EXCEPTIONAL KIDS RODEO 2025

2025 EXCEPTIONAL KIDS RODEO SATURDAY, AUGUST 9th

SPECIAL KIDS SPECIAL FUN
Saturday August 9, 2025
The Gilroy Rodeo is pleased to host this fun-filled event each year and invite your exceptional child to become cowpokes for the day at our Exceptional Kids Rodeo. This event will be limited to (30) local special needs children that are receiving education with an IEP, homeschool, or 504 plan between the ages of 4 and 18 years old.

The Gilroy Rodeo's Exceptional Kids Rodeo will offer our exceptional contestants a full hour of rodeo-like fun under our big tent! We hope this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many young participants and their families to enjoy some laid-back rodeo fun.

Check-in will begin at 11:45, where your child will receive an exceptional contestant goodie bag and back number. Once checked in, contestants will be paired up with a rodeo partner to help them navigate a series of thoughtfully designed rodeo-like activities such as roping, stick horse barrel racing, paint branding, an 8 second ride on a practice bucking barrel. Plus a petting zoo and more!

To apply for participation in the Exceptional Kids Rodeo, fill out the online application below.

All applications must be received by July 26, 2025. Space is limited to 30 contestants and may fill up before the deadline, so don’t delay.

By early August, you will receive a confirmation packet with parking instructions, detailed times & schedules, etc.
Questions? Email Alyssa at events@gilroyrodeo.com

We can't wait to share our love of rodeo with our local community!

2025 EXCEPTIONAL KIDS RODEO

REGISTRATION & RELEASE FORM The 2025 Exceptional Kids' Rodeo will be held on Saturday, August 9 at 11:45pm in the Kids' Corral Tent at the Gilroy Rodeo. Space is limited to 30 participants, so get your registration form in soon.
Name*

Participant's First NameParticipant's Last Name
Age (must be between 4 and 18 on the date of the event)*

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Parent/Guardian's First Name*
Parent/Guardian's Last Name*
Address*

Mailing Address

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Nature of Participant's Special Need(s) - Registration is limited to children receiving special education services with an IEP and/or medical services.*
Phone Number*
How many family members or supporters will be joining to spectate the Exceptional Kids Rodeo? *note: event participation is limited to children with special needs.*

Child's Shirt Size: *
All applications must be received on or before July 26.

NOTE: If your child is afraid of animals, clowns, balloons and/or mascots, the EKR experience may not be a good fit for them.

Siblings without special needs are welcome to be spectators; however, they may not participate in events - no exceptions. Participation is limited to children with special needs. If you have more than one child with special needs, please complete a separate application for each child.

All Exceptional Kids Rodeo participants & spectators must exit grounds by 1:45 pm prior to security sweep. For tickets to the Gilroy Rodeo itself, please visit gilroyrodeo.com.
Release & Waiver of Liability Agreement:
Release & Waiver of Liability Agreement: I, who have entered as "Contestant", or entered my child, acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in those activities indicated above at the Gilroy Exceptional Kids’ Rodeo. I AM AWARE THAT THE ACTIVITIES WHICH I HAVE ENTERED ARE HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES, AND I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THESE ACTIVITIES WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED, AND AGREE TO ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. The exhibitor or parent or legal guardian agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Gilroy Rodeo and the Chairs, Directors, Members from and against any liability, claim loss or expense (including reasonable attorneys fees) arising out of any injury or damage which is caused by, arises from or is any way connected with participation in this program or event, excepting only that caused by the sole act of negligence of the rodeo. The Gilroy Rodeo and nor the Chairs, Directors, Members shall not be responsible for accidents or losses that may occur to any exhibitors or exhibits at the rodeo. The exhibitor (or parent or guardian of a minor) is responsible for any injury or damage resulting from exhibitors’ participation in the program or event. This includes any injury to others or to the exhibitor or to the exhibitor's property. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT BETWEEN MYSELF AND THE GILROY RODEO AND THE DIRECTORS AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND/OR THEIR AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS AND SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.
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By selecting this box, I have read the release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement and fully understand and agree to its terms.
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2025 EXCEPTIONAL KIDS RODEO SATURDAY, AUGUST 9th

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