81 years of family fun continues today with the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. Volunteers, vendors, and other workers are putting the final touches on the Santa Maria Elks Event Center for four days of Santa Maria Elks Rodeo action. This year’s rodeo will feature world-class PRCA rodeo events including, bull riding, bareback riding, steer wrestling, and more. Gates open at 5 p.m., the rodeo starts at 7.