Frequently Asked Questions

The Rooftop Rodeo wants to insure that all guests have a positive experience at the Rooftop Rodeo!  Below are items that will help you prepare for a great time at the Rooftop Rodeo!

General

• Gates open at 5:00 p.m. each night, pre-show begins at 6:45 and the rodeo at 7:00 p.m. 
  
• The rodeo ends at approximately 9:00 p.m. each night.  
• Lost and found is in the ticket office.
• If a child gets lost find a volunteer in a long sleeved rodeo shirt - they will contact security and put into place "lost child protocol."
  

 
How do I get tickets? 

• Ticket office opens at 5 p.m. nightly - for best results purchase your tickets online at www.rooftoprodeo.com ahead of time
• Only tickets sold through a link on this page (www.rooftoprodeo.com are guaranteed to be valid.  Do not buy tickets from a third party they are marked up and possibly fraudulent. 
• Download your tickets before you come to the stadium or print them out.  
• Behind the Chutes Tours tickets are separate from rodeo tickets - make sure you purchase both.
• Box seats generally sell out before the rodeo begins, season ticket holders will get a invoice before tickets on sale.  
• General admission seating does not have a specific seat, arrive early and chose a seat in the bleachers.  All seats provide an excellent view of the rodeo.  
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What can I bring in? 

• You may bring an empty water bottle, there are fill stations in the stadium. 
• Strollers are allowed but not in the grandstands. 
• No video cameras, still cameras a lens less than  3 inches long.  The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association owns the rights to all photos and no commercial use allowed.  Members of the media must apply and be approved for a press credential.  
• No pets, service animals only. 
  
  

Are food and beverages available? 

• ​There is a variety of food available - when you walk into the stadium the concession stand will be on your left and the food court on your right  The concession stand has burgers, hot dogs, fries, ice cream and coke products.  The food court has corn dogs, Mexican food and other items.  Farther down the midway you will find popcorn and roasted nuts. 
• The Rooftop Rodeo Saloon has adult beverages for the 21 and over crowd. Purchases are cashless and you must have your ID and get a wristband and wear it while you are consuming alcoholic beverages.  

What if it rains?

• The grandstands are covered and provide shelter from the rain - the rodeo goes on rain or shine. 
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What if there is an emergency?

• If it is life threatening call 911 first, then approach a volunteer in a long sleeved rodeo shirt - they will contact on-site emergency personnel and Rooftop Rodeo security.  
• If you are ill or have a minor injury we suggest Estes Park Health Urgent Care. 
• In case of other emergencies (weather, fire, ect) listen for instructions from the rodeo announcer and follow instructions of volunteers in long-sleeved rodeo shirts.