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Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo 2024
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Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo 2024

Santa Ynez, California – Mark your calendars for the Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo kicking off June 22nd and 23rd, 2024. This annual event is presented by The Santa Ynez Valley Western Heritage Foundation. The rodeo will be held at the Santa Ynez Chumash San Carlos Property located at Meadowvale and Highway 246 (CA-246 & Meadowvale Rd, California 93460). All ages are welcome, purchase your tickets today!

Santa Ynez is pronounced “SAN-tuh EE-nez”. The “Y” is pronounced like a long “E” sound with the stress on the first syllable of each word.

Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos - IG @unaphoto805
Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos – IG @unaphoto805
Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos - IG @unaphoto805
Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos – IG @unaphoto805

Rodeo Time

This two-day event is a Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) qualifying rodeo. Get ready to watch the top cowboys, cowgirls, and animal athletes give it their all competing in eight rodeo events Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Tie Down Roping, Break-Away, Bareback Bronc, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, and Steer Wrestling. There will also be Junior Events including, Junior Barrel Racing, Junior Breakaway Roping, Mutton Bustin, and a Stick Horse Race.

Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos - IG @unaphoto805
Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos – IG @unaphoto805

Catch the Action

Get ready for an action-packed rodeo that’ll have you on the edge of your seat. There will also be Western wear and gear vendors. Come enjoy some great food, beer, and wine and catch some fun games. Live music and dancing will kick off right after Saturday’s performance. There’s something for everyone! Come celebrate this fun-filled family event celebrating our Western culture in the heart of beautiful Santa Ynez, California! We’ll see you at the Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo.

Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos - IG @unaphoto805
Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos – IG @unaphoto805

Schedule

Two-day rodeo event. Each event is approximately 2-3 hours long.

  • Saturday, June 22, 2024
    • Gates Open: 1:00 pm
    • Start Time: 3:00 pm
  • Sunday, June 23, 2024
    • Gates Open: 12:00 pm
    • Start Time: 2:00 pm
Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos - IG @unaphoto805
Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos – IG @unaphoto805

Tickets

  • General Admission – $35.00 (per day)
  • General Admission Two-Day Ticket – $50.00
  • Kids 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult. 
  • VIP – $400.00 (per day)
    • VIP parking
    • Covered Area
    • Guaranteed Seating
    • Catered Lunch
    • Ticket for 2 Drinks 

Tickets will also be available for purchase at the gate.

*Free parking. Food and drink are available.
*Cash and Credit Cards accepted.
*All items are non-refundable under any circumstances, all sales are final.

Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos - IG @unaphoto805
Credit: Jenny Coxon with Una Photos – IG @unaphoto805

Visit Santa Ynez Valley

Santa Ynez is the perfect escape while traveling along Highway 101 on the Central Coast of California. It’s located in the beautiful Santa Barbara Wine Country, only 130 miles North of Los Angeles, California. Santa Ynez has so much to offer from its breathtaking views, wineries, vineyard horseback rides, hiking trails, boutique shops, and divine restaurants.

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