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Tickets for Big Week Attractions, Big Week Bull Riding & Rodeo Go On-Sale Soon; On-Sale Dates are Staggered from May 5 until May 7!

 

SALINAS, CA, April 29, 2026 – The countdown is on! Tickets for Big Week attractions like the carnival and Coors Banquet Bull Xing Cantina, Big Week Bull Riding, and the 116th California Rodeo Salinas (July 16–19, 2026) will go on sale next week at carodeo.com. On-sale dates are staggered from May 5 through May 7, giving fans multiple opportunities to secure their spot at one of California’s most iconic summer events.


Important Ticket On-Sale Dates (Online Only):

• May 5 @ 10 AM – Coors Banquet Bull Xing Combo Ticket: Big Week Bull Riding (July 15) + Bull Xing (21+)

• May 6 @ 10 AM – Coors Banquet Bull Xing Combo Ticket: Friday Rodeo (July 17) + Bull Xing (21+)

• May 7 @ 10 AM – Carnival, Big Week Bull Riding, and California Rodeo Salinas Tickets


The California Rodeo Ticket Office will open June 1st for in-person purchases. See ticket prices below.


Carnival – July 10–19, 2026 (located at 295 Sun Way in Salinas)


Enjoy family-friendly fun all week long with rides, games, and food for all ages. Presented by Chick-fil-A, the carnival prices are as follows:


• Admission: $5

• Parking: $5

• Unlimited ride wristband (good for one day): $35 pre-sale until July 9th, $40 July 10th-19th


Big Week Bull Riding – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 @ 7 PM


Gates open at 5 PM for this exciting stop on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Xtreme Bulls Tour. Watch top bull riders take on some of the rankest bulls in the sport during this high-energy Big Week event presented by Salinas Valley Ford.


2026 Big Week Bull Riding Prices*

• Lower Grandstand (Ages 2+): $51

• Upper Grandstand (Ages 2+): $41

• Box Seats (A, B, E, F): $66

• Accessible Seating: $41


Coors Banquet Bull Xing Cantina – July 15 and July 17


Combo tickets include general admission seating plus access to the Bull Xing party zone (21+ only). Quantities are limited to four per person, per transaction.

• July 15 Combo Ticket (Bull Riding + Bull Xing): $75

• July 17 Combo Ticket (Friday Rodeo + Bull Xing): $60


California Rodeo Salinas – July 16–19, 2026


Join over 600 professional rodeo athletes for four days of action-packed competition at California’s largest rodeo, ranked among the top 15 in the nation. Events include bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, breakaway roping, tie-down roping, team roping, and more. Fans will also enjoy freestyle bullfighters, specialty acts, and crowd favorites like mutton bustin’.


2026 California Rodeo Salinas Prices*

• Reserved West Grandstand: $32

• General Admission North Grandstand: $26

• Accessible Seating: $26

• Box Seats (A & F): $37

• Box Seats (H & I): $34


Other events on sale now:


• Monster Truck Throwdown – June 14

• Big Week Kick Off Concert – July 11


Tickets for these events are available now at carodeo.com.


Important Notes:


• *Ticket prices for Big Week Bull Riding and the California Rodeo Salinas will increase by $5 starting Monday, July 13, 2026.

• Visit carodeo.com for ticket purchases, event details, and schedules.

• Parking, shuttle, and clear bag policy details will be available under “Know Before You Go.”


 Photo of 2025 Saddle Bronc Riding Champion Damian Brennan by Click Thompson. Please get in touch with Mandy for additional event photos. 


ABOUT CALIFORNIA RODEO SALINAS


The 116th California Rodeo Salinas will take place July 16-19, 2026. As a not-for-profit organization, the California Rodeo Association is dedicated to preserving the traditions of the California Rodeo Salinas and the Western way of life while fostering community involvement and cultural heritage. The Association supports local nonprofits and community groups through its annual Rodeo and year-round operations at the Salinas Sports Complex. In 2025, these efforts generated over $856,000 for local organizations.


For more information, visit www.CARodeo.com or contact the Rodeo Office at (831) 775-3100.

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