Caliente Educational Foundation

06/03/2026

Karen Sanders will be at Sand Canyon Saloon this Friday, 6/5, from 2-3pm for anyone interested.

06/03/2026

05/17/2026

Hey Everyone! Spread the Word!

05/05/2026

Congratulations to the Event winners at our Ranch Rodeo Saturday.

05/03/2026

Wow… what a day 🤍

From everything we’re hearing, this year’s Caliente Ranch Rodeo was truly one for the record books. The stands were full, the energy was high, and most importantly, the memories made will last a lifetime.

The competition in the arena was incredible, with talented teams and riders bringing their best and giving the crowd something to cheer for in every event. The level of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship on display made this year’s rodeo one we will not forget.

From the incredible vendors, to the amazing dinner, to the live music by Corey Dain that kept the crowd dancing, every part of the day brought our community together in the best way. Seeing everyone out on the dance floor, enjoying great food, great company, and great entertainment was something special.

We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who showed up, supported, volunteered, competed, sponsored, and helped bring this event to life. This rodeo is about community, and you all showed exactly what that means.

Seeing families, friends, and neighbors come together to laugh, cheer, and celebrate is what makes this so meaningful. It is something we do not take for granted.

Thank you for being part of it. Thank you for making it unforgettable.

We are already excited for next year 🤠

Caliente Educational Foundation (CEF)

04/30/2026

🔥 FIRST PLACE JUST GOT EVEN BETTER 🔥

This year at the Caliente Ranch Rodeo 2026, our First Place winners (in all events except Junior Barrels) won’t just take home prize money…

They’ll take home one of these custom engraved Moore Maker knives 🐂🔪

Each knife features:
• Custom Caliente Ranch Rodeo 2026 engraving
• Premium bone + carbon fiber handle
• D2 stainless steel blade
• Built to last a lifetime

💰 PLUS...Added Money in Events:
• In & Bye: $300
• Sorting: $1,000
• Team Branding: $700
• Sort & Rope: $200
• Open Barrels: $600
• Jr Barrels: $200

👉 And don’t miss this…
We have 4 additional knives that will be auctioned off at the rodeo, starting at $100.

Whether you’re competing, bidding, or just coming out for a great time, you’ll want to be there.

📍 Join us this weekend in Caliente
🤠 Rodeo + Auction on Saturday

Come out, support the community, and maybe take home something truly special.

04/30/2026

There’s something really special about a small community coming together to make a big impact ❤️

We want to take a moment to recognize and thank some of our incredibly generous community donors who continue to show up for our kids, our programs, and the future of Caliente:

Susan Becherer
Mike Dunne
Kristy & Scott Richardson
Barbara Robinson
Doug Ross & Beth Mariana
Alice Sorenson
Michele Vertrees

Your support of the Caliente Educational Foundation and the Ranch Rodeo goes far beyond a donation. It helps create opportunities, build experiences, and bring our community together in ways that truly matter.

Because of you, we’re able to continue investing in our youth and making events like this weekend’s Rodeo possible.

From all of us at CEF, thank you for believing in what we do and for being such an important part of this community.

🤠🐂 We can’t wait to see everyone at the Rodeo!

04/30/2026

We want to take a moment to recognize an incredible supporter of our community ❤️

A huge THANK YOU to Valley Propane of Bakersfield and Ron N Lauri Vanderziel for their generous sponsorship of this year’s Caliente Ranch Rodeo!

Their continued support helps make events like this possible and directly benefits our students and families here in the 93518 area. It’s partners like them who truly show what it means to invest in a community.

We are so grateful to have you alongside us 🤠

Join us this Saturday, May 2nd for a great day at the rodeo. We can’t wait to see everyone there!