COLUSA - Colusa Western Days Apr. 5-7, 2013  Location: Colusa County Fair Grounds. colusawesterndays.com

Colusa Western Days, Cattle Drive and Parade  Friday April 5, 2013 at 5:30 p.m. through Downtown Colusa. 

The parade launches at  Market and 10th Streets and ends at the Colusa Fairgrounds. Colusa Western Days Parade consists of a Cattle Drive featuring Cotton Rosser's longhorn cattle, horse drawn wagons, mounted groups, floats and individuals. Staging Area: Check in by 5:00p.m. At Main and 10th Street.

Colusa's big annual Western Days Rodeo, Parade and entertainment such as  BBQ contest are one of the highlights to this Central Valley city that locals anticipate, and people travel to see and enjoy. Some even compete for prizes in the rodeo contest.

The Colusa Western Days was founded around 16 years ago and not only commemorates Western heritage and culture, but also embraces the lifestyle with authentic celebrations such as the Rodeo. Expect an action  packed weekend full of fun and entertainment.

Some of the events includes Calf Paint Branding, Team Penning and Sorting, the infamous Western Trade Show, Cowboy Entertainment and the delicious Rib Cook-off, Ranch Roping and the ever so popular Dutch Oven Cook-off.

Events include:
• Beef Rib & Tri Tip Cook-off
• Big Loop Ranch Roping
• Calf Branding Penning
• Car Show Entry
• Colusa County Family Faire
• Dutch Oven Cook-Off
• Horse Stall & RV Form
• Livestock Skill-a-Thon
• Parade Entry Form
• Ranch Horse Class
• Stonyford Queen Contest
• Trade Show & Vendor Contract

Note: The Western Days Rodeo and Parade usually follows the Colusa Farm Show held each spring in Feb.