FALKLAND STAMPEDE
May 16 · 17 · 18 · 2026
The 106th · One of Canada's Oldest · Est. 1919

Falkland Stampede

Dates May 16 · 17 · 18 · 2026
Location Falkland, BC
Gates 10:00 AM Daily
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Get In

Single day, dance, and weekend passes available online. Tickets are also available at the gate, cash only. ATMs on the grounds.

01 / Day & Dance
Single Day
+ Dance

Individual day passes for the rodeo (Sat, Sun, or Mon) and dance tickets for Saturday DJ or Sunday live music with Nik n Mitch.

Buy on Showpass
02 / Full Weekend
Weekend
Pass

Three-day passes for the full stampede weekend. Best value for rodeo and grounds access across May 16, 17, and 18.

Buy on Showpass
03 / Competitors
CPRA
Draw

Canadian Professional Rodeo Association competitor draw for the 2026 Falkland Stampede. Performance order, contestants, results.

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Adults $20 Age 16+
Seniors $15 Age 55+
Youth $15 Age 7-15
Children FREE 6 & Under
Family $50 2 Adults + 2 Youth
Dance $20 Age 19+

Three Days

Gates Open 10:00 AM Daily · Rodeos Run Approx. 3 Hours
Day One
Saturday
May 16, 2026
  • 8:00 - 11:00 AM Sunday Morners Breakfast $20 cash, at the building adjacent to Falkland Hall on Hwy 97
  • 1:00 PM Rodeo Full order of events below
  • Until 7:00 PM Beverage Gardens
  • 9:00 PM Doors Dance · DJ Covered hockey arena · Age 19+ · Tickets at door until sold out
Day Two
Sunday
May 17, 2026
  • 8:00 - 11:00 AM Sunday Morners Breakfast
  • 10:30 AM Cowboy Church Everyone welcome · Falkland Community Church, 2940 Chase Falkland Rd
  • 12:30 PM Parade Highway 97 closed for the duration · plan accordingly
  • 2:00 PM Rodeo
  • 12:00 - 7:00 PM Beverage Gardens
  • 9:00 PM Doors Dance · Nik n Mitch (Live) Covered hockey arena · Age 19+ · Tickets at door until sold out
Day Three
Monday
May 18, 2026
  • 8:00 - 11:00 AM Sunday Morners Breakfast
  • 1:00 PM Rodeo The final day · don't miss it
  • 12:00 - 7:00 PM Beverage Gardens

The Rodeo

The running order for each rodeo performance, Saturday through Monday. Approximately three hours from first chute to final bull.

  1. 01Bareback Riding
  2. 02Steer Wrestling
  3. 03Saddle Bronc Riding
  4. 04Tie Down Roping
  5. 05Ladies Breakaway Roping
  6. 06Novice Bareback Riding
  7. 07Novice Saddle Bronc Riding
  8. Break - Intermission -
  9. 08Sheep Riding
  10. 09Kids Calf Scramble
  11. 10Junior Steer Riding
  12. 11Team Roping
  13. 12Trick Riding
  14. 13Ladies Barrel Racing
  15. 14Bull Riding

The Dance

Two nights at the covered hockey arena adjacent to the stampede grounds. Doors at nine, age nineteen and up, limited tickets at the door.

Saturday · May 16
DJ

Late-night dance floor, drinks, and the crowd that closes the place down.

Doors 9:00 PM · Age 19+
Sunday · May 17
Nik n Mitch

Live music. Acoustic country roots, the band you'll be telling people about for the next twelve months.

Doors 9:00 PM · Age 19+

On the Air

Country gold for the drive in. Classics across the decades, stampede ready. Headphones welcome. Boots optional.

★ ON THE AIR ★
FREQUENCY · 106 · EST. 1919

Friends of the Stampede

Local businesses backing the 106th. Thank you for keeping the tradition alive.

Mary MacGregor Lawyer and Armstrong Cheese
Papa Johns Falkland and Black Fly Beverages
The Cowboys Choice, King Ventures, and Universal Group
Bellish Transport Services Platinum Event Sponsor
Westland Insurance and Kamloops Large Animal Vet
Dirty Diesel Customs and OK Corral Kelowna
Armstrong Co-op and Vernon Motorsports and Marine
TMS Transition Marketing and McCaws Drilling and Blasting
Timberstar Tractor and Bannister GMC Vernon
Twin Rivers Drywall and Shepherds Home Hardware
Mountain View Farm and Industrial Partners Mutton Busting Sponsor
Yankee Flats Meats and The Castle at Swan Lake
Centex FetchPanda Westwold and TRS Building Envelope
Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo Merritt and Canadian Finals Rodeo
Shuswap Cider, Lupton Veterinary, and Armstrong IPE
Cams Electrical Services Falkland BC

Plan Your Weekend

01 · Parking

Parking

Look for signage. Cash only at each lot.

  • Ball diamonds on the stampede grounds
  • Private field directly across from the grounds (handicap parking available, uneven in spots)
  • Private land west of the grounds, next to the hockey arena
$5 / Day · Cash Only
02 · Camping

Camping

First come, first serve. Arrive as early as Thursday night for the private fields. Comes fast, fills faster.

  • Seaman's Private Field · across from grounds · outhouses, no power/water · $50 weekend or $20 night, cash
  • Ricard's Private Field · west of grounds · outhouses, no power/water · $50 weekend or $20 night, cash
  • Falkland Museum & Heritage Park · flush toilets, cafe on site · $50 weekend or $25 night · Friday check-in · falklandmuseum.ca
  • Merrygold RV Camp · RV sites with power · book on Hipcamp
  • Highland Motel · highlandmotel.ca
03 · Food & Drink

Food & Drink

A variety of food and beverage vendors on the grounds will keep you fed and watered through the day. Beverage gardens are open daily for guests aged nineteen and over.

04 · Money & Weather

Cash & Weather

ATMs are on the stampede grounds. Most vendors accept debit and credit, but bring cash for parking, camping, and breakfast. Dress for a typical May long weekend in the BC Interior: sunscreen and a hat, plus a rain jacket and rubber boots if you're being smart about it.

05 · Pets

Pet Policy

Pets are welcome on the rodeo grounds but not in the grandstands. Must be on a leash. Owners pick up and dispose of waste immediately. Please be considerate of guests who aren't fond of pets.

06 · Getting Here

Getting Here

Falkland sits on Highway 97 between Vernon and Kamloops in the BC Interior. The stampede grounds are the heart of the village; you can't miss them. Highway 97 closes for the parade Sunday at 12:30 PM, plan accordingly if you're rolling in late Sunday morning.

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Lend a Hand

The stampede runs on the people who show up to make it happen. If you want in, contact our Rodeo Manager Melissa Seaman and we'll add you to the volunteer list.

Email Melissa Seaman

Sponsor the 106th

Our stampede wouldn't be what it is today without the businesses and organizations who back us each year. We'll work with you to find the right fit for your budget. Reach out to either of our sponsorship leads to start the conversation.