s our middle entertainer, is a fantastic entertainer, has great songs. And Ashley Cook, who’s leading us off our opening act, is another fantastic artist who has some great songs. Local California person,” Steve Davis, California Rodeo Salinas president, said. Tickets are still available online. The rodeo carnival kicks off this weekend, with more events continuing through Sunday, July 19.
SALINAS, Calif. —
The Big Week concert kickoff for the California Rodeo Salinas is set to take place this Saturday, with Miranda Lambert headlining the event.
This year, the concert will be held on Saturday instead of Friday. Gates will open at 5 p.m., allowing fans to enjoy food vendors and bars before the music begins at 6:30 p.m. The lineup includes two opening acts, with Lambert scheduled to take the stage at 9:30 p.m.
“Really fun to have this lineup. We’re excited about it. Dylan Scott, who’s our middle entertainer, is a fantastic entertainer, has great songs. And Ashley Cook, who’s leading us off our opening act, is another fantastic artist who has some great songs. Local California person,” Steve Davis, California Rodeo Salinas president, said.
Tickets are still available online. The rodeo carnival kicks off this weekend, with more events continuing through Sunday, July 19.