Photo: Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair
The Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair returns this May long weekend with jam-packed family-friendly entertainment and exciting new events, May 18-21, 2012. The 66th annual Cloverdale Rodeo and 124th Country Fair combines a unique blend of rodeo action, free-with-admission entertainment, live performances and fierce competition.
The World’s top ranked cowboys and cowgirls will be ready to compete for $300,000 in cash prizes in four main events: Saddle Bronc, Bull Riding, Bareback and Ladies Barrel Racing. Additional competitions include Mutton’ Bustin‘, the 35th Annual Bed Race, the Lumberjack Show and new this year, the Cloverdale Cowboy Cook-Off BBQ Competition and World Freestyle Round-Up Skateboarding Competition.
Plus, the 2012 Country Fair promises to be bigger and better than ever. With ongoing performances on the outdoor entertainment stage, an improved Kidz Zone with guest appearances from Dora the Explorer, animal displays, rides and games, and Dinotown there is something for everyone at this year’s event!
Photo: Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair
And to keep the party going well after sundown, the World Famous Longhorn Saloon will provide daily entertainment with performances by Ken McCoy and more. If you love line dancing, country music and an old-fashioned good time, then this is one party that can’t be missed!
Event: 2012 Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
Dates: May 18-21, 2012
Location: Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey, B.C.
Tickets: $12 for grounds admission, kids twelve and under are free, rodeo tickets begin at $25. Tickets are available online and at the gate. For more information, please click here.
For a detailed schedule of events, performances, competitors list, and to purchase tickets visit www.CloverdaleRodeo.com.
| We are giving away Two (2) sets of single-day General Admission Tickets and Two (2) sets of Performance Tickets for Saturday, May 19th. To be eligible, all you have to do is post a comment below. We’ll randomly select 4 winners at noon on Monday, May 14th and notify the winners by email. |
Updated Monday, May 14th: Congratulations to Brad, Ling, Samantha and Shannon who were the recipients of tickets to the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair! Please check your inboxes for further details on how to collect your tickets.
11:23 am
I have been going to to Rodeo since I was a kid! Its always the kick start to summer! Can’t wait!!
11:34 am
Giddy up!
11:24 am
Yee-Haw!!!
11:25 am
We love this rodeo! So much fun!!
11:30 am
I wanna go there with my family~~~
I’m so excited~!
11:31 am
Looking forward to the rodeo!!
11:34 am
Love to go~~~~
11:35 am
Giddyup! Send me to the Rod-eeeeooo. Yeeeehaawww
11:37 am
Been a long time since we went to a rodeo. Looking forward to go again. Cross my fingers for the free tickets
11:39 am
I love rodeos!!
11:50 am
I would love to go – never been!
11:59 am
Would love to go! Have always meant to go but never quite got there.
12:02 pm
I am excited to go to the rodeo! My boyfriend has never been, but I can remember going once as a kid.
12:03 pm
Never been……would be a blast !
12:08 pm
The year went by fast!
12:09 pm
save a horse ride a cowboy
12:22 pm
Never been to one..
12:28 pm
I’ve never been to the Cloverdale Rodeo before!
12:45 pm
Would love to go
12:57 pm
YEEEEEHAW! Every year! :)
1:22 pm
i went for the first time last year with my boyfriend, it was a real surprise for us on how great the event could be – we never knew! this time we hope to go on the saturday to check out more of the fun ~ hope luck’s on our side!
1:38 pm
Have welcomed spring with The Cloverdale Rodeo in many a year. Get out, see REAL rodeo and get excited!!
1:53 pm
Best way to spend a long weekend ever!! Woot woot :D
1:54 pm
would love to win tickets!
1:59 pm
First summer in Canada, count me in!
2:00 pm
I never been there. Wanna go!!
2:10 pm
It will be my first time, very excited!
2:50 pm
I have never gone but have always wanted to go!! Hopefully this year!!!
3:11 pm
This will be my first rodeo EVER. Eek!!!
3:20 pm
Being an equestrian myself, I’m counting down to the Rodeo :) Can’t wait!
3:39 pm
Yeehaw..! I bought a new cowboy hat and I’m NOT afraid to use it..!!
4:23 pm
I’ve never been!!! Love to try…
5:36 pm
iLike
11:16 pm
Oh yes — love the rodeo!!
1:22 am
Please give me rodeo tickets here, I am *this* close to moving to Alberta..
2:04 am
i want to go to there
3:15 am
Cool!
7:12 am
I’ve never been…
8:41 am
Sounds likes fun for this city slicker!!!!
9:21 am
Family just emigrated to Canada and looking forward to first ever RODEO!!!!! Yee ha !
10:19 am
I need to the tickets to convince my wife to go! I think I have her convinced to go to the Bed Races on Thursday, but need more leverage to attend the Rodeo.
10:47 am
I have never been to a rodeo. I heard its lots of fun. It will be great if I can win the tickets to attend.
7:02 pm
Nice article.
1:51 am
I’d love to spend the afternoon at the rodeo!
7:46 am
Sounds like a fun place to be for the long weekend.
1:39 pm
MY HUSBAND IS HERE FROM ENGLAND AND I’VE TRIED TO EXPLAIN RODEOS TO HIM. NOW EXCITED WE WILL MAKE IT THIS WEEK-END, HE WILL SURELY BE HAPPILY SURPRISED TO EXPERIENCE THE REAL CANADIAN COWBOYS AND COWGIRLS, I TOLD HIM SEEING IS BELIEVING,,CHEERS, LINDSAY
1:42 pm
here for a holiday from england cant wait to see the real live cowboys and cowgirls,,,,,gary
1:50 pm
Im from Texas, and I love Texas rodeos and I would love to experience a canadian rodeo
5:23 pm
Never been to a rodeo before. Sounds like fun and looking forward to seeing it.
7:25 pm
Hi! I live in Alberta and will be visiting Vancouver/Surrey next weekend to celebrate a relative’s birthday. It would be AWESOME to check out the rodeo & performances…FINGERS ARE CROSSED! :)
7:54 pm
Just moved from ireland and would love to check it out!!
10:27 pm
Looking forward to it!
8:33 am
Please pick me ~ I would love to go