Demolition derby planned for \u2018Backstretch Action Zone\u2019 at Cloverdale Rodeo Country Fair<\/p>\n
Published 9:30 pm Thursday, April 23, 2026<\/p>\n
Now that the barns have been torn down on the Fairgrounds, it\u2019s opened up a lot of space. And while the rodeo won\u2019t be using the area that the barns themselves occupied, they will be using the former parking lot on the backstretch.<\/p>\n
Demolition Derby, a new attraction for the rodeo and fair this year, will be held in the former backstretch parking lot.<\/p>\n
Rick Hugh, second vice president of the Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association, said he\u2019s personally looking forward to seeing the derby.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s going to be epic this year,\u201d he said. \u201cThe reason we\u2019re able to bring in demolition derby is because we\u2019ve got a bigger footprint than we\u2019ve had in the past.\u201d<\/p>\n
Along with the Demolition Derby, other events are moving into that space, which they\u2019re calling the \u201cBackstretch Action Zone.\u201d The West Coast Lumberjack Show will move over there as will the Global FMX Freestyle Motocross Show, among several other events.<\/p>\n
Hugh said rodeo- and fair-goers will be pleasantly surprised with the setup of the backstretch zone.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve used that space for a lot of things over the years, such as a test driving area, or parking for trailers. So, it\u2019s a luxury that we get to use it for (these attractions). I think the public is going to be amazed with it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Attractions and shows set for the Backstretch Action Zone, which is located across the road and south of the Agriplex (Longhorn Saloon): demolition derby, freestyle motocross stunt show, West Coast Lumberjack Show, axe throwing, Outlaw Bar with three food trucks, and a climbing wall.<\/p>\n