Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order tickets?

Purchase tickets online!

It's BEST to order ONLINE - You can select your seats and purchase your tickets from the convenience of home, office or on travel. Our system allows you the convenience of printing your own tickets when you're ready. If you are buying as a gift or for someone else, you can EMAIL them when you're ready too!! Online Ticket Sales will cease @ 8pm on each night of the rodeo. Just come down to the grounds and purchase one ON SITE.

On site purchase of tickets can be CASH or CREDIT CARD. Ticket Office hours on the Rodeo Grounds vary beginning June 1st, so please call 471-4300 x 1 for hours of availability. On the nights of the Rodeo, gates/ticket offices will open at 5pm.

How do I get to the Rodeo?

"RODEO! de Santa Fe" is located at 3237 Rodeo Road, just minutes from downtown Santa Fe.  There are two entrances to the Rodeo coming from Rodeo Road; One off Richards Avenue and the other off Paseo de los Pueblos.

From South of Santa Fe take I25 north to Exit 278 Cerrillos Rd/14N head north on Cerrillos 2.9 miles, turn right on Rodeo Road go 1.4 miles to Richards Ave turn left. Entrance is on the right.

From North of Santa Fe take  US-285 S/US-84S which turns into St. Francis, turn right onto Zia Road, Turn RIGHT onto RODEO RD. for 1.9 miles, turn left at PASEO DE LOS PUEBLOS 0.1 miles Rodeo Entrance is on the left.

How do I enter my child in the mutton busting contest?

To make a reservation for your child to be a participant in the mutton busting contest call 471-4300 ext 4 or email kids@rodeodesantafe.org. Each Rodeo performance will include two sessions of mutton busting; one before the show at 7:00 pm and one during the show. Reservations will only be first-come, first served basis as limited slots are available. Our coordinators will try their best to accommodate your preferred performance date but, due to demand, we ask for your understanding if we are not able to give you the day and time you prefer. There is a $30 non-refundable fee per youth contestant and they must be over age 4 and under 60 lbs. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Who provides the rodeo livestock?

The Harry Vold Rodeo Company of Fowler, Colorado will be providing the livestock and producing our rodeo for the 39th consecutive year.  Harry, inducted into ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1994, is not only an outstanding producer with world-class livestock, he is a real gentleman and gentle man.  More than "just" a producer, we think of Harry, Karen, the entire Vold clan and traveling family as our own family.

Who are your clowns?

Our Clowns and Bullfighters for 2008 will be Mike Matt and Quirt Hunt.  Our Barrel man is Santa Fe County's own Dave Copher.

What will I see at the Rodeo?

Each of our performances include all the competitive events - individual and team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, saddle and bareback bronc riding and, last but by far not least, bull riding - and other entertainment including clowns, surprises and "mutton busting" at every show. Plus there is a wonderful Rodeo store where you can get your Rodeo hats, cups, t-shirts and other memorable souvenirs.