TRAFFIC: As a small tourist town, expect traffic getting into Estes Park. Give yourself plenty of time to get here as the road through the canyon is curvy and has grades, there will be a lot of tourist traffic as well.
CONSTRUCTION: For those of you who had come to the rodeo in 2023 - Community Drive was closed for construction - it is back open. Go around the roundabout and head back in on community drive to the contestant gate across from the Baseball fields. Note that the downtown area still has ALOT of construction - but it is easy to get to downtown by parking in the free parking structure and taking the sidewalk along the river into town if you have time to visit the amazing downtown businesses.
COMPANIONS - We have contestant family seating close to the timed event chute. We ask that your families either sit there or head into the covered grandstands. The rodeo secretary will have wristbands for your family
PARADE TRAFFIC: The Rooftop Rodeo Parade is back and will be held on Monday, July 8 at 10 a.m. Plan on road closures and extra congestion in town until noon. If you can plan your arrive outside of these times that will help you get into town faster.
PARKING: Please check in at the guard shack when you pull into the grounds - this is off of Community drive, if no one is there come on it - be mindful to not block and roads. There are designated stalls in the wooden barns for contestants at the southwest corner of the facility. We have a large facility and we will work to optimize our contestant parking and get everyone parked safely. There are hookups in the lower RV park - first come first serve.
4TH OF JULY: Be aware that we will have a 4th of July concert in the arena, the stage will be out by morning and the ground worked at that time. There will be fireworks over the Lake just adjacent to the fairgrounds so be aware of that. We do have plenty of other arenas to ride in.
HOSPITALITY: In the Events center - see map below
PINK NIGHT: Saturday July 6th
STALLS: The Estes Park Fairgrounds has plenty of stalls - we will have them available along with shavings to bed, there is no charge. We do ask you clean your stalls upon exiting the facilities and pile it outside so the Operations staff can easily remove it for the next contestant. When you pull in the personnel at the gate will instruct you where to park and which stalls to use.
WEATHER: The weather in the summer is very unpredictable in the mountains. Watch the forecast and plan accordingly. The arena has very good drainage and the ground crew will seal if necessary. Prepare for heat, rain, thunderstorms or perfect weather - we have it all here!
SHOWERS: There are showers in the restrooms in between the Grandstand and Manford Avenue.
Let me know if you need anything - text is best during rodeo!
Cindy Schonholtz, Rodeo Coordinator, 719-440-7255
[email protected]
Outreach Committee: The Rooftop Rodeo values you and your time. We want to create a positive and relaxing experience for you and your family. Our Contestant Outreach Committee is here for YOU! We are here to help you with any needs you may have during your time with us, any questions you may have regarding our rodeo, town and travel to us. We are here to accept feedback and to show you how much we appreciate you! If you would like to opt into our program please email: [email protected]
Thank you! We wish you safe travels and hope to hear from you soon
CONSTRUCTION: For those of you who had come to the rodeo in 2023 - Community Drive was closed for construction - it is back open. Go around the roundabout and head back in on community drive to the contestant gate across from the Baseball fields. Note that the downtown area still has ALOT of construction - but it is easy to get to downtown by parking in the free parking structure and taking the sidewalk along the river into town if you have time to visit the amazing downtown businesses.
COMPANIONS - We have contestant family seating close to the timed event chute. We ask that your families either sit there or head into the covered grandstands. The rodeo secretary will have wristbands for your family
PARADE TRAFFIC: The Rooftop Rodeo Parade is back and will be held on Monday, July 8 at 10 a.m. Plan on road closures and extra congestion in town until noon. If you can plan your arrive outside of these times that will help you get into town faster.
PARKING: Please check in at the guard shack when you pull into the grounds - this is off of Community drive, if no one is there come on it - be mindful to not block and roads. There are designated stalls in the wooden barns for contestants at the southwest corner of the facility. We have a large facility and we will work to optimize our contestant parking and get everyone parked safely. There are hookups in the lower RV park - first come first serve.
4TH OF JULY: Be aware that we will have a 4th of July concert in the arena, the stage will be out by morning and the ground worked at that time. There will be fireworks over the Lake just adjacent to the fairgrounds so be aware of that. We do have plenty of other arenas to ride in.
HOSPITALITY: In the Events center - see map below
- Meals Served
- Dinner Each night from 4 - 8 p.m.
- Saturday - Coffee and breakfast will be available at the arena.
- Wireless Internet
- Hot meals and refreshments provided each day of the rodeo, FREE of charge, by our sponsors.
- Clean restrooms with baby changing areas
- Baby care area
PINK NIGHT: Saturday July 6th
STALLS: The Estes Park Fairgrounds has plenty of stalls - we will have them available along with shavings to bed, there is no charge. We do ask you clean your stalls upon exiting the facilities and pile it outside so the Operations staff can easily remove it for the next contestant. When you pull in the personnel at the gate will instruct you where to park and which stalls to use.
WEATHER: The weather in the summer is very unpredictable in the mountains. Watch the forecast and plan accordingly. The arena has very good drainage and the ground crew will seal if necessary. Prepare for heat, rain, thunderstorms or perfect weather - we have it all here!
SHOWERS: There are showers in the restrooms in between the Grandstand and Manford Avenue.
Let me know if you need anything - text is best during rodeo!
Cindy Schonholtz, Rodeo Coordinator, 719-440-7255
[email protected]
Outreach Committee: The Rooftop Rodeo values you and your time. We want to create a positive and relaxing experience for you and your family. Our Contestant Outreach Committee is here for YOU! We are here to help you with any needs you may have during your time with us, any questions you may have regarding our rodeo, town and travel to us. We are here to accept feedback and to show you how much we appreciate you! If you would like to opt into our program please email: [email protected]
Thank you! We wish you safe travels and hope to hear from you soon
