If you thought the rodeo was just bronc-riding and barrel racing, you’d be wrong.
In fact, the rodeo is also a carnival, complete with a carrousel, a ferris wheel, bumper cars and many more rides. The 2026 California Rodeo Salinas Carnival started last week and will continuing every day till Sunday, July 19.
The carnival is open from 3-11pm daily through Sunday, July 19. Admission is $5, and an unlimited ride wristband is $35 during the pre-sale and $40 at the gate. Parking is $5.
The carnival is located at 295 Sun Way in Salinas. For more information, go here .