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Wendi K.

I went to a Gryffin concert here. This is a gigantic venue. It's an old-ish stadium. It feels like it's for livestock shows or something. It was sort of weird, kind of dirty, and definitely pretty outdated. It has a large pit for standing room surrounded by lots of stadium seats. Restrooms are minimal and the lines are soooooo long. Line to get into the venue is also soooooo long. The sound system is muddy but that's probably because we were in the bleachers. Also Daly City was surprisingly freezing so bring a jacket so you won't shiver in the super long line outside.

Nick S.

Cow Palace is a historic venue in Daly City that carries the kind of lived in character that newer purpose built arenas simply cannot replicate. I walked in for the ISOXO show, and the space felt massive, holding up to around 12,000 guests. The scale of the room worked in favor of the production and sound design, which benefited from having that kind of volume to fill. The age of the building was immediately apparent, but there was something about the raw, old school arena feel that added to the atmosphere of an EDM show rather than working against it. The ISOXO set delivered exactly what I came for. The production filled the room well and the sound carried throughout the space without the muddiness that can sometimes plague older venues with less updated infrastructure. The energy inside built steadily, and the crowd packed onto the floor made the whole experience feel appropriately intense for the kind of music being played. That said, security was vastly underprepared for the situation. People within the arena weren't allowed reentry, which made planning for bathroom breaks difficult. This was made worse by pit jumpers that security could not catch, adding to the crowding issues. Parking is abundant with large lots surrounding the venue, though arriving early is the smarter move as the lots fill quickly around show time. The bathrooms and facilities are dated and functional rather than comfortable, which is worth mentally preparing for on a longer night. For EDM shows and live events, the Cow Palace holds up as a venue with real history and character behind it, even if the operational side on this night left something to be desired.

Sheila J.

I wish the cow palace would have more EDM festivals because it's so nice that they have tons of parking and bathrooms. and I mean TONS of parking. They are also well organized the lines to go inside move fast. Came here for a tailgate festival for the SuperBowl and it's was really fun. Too bad it wasn't inside hopefully next time!

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Maria B.

Ladies Rodeo with the girls. Fun night out. Loved all the merchandise, animals and rodeo show. Great to enjoy as a family, a couple or with your Besties.

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Jennifer C.

This was my second and third time coming to cow palace for a show. And honestly it's not my favorite but it does the job. A lot of the seats and structure are outdated and the way they set the layout for the show is a bit inconvenient. We came here for Give Thanks and it was pretty crowded the first night. They only had one entrance to go to the floor and it was just too crowded everywhere so we opted for the standing area above the floor. Bathrooms were also an inconvenience. There just wasn't enough. I think I waited in line for 45 mins for the bathroom because one area only had 3 stalls. The other restrooms had lines that wrapped around the stadium as well. Inside the stadium, it gets hot and musty with no good airflow. The one perk of holding events here at this place though is the visuals! The setup for the visuals was pretty cool so at least there's that.

Nu H.

Went here for Wobbleland! Was an amazing experience being our first time here with friends. We got there around 5pm, no traffic, easy and quick parking. We parked near back for easy exit. We hung outside the parking lot passing out some drinks, treats to start the "plur" vibes for approximately an hour or so before entering the venue. Line went quickly with no delays and security was quick. No issues. Our group sat in seatings just right above of the main floor looking towards the main stage for better viewing and space. There was another room away from the main stage as well. Bathroom were not far and surprisingly quick ( probably cause I only used twice the whole night) exiting out of the event was not bad as there were two exit out from what i saw and there were a few security guiding the exit.

Cow Palace January 2025

Cow Palace...it had been years since I had been to this venue. Pre-kids. I was invited to go, tickets were given to my son-in-law because he told them that he and my daughter wanted to surprise me and take me to a DJ Concert. They had found out I love DJ music and laser light shows. They would tell me about their concert shows and I would remember how much I use to enjoy them. I had the best time ever, jamming to Jamie XX and the light shows earlier this year. To my kids, Alexis, Seli, and Jav...best time ever. Thanks for thinking your mom still has it

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Edrian D.

