TICKETS

80th Annual Chief Joseph Days Rodeo • July 22–25, 2026

How to Buy Tickets for the 2026 Chief Joseph Days Rodeo

There are two ways to purchase tickets for this year’s rodeo:

1. Buy Early Through Rodeo Royalty (Available Now)

You can purchase General Admission tickets directly from our 2026 Rodeo Royalty candidates, Aspen Cameron and Ella Hillock.

Buying through the girls:

✔ No service fees

✔ Supports their journey toward the 2026 Queen title

✔ Locks in your tickets before public sales begin

Important:

These are General Admission (bench seating) tickets

Friday & Saturday nights sell out every year

You can upgrade to Reserved Covered seating starting April 20 (in person at the Main Street Rodeo Office, based on availability)

📞 Contact Aspen or Ella using the information below

2.Box Office & Online Sales

Open April 20 at 8 AM (PST)

All ticket types will be available, including:

General Admission (GA)

Bench seating (uncovered)

First come, first served seating within sections

Reserved Covered Seating

Located in covered sections

Assigned seating areas (best option for guaranteed seating)

Upgrading Your Tickets

Already purchased through Rodeo Royalty?

You can upgrade your Friday or Saturday GA tickets to Reserved Covered seating:

Begins April 20

Must be done in person at the rodeo office

Pay the difference in ticket price

Limited availability

ticket options & pricing

Ticket Prices:

  • Wednesday & Thursday (General Admission): $20

  • Friday & Saturday (General Admission): $22

  • Friday & Saturday (Reserved Covered Seating): $25

Fees & Payment Info:

  • Online ticket purchases include a standard $2.50 service fee per ticket

  • In-office ticket purchases now include a $2.75 service fee per ticket

  • All purchases are subject to a 3.25% credit card processing fee, as in previous years.

Wednesday & Thursday: General Admission – $20

Enjoy the rodeo from the covered seating area on a first-come, first-served basis.
Your ticket grants access to any grandstand area and the Beer Garden.
Children 6 and under are free on Wednesday.
On Thursday, children needing seats require tickets.

Friday & Saturday: General Admission – $22

Uncovered seating available on both sides of the arena.
Access to the Beer Garden is included.
Children needing seats require tickets.

Friday & Saturday: Reserved Seating – $25

Covered seating with assigned seats.
Follow the seating assignment printed on your ticket.
Available in SC (South Covered) and NC (North Covered) sections.

Thunder Room Tickets

Available at the door only.

  • Wednesday: Family Night $TBD

  • Thursday: TBD – 21+ only

  • Friday & Saturday: Live music — TBD/person, 21+ only
    No pre-purchase available.
    Entry limited to ages 21 and over Thursday–Saturday.

Upgrades

Upgrades are only offered on Friday and Saturday General Admission tickets purchased through our 2025 Royalty Court members.
Guests will pay the price difference plus a $1 reprint fee.
Deadline to upgrade tickets is July 18 at 4 PM.
Upgrades cannot be completed at the gate — only at the Main Street Rodeo Office.

Note:
Wednesday and Thursday tickets are not eligible for upgrades at any time.
No refunds.

Seating chart for Harley Tucker Memorial Rodeo Arena with reserved seats in blue and yellow sections, general admission areas in red, and beer gardens or other sections in green. The chart includes a compass rose and an emblem of Chief Joseph from Joseph, Oregon, with text labeling sections for North, South, East, and West sides and specific seat categories.

Seating Chart & Entry


Tickets are not required to access the grounds at the Harley Tucker Memorial Arena. You must have a ticket to access the grandstands to the arena.

• General Admission – first-come, first-served bench seating.
• Reserved Covered Seating – assigned rows in covered sections. Available only Friday & Saturday
• Children 6 & under are free on Wednesday; a ticket is required Thursday- Saturday if they need a seat.

 FAQs

  • Tickets are non-refundable; transfers can be made through your Eventim account or by contacting the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo office.

  • 6 & under free Wednesday; if they require a seat a ticket is required Thursday- Saturday. There are no special pricing for children tickets.

  • Contact the office with valid ID for reprint instructions.

  • The main parking lot is located on the West end of the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo grounds. Visit the “Visit & Info” page for parking maps and shuttle details.

  • Chief Joseph Days welcomes service animals that are individually trained and under their handler’s control.
    The arena uses bench seating — please plan accordingly.
    For ADA accommodations or questions, email     info@chiefjosephdays.com or call (541) 432-1015.

  • Glass containers, coolers, pets, outside alcohol, professional photography equipment- lens must be less than 3”.

Still Have Questions?

save the dates — July 21–26, 2026
Six days of Western tradition under the Wallowa Mountains.

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