Animals
ATM
Beer Tokens/ID Check
Do I have to buy tokens to buy beer?
Yes. Beer sales will be by token this year – tokens are available adjacent to the beer stands
in Sections A/B, D, F & G and in the Tack Room Saloon. The Ticket office will also have
tokens available for sale. All guests who look under 30 years old will be required to get their
ID’s verified and get a wrist band when purchasing tokens or entering the Tack Room. The main
stage tent will take tokens or credit cards for beer purchase and will be verifying ID’s also.
Do I have to show my ID to purchase alcohol?
All guests should be prepared to show their ID if a server asks, the policy for the rodeo is to
use the ID verification machines and check ID’s for those who look under 30 years of age when
purchasing tokens and/or when being served at the beer stands, Main Stage Tent or Tack Room
Saloon. After ID verification guests will receive a plastic band verifying them 21 and over that
can be left on the entire event and they will not need to stand in line to get the ID verified unless
they lose the wrist band. Even with a wrist band patrons may be asked to show their ID when
purchasing alcohol.
Carnival
What is the cost of a wrist band?
Up to the end of day on July 1, wrist bands are $25 at Rodeo Ticket Office or online.
The carnival wristband is a voucher that is purchased from us for $25. It is good to be redeemed for any one day, July 2-6. On the day it is redeemed at the Davis Shows booth, it is only good that one day. Starting July 2 they are $30 purchased at Davis Shows ticket booth.
Carnival Operator - DAVIS SHOWS
Changing Tables/Family Tent
Contestants
Where do rodeo contestants sign up?
Entry office, as a PRCA rodeo all entries are done ahead of time with the exception of walk up replacements as per PRCA rules. NO LOCAL ENTRIES. With valid PRCA card, companion rodeo tickets are available but only one per contestant.
Family Day, July 4, events & specials
Parade
Starts at 10:00am from high school
BBQ Cookoff
Begins 11:00am in Main Stage Tent - lasts 'til 5:00pm
Fireworks
Where is the best place to view?
Outside of arena on south side in parking lot area. Or if sitting in arena, sections F & G are uncovered and best to view from those seats.
FIRST AID, LAW ENFORCEMENT AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Where are fire extinguishers?
Fire extinguishers are located throughout the rodeo grounds at the Art show tent, Main
Stage Tent, Bull Pen, Ticket office, Gate D/E, Tack Room, Rodeo House, Entry Office.
Additionally the fire department is stationed around the stadium.
Hospitality Tent *
Can I go here?
*Only Members, VIP’s, Contestants & Sponsors are allowed. They must have a hospitality pass.
Hours?
5:30-8pm for all evening shows.
11:30am-2pm on the day of the 4th
Location?
It is on the south side of the arena. Large, white tent with red & white striped roof.
Lost
Main Stage Tent
Where is the “main” stage? What is available in that area?
Adjacent to River Road next to the Art Show Tent and West of the Arena wall -- Cost to get in? Free – on 3rd and 6th guests can bring in carnival food and eat
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BBQ Cookoff at 11 am on July 4
Coke products, water, Coors, Coors light and craft beers available for sale
Schedule - Private Events
Private event closes tent to the public on July 2 & July 5. -- Tent closes when rodeo starts each night.
Schedule - open to everyone
Opens 1:00pm July 3 with The FAN live Broadcast with Primetime at 3:00pm --- July 4 opens 11:00am with BBQ Cookoff: Bronco Billy Band at 2:00pm --- July 6, 1:00pm opens and Bronco Billy Band at 3:00pm. Tent closes each evening when show starts.
Media
How do I get a press pass?
All press must have a valid pass & check in at the Rodeo House on Malo Avenue located on the south side of the arena. It is the large two story gray house across from the Art Show Tent. Valid passes must be visible at all times. Only journalists with valid assignments will be granted press passes due to the limited space available.
Openings - other activities
Parade
Who is Grand Marshall?
2019 Grand Marshall(s) are the state champion St. Paul high school girls' volleyball and basketball teams.
What is the route?
High School, Main, Malo, 4th, Church, 2nd, across FFA field to high school. Picture of parade route can be viewed on the website.
Parking
Where do I park?
The Rodeo association has a lot adjacent to the stadium that will fill up quick, cost $10.
There is a lot just across River Road for $10, Parking at the High School for $10 and in town for
free. Look for landmarks where you parked your car.
Programs
Rodeo
Rodeo Courts - Visiting
Where do Visiting Courts sign up?
If riding in grand entry of performance, check in with Jennifer Tickner inside arena near flag pole at least 30 minutes prior to start. Only court members allowed in the paddock area - no helpers allowed. If court members cannot handle their horses by themselves, it would not be safe to ride in the grand entry.
Court Luncheon
After parade on July 4 in paddock area on Gold Spur deck.
Stadium - Opening & Policies
What time should I arrive?
Ticket office is open 11:00am to 9:00pm:
Suggest arriving 2 hours prior to rodeo to allow time for parking and getting into arena.
Can I take food or drinks into the arena?
Food is OK. Water is OK if in sealed container. No coolers. No alcohol. Alcohol is for sale under the stands, along with additional food & drinks. The St. Paul High School Booster Club has food concessions throughout the stadium.
Where is the VIP Entrance?
GOLD SPUR entrance is at section D/E. COMPANY CORRAL is by Section G gate; go up the outside staircase north of the ticket office. VIP DECK entrance is through the Tack Room.
Can I bring my camera into the stadium?
Cell phone cameras and still camera with a lens less than 3 inches long can be brought into the stadium to take photos for PERSONAL USE ONLY. The St. Paul Rodeo is sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and that organization owns the rights to all videos and photos, therefore, only member photographers, the St. Paul Rodeo or the PRCA are allowed to sell photos or use them for any commercial purposes. Those with cameras with lenses over 3 inches must return those to their car or proceed to the rodeo house to discuss a camera pass.
Souvenirs & Collectibles
Where can I purchase St. Paul Rodeo merchandise?
The souvenir booths are across the parking lot from the ticket office and by D& E gate, and in tent by F gate. The Wild West Art Show has posters, jewelry, license plate frames and other commemorative items available for sale at the front desk.
Tickets
Do children need tickets?
All children age 2 & over need a ticket! Children under 2 years who will be held by a ticket holder do NOT need tickets. NO SPECIAL PRICING for children.
Miscellaneous
Jaycees Beer Garden: Time - entertainment - cost
Cover charge of $10 at 9pm every night and live entertainment after the rodeo. Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019 no live entertainment and no cover charge. Opens at 4:30pm every night, except on July 4th which opens at 11am.