Foodieland @ Cow Palace! It's been a while, so coming back strong with a 6 hit combo: 1) Mano Po 2) Big Giant Squid 3) NOLA Oysteria 4) Drunken Dumpling (missed photo op) 5) Drips Cheesecake 6) #butterbuns The Ensaymada Project 1) Mano Po - Hailing from the northern Philippines, Mano Po is Ilocano style pinoy food. What caught my eye was the longanisa fries. Longanisa is sweet sausage typically eaten for breakfast. Drenched in mayo with super crispy fries. Could have used some vinegar or citrus to cut heaviness, but boy oh boy definitely a treat. The serving size is pretty generous so I recommend doing it the way I did it with the homies - split between 3. 2) giant deep fried squid - Bruhhhh. Literally a giant squid on a skewer then deep fried. Yummy yummy for my tummy! The breading was perfection and the squid was fairly seasoned. But same thought as the first - could have used some citrus to cut the heaviness from being fried. 3) NOLA Oysteria - Yo!!! This is it! lemon herb baked oysters smothered in cheese (those who are lactose intolerant- beware). The oysters weren't overdone and finally someone who gave citrus to cut the heaviness! 4) Drunken Dumpling - who would have thought? So you know the big ole hype on XLB - this place had a PHO option! Yo - the pho soup dumpling was fiyyyyyyer! I could eat 12 of those in one sitting. Yes, the XLB is good but the pho was better. 5) Drips Cheesecake - oh my gulay! Much too much. Basically, it's frozen cheesecake dipped in chocolate, then sprinkled in cereal or sprinkles. The serving was way too big so split the white chocolate strawberry shortcake and my friend got fruity pebbles cereal. Sheeeesh! Sugar overload, but so so so so good. 6) The Ensaymada Project #butterbuns - Ensaymada is a Filipino pastry usually topped with butter sugar and cheese. AUNTY, these are soooo good! I got pandan (young coconut) and dulce de leche. These are to die for. Not too sweet and are like hugs from grandma. So here it is - FoodieLand @ Cow Palace. You snooze you lose!

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Kendra F.

I came for Kaytranada on 12/29 for my birthday. I have to say, how they had us drop our umbrellas off was very annoying considering it was raining and so many concert goers have umbrellas since it was pouring. I left without my umbrella because I couldn't find it. In any case, this is a large venue with quite a few bathrooms if you are willing to walk around. I will say, for it to be a day of rain I wish they put down more mats for us to dry our shoes on upon entry. Other than that, I had the time of my life. I cried for Kaytranada. He is so amazing. So was Sango!

Nicole C.

Cow Palace is back with the concerts!!! It has improved tremendously since 2010. The sound system and the possibility of the venue decor is out of this world! So far, they only have performers playing in the main room. There are other rooms that can potentially be used as stages but they currently are not using them. Maybe for future events? -1 star because they limit the amount of people that can access the floor by handing out a wristband.... And it gets quite hectic for the worker and everyone squeezing together like sardines to get floor access. Le sigh. But viewing from the seats are amazing and you can't go wrong wherever you're at! I highly recommend prepaying for parking so you help the flow of traffic getting into the venue :) purchase through the cow palace website!

Lynnelle E.

Honestly, I have not been here in years. Like when I was a little kid going here for a field trip to see a rodeo. I'm not sure if they still do that. This time around, I came for the low rider super show. It was like stepping into a time capsule. Nothing has changed. I doubt they've even remodeled it since the last time I was here. I definitely will be back next year for the next low rider event.

Michael M.

It's an amazing place to attend any event. I was feel free to look at their calendar and attend all the events .

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A huge plethora of food options with most (if not all) stalls having a "sampler" option that is…read moretheir cheapest option if you'd like to try a dish from their booth. The sushi tacos and the fried squid were the stars of the show in our food spread but they are a bit expensive. We thought the fried squid was the most worth item, and they give you scissors to cut the meat to be shareable. The sushi tacos were quite expensive for the size but objectively very flavorful. The birria egg rolls were the most disappointing as it was dry, and our party did not feel that it was worth the try. The birria burrito and fries were good, though we didn't find anything particularly amazing about it. We also tried the matcha mochiyaki (a bit bitter but chewy) and the fried Oreos (AMAZING 5/5) It can get very cold by the end of the night so definitely come early and start heading home before it gets too windy! There are also some games that you can play that are family friendly. Seating can get a bit crowded on peak times too!

