Farmers Days Rodeo and Exhibition kicks off Friday in Stony Plain

The biggest event of the year returns to Stony Plain this weekend.

From May 31 to June 2, the Town of Stony Plain and the Kinsmen Club will host the 2024 Farmers’ Days Rodeo and Exhibition at Heritage Park.

This year’s event will see the return of fan favorites including the rodeo, midway rides, West Parkland Gas Co-op Parade, Mayor and Council’s Pancake Breakfast, Kids Korral, a marketplace with over 100 vendors and live entertainment.

The midway opens to the public Friday between 3-11pm. During Farmers’ Days 2024, all midway rides will undergo a full inspection completed by Alberta Elevating Devices and Amusement Rides Safety Association (AEDARSA) before any rides take place.

On Saturday, enjoy a farmers day meal at the Mayor and Council Pancake Breakfast, Parkland Pioneer Museum from 7am – 9:30am. $2 will get you a plate of pancakes, sausage and juice, hot chocolate or coffee. Kids under 5 are free!

Following the pancake breakfast, guests can ride the free shuttle downtown to catch the West Parkland Gas Co-op Parade beginning at 10 a.m. ( Watch for the CFWE Summer cruiser in the parade)

The rodeo grounds will open on Saturday with the first performance scheduled for 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the arena gates.

Parking will not be available on-site at Heritage Park during Farmers’ Days. However, free Park N’ Ride services will be provided at various locations throughout the community. The shuttle services will be running throughout the weekend.

For more information including admission prices, Park N’ Ride locations, schedules, parade routes, and more, visit stonyplain.com.