Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Kicks Off Five-Day Run With Xtreme Bulls

Overview

• The 83rd Santa Maria Elks Rodeo opens Wednesday night with an Xtreme/Extreme Bulls program and runs May 27–31 at the Elks Event Center.
• Final setup was completed the day before opening as roughly 500 volunteers, vendors and staff prepared the grounds to host thousands of visitors.
• Arena manager Joey Silva said crews have used soil sampling, adjusted sand-to-clay ratios, and controlled moisture to create firmer, safer footing for animals and riders.
• The five-day format continues for a second year and combines PRCA and WPRA competition with specialty performances including the Garcilazo family’s charro acts.
• Organizers advise buying tickets at the official Elks Recreation website to avoid third-party markups and say they will monitor a late-May rain forecast with public safety as the priority.