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.
The list of facts and figures from the 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair sounds like a broken record with the number of records broken. From the expansion to five days and 104 artists performing across seven stages, to massive crowds packing the rodeo arena, music venues, midway, and new attractions all weekend long, the five-day celebration at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds delivered one of the biggest weekends in event history. With a festival atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Western Canada, the 2026 event proved once again why the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair continues to grow as one of BC’s most anticipated annual traditions.
As fans relive the unforgettable moments, highlight performances, and memories made across the fairgrounds this May Long Weekend, planning is already underway for an even bigger return in 2027. The Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair rides back into town May 20–24, 2027, for another five days of rodeo, music, community, and an original kind of country. Mark your calendars, and we’ll see you in 2027!
Record Breaking Attendance
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More than 82,000 fairgoers packed the Cloverdale Fairgrounds over the May Long Weekend, making the 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair the biggest event in the organization’s history. From sold-out rodeo performances and late nights in the Longhorn Saloon to packed and headline concerts and expanded attractions across the grounds, this year’s event shattered attendance records and raised the bar for what an Original Kind of Country can be.
*Sunday set the all-time daily record with over 31,000 fairgrounds admission tickets on Sunday and Monday nearly doubled the 2025 figure with 15,000+ attending on the final day.
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The world’s top cowboys and cowgirls competed in five professional Rodeo performances in front of yet another year of record crowds in the Stetson Bowl. Sell-out crowds were on hand to cheer on the riders as they competed for over $300,000 in prize money and a coveted set of Cloverdale Spurs. Want to re-live the action? Check out the recap and replay section below.
*The Saturday afternoon competition was the biggest crowd in Cloverdale Rodeo history, thanks to the expansion of the Wild Mustang VIP section.
More Music!
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Performers lit up seven stages and cemented the Cloverdale Country Fair’s reputation as one of BC’s biggest music festivals. The reintroduction of the kickoff concert featuring Brett Kissel and Cooper Alan got the party started right, and the weekend headline performances by k-os on Friday, Tony Stevens and The Strumbellas on Saturday, and Gord Bamford and The Road Hammers on Sunday kept the party going all weekend. A special shout-out to the BC Country Music Association for helping to showcase so many local BC artists on the stages over the long weekend.
🪩 10,000+
You guessed it, it’s another record. Over 10,000 fairgoers danced the night away on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in the Longhorn Saloon and the Showbarn.
*Saturday night sold out on the Monday before Rodeo weekend and set another record for the biggest crowd in Longhorn Saloon history at 3,500.
Supporting Community
💰$64,790
For the second year in a row, the 50/50 set a record for the largest jackpot in Country Fair history! Proceeds from this major initiative support the Cloverdale Rodeo Youth Initiative Foundation. A huge thank you to all of the hard-working 50/50 sellers who helped break the record and provide even more support for local youth initiatives!
In addition to the 50/50, proceeds from several attractions, including roller skate rentals at Roll-A-Rama, trout fishing, the mechanical bull, and the climbing wall, helped support the important community work of Storehouse Society, adding even more community impact to the weekend’s fun and festivities.
Fairgoers also stepped up to support, donating over $2,000 during the ticket checkout process. Taken together, the event raised over $40,000 through these initiatives alone!
Fun Facts From Around the Grounds
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Fair favourite, updated, and new attractions gave fairgoers enough to fill an entire weekend at the fairgrounds, and the new full-weekend pass helped fairgoers make the most of all the fair fun. The 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair introduced more new attractions and experiences than ever before, transforming the fairgrounds into a non-stop hub of action, music, and family fun.
From the brand-new Thursday Night Kickoff festivities and Rodeo Drone Shows to the new Backstretch Action Zone, Rodeo Tailgate Party, an updated Rodeo Reds, and new interactive family experiences throughout the grounds, fairgoers found something new to discover around every corner all weekend long.
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Games, exhibits, and rides entertained kids of all ages in the Buckaroo Kids Corral, Farm Friendz, and beyond. Whether you came for the LEGO displays, pony rides, potato and herb garden experiences, Little Rodeo Pro, Inspired by Play games, performances on the new Buckaroo Kids Stage, or all of the above, it was a weekend packed with family fun!
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Rides enjoyed by thrill-seekers on the Midway. All-day pass holders maximized the fun with unlimited rides.
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Skill testing games and activities kept the excitement flowing along the midway as contestants won plush prizes and bragging rights.
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Food trucks & vendors served global flavours and classic fair favourites. The annual food truck awards received a record number of votes, too, with the following vendors taking home prizes as the fan favourites in their categories:
- Best Drink: Dirty Sodaz | @dirtysodaz.co
- Best Food Truck: Rolled West Coast | @rolledwestcoast
- Best BBQ: Boss Hog’s BBQ | @bosshogsbbq
- Best Sweet Treats: The Mini Donut Factory | @tinlizzyconcessions
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Mini Donuts and Lemonades were enjoyed. It’s not a trip to the Country Fair without them!
Rodeo Roundups and Replays
The 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo once again set a new benchmark, with packed crowds filling the Stetson Bowl across five thrilling rodeo performances featuring many of the world’s top cowboys and cowgirls competing for more than $300,000 in prize money. The expanded Wild Mustang VIP experience gave even more fans the chance to elevate their rodeo weekend with premium viewing, hospitality, and an up-close connection to the action in one of Western Canada’s premier rodeo settings.
Missed it, or just here to re-live the thrills? Here’s your chance to relive all that wild rodeo action:
Big Names, Big Rides, & Big Paydays
Yes, we also had some unforgettable rides and big-time winners! Some of the biggest names in rodeos took to the dirt in the Stetson Bowl with Cooper Filipek, Layton Green, Sloan McFarlane, and Jake Gardner taking home the big cheques and a set of Cloverdale Rodeo spurs.
Check out the round-by-round recaps to see how it unfolded in Jamie Rogers Arena this year.
More to Come!
Eager to find out what is in store for 2027? Follow along for event and headliner announcements through our website and social media!
Want to share your photos from an epic weekend at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds? Feel free to share the hype on social using #CloverdaleRodeo and tagging us @cloverdalerodeo.
Photography Credits
Fair & Concert Images: Jon Benjamin Photography & Josh Miller
Rodeo Images: Sean Libin | Libin Sports Photography
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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