2026 Cloverdale Rodeo
Featured Riders
By the Numbers
A world-class invitational field
96
Athletes competing each year
4
Featured event disciplines
Featured Disciplines
The 2026 Headline Riders
Four disciplines, eight headline athletes — from barrel racing champions to saddle bronc legends.
Barrel Racers
Kyla Simmons of Kamloops, BC and Jayden Wilson of Gleichen, AB take on the cloverleaf pattern.
Bull Riders
Jake Gardner of Fort St. John, BC and Dakota Buttar of Eatonia, SK go head-to-head with the rankest bulls.
Saddle Bronc Riders
Zeke Thurston of Big Valley, AB and Logan Hay of Wildwood, AB — the reigning champion returns.
Bareback Riders
Kade Berry of Weatherford, TX and Orin Larsen of Inglis, MB chase the highest-marked ride.
Saddle Bronc
Zeke Thurston — Big Valley, AB
"I just love Cloverdale for the atmosphere the crowd brings to make it such an iconic event! We are fortunate to travel the world, going to the biggest rodeos, but it makes me proud to have such amazing events in our home country."
The Athletes
Headline riders in action
Official Event Venue Map & Schedule
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• 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair Fun Map • Schedule — Thursday, May 14 & Friday, May 15, 2026 • Schedule — Saturday, May 16, 2026 • Schedule — Sunday, May 17 & Monday, May 18, 2026