About this event

Welcome to the 2026 Santa Maria BBQ & Music Festival Pre-Sale Page

Presale has ended but you can still

Save time and buy your Unlimited Ride Wristband

here at regular festival pricing

just click "Get Tickets"

Presented by Fidelity National Title Central Coast

Unlimited ride wristbands purchased online can be used on any day of the fair.  Each Unlimited Ride Wristband is good for one (1) day and for one (1) person.  Wristbands cannot be shared.

Unlimited Ride Wristband - $40.00 + $3 surcharge.  Price at the fair will be $40.00 + $3 surcharge.

or

Unlimited Ride Wristband + 40 credits for Carnival Games - $60.00 + $3 surcharge.  Price at the fair will be $60.00 + $3 surcharge.

• Please note:
• If you want to ride a few rides or share your ride credits with family or friends, additional purchase options will be available at the event.
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• A $3 surcharge will be applied to all new wristband purchases. If you keep your wristband and reload it on another day, you will not have to pay another surcharge.
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• Each Unlimited Ride Wristband is for one (1) person and for a single day, must be securely worn and cannot be shared or it will be revoked. 
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• Unlimited Ride Wristbands are non-refundable and non-replaceable.
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• Wristbands may end up to 45 minutes before the events close.
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• Allow yourself enough time to get full use of your unlimited ride wristband.
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• Ride height restrictions apply.
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• Some rides do not allow single riders. 
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• Some rides do not allow open-toed shoes. 

• Refunds or credits will not be issued for any reason. 
• For more information please email us at:
• carnival.info@thefuncarnival.com