Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo
The City of Merritt is excited to welcome back the Nicola Valley Rodeo for their 63rd annual event this coming Labour Day long weekend. “Bring your Lil’ cowpokes to this high quality action packed family event that honours the ranching and rodeo heritage of the Nicola Valley!
Rodeo Parade
Kick off Merritt’s famed Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo weekend with a visit to the Rodeo Parade on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM. The road will be closed starting at 4:30 PM.
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 6:30PM
Starting at Voght Park
Rodeo Show | Main Event
LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND
September 2 + 3, 2023 | 1 PM to 4 PM
(gates open at 11 AM)
Merritt Rodeo Grounds: 499 Lindley Creek Road
(note: Bridge closed at Voght Street)
Adults: $25 one-day ($40 two-days)
| Seniors/Youth (7-16) $15 one-day
| 2-day Family Pass: $65 (2 adults/2 children)
Tickets: Purity Feeds OR nicolavalleyrodeo.com
Rodeo Weekend Street Market
September 2, 2023 | 10 AM to 1 PM
(moved to rodeo grounds)
Nicola Valley Fall Fair
September 2, 2023 | 12 PM to 7 PM
September 3, 2023 | 9 AM to 2:30 PM
Rodeo Dance
Featuring Bobby Garcia and 6 More Strings. (Age 19+)
Saturday, September 2, 2023 | 7 PM
Merritt Civic Centre (1950 Mamette Ave)
$25 | Tickets: Purity Feeds OR nicolavalleyrodeo.com
Pancake Breakfast
& Cowboy Church
Sunday, September 3, 2023 | 9 AM – 11 AM
Merritt Rodeo Grounds: 499 Lindley Creek Road
$15 | Tickets: Purity Feeds OR nicolavalleyrodeo.com