Buffalo Lake Rodeo
The Gateway to the North Pro Rodeo gallops back into action this weekend, May 23–25, bringing top-tier rodeo competition, Métis culture, and family-friendly entertainment to the Tom Blyan Memorial Rodeo Grounds.
As Canada’s only Indigenous-hosted professional rodeo, the event is a cornerstone of the Buffalo Lake Métis Settlement’s annual Cultural Days celebration. It features a full slate of Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) events, including saddle bronc, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, novice events, and ladies barrel racing. World-class stock is provided by C5 Rodeo, and the athlete lineup includes rodeo stars such as Zeke Thurston, Logan Hay, and Lisa Zachoda.
Beyond the arena, visitors can enjoy a weekend packed with community festivities: a farmer’s market, food vendors, family activities, 50/50 draws, camping, and a Battle of the Bands hosted by country entertainer Danny Hooper. Sunday morning will feature a Cowboy Church service.
Stan Delorne, Chairman of Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement Spoke with 89.3 the Raven and shares about the battle of the bands and the prizes to be won.
Delorne talks about the Popularity of cowboys from the U.S increasing every year, as well as Canadians.
Delorne Proudly states that this is one of the only Indigenous Pro Rodeos in the Entire world.
Delorne talks about how this is an event that all ages will be able to have fun at.
Tickets are available exclusively at the rodeo grounds, located approximately 150 km north of Edmonton, just off Highway 855. For more information, visit the official website at buffalolakerodeo.ca.
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