June 13 & 14 , 2026 |
STAN THOMPSON MEMORIAL RODEO
WE'RE INCREDIBLY EXCITED TO REUNITE WITH OUR CHERISHED FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND DEDICATED SUPPORTERS FOR THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE STAN THOMPSON MEMORIAL RODEO, BROUGHT TO YOU BY GR (MAC) LIND LOGGING! SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 2026 EVENT TAKING PLACE ON JUNE 13TH AND 14TH!
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EXPERIENCE THE WILD WEST IN PRINCETON
STAN THOMPSON MEMORIAL RODEO
The Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo features a variety of events. Each attendee arrives with a unique motivation but departs instilled with the spirit of a modern cowboy. Immerse yourself in the essence of Western culture through heart-pounding activities including bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, team roping, wild horse race, and many more. We also offer special events for kids and families at intermission.
RIDE INTO THE EXCITEMENT
Our rodeo takes place at the Princeton Exhibition Grounds , located just off Highway 5a at 315 Laurie Currie Way, Princeton, British Columbia.
The Rodeo is confirmed for June 13 & 14, 2026 with the performance starting at 1:00 P.M.
EVENT TIME
Gates Open: 11:00am each day
Performance starts: 1:00 pm
Beverage Gardens Open: 12:30 pm
Saturday Dance: from 8 p.m. to midnight.
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GRANDSTAND GENERAL SEATING FOR RODEO EVENTS
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**All seating in our Grandstand is general seating and not assigned.
EVENT TICKETS
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Adult - 1day $20 / 2day $30
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Seniors - 1day $15 / 2day $20
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Children (13-18) - 1day $15 / 2day $20
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Children under 12 and under - Free
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Dance tickets - $20
VENUE INFO
Taking place on the Princeton Exhibition Grounds located at 315 Laurie Currie Way, Princeton, British Columbia.
With ample parking and easy access from major highways, getting to our event is a breeze.
No service, dry camping is free!
**NO FIRES Permitted (BBQs are ok)
Food vendors and craft vendors will be on site!
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Free dry camping in a NEW DESIGNATED AREA. If you are planning on camping please enter the grounds through the side entrance gate beside the indoor arena. (Princeton-Summerland road)
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No dogs allowed in vendor or spectator areas
SATURDAY DANCE
From 7:00 p.m. until midnight, Our Saturday night dance will feature live music from Chris Brien.
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Tickets are only $20.
Country musician Chris Brien , is the perfect collision of unrefined vocal prowess and dominant stage magnetism. Taking inspiration from country legends like Johnny Cash , Alan Jackson , and George Strait , Brien embodies the true essence of blue-collar grit and country soul.
Chris' dedication to his craft has made him a 2x Country Music Alberta Awards nominee for “Horizon Male Artist of the Year ” and the “Fans Choice Award ”. His live performances are equally impressive, having shared the stage with Brett Kissel and Jojo Mason .
His music catalogue has also earned well-deserved attention. Among the notable are his most recent releases, "Back to Country", having reached over 30,000 streams , and "Looks Like I'm Drinkin' Tonight," which has amassed 55,000 streams .
In 2021, Chris’ second release to radio, 'Saturdays Are for The Girl' was named "Most Downloaded Country Singles in Canada" on Yangaroo, "Most Active Indie " on FYI Music (#6), and has accumulated over 75,000 streams to date . The single was added to Sirius XM CBC Country 171 and several other stations across Canada.
Brien has hinted that new music is on the horizon for 2025 and he is excited for the next steps of his journey in country music.
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Tickets for the Saturday night dance will be available for purchase during the rodeo and until 8:30pm
NEW This year
JUMBOTRON big screen, over 50 vendors coming,
Other Events we have happening at the rodeo grounds:
May 2nd & 3rd AND Aug 22nd & 23rd, 2026- BCBRA Barrel RacePlease follow Cactus Rose Barrel Productions on Facebook for details https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583293723788
Sept 19th & 20th - High School Rodeo & Harvest FestivalFree entrance
SPONSORS
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