Family Friendly Entertainment
Bring the kids, bring your friends, bring everyone who loves a good show.
It's Back. It's Big.
It Belongs Here!
What makes Red Deer Pro Rodeo so Exciting?
This is where rodeo season begins in Alberta. The Red Deer Pro Rodeo brings top riders and ropers together, all chasing points and setting the tone for the season ahead. Three days of real competition, real skill, and real heart, all under one roof and built for pure adrenaline.
Central Alberta Spirit
This rodeo belongs to Red Deer, built by people who know Rodeo!
World Class Competitors
The caliber of talent here matches anything you’ll find on the circuit.
Rodeo Roots Run Deep
Built on Alberta tradition, this rodeo reflects the grit, pride, and spirit of the West.
Non-Stop Arena Action
Three nights of fast-paced competition featuring the skill, speed, and intensity of rodeo’s top events.
More Than Just Rodeo
Live music, great crowds, and a lively atmosphere make each night more than just the competition.
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Our RODEO
WHEN SKILL MEETS COURAGE IN THE ARENA
How the Red Deer pro rodeo came to be
Rodeo runs deep in Central Alberta, and Red Deer has always been part of that story. The Red Deer Pro Rodeo brings it home, built on the roots, the people, and the passion that never left. Driven by community demand and a proud western legacy, this is more than a new event. It is the return of rodeo to where it belongs.
1922
First full scale stampede in Red Deer at the Fairground.
1945 -1949
Red Deer Elks Lodge organized its first annual stampede.
1966 – Silver Buckle Rodeo
Red Deer Exhibition Association launched the Silver Buckle Rodeo in spring and ran until 2003.
1975–1978
The Red Deer Round-Up Rodeo started as part of the exhibition.
1982
The exhibition was moved to the new Westerner Park grounds and provided a big boost to the Silver Buckle Rodeo.
2003
Final year of the Silver Buckle Rodeo, with bull riding continuing at Westerner Park.
2018–2023
CPRA announced Westerner Park as the new host for the Canadian Finals Rodeo, which was held here until 2023.
2020
CFR was cancelled due to Covid.
2025
Westerner Park announced the launch of the new Red Deer Pro Rodeo.
Our Pillars
We built Red Deer Pro Rodeo on what matters most.
Community, athletes, and families. That's the ground we stand on!
Community, athletes, and families. That's the ground we stand on!
Community
From the stands to the arena,
the whole community is part of it.
the whole community is part of it.
Athletes
The best riders and ropers
come here to compete.
come here to compete.
Family Fun
Everyone leaves with exciting memories to remember.
Secure your seat IN the arena
Buy your tickets online ahead of time to avoid missing out. Grab a single-day ticket or go all in with a 3-day pass and experience every moment. Arrive early and take it all in.
Arrive Early
Purchase tickets online ahead of time to avoid disappointment. General admission gets you access to all three days of competition and entertainment. Arrive early and take it all in.
More Than
the Arena
The rodeo goes beyond the competition. Enjoy food, entertainment, and a lively atmosphere throughout the grounds, with something for everyone to take in between events and long after the final ride.
Keep It Going After the Arena
Three nights. Eight elite CPRA events. Grit, speed, and arena-shaking energy. Grab your boots and your crew and don’t let it end there. Keep the night going at the cabaret with live music each evening.
Get In on the Action
Red Deer Pro Rodeo offers sponsorship opportunities across all events. Meet fans directly, build relationships, and show what your business stands for in a way that sticks
