Rodeo FAQs

A General Admission ticket allows you to be in the grandstands at a first come, first serve seating basis. Buy General Admission tickets early as they tend to sell out fast!

Children 3 and up must have their own ticket. Children under 3 are free, but must sit on a lap. Children ages 3 to 12 can qualify for a discounted ticket when available.

Yes. When you arrive for the date listed on your General Admission ticket, show your handicap card to the ticket scanner. They will direct you to the handicap seating area where you may have one (1) guest accompany you. This guest must have their own ticket.

Seniors are those guests aged 62 and up.

Yes, active military receive free admission to the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo on the day of (while supplies last). You must show your active military ID to the box office at the Elks Rodeo Grounds to redeem the tickets. You are not able to reserve tickets online or over the phone.

Ticket prices vary based on age and whether you purchase your ticket in advance or at the gate.

Unfortunately, professional cameras, or cameras with detachable lenses are not permitted. As is the recording of the performances for public or broadcast use without expressed written consent of the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo.

The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) sanctioning body does not allow for the video recording, transmission, distribution, or selling of any description, account, picture, video, audio or other form of reproduction of the event without permission. Any violation of this policy during a PRCA performance or slack event will result in your immediate removal from the premises. The PRCA or the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo reserves the right to pursue legal action.