Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo
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.
Rodeo Parade
Kick off Merritt’s famed Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo weekend with a visit to the Rodeo Parade on Friday, September 4, 2026 at 6:30PM. Road closures will be in effect from two hours before the event start (effectively 4:30PM).
Friday, September 4, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Starting at Voght Park
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 | ShowFace 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!
