Saturday, Oct 3
- Mutton Bustin’ Bonanza entry
- Bonanza spectator general admission
- BBQ Cookoff registration
- Kids’ event registration (Stick Horse Stampede, Funny Farm Race, Box Car Race)
Grounds & parking free
Ticket Center
Buy online and skip the gate line. Presale rodeo tickets include grounds admission, and advance carnival armbands save you money over the midway price.
| Ticket | Advance | At the gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRCA Rodeo, one night | $20 | $20 + $10 grounds | Presale price includes grounds admission. Presale ends Oct 7. |
| Rodeo season pass (3 nights) | $45 | — | Includes grounds admission all three nights. |
| Grounds admission | 1, 2 & 3-day options | $10/day | Kids 10 and under free. Free Oct 3 and Oct 11. |
| Carnival armband | $28.63 | $30.00 | One continuous 6-hour session, any fair day. |
| Parking | $10 + fees | $10 | Free during Kickoff Weekend. |
| Children under 10 | FREE | FREE | Grounds and rodeo. |
By the day
What’s on sale for each date
Thursday, Oct 8
- PRCA Rodeo admission
- Multi-day grounds admission — 1, 2 & 3-day options
- Advance carnival armband
- Fair parking — $10 plus fees
Friday, Oct 9
- PRCA Rodeo admission
- Multi-day grounds admission
- Advance carnival armband
- Fair parking — $10 plus fees
Saturday, Oct 10
- PRCA Rodeo admission — Tough Enough to Wear Pink night
- Multi-day grounds admission
- Advance carnival armband
- Fair parking — $10 plus fees
Sunday, Oct 11
- Advance carnival armband
- Mutton Bustin’ Fiesta entry
- Fair parking — $10 plus fees
Grounds admission FREE for everyone
Membership & giving
- Fair Association membership
- 1883 Scholarship Donation Program
- Parade entry — $40 for business, commercial and political units
- Vendor booth registration
Before you buy
Rodeo presale ends October 7, 2026. After that, rodeo tickets are only available at the rodeo gates at $20 plus $10 grounds admission.
Carnival armbands are timed, not all-day. An armband is valid for one continuous six-hour period during fair hours on any single day, and the clock starts with your first ride. Most rides require riders to be at least 36 inches tall.
Breast cancer survivors ride free on Saturday. Survivors recognized during Saturday’s Tough Enough to Wear Pink opening ceremonies receive a complimentary rodeo ticket. Contact Lisa Dudley at (210) 393-4505 or LJDcounts@yahoo.com to be added to the list.