San Francisco Rental Car and the Cow Palace
Are you tired of regular, run-of-the-mill sporting events? Would you prefer to watch something a little more daring? Well grab your San Francisco car rental crew and head to Cow Palace, home of bucking broncos and radical rodeos. Originally known as the California State Livestock Pavilion, the Cow Palace is an indoor area in Daly City, California. Completed in 1941, this impressive venue has hosted a number of professional sports teams, as well as its fair share of livestock expositions. If it's action and excitement that you're searching for, look no further - the Cow Palace has an event that's right for you.
Sporting history at the Cow Palace
The Cow Palace boasts a star studded athletic history, sprinkled with professional sports teams. Back in the day, the Palace played host to the San Francisco Warriors NBA team as well as the San Jose Sharks NHL team. During the 1960s and 1970's, customer of Super Cheap San Francisco Car Rental could come out and enjoy the Examine Games, a world-class track and field meet, inside the Palace as well. College sporting events have graced the floor inside this venue too; in 1960 the NCAA Basketball Final Four performed to a sold-out crowd. The venue has hosted its fair share of non-sporting events as well, including the Republican National Convention in 1956 and 1964 and as an audition venue for American Idol.
Are you ready for the rodeo?
While the Cow Palace can accommodate hockey and basketball, it is designed more specifically as a livestock exhibition grounds. Look closely and you'll find extensive stable and barn facilities spanning the ground. It's not surprising then that the Cow Palace is officially home to the 1-A District Agricultural Association, a state agency of the California Department of Food and Agriculture's Division of Fairs and Exposition. Customers of Super Cheap San Francisco Car Rental can see the venue working to its full potential every year at the Grand National Rodeo, Horse and Stock Show.
The Grand National Rodeo, Horse and Stock Show
The Cow Palace has brought country fun to urban audiences for more than 65 years, hosting the Grand National Rodeo, Horse and Stock Show. One of the largest rodeo events in the United States, the Grand National Rodeo if a country agricultural fair with all the fixin's. Customers of Super Cheap San Francisco Car Rental can enjoy 4-H Club events at the fair, including sheep, cattle, goats, rabbits and pig contests. You can also enjoy full English and Western horse shows, along with country and western musical performances, a carnival, and the annual Miss Grand National Beauty Pageant.
Directions to Cow Palace
Cow Palace is located on the outskirts of San Francisco, in Daly City. To get there from the Golden Gate Bridge, follow Highway 1 (19th Avenue) past San Francisco State University. Hop off at the Cow Palace/Alemany Boulevard loop and continue to Alemany. San Francisco car rental travelers should then turn left onto Alemany and continue to Geneva Avenue. Hang a right onto Geneva and follow it until you can see the Cow Palace on your right. Customers of Super Cheap San Francisco Car Rental can also access the venue from Highway 101 and Highway 280.
Dozens of exciting events are in the works at the Cow Palace right now, so why wait? Order your tickets today by calling 415-404-4111. Customers of Super Cheap San Francisco Car Rental can also drop by the Cow Palace Box Office Monday through Saturday from 10am to 5pm for advance tickets. Cow Palace is located at 2600 Geneva Avenue in Daly City. Customers of Super Cheap San Francisco Car Rental can learn more about the venue online at www.cowpalace.com.
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