1922
First full scale stampede in Red Deer at the Fairground.
Where LegendsRIde
Eight seconds of pure adrenaline. Champions tested. Crowds roaring. This is rodeo.
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.
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.
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.
Make Memories
3 days of family fun, grit, performances and action!
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 Payoutsworth the Ride!
Red Deer Pro Rodeo offers substantial purses across all events.
Champions earn real money for their skill and nerve.
