The Real West

For over 60 years, The Nicola Valley Rodeo Association has been committed to preserving the ranching & rodeo heritage of the Nicola Valley & creating community. The NVRA hosts a wide range of events, including ranch rodeos, youth rodeos, barrel racing, roping & other equestrian events & clinics. We also host a variety of non-equestrian events.

We had a great 2023 season and are looking forward to 2024! Check out our calendar (link below) to find out what is already planned.

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63nd Annual Pro Rodeo
Sep 2 & 3, 2023
NVRA Rodeo Grounds
The 2023 event was a huge success, enjoyed by record crowds. Thank you to our generous sponsors and volunteers for making it possible and a HUGE thank you to everyone that attended. You all helped to make a great weekend happen!SEE YOU ON LABOUR DAY WEEKEND in 2024
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Nicola Valley Ranch Rodeo
August 26, 2023
NVRA Rodeo Grounds
This event kicks off rodeo week in Merritt and there was a great turnout in 2023! Everyone had an enjoyable time and kept the beer garden busy until after dark. Why not join us next year and get your rodeo on and ready for the big one on Labour Day weekend?

Family Fun For Everyone!

Nicola Valley Rodeo Association

Address

499 Lindley Creek Road,Merritt, British Columbia

E-mail

@ Nicola Valley Rodeo

Our AssociationThe Nicola Valley Rodeo Association owns and operates the Nicola Valley Rodeo Grounds located at the outskirts of Merritt in British Columbia's beautiful Nicola Valley.
Our Mission StatementTo promote, encourage, develop and protect opportunities for western and equine sports in the Nicola Valley, including producing an annual professional rodeo and to undertake activities which honour and support ranching and rodeo endeavours to preserve the western heritage of the Nicola Valley.

READ our President's Newsletters to get up to date with past and present.