Mayra Posada, of Fontana, adjusts the hat on her husband Alex’s head as he tries one on Saturday, April 16, 2022, during Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, center, sits on his horse with the American flag on Saturday, April 16, 2022, while others race around the arena at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center during opening ceremonies of Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A rodeo team attempts to hold on to a steer during the wild cow milking eventon Saturday, April 16, 2022, during the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. The event returns after two years of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Five-year-old Aaron Ramirez of Hesperia adjusts his spurs as he waits for the mutton busting event to begin on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A packed house filled the arena on Saturday, April 16, 2022, for the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo. The popular rodeo returned this week to George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center for the first time since 2019. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A team of rodeo competitors race through the arena Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center, during opening ceremonies of the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A rodeo attendee playfully interacts with rodeo entertainer Rider Kiesner, right, on Saturday, April 16, 2022, during the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Steve Nelson races out of turn No. 3, followed closely by Andrew Miller, during the lawnmower racing event on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. The event returned this week after two years of cancellations because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A lawnmower racer pulls off the track after blowing up his engine on Saturday, April 16, 2022, during the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Seven-year-old Janessa Posada of Fontana gets help from her mother Mayra as she tries on a cowboy hat on Saturday, April 16, 2022, during the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Catherine Hill of Menifee rides her horse in the warmup arena on Saturday, April 16, 2022, prior to the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco sits on his horse with the American flag during opening ceremonies of the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Aaron Ramirez, 5, of Hesperia tries to stay on his sheep during the mutton busting event on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo. The event returned to George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center in Norco after two years of cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A cowboy walks past a Norco sign at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center prior to the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo on Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Five-year-old Aaron Ramirez of Hesperia waits for his event to begin behind the bucking chutes on Saturday, April 16, 2022, during the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Mason Price races out of turn No. 3, followed closely by Steve Nelson, during the lawnmower racing event on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Violet Nelson, 15, of Fallbrook runs with Aubree Bettencort, 5, of Phelan, on her back on Saturday, April 16, 2022, before the start of the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Fontana resident Alex Posada takes a look at a cowboy hat he was looking to purchase on Saturday, April 16, 2022, during the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. The event returned this week to Norco for the first time since 2019, having been canceled in previous years because of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Ethan Cerry races through turn No. 3 during the lawnmower racing event on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

Brad Barnnett races through turn No. 3 during the lawnmower racing event on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A rider races around the arena with the American flag on Saturday, April 16, 2022, during opening ceremonies for the Norco Horseweek Extreme Ranch Rodeo at George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center. The event returned this week after the coronavirus pandemic caused it to be canceled for two years. (Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG)

A 50-year tradition in Horsetown, USA resumed this weekend after a two-year hiatus during the pandemic.

But now Norco Horseweek is back at the George Ingalls Equestrian Event Center.

The event kicked off Friday, April 15, with an extreme ranch rodeo. On Saturday, April 16, show-winning horses and their owners took part in an opening parade along Sixth Street. Activities include horse shows, contests, food and activities. It runs through Sunday, April 24, in areas around Ingalls Park.

Riders and spectators can enter their horse in an obstacle course challenge, experience bull riding, enter a chili cook-off, watch a rodeo queen pageant and enjoy lawnmower racing.

Horseweek returned just after the California Department of Food and Agriculture lifted its statewide recommendation that postponed equine activities and required horses to quarantine, after a contagious herpes virus was spreading among horses. Norco temporarily closed arenas and paused events, including open riding, until March 31.

Horse owners attending Horseweek had to bring a waiver stating their animal is healthy and has not been exposed.

Ticket information: https://www.norcohorseweek.com/