What to See and Do at the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair
With five pro rodeo performances, an indigenous village, live music performances, 40+ food trucks, 30+ carnival rides, family-friendly events, and more than a little bit of action—The 2024 Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is bigger and bolder than ever!
With admission starting at just $12 (kids 12 & under are free), your Country Fair ticket provides access to the fairgrounds where you can enjoy a variety of attractions.
Ticket packages are also available to secure your spot at a rodeo performance, dance the night away at Longhorn Saloon, or spend a full day on the rides with an All Day Ride Pass.
Get your tickets and join us for a day of exploration and enjoyment at the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair!
Frequently Asked Questions
With so much to see and do at the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair, it’s natural to have a few questions. Here are a few of the top tips to help you make the most of your trip to the Fairgrounds this year.
WHAT ARE THE EVENT HOURS?
Friday, May 17, 2024
4pm-11pm (no entry after 10pm)
Saturday, May 18, 2024
10am – 11pm (no entry after 10:00pm)
Sunday, May 19, 2024
10am – 11pm (no entry after 10:00pm)
Monday, May 20, 2024
10am – 6pm (no entry after 5pm)
WHERE IS THE RODEO?
You can find us at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds located off of 176th Street, between 60th Avenue and 64th Avenue.
WHAT ARE THE BEST WAYS TO GET THERE?
- BIKE: Ride your bike or scooter and check it into our FREE and SECURED bike storage. Drop it off at the Alice Mckay building (must pickup 10pm on Fri-Sun, and 6pm on Mon).
- TRANSIT: Catch one of the many buses using Google Maps or Translink to plan your trip.
- PARKING: If you decide to drive, we have pay parking on the Elements Casino race track. The fee is $20/vehicle. Accessible parking is available on the track as well. Please enter off of 60th Ave, westbound only. Credit/debit only – NO CASH. Subject to GST.
- UBER/TAXI: If you’re coming via Uber or Taxi, you can be dropped off 62nd by the recreation centre.
WHERE DO I PARK?
We recommend taking transit, riding a bike, or carpooling, whenever possible. Parkind is limited.
PARKING: If you decide to drive, we have pay parking on the Elements Casino race track. The fee is $20/vehicle. Accessible parking is available on the track as well. Please enter off of 60th Ave, westbound only. Credit/debit only – NO CASH. Subject to GST.
HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS?
**Early Bird Tickets are available until April 16th – check the current prices and availability here.**
General Gate Admission
General Admission tickets are $12 when purchased online in advance, and $15 on event day at the gates. Children 12 and under are free. Note, this ticket gets you into the gate, but not into a Rodeo Performance or the Longhorn Saloon.
Rodeo Performance
Rodeo tickets are $25 when purchased online in advance, and $30 on event day at the Stetson Bowl gate. Kids 3-12 are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate. Kids 0-2 are free. Note, a Rodeo Performance ticket does not include your General Gate Admission.
Longhorn Saloon
Longhorn Saloon tickets are $20 and are only available to purchase online. Tickets are limited each night and if space is available on the day of the event, tickets will be $25. NEW for 2024 – there are no Beat the Line tickets. Must be 19+ to enter.
All Day Ride Passes
All Day Ride Passes are $45 when purchased online in advance, and are $55 at the gate. Note, an All-Day Ride Pass does not include your General Gate Admission.
All tickets are subject to GST and Showpass admin fee. Credit/Debit payment only. Cash is not accepted.
DO YOU ACCEPT CASH?
Yes and no. We are going completely cashless this year for all ticketing and all bar sales. Some of the food trucks and exhibitors may still be accepting cash and the carnival games only take cash. We will have bank machines onsite.
WHERE CAN I EAT?
We have over 50 food options ranging from food trucks, concession stands, a pop-up restaurant by JRG, a salmon BBQ and, of course, the rib trucks! Come hungry!
Outside food and drinks are not permitted.
DOES THE EVENT HAVE OPTIONS FOR ACCESSIBILITY?
- There is accessible parking available in Lot K near the East Gate
- The accessible washrooms building is located near the First Aid station
- There is ground-level viewing for the rodeo for those with mobility issues
ARE PETS ALLOWED?
Pets are not permitted at the rodeo.
Program Guide and Ticket Prices
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