The Food Scene at the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair
You definitely won’t go hungry while attending the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair this May Long Weekend – there are more than 50 food options to choose from! Experience a unique fusion of international flavours and beloved fair food, ranging from food trucks, concession stands, indigenous foods, tons of BBQ and fan-favourite rib trucks!
Check out a few highlights below and make sure you come hungry!
Fun fact: In 2024, Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair food vendors served up 125,000 mini doughnuts, 2,000 ears of corn, 5,000 slushies, 4.600 burgers, and 5,000 lemonades!
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Roundup Cookhouse & Beer Garden
The Roundup Cookhouse & Beer Garden is back by popular demand at the Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair. This is the place to find legendary BBQ and mouth-watering burgers in an outdoor, sit-down setting. Feeling parched? The Roundup Cookhouse has you covered. Quench your thirst with beer, cider, wine, and cocktails and take in the sights and sounds of the fair from your vantage point in the picnic-style, full-service restaurant.
Keep the kids (of all ages) busy with lawn games and relax at your covered seat with table service. Take a moment to refuel and recharge as you take in all the sights and sounds of the country fair. Rounding out the experience is a lineup of live music and DJs that will get you up out of your seat to heel, toe, and do-si-do into the late evening. You can’t miss the Cookhouse—it’s in the heart of the action right next to the Agriplex.
Rib Fest!
Rib Fest offers a variety of finger-lickin’ options, sure to please. Sprinkle in a little friendly competition between these world-class pit masters, and you’ve got a recipe for an unforgettable bbq experience. Choose your favourite and pair it with a cold beverage. Ribs and rodeo—it’s a match made in heaven.
Get your rib fix beside the Agriplex on the way to the Stetson Bowl with three vendors to choose from! Bonus: there’s a fourth rib-truck in the main Food Court.
Where to Get a Cold (or Warm) Beverage
You’re never far from a watering hole at the Country Fair! Whether you’re looking for an ice-cold Coors, a locally crafted libation, or a rodeo cocktail, you will surely find something to quench your thirst. The wide range of drink options includes signature options for all ages, including popular lemonade, slushies, freshly roasted coffee, and more.
Fair Tip: Don’t miss the Hops & Vine Garden – offering six craft beer options and local wine paired with up-close and personal live music performances.
Fair Tip: You can bring your beverage with you almost anywhere on the fairgrounds. So you can pick up a drink and keep moving to your next destination. Note: there are some areas where you can’t bring alcoholic beverages, so please ask your friendly rodeo volunteers if you have questions.
Full List of Food Trucks & Vendors
With over 40 food vendors dotted all around the fairgrounds, the toughest decision you make all weekend will be: “where should we eat?” To help you plan your “fair fare” here is the complete list of food options at the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair.
Full List to be Announced in April
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