What a weekend! The 2026 Rodeo will be remembered as one of our most successful events to date, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible support from our community, volunteers, sponsors, and rodeo fans.
The weather certainly kept us on our toes. While Thursday and Friday brought cooler temperatures, that didn’t stop rodeo fans from coming out and enjoying the action. .
Saturday night was the highlight of the weekend. With sunshine overhead and perfect rodeo weather, we welcomed record attendance and experienced one of the biggest crowds we’ve ever seen. The energy was electric, and we’re proud to share that both the rodeo and the cabaret completely sold out for the first time in 66 years.
Beyond the excitement in the arena, this year’s event made a meaningful impact in our community. Thanks to the generosity of our attendees, sponsors, and supporters, we raised enough funds to provide 62 nights of accommodation for families staying at Ronald McDonald House. We were also honoured to donate $2,500 to a local family battling pediatric cancer, helping support them during a difficult time.
In addition, we were able to give back to the many local organizations that helped make the weekend possible. A total of $6,000 was donated to local groups in exchange for their assistance during the rodeo, reinforcing the strong community partnerships that make this event so special.
None of this would have been possible without our dedicated Rodeo Committee; Cheyenne Klassen, Steph Aschenbrenner, Rayel Gale, Mitchell Gale, Emily Leggette, Kyle Daines, Amy Tyrkalo, and Wyatt Daines for their countless hours of planning, organizing, and hard work. Their commitment helped make this event a tremendous success.
As we reflect on the weekend, we are filled with gratitude and pride. From record-breaking attendance and sold-out events to the funds raised for important causes, the 2026 Rodeo showcased the very best of our community.
Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, competed, and supported us. We look forward to building on this success and making next year’s rodeo even better.
See you in 2027!
INNISFAIL, AB – Hold onto your hats folks, the Daines Ranch Pro Rodeo is back and better than ever. Join in on the action September 2nd, 3rd and 4th and celebrate 60 years of Professional Rodeo.
Built to hold over 2,000 spectators, the Daines Rodeo Ranch arena is nestled in the hills of central Alberta between Innisfail and Penhold. Jack Daines and his six brothers started the legacy of the world famous rodeo that is now being carried on by the younger Daines generation.
“We just want to continue the tradition that Jack started. We’d love to be able to take this rodeo another five plus decades and hand it down to our kids, and theirs.” said Kyle Daines, Chairman of the Daines Ranch Pro Rodeo committee.
Dustin Edwards and Tim Ellis will be keeping the crowd on their toes in the announcer’s stand as Canadian Professional Rodeo Association cowboys and cowgirls go head to head for the prestigious title of Daines Ranch Pro Rodeo Champion.
Aside from a date change (the rodeo usually takes place in June) there is something else new about 2021’s event.
“All the rodeo performances begin at 7:00 pm so spectators get an ‘under the lights’ show. There’s nothing like the atmosphere and vibes of a night rodeo” said Daines.
Fans are encouraged to stick around after each rodeo performance for the nightly Rodeo Cabaret Dance. Camping is free with ticket purchase courtesy of Woody’s RV and tickets will be available starting now at https://www.ticketsalberta.com/event/daines-pro-rodeo.
