Step into a real-life WESTERN this year
Alberta’s Paintearth Region welcomes visitors with open arms
Saddle up for adventure in Paintearth County!
Escape to Alberta’s wide-open prairie, where endless skies stretch over rolling hills, rugged badlands, and endless views at every turn. Whether you're chasing freedom or just need room to breathe, this is your place to roam.
Crank up the excitement with one (or all!) of our four action-packed, small-town rodeos — bursting with energy, heart, and hometown pride all summer long.
This isn’t just a road trip — it’s a full-on Alberta adventure right in your backyard. So dust off your boots, hit the highway, and discover everything Paintearth County offers!
Escape the screen and embrace the saddle this summer in Paintearth, where the prairie meets rodeo
East of Red Deer, the wide-open prairie is calling — and it’s not leaving a voicemail. Step out of the digital grind and into a real-life western, where the action is raw, the skies are endless, and the spirit of the West is alive and kickin’.
Spend your weekend with real-deal cowboys and cowgirls at our small-town rodeos — intimate, gritty, and unforgettable. Feel the ground shake as bulls buck and broncs fly. You’ll be so close to the chutes that you’ll see the grit, sweat, and sheer determination etched on every rider’s face.
Bask in the prairie sun by day and unwind under a canopy of stars by night — no streetlights, no noise, just pure Alberta sky.
This summer, Paintearth County opens its arms wide and welcomes you to experience the heart and soul of cowboy country. Bring the family, bring your boots — the West is waiting.
Discover the charm of rural Life in Paintearth
Get your boots on
Saddle up for an unforgettable summer! Download our guide to the best places to see, stay, and savour while you experience all the rodeo thrills.
Photo: Chantelle Bowman
Four rodeos are showcased across the Paintearth Region from June 20 through August 23. There are also country fairs, a car show and the Halkirk Hotel, which deserves to be in a Hollywood Western.
Paintearth Rodeos 2025
June 20: Castor Rodeo
Slack: 10:00 a.m.
Performance: 5:30 p.m.
August 2 - 3: Coronation Pro Rodeo
August 8: Coronation Royal Rumbull
Tickets: $20 Advance / $25 Gate Admission
Sheep RIding 6:30 p.m.
Bull Riding 7:00 p.m.
Live Band & Beer Gardens, Food Trucks on site
August 23: Halkirk Elks Bullarama