Backstretch Action Zone: Where the Energy Never Stops

Experience nonstop adrenaline at the Backstretch Action Zone! Demolition derbies, motocross stunts, and lumberjack shows combine for unmatched excitement and high-energy entertainment. It’s the premier destination for thrill-seekers and families craving unforgettable action.

Longhorn Saloon Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair

What to Expect At Backstretch

Location: Across from Longhorn SaloonAdmission: Included with your Fairgrounds Admission TicketAges: All-ages

Marquee shows:

  • Global FMX Freestyle Motocross
  • Demolition Derby 
  • Westcoast Lumberjack

Exciting additions:

  • Backstretch Bar (19+)
  • Axe Throwing 
  • Food Trucks
  • The Rockwall

Longhorn Saloon Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair

Demolition Derby

Experience non-stop action in the Action Zone. Watch trucks, cars, and minivans clash in demolition derbies, or see minivans and minicars race on a figure-eight track. In the rollover competition, vehicles aim for the most flips. Young drivers take mini cars for a spin in the high-energy Power Wheels Derby. There’s excitement for all ages at every turn.

Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair, Chris Buck Band playing at the Longhorn Saloon

West Coast Lumberjack Show

Jam-packed full with tons of action such as the hot saw race, axe throwing, log rolling, standing block chop and more, this non-stop show is fun for the whole family and is sure to leave you entertained.

Global FMX Motocross - featured at the 2026 Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair

Freestyle Motocross Show

An adrenaline-charged spectacle where motocross riders launch off towering ramps, soaring high into the air with speed and precision. Mid-flight, they perform daring tricks, backflips, tail whips, and no-handed stunts, before landing with force and racing toward the next jump, thrilling the crowd with every gravity-defying move.
Backstretch Bar
Backstretch Bar brings biker bar attitude to the heart of the event, loud, gritty, and built for good times. Expect strong drinks, classic rock, and a no-nonsense vibe that keeps the energy rolling.
Axe Throwing

Try your hand at axe throwing and see how fun it is to step up, take aim, and let it fly. It’s perfect for a bit of friendly competition.

Food Trucks
Grab a bite from a lineup of food trucks serving up fresh, fast, and crowd-pleasing eats all day. From quick snacks to hearty meals, there’s something for every craving.
The Rockwall

Take on the rock wall and see how high you can climb. It’s a fun, hands-on challenge that’s all about balance, grip, and a bit of determination. Step up and push yourself to the top.

Open all five days. $5 per climb.

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