About RDPR

The Red Deer Pro Rodeo arrives May 21-23, 2026, bringing three days of genuine competition to Central Alberta. This isn’t theater. Riders come here to test themselves against animals and against each other. The stakes are real, the skill is evident, and the crowd feels it.

The Red Deer Pro Rodeo is part of the Massey Ferguson Pro Rodeo Tour. What does this mean? It features the CPRA’s premier events, with contestants competing throughout the season to qualify for the Tour Finale in Armstrong, BC. The Finale will once again follow the tournament format introduced last year, bringing the top 20 contestants from the Tour standings together for one final opportunity to add to their season earnings and improve their position in the Canadian standings. Contestants can earn even more by winning their pool and the Saturday night Finals, making the Tour Finale a significant factor in the season’s outcome. As a result, each Tour stop—including Red Deer—plays an important role not only in qualifying for the CFR and NFR, but also for the Tour Finale.

You’ll see bronc riding that demands balance and nerve. Bull riding that separates the serious from the casual. Barrel racing, where fractions of seconds matter. Roping events where precision and speed combine. Steer wrestling where strength meets timing. Each event tells a story of preparation meeting opportunity.

The grounds sit ready for this. The livestock arrives healthy and strong. The arena is built for competition. The seating gives you sight lines that matter. You won’t miss what happens.

Between events, there’s time to move around, grab food, talk with people who understand this world. Families settle in. Serious fans track times and scores. First-timers discover why rodeo endures in this part of the country.

We’re building something that lasts. This rodeo will run year after year, becoming part of the fabric of Red Deer and Central Alberta. You’re invited to be part of that from the beginning.

Our History

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 Athletes

Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team

The Team consists of over 60 practitioners  in the disciplines of athletic therapy, chiropractic care, and massage therapy that provide on-site attention to rodeo athletes. The CPRSMT also includes a curated network of physicians, sport medicine physicians and orthopaedic surgeons providing post injury care to rodeo competitors.

 

To our animal athletes

Westerner Park celebrates its tradition as an Agricultural Society. We seek to bridge our agricultural past with a growing urban population while embracing new technologies and innovations. Westerner Park is committed to the proper care and treatment of all livestock participating in rodeo, shows and sales, education programs and competitions. We look closely at every detail and take every precaution to ensure the animal’s safety and wellbeing.

Private suites offer the best view

3 days of family fun, grit, performances and action!

Watch the rodeo from your own space with full amenities and service. Bring your people and settle in for three days of uninterrupted rodeo.

Live MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

Cold drinks, good people, and music that keeps you moving all night long.

Prize Payouts
worth the Ride!

Red Deer Pro Rodeo offers substantial purses across all events.
Champions earn real money for their skill and nerve.

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