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Final preparations underway for 83rd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo
3+ hour, 54+ min ago (254+ words) SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - With the start of the83rd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Paradenow less than a day away, final preparations are taking place today at the Elks Event Center. Starting at sunrise Tuesday morning, dozens of Elks volunteers,…...
Could Old Spanish Days Come Back to Earl Warren Showgrounds in the Future?
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (743+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif. " As the Earl Warren Showgrounds looks ahead to a 30-year master plan, it remains unclear whether that future includes the return of Old Spanish Days" Fiesta Rodeo and Stock Horse Show. A 67-year partnership between the two…...
Old Spanish Days and Earl Warren Fairgrounds Announce Separate Rodeo Events during Fiesta Weekend
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (678+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif. " Old Spanish Days and Earl Warren Showgrounds will host separate rodeos in August, two months after announcing they would not jointly present the Fiesta Stock Horse Show & Rodeo this year. On Tuesday, Earl Warren Showgrounds announced it…...
Santa Maria Elks Announce Candidates For 2026 Rodeo Queen Contest
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (301+ words) SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - The countdown to the 83rd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade is now officially underway with the recent announcement of this year's Queen Contest candidates. During the annual Queen Kickoff and Auction Dinner held at the…...
Santa Maria Elks Issue Warning Ahead of Rodeo Ticket Sale'this Friday'
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (353+ words) SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - With the countdown to start of the 83rd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade'now under 100 days, much coveted tickets are set to on sale tomorrow'on Friday, March 6. "We are so excited for the 83rd annual Santa Maria…...
Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo Draws Top Cowboys and Big Crowds
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (330+ words) SANTA YNEZ, Calif. " Cowboys, live music and stick horse races drew thousands to the Santa Ynez Valley this weekend as the 6th Annual Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo wrapped up Sunday. "Rodeo is an old, old sport," said Ralph Lausten, stock…...
Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo Kicks Up Heels on Long-Standing Traditions in the Valley
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (170+ words) SANTA YNEZ, Calif. - The Santa Ynez Valley is reviving rodeo traditions and demonstrating some of the long-standing events that make the sport so popular in the Central Coast area. "The 6th Annual Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo is set for June…...
World's Top Ranked Bull Rider Wacey Schalla Headlines a Strong Field at this Year's Santa Maria Elks Rodeo
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (380+ words) SANTA MARIA, Calif. - The 82nd Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo and Parade has once again attracted an elite field of rodeo competitors, including budding young superstar Wacey Schalla, who is currently the world's top ranked bull rider. The 19-year-old from Arapaho,…...