Ride With us
Ready to saddle up? Our gates only open a few times a year. When they do it’s your chance to live the cowboy life. Don’t miss it!
Choose your adventure
From scenic trail rides to authentic cattle drives and Cowboy Academies, the V6 Ranch offers unforgettable cowboy adventures for every rider. With 20,000 acres of working rangeland, you'll experience true cowboy life, guided by the Varian family and crew.
Spots are limited and rides fill quickly! Saddle up and book your adventure today.
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v6 Dude Ranch Getaways
Ride, relax, and repeat. Spend days exploring the scenic V6 Ranch and evenings kicking your boots up in true western comfort on these all-inclusive getaways.
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Cowboy academies
Hone your cowboy skills at a V6 Cowboy Academy. Guided by professional cowboys, learn real ranch skills like roping, sorting, and gathering cattle.
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V6 Cattle Drives
Join the Varian Family and the V6 Ranch Crew driving cattle through 20,000 acres of wide open country on a V6 Cattle Drive.
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V6 Rodeo Academy
On the V6 Rodeo Academy we will focus on ranch rodeo skills like roping, barrel racing, sorting, and more with coaching from professional cowboys and cowgirls
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Wrangler Ride
Take scenic trail rides through wildflower studded hills, and learn ranch skills like gathering and sorting cattle, roping, and more.
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V6 Cowboy Experience
Explore the V6 Ranch on scenic trail rides and hone your ranch skills with coaching from the V6 Ranch Crew.
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Horsemanship clinics
Join world-class horsemen at the V6 Ranch for specialized clinics and workshops, where you’ll sharpen your horsemanship and ranch skills.
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Parkfield Events
Join the fun at Parkfield’s annual Bluegrass Festival, rodeo, concerts, and more.
Don’t see the ride you’re looking for?
Spots fill up fast, and some rides only happen once a year. If the date you’re eyeing is full, join our waitlist to be the first to know when spots open up.
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Full Calendar of Rides & Events
Live Music: Tom Lynch
Kick back and enjoy an evening of classic hits with local favorite Tom Lynch at the Parkfield Café.
Early Californios Skills of the Rancho
An event to preserve and educate people to the beauty and efficiency of the Californio style of horsemanship and stockmanship. A family affair with friendly competition and fiesta attitude.
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo grounds.
Live Music: Dave Stamey
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Dave Stamey, one of the West’s most respected cowboy singers and storytellers.
Live Music: Michael Peters
Experience the authentic Bakersfield sound with Michael Peters, bringing classic country hits straight from the streets of Bakersfield to Parkfield.
Live Music: Victoria Bailey
Join us for an evening with Victoria Bailey, a California-born country singer-songwriter blending classic honky tonk, Americana, and folk influences.
Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
Every Mother's Day weekend this quiet town's population leaps from a mere 18 to over a thousand bluegrass pickers, pluckers and fun-loving fans.
Parkfield Ranch Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls go head to head at Parkfield’s annual ranch rodeo. Contestants and spectators welcome!
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds.
Live Music: Emilee Morrison
Join us for a free live concert at the Parkfield Café, showcasing local cowgirl and singer-songwriter Emilee Morrison.
West Coast Jr Rodeo Association
Junior rodeo contestants go head to head at the West Coast Jr Rodeo Association Parkfield Rodeo at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds. Open to spectators.
Parkfield Ranch Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls go head to head at Parkfield’s annual ranch rodeo. Contestants and spectators welcome!
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds.
Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
Every Mother's Day weekend this quiet town's population leaps from a mere 18 to over a thousand bluegrass pickers, pluckers and fun-loving fans.
Early Californios Skills of the Rancho
An event to preserve and educate people to the beauty and efficiency of the Californio style of horsemanship and stockmanship. A family affair with friendly competition and fiesta attitude.
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo grounds.
West Coast Jr Rodeo Association
Junior rodeo contestants go head to head at the West Coast Jr Rodeo Association Parkfield Rodeo at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds. Open to spectators.
Parkfield Ranch Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls go head to head at Parkfield’s annual ranch rodeo. Contestants and spectators welcome!
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds.
Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
Every Mother's Day weekend this quiet town's population leaps from a mere 18 to over a thousand bluegrass pickers, pluckers and fun-loving fans.
Concert: Anna Mieke
Join us in the Parkfield Cafe for an intimate concert with Irish singer-songwriter Anna Mieke!
Early Californios Skills of the Rancho
An event to preserve and educate people to the beauty and efficiency of the Californio style of horsemanship and stockmanship. A family affair with friendly competition and fiesta attitude.
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo grounds.
California High School Rodeo - District 7 Rodeo
High School Rodeo contestants go head to head at the California High School Rodeo District 7 Rodeo at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds. Open to spectators.
West Coast Jr Rodeo Association
Junior rodeo contestants go head to head at the West Coast Jr Rodeo Association Parkfield Rodeo at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds. Open to spectators.
Concert: SLO County Stumblers
Join us in the Parkfield Cafe for a concert with The SLO County Stumblers!
Parkfield Ranch Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls go head to head at Parkfield’s annual ranch rodeo. Contestants and spectators welcome!
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds.
Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
Every Mother's Day weekend this quiet town's population leaps from a mere 18 to over a thousand bluegrass pickers, pluckers and fun-loving fans.
Concert: Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno with Elise Leavy
Join us in the Parkfield Cafe for an intimate concert with Vivian Leva & Riley Calcagno with Elise Leavy!
**Postponed** Concert: Middle Ridge Studio Launch Party
Celebrate the launch of Parkfield’s first recording studio with us! Enjoy performances from The Secret Beach, Cinder Well & Phillip Rogers.
Early Californios Skills of the Rancho
An event to preserve and educate people to the beauty and efficiency of the Californio style of horsemanship and stockmanship. A family affair with friendly competition and fiesta attitude.
Held at the Parkfield Rodeo grounds.
California High School Rodeo - District 7 Rodeo
High School Rodeo contestants go head to head at the California High School Rodeo District 7 Rodeo. Held at the Parkfield Rodeo Arena. Open to spectators.
West Coast Jr Rodeo Association
Junior rodeo contestants go head to head at the West Coast Jr Rodeo Association Parkfield Rodeo at the Parkfield Rodeo Grounds. Open to spectators.
Parkfield Ranch Rodeo
Parkfield Ranch Rodeo
May 27-29, 2022
Memorial Day Weekend
Events List
Barrel Race (Open & Junior) - enter 2X ||| $50/run
Ladies Breakaway Roping (Open & Junior) - enter 2X ||| $100/run
Steer Stopping - enter 1X ||| $50
Sort & Rope - enter 1X ||| $50/man
Ribbon Roping - enter 2X $50 per person
Rodeo Team Roping - enter 2X ||| $50 per person
Cowboy Doctoring - enter 1X ||| $50 per person
Two Man Sorting - enter 2X ||| $50 per person
Draw Calf Branding - enter 1X ||| $50 per person
Pasture Team Roping - (enter 3X in each pot) $50 per person
Jackpot Team Roping **Friday Night** - Info on jackpot coming soon!
Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
Parkfield Bluegrass Festival
- May 5-8, 2022 -
Mother’s Day Weekend
Every Mother's Day weekend this quiet town's population leaps from a mere 18 to over a thousand bluegrass pickers, pluckers and fun-loving fans. For over two decades music fans have savored the natural beauty and peaceful ambiance of the Parkfield Bluegrass Festival. Nature's soothing sights and sounds combine with the soulful, high lonesome sound of bluegrass music for an experience that is unique, to say the least.
At the Parkfield Bluegrass Festival live bands play all day on a cozy stage and at night fans enjoy late night sets in the Parkfield Cafe. Meanwhile back in the campgrounds there are jam sessions galore. The festival also offers several workshops on a variety of instruments as well as a music camp for kids.
This Mother's Day weekend will find Parkfield once more transformed into bluegrass nirvana. We hope to see you there!
This year we are very excited to present QUAKE Radio that will be broadcasting the happenings at Parkfield Bluegrass Festival! Be sure to bring a portable radio and tune in to QUAKE!
A deep-dive into cow-working and roping skills with instruction from professional cowboys and cowgirls.