Brazeau County and Drayton Valley are situated along the iconic “Cowboy Trail” (AB-22).
The highway takes you north central to the south end of the province offering wide sweeping views, large vistas and a number of rural rodeos.
The Buck Lake Stampede, just 35 minutes from Drayton Valley has been celebrating rodeo culture for nearly 100 years. Rodeos in this neck of the woods aren’t just entertainment on four legs they are also jammed with family activities, snacks and food.
To make for a really fun family weekend.
August long weekend, the community of Evansburg hosts the Pembina Valley Daze. A family friendly event that includes a parade, live music, food and stations for the kids.
Get close enough to smell the horses and get sand in your face. The Entwistle Rodeo is a rural experience held the first weekend in July.
Every August Winfield Alberta hosts the West of the 5th Rodeo. The Rodeo is in the heart of West Central Alberta and attracts up and comers in the rodeo scene.
The Buck Lake Stampede has been hootin’ and hollering since 1929. A real down home rural rodeo experience with cowboys, live music and events.
The Drayton Valley Pro Rodeo brings in the best cowboys and stock from across North America.
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