Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair releases full event schedule
Published 1:15 pm Wednesday, April 22, 2026
People can now start planning their “Rodeo Weekend.”
The Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association (CREA) has released its full event schedule for the 78th Cloverdale Rodeo and 135th Country Fair.
The event runs May 14-18 on the Cloverdale Fairgrounds and opens a day earlier than normal this year with a Thursday night kickoff party and concert. The extended weekend opens with Cooper Allen and Brett Kissel belting out tunes in the Longhorn Saloon May 14.
“The Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair has always been about bringing people together, and this year’s expanded lineup really reflects that,” Kathy Sheppard, CREA president, said in a press release. “Whether you’re coming for the rodeo, the live music, the family-friendly attractions, or just the atmosphere, the scale and diversity of what’s happening across the grounds make this a truly unforgettable May long weekend tradition.”
The rodeo association is bringing in more than 100 life performances across seven stages for the 2026 event. This will accompany its five rodeo performance, midway, and several new attractions the rodeo will welcome for the first time.
“We’ve added an extra day, more entertainment, and more experiences than ever before. The new Thursday kickoff and expanded attractions really take the event to another level,” added Sheppard.
Here is a snapshot of events. (For a full schedule, or to grab tickets, visit cloverdalerodeo.com.)
CR MAIN STAGE
The Cloverdale Rodeo (CR) Main Stage will feature a variety of music talent and some entertaining acts. All shows on the CR Main Stage are free with an entry ticket to the Fairgrounds.
Headliners
K-os – Friday, May 15 @ 8 pm
Tony Stevens – Saturday, May 16 @ 7:30 pm
The Strumbellas – Saturday, May 16 @ 9 pm
Gord Bamford – Sunday, May 17 @ 7:30 pm
The Road Hammes – Sunday, May 17 @ 9:35 pm
STETSON BOWL
Thursday Kickoff
May 14 @ TBA – Rodeo Sneak-a-Peek (Free with gate admission)
Rodeo Showtimes
Friday, May 15 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday, May 16 @ 2 pm
Saturday, May 16 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, May 17 @ 2 pm
Rodeo Finals
Monday, May 18 @ 2 pm