Surrey\u2019s beloved Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is back this weekend, marking a milestone with the 78th anniversary of the rodeo and the 135th anniversary of the country fair. The Cloverdale Rodeo and Exhibition Association (CREA) has introduced an array of exciting new attractions designed to enhance the experience for attendees.<\/p>\n
Kicking off the festivities, the Fairgrounds will open on Thursday night, offering a special admission of just $5, free for children under 12. The night features live performances from popular artists Brett Kissell and Cooper Alan, along with a free rodeo event, food trucks, and midway rides.<\/p>\n
For those eager to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse, a \u201cRodeo Sneak-a-Peek\u201d event will take place, showcasing the rodeo crews\u2019 preparations with trick riders and animal performances in the Stetson Bowl, all included in the general Fairgrounds admission.<\/p>\n
Adding a modern flair, a \u201cRodeo Drone Show\u201d promises to dazzle attendees with spectacular visuals, scheduled for Friday night at 10 p.m. and again on Sunday at 9:20 p.m. The Friday show will be followed by a performance from headliner k-os, while Sunday features acts from Gord Bamford and The Road Hammers.<\/p>\n
The new \u201cRodeo Tailgate Party,\u201d starting 90 minutes before each rodeo performance, will be hosted by Cowboi Cole and Julia Vos, offering music, food, and entertainment to get fans hyped before the main show. Admission to this lively pre-show event is included with each rodeo ticket.<\/p>\n
In an exciting enhancement, \u201cRodeo Reds\u201d has moved to a larger venue north of the Longhorn, offering an expanded lineup of live music, DJs, and line dancing throughout the weekend. A special North Country Collective takeover is planned for Friday night, promising a unique collaborative performance.<\/p>\n
The newly created \u201cBackstretch Action Zone\u201d will feature high-octane events such as a demolition derby, freestyle motocross stunt show, lumberjack shows, and axe throwing, along with an Outlaw Bar and signature food trucks in a vibrant atmosphere.<\/p>\n
Children will enjoy the expanded \u201cFarm Friendz\u201d area featuring new attractions, including catch-and-release fishing at Silverbrook Trout Farm and an interactive potato mini farm experience. A new interactive rodeo-themed area called \u201cLittle Rodeo Pro\u201d will allow kids to practice their skills in roping, barrel racing, and even riding a mechanical bull.<\/p>\n
In addition to these new attractions, the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex will host free public skating throughout the weekend, while a pop-up mini golf course in the Indigenous Village promises fun for all ages.<\/p>\n
For those planning to attend over the weekend, the new \u201c2+3 Weekend Pass\u201d offers a great deal: five days of access for the price of two days at $36 (plus taxes and fees) with free entry for children 12 and under.<\/p>\n
Tickets for this year\u2019s rodeo are already on sale, and those looking to partake in the festivities can visit cloverdalerodeo.com for more information. With a rich history that dates back to the first rodeo in 1945 and the first country fair in 1888, this year is shaping up to be a memorable celebration filled with exciting events and family-friendly fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Surrey\u2019s beloved Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is back this weekend, marking a milestone with the 78th anniversary…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":674319,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194299],"tags":[49,48,87674],"class_list":["post-674318","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-surrey","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-surrey"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/674318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=674318"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/674318\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/674319"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=674318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=674318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=674318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}