This year marks the 72nd annual Cloverdale Rodeo and 130th annual Country Fair and visitors can once again expect British Columbia’s most beloved annual tradition to be an action-packed weekend full of family fun.
The Cloverdale Invitational Rodeo will feature three rough stock rodeo events: Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, and Ladies Barrel Racing. Cloverdale’s youngest athletes will get their chance to compete when Mutton Bustin’ takes centre stage during all five Rodeo performances happening all weekend long.
Families will once again have a blast in the Country Fair with the Envision Financial Kids Zone, Agri Zone and Douglas Lake Equipment Zone, formerly the Cone Zone. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the S&R Sawmills West Coast Lumberjack Show, the BC Country Music Association Pavilion, the seventh annual World Freestyle Roundup Skateboarding Competition, Ram Truck Test Drive, B.C.’s largest travelling Midway, and the spectacular Art Knapp Outdoor Living Pavilion.
The World Freestyle Round-Up will once more take over the Cloverdale Curling Rink and bring together the best in professional and amateur freestyle skateboarders from all over the world who will be competing for $10,000 in prize money. Returning for its fourth year, the West Fine Art Show, one of B.C.’s largest and most prestigious art shows, will bring together the best in collected work from 18 of the finest artists in western Canada who will also be in attendance at the show. A percentage of all proceeds will be donated to C.H.I.L.D. Foundation and the Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation.
Open daily from 4pm to 2am to the 19+ crowd, The Longhorn Saloon is proud to present live performances including the Ken McCoy Band, Ettinger & Big 50 and everybody’s favorite, the Chris Buck Band. Guests of all ages can catch performances on The Lordco Auto Parts Outdoor Entertainment Stage where you can two step the night away to the likes of: The Heels, Whiskey Jane, Rosemary & The Sweet Sound Revival, and more! With a mascot dance party nightly starting at 6pm on this is a must-see attraction for the family!
The BC Country Music Association (BCCMA) will be hosting an impressive pavilion that will include a meet-and-greet with BCCMA artists throughout the May Long Weekend. Called Boots and Buckles, this Pavilion is open to all ages and is free until 8pm when it will transform into a live music dance hall for 19+ Fair attendees.
For a detailed schedule of event, performances, competitors list, and to purchase tickets, please visit www.cloverdalerodeo.com
Event: 2018 Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
Dates: May 18-21, 2018
Gate Hours: Friday 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 10:00pm
Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey, BC
Tickets: Pre-purchase tickets are available online now:
Country Fair admission is $10 (12 and under free)
Pre-Purchase Gate Admission tickets at selected London Drugs and IGA stores and save $2.00!
Pre-Purchase Midway Ride All-Day tickets at selected London Drugs and IGA stores for $35, saving $10.00!