GENERAL FAQS
Where is parking available?
The Pendleton Round-Up grounds does not offer or have parking. There are many places near the grounds that you can pay to park. Parking on most side streets is free. If you find parking that is not within walking distance of the Round-Up grounds, there is a shuttle available.
The Pendleton Round-Up Shuttle Service drives through Pendleton and stops near many hotels, for more info call them at 541-379-5666. Wildhorse Resort and Casino offers a shuttle service from the casino to the Round-Up Grounds every 30 minutes. Kayak Shuttle offers service around Umatilla county, for more info call 541-429-7519.
Is handicapped parking available?
There are designated parking at our Round-Up gift shop located across the street from the stadium. The Convention Center also has handicapped parking. There is no parking on our stadium grounds unfortunately. You can drop anyone off at the gate by the ticket booth and then go park.
How do I find Lodging information?
For information about area lodging check the visitor information
page Local lodging fills up fast so contact Hotels as early as possible to make your reservation and/or to ask to be put on a waiting list.
When do Round-Up tickets go on sale?
Tickets will now go on sale in January. Typically, the first or second week! Make sure to check our social media for important on-sale announcements!
Where is the ticket office located?
For the week prior to and the week during Round-Up the primary Round-Up Box Office is located on the southeast corner of the Round-Up grounds near the “Let 'er Buck!” statue. Happy Canyon Box Office is located on the east side of the Pendleton Convention Center. For all other times of the year the ticket office is located inside our new building 1330 SW Court Ave. Pendleton, OR.
I don’t want my tickets anymore what do I do?
We don’t offer exchanges or refunds on any tickets. You can resell them online via pepsiticketlocator.com or the Pendleton Chamber of Commerce offers a resale program and you can contact them by phone at 1-800-547-8911.
When is the Parade?
The Main Street Cowboys Dress-up Parade is always held the Saturday before Round-Up at 10:00 am. The Westward Ho Parade is always on the Friday during the week of Round-Up at 10:00 am. Seating for the parade is available anywhere along the parade route. If you would like to sit for either parade, please bring a chair as seating is not provided.
Is there a shuttle service available?
Yes, there are several options for shuttle transportation. The Pendleton Round-Up Shuttle Service drives through Pendleton and stops near many hotels, for more info call them at 541-379-5666. Wildhorse Resort and Casino offers a shuttle service from the casino to the Round-Up Grounds every 30 minutes. Kayak Shuttle offers service around Umatilla county, for more info call 541-429-7519 or visit them
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When is Senior Day?
Senior day is always the Wednesday of Round-Up. We have great discount rates for both Round-Up and Happy Canyon Tickets.
When is Kids Day?
Kids day is Thursday! Any kid 12 and under can get a discount with the purchase of an Adult Ticket.
What is slack and when can I see it?
Slack gives additional pro rodeo performers the chance to compete and serves as a qualifying event.
Monday and Tuesday slack is $5. Wednesday and Thursday you must have a rodeo ticket to view slack events.
Where can I drop-off and pick-up people?
You may drop off and pick up people in front of Roy Raley Park, by the bucking horse statue on the east side of the grounds there is a loading and unloading zone. You may not be in this area for extended periods of time.
What items should I leave at home?
For your safety and comfort, as well as the safety and comfort of those around you, the following items are not allowed on the grounds, exhibit areas or rodeo arena:
Personal Coolers or Carry-ins, Umbrellas, Pop-Up Tents, Outside Food or Drinks, Cans or Glass Bottles, Folding Chairs, Dogs (service dogs are allowed), Firearms or Weapons of any sort, Laser Pointers, Skate boards, Bicycles
Smoking is NOT permitted!
No drugs or drug paraphernalia allowed if you bring them inside the grounds or other grounds areas, you will be ejected from the event.
All bags, knapsack, purses, boots, and anything else that a person is carrying are subject to inspection upon entry into the grounds and other event secured areas.
The Pendleton Round-Up and the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) sanctioning body does not allow for the video recording, transmission, distribution, or selling of any description, account, picture, video, audio or other form or reproduction of the event without permission. Any violation of this policy during a PRCA performance or slack event will result in your immediate removal from the premises.