- Sep 3rd – 4th, 2016
- Sep 2nd – 3rd, 2017
- Sep 1st – 2nd, 2018
- Aug 31st – Sep 1st, 2019
- Sep 3rd – 4th, 2022
- Sep 2nd – 3rd, 2023
- Bull Riding
- Cowgirl's Barrel Racing
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Steer Wrestling
- Team Roping
- Tie Down Roping
- CPRA
- PRCA
- WPRA
The 63rd Annual Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo will be held on Saturday, September 2nd – Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 in Merritt, British Columbia. This Merritt rodeo is held at Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds.
At this year's rodeo you will find:
Rodeo action starting at 1:00 pm daily – This year’s rodeo will feature the seven traditional events as well as Ladies' Breakaway Roping, Boy's Steer Riding and the excitement of our specialty acts!
Take your Rodeo experience to the next level with our Tailgate Party! Starting at 11 a.m. each day, local musician Ross Fairweather will kickoff the afternoon in the concourse. Stick around after the Rodeo to catch Patrick Spencer and Coldwater Road cap off a great day of Rodeo action.
Grab a drink and enjoy the Rodeo! The bar boasts a new, more central location, with drinks welcome in the grandstand. But don't worry, the old Beer Garden Saloon will be open as well, for those that like to watch the action from there.
Rodeo 101 walk - Immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Nicola Valley Pro Rodeo, including getting to know the past athletes – human and animal!
Fun for the whole family! Have your little cowboys and cowgirls try their hand at a variety of games and activities in the Kid Zone, including practicing up on the bucking barrel and stick horse racing!
Spend the day with us! Join us on Sunday morning at 9 for a pancake breakfast and cowboy church. Tickets can be purchased in advance online, at Purity Feed in Merritt, Horse Barn in Kamloops or at the gate.
- Phone: (403) 945-0903
- Email: cpra@rodeocanada.com
- Website: http://www.rodeocanada.com
- Phone: (719) 593-8840
- Website: http://www.prorodeo.com/
- Phone: (719) 447-4627
- Email: contact@wpra.com
- Website: http://www.wpra.com/
• Performance Order: LBR, BB, SW, BSR, SB, TR, TDR, BAW, BR
• Slack Order: LBR, SW, TR, TDR, BAW
• Purse for Major Events: $5000 ($5000 Header, $5000 Heeler)
• Permits: Yes
• Purse for BAW: $5000
• Purse for JSR: $500
Memberships Due: Aug 11@4pm
Online Entries: Aug 15 @8am- Aug 16 @2pm
CRES Entries: Aug 16 @8am-2pm
Grace Period: Aug 16 @3-4pm
CONTESTANT INFORMATION:
• No Barrels to be set up.
• The Arena must be cleared one hour before slack & performances.
• Contestant parking will be clearly marked.
• Contestants welcome in sponsor or contestant lounge.
• Please clean up around trailers and dump manure in receptacles provided.
• Spare will be used for any re-runs in timed events.
Entry Fees:
SB, BB, BR: $90
SW: $125
LBR: $100
TDR: $150
TR: $175
BAW: $150
JSR: $45
+CRES & other associate fees with be charged in addition to all entry fees as per the rule book.
*BR – Does not include Day Money.