The Rodeo
Championship bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding and barrel racing across five performances in the Stetson Bowl, then the finals on the Monday.
$300K+ In prize money
Riders, results & tickets
136th Country Fair · 79th Rodeo
An Original Kind of Country
Five days of championship rodeo, seven stages of live music and a midway that has been running since 1888 — on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds, over the May long weekend.
82,000+
Fairgoers in 2026
104
Artists across seven stages
1888
First country fair
Five days, thirteen venues
What’s on the grounds
Most of it is included with gate admission. The rodeo and the Longhorn Saloon are ticketed separately — the schedule says which is which on every row.
CR Main Stage
The headline stage — the kickoff concert and the biggest names of the weekend.
See who’s playingThe Indigenous Village
Cultural programming, artists and demonstrations across all five days.
ProgrammingBackstretch Action Zone
The lumberjack show, freestyle motocross and the demolition derby.
Show timesFood & drink
40+ food trucks, BC craft beer and Fraser Valley wine a short walk from the arena.
What’s on the groundsSaturday, May 16
What’s on, and where
A slice of the busiest day — 105 performances across thirteen venues. Every venue keeps its own colour, here and on the schedule.
May 19, 2026
Facts & Figures, & Fun From The 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair
More than 82,000 fairgoers packed the Cloverdale Fairgrounds for five unforgettable days of rodeo, music, midway thrills, and record-breaking fun over the May Long Weekend.
May 18, 2026
Championship Monday Closes Out an Epic Rodeo Weekend
The top eight competitors from each discipline returned to Jamie Rogers Arena for the 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo Finals, delivering one last showcase of world-class rodeo action.
May 18, 2026
Sunday Showdown: Pool B Battles Heat Up at the Rodeo
Under another cloudless blue sky and in front of another sell-out crowd at Jamie Rogers Arena, the final pool round of the 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo wrapped up Sunday afternoon with athletes battling for every point and dollar as the race to Monday's Finals came into focus.
May 17, 2026
Fast Starts in Pool B Under the Lights
A sold-out Saturday night crowd packed Jamie Rogers Arena as Pool B Go Round 1 delivered another unforgettable evening of rodeo action at the 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo.
This week
- MAY16Venus & Mars11:00 am · CR Main Stage
- MAY16Brenda Prince Gameshow11:00 am · Indigenous Stage
- MAY16West Coast Lumberjack Show11:30 am · Backstretch Action Zone
- MAY16Tailgate Party ft. Julia Vos12:30 pm · Stetson Bowl
- MAY16Hillside Outlaws7:00 pm · Longhorn Saloon
Supporting community
Every 50/50 ticket sends a kid to something
Proceeds from the 50/50 jackpot support the Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation, which provides scholarships and financial support to Lower Mainland youth. The 2026 jackpot was a record $64,790.