SISTERS, OR -- Tickets for the Sisters Rodeo will go on sale six weeks later than they used to. "We've always released them on Labor Day Weekend," says Rodeo Board Vice President Brian Greig, "It has been for a long, long time." He hopes fans will be patient with the shift to October 15, which he says better aligns with the rodeo's budget cycle.

"Our fiscal year ends right about the time that tickets go on sale for the following year," and Greig says that made it tough for bookkeepers, given the event's growth. Between 35,000 and 40,000 people attend over the five days in June, which means tickets will be in high demand, "You'll want to get them quick because we sell out every year. There's really no bad seat in the house, but if you want to get close to the action, certainly the seats that are close to the chutes are obviously the ones that kind of go fast. But there's really no bad seat." 

Greig tells KBND News he's not worried about losing six weeks of the timeline, "We're not concerned about it at all because we have sold out every single year. So, knock on wood that we have the same result. But, we're not concerned about it just because we know we have such a committed following of folks that love the rodeo industry." He says the Sisters Rodeo has become a destination event, because of the availability of Central Oregon hotels, "But also because of our camping situation out there at the rodeo grounds, which is very, very unique in our sport, where people can bring their RVs and bring their fifth wheels and they can literally stay on site at the rodeo."

An incident at the 2024 rodeo - where several people were hurt by an escaped bull - isn't expected to impact ticket sales for next year's event, "We're working closely with the PRCA. We're continually monitoring the situation and we have a great relationship with them," says Greig.

The 2025 Sisters Rodeo is June 11th through the 15th. The only legitimate website for tickets is Tickets.SistersRodeo.com.