Get Ready for the Cochrane Rodeo This Weekend!
The Cochrane Rodeo is back, and this Labour Day weekend—starting today, August 29, 2025—promises an exciting kickoff to the 59th Annual Cochrane Lions Rodeo. Held at the Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds (109 Fifth Avenue, Cochrane, Alberta), this family-friendly event brings the spirit of the West to life with bucking broncs, barrel racing, bull riding, and more. Young cowboys and cowgirls will shine in events like mutton busting and wild pony racing, showcasing the next generation of rodeo talent.
Highlights include a free community day today with a concert at 7:00 pm, followed by rodeo action Saturday through Monday, featuring mounted shooters and Indigenous dancers on Championship Monday. The Kids Zone, western market, and food trucks add to the fun. Tickets start at free entry today, with options up to $60 for premium seating—grab yours at cochranerodeo.com.
Getting here from Calgary? Take Crowchild Trail NW north, follow Highway 1A for about 35 km, then turn left onto Fifth Avenue W. It’s a quick 39 km drive, perfect for a day trip.
Check out this thrilling clip of a young cowboy riding in on his horse, captured by Grok Imagine: [Insert Clip Here].
Don’t miss the action—saddle up and head to Cochrane for a weekend of rodeo excitement!
