Planning is underway for the 65th Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo
It will happen on August 30 & 31, 2025

Thank you to the generous Sponsors who helped us produce the 2024 event!

Our rodeo is a high quality, action-packed family event that honours the ranching and rodeo heritage of the Nicola Valley

A huge "THANK YOU" to all our volunteers and sponsors!!

Here is a brief look at our Labour Day weekend rodeo from September 2024:

Gates opened at 11 with our Tailgate Party each day. Local musician Ross Fairweather kicked off the entertainment in the concourse. Music after the rodeo performance showed off the talents of Patrick Spencer and Coldwater Road to cap off a great day of Rodeo action. 

Rodeo action started at 1:00 pm daily, lasting 2 to 3 hours. As always, the rodeo featured the seven traditional events as well as Ladies' Breakaway Roping, Boy's Steer Riding and the excitement of our specialty acts. Trick rider Keely Sutherland was a great crowd pleaser!

Our popular Rodeo 101 walk let spectators immerse themself in the history and stories of the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo, including getting to know the past athletes, human and animal, through our descriptive story boards as they wandered the grounds.

Little cowboys and cowgirls were able to try their hand at a variety of games and activities in the Kid Zone, including practicing up on the bucking barrel and stick horse racing! 

Sunday morning started at 9 with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Merritt Rotary Club, and cowboy church, with the rest of the day mirroring Saturday's events, with the exception of the Dance.

In 2025, look for another exciting weekend, with earlier gate opening, a marketplace and lots of other entertainment. Fun for the whole family!  The main event, the rodeo performance is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever!

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for 2024 - Thank You!