Surrey, B.C. – April 20th, 2026 – The Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair is proud to announce the official 2026 event schedule, unveiling five days of non-stop entertainment, expanded programming, and exciting new experiences from May 14–18, 2026, at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds.

The big news is that four days isn’t enough to hold everything this year. As a result, the event is opening one day early on Thursday night, launching an extended May Long Weekend celebration and delivering even more opportunities for fans to experience “An Original Kind of Country.”

“The Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair has always been about bringing people together, and this year’s expanded lineup really reflects that,” says association president Kathy Sheppard. “Whether you’re coming for the rodeo, the live music, the family-friendly attractions, or just the atmosphere, the scale and diversity of what’s happening across the grounds make this a truly unforgettable May Long Weekend tradition.”

With over 100 live performances across seven stages, world-class rodeo competition, and a vibrant fair atmosphere filled with over a dozen new attractions, the 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair continues a multi-year trend of growth and evolution as one of Western Canada’s biggest community events.

“We’ve added an extra day, more entertainment, and more experiences than ever before. The new Thursday kickoff and expanded attractions really take the event to another level,” added Sheppard.

New for 2026: More Days, More Action, More to Experience

The 2026 event introduces several exciting new features and expanded experiences:

The Backstretch Action Zone
The Action Zone has been significantly expanded and is moving to a new location across from the Agriplex, where it will deliver high-adrenaline entertainment all weekend long, including:

• • Demolition Derby
  • Global FMX Freestyle Motocross Stunt Show
  • West Coast Lumberjack Shows – Presented by S&R Sawmills
  • Axe throwing
  • A brand new “Outlaw Bar” – presented by Green Timbers Pub and three signature food trucks
  • And a climbing wall

Even More Family Fun – Five Highlights
In addition to the huge lineup of returning fair favourite attractions, there’s even more for the whole family to enjoy with the addition of:

• • • Little Rodeo Pro – Step into the fun with interactive rodeo-themed fun! 
    • Silverbrook Trout Farm Catch & Release Fishing – Cast a line and reel in the fun with real fishing outside the Farm Friendz exhibits. ($2/person – proceeds support Storehouse)
    • Evergreen Herbs & Heppell Potato Mini Farm – Dig in and have fun with this interactive farm experience.
    • Free Public Ice Skating at the new Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex (rentals not included)
    • Mini Golf – Located in the Indigenous Village, golfers of all ages can enjoy a free round at this pop-up mini golf course.

Full Weekend Pass

It’s impossible to take in all of the action in a single day, so for the first time, attendees can pick up a full-weekend pass and have access to the fairgrounds all five days for the price of two ($36 for adults, kids 12 and under free). It’s the best deal of the weekend because it includes five days of shows, music, and all the festivities included with general admission.

Full Lineup & Schedule

Across the weekend, attendees can explore a diverse lineup of performances and attractions, including Indigenous cultural programming, family-friendly entertainment in the Buckaroo Kids Corral, pro wrestling, live music in the Longhorn Saloon, and the fan-favourite Roll-A-Rama roller disco.

From thrilling rodeo events to midway rides, cultural experiences, and live entertainment, the Country Fair remains one of BC’s most anticipated annual events.

About The Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association

Established in February 1888 to promote and encourage agricultural development in the Lower Fraser Valley, the Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association is the non-profit organization that manages the world-famous Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair held every year on the May long weekend at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey, British Columbia. As one of British Columbia’s largest and most anticipated annual events, the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair delivers thrilling rodeo action, incredible live music, and a vibrant festival atmosphere to 70,000 attendees every year.

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Event Location: 

Cloverdale Fairgrounds
6060 176th Street, Surrey, British Columbia 

Media Inquiries:

Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
Email: media@cloverdalerodeo.com

Images: 

Schedules: _CRCF – 2026 – Media Assets_Schedules
Event Images – _CRCF – 2026 – Media Images – Rodeo_Fairgrounds_Attractions_Live Music
Headliner Assets Folder – _CRCF – 2026 – Media Assets_Headliner Images_Bios

**NOTE: Images provided can not be altered without prior approval from the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair. They can only be used as standalone images or in conjunction with the provided logo files.

Social Media:

Instagram: @cloverdalerodeo
Facebook: @CloverdaleRodeo 
Hashtags: #CloverdaleRodeo #OriginalCountry #DiscoverSurrey #CityofSurrey #ExploreBC

Links & Additional details

Full list of Events and Artists by Venue and Day (Word Doc) – Document Link
Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair website: cloverdalerodeo.com
Event Schedule: cloverdalerodeo.com/schedule