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What to Expect at The Buckaroo Kids Corral
The Buckaroo Kids Corral is a lively, family-focused hub at the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair, designed especially for kids 12 and under with a full lineup of interactive fun and entertainment. From live performances on the Buckaroo Stage to hands-on LEGO™ experiences, games, rides, and a dedicated sensory space, it’s a can’t-miss destination for young fairgoers and their families.
Location: Cloverdale Recreation Centre / West Gate Entrance Admission: Included with your Fairgrounds Admission TicketAges: All ages
What’s Happening?
- NEW Buckaroo Stage – The rec centre comes alive with a full lineup of fun, family-friendly performances
- LEGO™ Display – An impressive showcase from the Vancouver LEGO™ Club and Fraser Valley LEGO™ User Group
- Make and Take Station – Build your own LEGO™ pony and take it home (while supplies last)
- Annual LEGO™ Sculpture – Watch LEGO Certified Professional Robin Sather bring this year’s signature creation to life
- LEGO™ Great Ball Contraption – A must-see kinetic build where LEGO™ balls travel through wild custom-made modules
- Inspired by Play – Celebrate, connect, and have huge fun in this interactive and energetic area filled with games, activities, and more. The Inspired By Play team will be on site all weekend to “create serious fun” through the power of play!
- Sensory Room “The Zen” – A calm, quiet space to relax and recharge
- Jelk’s Carnival Inflatable Games – Classic inflatable midway-style games at a low cost per play
Buckaroo Kids Stage Schedule
Come enjoy the fun and excitment!
Step inside the Cloverdale Recreation Centre at the West Gate Entrance for non-stop family fun included with admission. From the new Buckaroo Stage and LEGO™ displays to interactive play zones, sensory spaces, and inflatable games, there’s something for everyone to explore, build, and enjoy.
Feature:
LEGO™ Certified Professional, The BIG Build, and the New Great Ball Contraption
Step into a world of imagination at the Buckaroo Kids Corral, where LEGO™ takes centre stage with a hands-on, can’t-miss feature attraction for builders of all ages. From an eye-catching showcase by local LEGO™ clubs to the mesmerizing Great Ball Contraption in motion, kids can dive into creativity at the Make & Take station and watch a LEGO™ Certified Professional bring this year’s signature sculpture to life right before their eyes—one brick at a time.
Robin Sather – LEGO™ Certified Professional
Robin Sather is one of the world’s leading LEGO™ Certified Professionals—and one of the original pioneers of the program itself. Based in Canada, Sather helped create the LEGO™ Certified Professional and Ambassador programs in 2005 and has spent more than two decades turning his passion for LEGO™ into a full-time career, designing large-scale exhibits, custom builds, and interactive experiences for museums, science centres, and events around the world.
At the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair, Robin will be in action all weekend, building an all-new LEGO™ “big build” live on-site. Guests can watch the creation come together piece by piece before the excitement culminates in a can’t-miss grand finale smash at 4:45 pm on Monday—an unforgettable moment to close out the weekend.
Feature:
Inspired by Play – Interactive Games for All Ages!
The Inspired by Play area inside the Buckaroo Kids Corral is packed with hands-on fun, friendly competition, and classic games with a country twist for kids and families to enjoy all weekend long. Young fairgoers can test their aim with games like Cowboy Hat Toss, Cow Pie Toss, Farm Animal Toss, Feed the Bear, and Chicken Chuck, bounce into action with Pony Hops, or challenge friends to oversized favourites like Jenga, Tetris, Connect Four, Tic Tac Toe, and Corn Hole.
Families can also try their skills at Mini Golf and the Golf Challenge, race through Speed Stacker challenges, flip their way through Flip Cup, or join in quick-play favourites like Left Right Centre.
With interactive games, playful western themes, and activities around every corner, the Inspired by Play area delivers nonstop family fun as part of the Buckaroo Kids Corral experience at the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair.
Buckaroo Kids Corral FAQs
Helpful tips and information to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the fun at the Buckaroo Kids Corral this year.
DO I NEED A SEPARATE TICKET?
Access to The Buckaroo Kids Corral is included with your Fairgrounds Admission, so it’s free to enter! However, make sure you check the schedule as the venue is not open on Thursday or Friday, and shows only run into the afternoon.
WHERE IS THE BUCKAROO KIDS CORRAL?
The Buckaroo Kids Corral is on the main floor of the Cloverdale Recreation Centre. There is a big archway out front of the main entrance to the Recreation Centre – beside the main Food Truck area and the West Gate.
WHAT ARE THE HOURS?
The Buckaroo Kids Corral opens at 4:00 pm on Friday, and 10:00 am on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The family fun runs until the afternoon, culminating with the big smash of the LEGO™ Big Build on Monday around 4:45 pm.
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
FOOD AND BEVERAGE AT THE BUCKAROO KIDS CORRAL
You’re only steps away from over 40 food trucks at the Buckaroo Kids Corral!
The Buckaroo Kids Corral doesn’t have food inside the Recreation Centre, but it is conveniently located a short hop from the main food truck area and the Indigenous Village food trucks.
Check out the full lineup of Food at the Fair HERE.
Outside food and drinks are not permitted.






