Everything you need to know about the 2021 San Angelo rodeo and carnival
Rosanna FraireSAN ANGELO — The San Angelo Rodeo and carnival means there's a lot going on at Foster Communications Coliseum, 50 E. 43rd St.
Between commercial and creative arts exhibits, midway food and games, and the carnival and rodeo, there's a lot to keep straight.
Here's a breakdown of everything you need to know about the 2021 San Angelo Rodeo and carnival:
When are the San Angelo Rodeo performances?
- Friday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m.- $15.50
- Saturday, April 10 at 1 p.m.- $12.50
- Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.- $20.50
- Sunday, April 11 at 2 p.m.- $12.50 *CMN (Children's Miracle Network)
- Thursday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m.- $10.50
- Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.- $15.50
- Saturday, April 17 at 1 p.m- $12.50
- Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m.- $20.50
- Sunday, April 18 at 2 p.m.- $15.50 *X-Treme Bulls
- Wednesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.- $10.50 *Military Appreciation Night
- Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m.- $10.50 *Tough Enough To Wear Pink
- Friday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m.- $25.50 *PRCA Finals
- Saturday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m.- $30.50 *Cinch Chute Out All-Star performance
Where do I get 2021 San Angelo Rodeo tickets?
Rodeo tickets went on sale Monday, March 15, 2021. There are still "lots" of tickets available, said Brittni Kaczyk, senior manager of the rodeo association.
"We have 13 total performances, and the only one completely sold out is the Cinch Chute Out, which sold out within minutes when the tickets went on sale," Kaczyk said.
The Cinch Chute Out is an all-star rodeo performance April 24.
The San Angelo Rodeo final round, scheduled for April 23, has single seats only still available.
Tickets can be purchased online at sanangelorodeo.com and at the Foster Communications Coliseum Box Office.
Do I have to pay extra for parking?
There is no extra fee for parking at Foster Communications Coliseum.
When and where is the San Angelo Rodeo parade?
This year's parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 10 in downtown San Angelo.
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The parade route will begin at Irving and Concho streets, proceed east to Oakes Street, turn left on Oakes to Harris Avenue, turn left on Harris, proceed to Chadbourne Street, turn right on Chadbourne and proceed to College Street, turn left on College, continue to Irving, turn left on Irving to Beauregard Avenue, turn right on Beauregard and proceed to Randolph Street, turn left on Randolph and proceed to River Drive, where it will end.
When is Mutton Bustin' and how can my child ride?
The 2021 Sonora Bank Mutton Bustin' is now full after registration took place online March 10 on a first come-first serve basis.
The event — which involves kids trying to ride on the back of sheep — will be a part of each of the 13 rodeo performances.
In previous years, a Midway Mutton Bustin' has also been held due to the popularity of the event, but it was canceled this year.
What's the weather during the rodeo? Sunny skies, warm temperatures for the first week of rodeo in San Angelo
Admission to fairgrounds
Free with rodeo ticket or carnival Super Pass.
Daily admission prices:
- Adults $8
- Children ages 11 and under $5
- Children under 2 are free
When is the San Angelo carnival open?
The Western Shamrock Carnival will kick off starting Friday, April 9, 2021 and run through Saturday, April 24, 2021.
Closing times vary based on weather and attendance. Here are the times the carnival opens each day:
- Friday, April 9: 5 p.m.
- Saturday, April 10: noon
- Sunday, April 11: noon
- Monday, April 12: 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 13: 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 14: 5 p.m.
- Thursday, April 15: 5 p.m.
- Friday, April 16: 5 p.m.
- Saturday, April 17: noon-5 p.m.
- Sunday, April 18: noon
- Monday, April 19: 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 20: 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, April 21: 5 p.m.
- Thursday, April 22: 5 p.m.
- Friday, April 23: 5 p.m.
- Saturday, April 24: noon
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How much does the San Angelo carnival cost?
All-you-can-ride carnival Super Pass is $100 for the duration of the carnival. This includes free admission to the fairgrounds at no additional charge. The Carnival Super Pass is available through Sunday, April 11 at the Coliseum Box Office or online (plus an online processing fee if purchased online).
Daily unlimited ride bands: $35 each. Doesn't include gate admission.
Individual ride tickets: $1. Each ride requires 2-5 tickets
Magic Money
Magic Money is a cashless system that guests can use for the carnival, food and other features. Kaczyk said it's similar to systems at Mr. Gatti's and Chuck E. Cheese.
Food vendors, the train, etc. will only accept Magic Money. Vendors inside the First Financial Pavilion will accept cash or card, but do not accept Magic Money.
The Magic Money machines accept cash or credit card payments.
"The Magic Money cards people had last year can be used again this year if they kept them, and any funds remaining on the card at the closing of rodeo last year will still be on the card," Kaczyk said.
There will be kiosks where you load money and it will dispense a card with the money on it to be used on carnival rides and food stands.
There is also an app to download where you can add more money on it.
"If you send your kids to the carnival with someone else, you can see the usage and add more money as needed," Kaczyk said. "It's very user friendly."