holy guacamole, the amount of food I ate here can only be surpassed by the amount of money I spent…read moreON THE FOOD. While my stomach was getting fatter, my wallet was getting thinner. $27 on a big baby bottle made me never wanna have kids. And the $10 tacos made me appreciate taco bell even more. With all that being said, I rate 10/10 simply due to the sushi pizza. Other ratings down below: sushi taco: 9/10 mac n cheese w chicken: 6.7/10 cookie butter coffee: 7/10 fruity pebble cheesecake: 8/10 mini pancakes: 8/10 wind was my biggest op

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Attended my first rodeo this past weekend, and the entertainment value was high, well trained bulls…read moreand horses keeping the crowd engaged... along with the humans running the show of course. Parking and event entry was quick and easy (though it cost $20 at Cow Palace). And there were several concession stands available serving typical snacks and treats like hot dogs, nachos, and even frozen beverages. The show started at 7:30pm, and various acts occurred for a little over two hours (before the main attraction). This included award presentations, an opportunity for moms from the crowd to enter the arena and race for a prize wearing only one shoe, corny jokes by the rodeo clown, saddle bronc riding (wild bucking horse trying to throw off the rider... similar to bull riding), horse barrel racing (female riders getting their horses to zoom around 3 barrels in the arena at the highest speed), and tie-down roping (cowboys wielding a lasso on the bull, competing for quickest time). I liked how the announcer explained the rules and animal ethics to the audience as some participants were disqualified during the roping challenge. The bull riding started around 9:45pm, and those spinning, twisting bulls were crazy! This 15-minute highlight of the event, with about 5 different bulls/riders, was followed by a bull jumper/stuntman performing acrobatics, dodging and doing flips in the air while being charged by a bull. The show ultimately ended around 10:15pm, and quickly turned into a country concert, opening up the arena to all, for live music entertainment. I enjoyed the event overall, and felt that Section 19 offered an ideal view of all the different acts. I do recommend coming a little early if sitting in the dress circle though, since it's "first come, first served" stadium seating and was pretty crowded. Cool and unique experience, and I will definitely return!

Horrible treatment of animals. Came here for a work event thinking it wouldn't be too bad, but it…read morewas. Several of us lost our appetites and left early. I agree with the protestors outside, this is sickening

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I've been going for three years in a row and plan to go a fourth time. For my first trip, I planned…read moreon spending just a few hours to see what it was about. I wound up staying for the full eight hours and didn't want to leave. There are so many performances that you can't possibly see them all in one day. Sure, food and drinks are expensive, but no more expensive than any other live-performance experience. Plus, you get to see multiple shows in one day. My biggest complaint is sound. A lot of performers don't use microphones and aren't good at projecting their voices so that even when you're in the front row, it can be hard to hear. I really wish Red Barn Productions would do something about it.

This is a must do annually. Fun if you like to fancy dress and just enjoy life, entertainment and…read morefood. And the booths so many booths offering old Timey things. Don't be shocked when you roll into the parking lot there's plenty of parking especially ADA parking but it's gonna be about $20 a car. It beats walking up the hills and down the hills and everything else. Plus they have a shuttle where you come to the building it'll take you to the lower main entrance doors and pick you up and return you to the upper parking lot. I saw so many things that were just so cute especially the kids doing fancy dress with their adult parents. Yes it truly was a bit of the Dickens feeling. The event area is quite sizable so be prepared to walk and if you have walking issues, they do rent wheelchairs inside. You also may bring your electric mobility wheelchair if you have one. This is completely family, friendly and a place that you will probably return to on the holidays in the future. Be sure to check out the times and schedules for the live entertainment in the different rooms. There's a little something for everyone like a twist on Shakespeare or a Charles Dickens story retold or just playing song and dance. That's so energetic and lively. We especially enjoyed the Surrey Theatre, the leather pub the area where they sold the meat pies the ale house alley were Sal's pub performed wonderful stage performance at mad Sals. The whole thing was indoors and so you didn't have to worry about the weather and it's well lit, and the smell of food is in the air. Go enjoy and live in that time and experience what it was like to be around when Dickens was around.

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