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Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo

Last updated on October 1, 2026

The City of Merritt is excited to welcome back the Nicola Valley Rodeo for their 66th 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.

Boots ‘n’ Beats

After the Friday evening parade, head over to the Rodeo Grounds for live music, beginning at 8:00 pm.  This event is free to the public. *

Friday, September 4, 2026  |  8:00 PM
Merritt Rodeo Grounds: 499 Lindley Creek Road

* TNV will be running a shuttle bus between the Merritt Hotels and the rodeo grounds starting at 6:30 PM

Rodeo Show | Main Event

LABOUR DAY LONG WEEKEND
September 5 – 6, 2026 |  1 PM to 4 PM
(gates open at 8:30AM)
Merritt Rodeo Grounds: 499 Lindley Creek Road
(note: Middlesboro Bridge on Voght Street is now open)
Tickets: Purity Feeds OR nicolavalleyrodeo.com

Kids Corral

9:30 AM  Saturday  |  Activities
10:30 AM Sunday   |  Activities
11:00 AM   | Show

Face painting, balloon animals, craft zone, western toss game, lucky ranch hand (game), a prize table and roping. Plus Western-style music and stories.

Rodeo Concourse Market

10:00 AM  Saturday
11:00 AM  Sunday

Rodeo Dance  |  Saturday

Featuring Coquihalla Coyotes, from 8:00 PM to midnight. Adults (over 19) only. Dance ticket required. *

Saturday, September 5, 2026  |  8 PM
Merritt Rodeo Grounds: 499 Lindley Creek Road
Tickets: Dance tickets are available all day at the admission gate.

*TNV will be running a shuttle bus between the Merritt Hotels and the rodeo grounds starting at 6:30 PM

Pancake Breakfast
& Cowboy Church

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Breakfast   |  8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Cowboy Church   |  9:30 – 10:30AM

Merritt Rodeo Grounds: 499 Lindley Creek Road
Tickets: Purity Feeds OR nicolavalleyrodeo.com

Camping is by prepaid reservation through nicolavalleyrodeo.com

For More Information: nicolavalleyrodeo.com

Free shuttle for Merritt Rodeo!

BC Transit and the City of Merritt are providing a free shuttle to help get you to the rodeo a little easier, September 5 & 6, 2026.

The free shuttle will pick up and drop off passengers at Merritt City Hall. Trips headed to the Merritt Rodeo will leave Merritt City Hall, pick-up times 11:30 am, 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm. Return trips from the rodeo grounds will be 4:00 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:30 pm.

No charge!

VISIT NICOLAVALLEYRODEO.COM