Rodeo offers good value for money: Rick Hugh<\/p>\n
Published 9:00 pm Wednesday, April 29, 2026<\/p>\n
The Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair offers good value for money.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the message Rick Hugh was sending out to the community April 27.<\/p>\n
Hugh, 1st vice-president of the Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association, said there are many things people can do for low- or no-cost at the rodeo. He wanted to highlight the immense \u201cvalue-to-money\u201d ratio.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith life getting increasingly expensive, we strive to give families good value for their hard-earned money,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Hugh noted there are several things that families should be aware of about the rodeo and fair, such as kids 12-and-under get into the Fairgrounds for free, no ticket required (rodeo performance tickets, however, are an extra cost).<\/p>\n
He also noted there are several ways to save money, such as: 1.) buying your tickets in advance versus the day of; 2.) buying a full 5-day gate pass for $40.85; 3.) and buying a Thursday only gate pass for $7.45.<\/p>\n
\u201cThursday also includes the Sneak-A-Peek Rodeo Show at the Stetson Bowl,\u201d he revealed.<\/p>\n
Hugh said that once a person is on the grounds\u2014after they get in with their gate admission ticket\u2014there are numerous no-cost attractions and things to experience, such as: extreme dog show, mini golf, pig racing, roller derby, lumberjack show, demolition derby, freestyle motocross, skateboarding demonstrations, farrier demonstrations, little pro rodeo, a plethora of musical performances across 10 different stages, an interactive farm area for kids, pet a llama, hold a baby chick, check out water buffalo and honey bees, pan for gold, crafting in the indigenous village, among many other things.<\/p>\n
\u201cI should add, that smiles are also provided, free of charge, from the rodeo and country fair volunteers\u2014all 450 of them.\u201d<\/p>\n