Santa Maria Elks Rodeo 2026
Service members salute during the National Anthem and presentation of the American flag at Military Appreciation Day during the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo in Santa Maria, Calif., May 31, 2026. The event honored military members and veterans while highlighting the longstanding partnership between Vandenberg Space Force Base and the Central Coast community. The annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo is celebrating its 83rd year in 2026. The annual rodeo brings together competitors and spectators from across the Central Coast for a weekend of western sports and entertainment, including bull riding, horseback competitions, lasso contests, mutton busting, and more. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma)
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Airman 1st Class Olya Houtsma
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