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Volunteers are key to the Elks Rodeo success | Local News | santamariatimes.com
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1415+ words) Robert Dorado, center, is recognized as the Elk of the Year for 2024-25. Elks Rodeo Parade Grand Marshal Alex Posada rides in a classic Cadillac in June 2024 in Santa Maria. The five-day Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is a massive undertaking. With…...
Built on Tradition: The Story of the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo | More than a Rodeo Podcast Series
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (210+ words) The opening edition of our special podcast series “More than a Rodeo”, presented in partnership with Santa Maria Elks Recreation, is available on Spotify now. To celebrate the return of the rodeo, we helped produce a six-part podcast series focused on…...
Santa Maria Elks Rodeo on the air
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (121+ words) Santa Maria Times Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Promotional Rates were found for your code. Sorry, an error occurred. Once again, the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo will be on the air. The Cowboy Channel announced early…...
Hancock cowboys, cowgirls feel the grind, happy to compete this weekend
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (926+ words) Luke Stamper knew he didn’t want to play traditional sports. The 19-year old Lompoc resident who stands at 6-foot-4 played a little basketball, but his heart wasn’t into it. Instead, he knew he wanted to follow in his family’s footsteps....
Bill Agin is a man of many rodeo talents
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (648+ words) Bill Agin helps a participant in the Media Clown School learn how to rope in 2018 at the Elks Unocal Event Center. There are times when it seems that Bill Agin is everywhere at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. He’s one…...
Rodeo Royalty: Past, Present & Future | More than a Rodeo Podcast Series
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (376+ words) Episode two of our 6-part “More than a Rodeo” podcast series focuses on the community impact of the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Queen campaign. To kick off the episode, podcast host Shiloh Flagg speaks with Samantha MacDonald about her campaign…...
Santa Maria Elks Rodeo wraps up five day run with action packed Sunday | Photos | Lifestyles | santamariatimes.com
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (117+ words) Rodeo performances wrapped at the 83rd annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo on Sunday afternoon. Teams wrangle horses Sunday at the final day of the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. Andy Schantz of College Place, WA competes Sunday at the final day of…...
Queen candidates debut at 2026 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo kickoff dinner
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1371+ words) The 2026 Santa Maria Elks Rodeo queen candidates Saturday night at the Santa Maria Elks Lodge. They are, from left, Morgan Fasse, Annabella Williams, Reiyna Sarin, and Savannah Salcido. The 2026 Elks Rodeo queen candidates pose with Elks queen committee chairman Peter…...
Rancheros Vistadores ride through Solvang | Photos
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) "Gonzo" Gonzalez passes out flags on Alisal Road prior to the start of the Rancheros Visitadores parade on Saturday. The parade brought horseback riders together from throughout the area for a celebration of history, culture, and the cowboy spirit. Michael…...
Clowning around with Matt Merritt
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (62+ words) Elks Rodeo clown Matt Merritt, educates a participant in a course Tuesday during the annual clown school event at the Elks Rodeo Grounds. Matt Merritt is the 2025 Elks Rodeo barrelman. The Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is a place where champions…...