August 12

Mountain Park Lodges hosts the annual kick off to Rodeo. The BBQ and dance is held at Pyramid Riding Stables and all are welcome to kick up their heels and maybe a little dust while two stepping to the live band. Tickets can be purchased at any of the Mountain Park Lodges properties and at the door, but don’t wait too long to get yours!

August 13 – 16 inclusive

The Jasper Rodeo Wranglers will be riding twice daily all week long. They’re lookin’ for folks in their western duds and awarding prizes. So dust off yer hat and dig deep in yer closets folks! Times will vary through the week.

It’s as good as it gets when you rodeo in the Rockies! Catch the thrills and spills as professional cowboys rope, ride and race against the clock. The fun begins at 7 pm at the Jasper Activity Centre each night. Doors open at 6 pm with rush seating.

Who knew poop could pay? Jasper Businesses are eagerly watching for Miss Rodeo Jasper and her trusty mount riding through the downtown core all week. If they have purchased a spot on our Monplopoly board and when MRJ’s steed ‘deposits”, they WIN! 10 lucky winners will be awarded a gift basket chock full of great items from the fine folks at Molson.

August 13 – 15 inclusive

Join the young ladies of the Grizzly Hockey Team as they fundraise for their upcoming season and feed you some fine food all at the same time. It’s service with a smile and a Rocky Mountain view at the annual Rodeo BBQ. It all happens in the parking lot across from CIBC Bank on Connaught Drive from 11 am to 2 pm

August 13

The annual Stick Pony Parade is scheduled for 10 am from the Jasper Activity Centre parking lot. Any child who wishes to participate can meet there, bring their favourite stick pony and dress the part too! There is no charge for this event that will wind through the town site and include Miss Rodeo Jasper, Miss Rodeo Canada, mascots and wagons.

It is judgment day and Jasper’s very own rodeo royalty will be joined by Miss Rodeo Canada to judge the annual Jasper Tourism and Commerce Business Decorating Contest. You don’t want to miss your chance to impress these ladies so rustle up some team spirit and decorate! Git along now!

August 14

It is family night at the rodeo, so round up your brood and head on over.

Ever thought what it would be like to be a rodeo clown or queen? Two lucky youngsters will have won that opportunity! One youngster will tag along with our rodeo clown and barrel man, Waylon Marshall and another will ride with royalty as they live the rodeo life for an afternoon! How much fun is that? You won’t be able to miss them; they’ll be wearing big smiles in the VIP seats at the performance!

It isn’t just about luck tonight as one youngster treats his or her family to a night at the rodeo courtesy of the Colouring Contest! Li’l wranglers have been busy with their crayons and it’s time to ante up a reward for their effort. Congratulations to the winner for some fancy artwork! Enjoy the Friday Family night performance!

August 16

Join the members of the Jasper Volunteer Fire Brigade for a pancake breakfast in the parking lot of Jasper's very own fire brigade digs, the fire hall, of course! Proceeds from this event support the Edmonton Burn Unit. The breakfast runs from 9 to 11 am on Saturday, August 18th. Come one, come all, come hungry!

Because Breast Cancer can affect the lives of so many, those in the world of professional rodeo have made it their business to raise awareness and funds for the fight against breast cancer! Join us in this fight as this rodeo performance sees the cowboys, cowgirls, rodeo committee and royalty demonstrate their commitment to this cause. It’s Tough Enough to Wear Pink night – don’t miss it!

Children of all ages are invited to the ATCO Li’l Britches Corral where everyone has free admission to the rodeo arena to have their faces painted, go for a horseback ride, learn to rope, cavort with mascots, and catch a glimpse of the outside from inside a rodeo clown’s barrel. Too wild and wooly for you? How about a photo taken with rodeo royalty or a visit with a cowboy poet? There is fun for everyone! Drop by the arena grounds from 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Be one of the first 50 Li'l Britches to stampede through our doors at high noon and you'll wrangle yerself a free straw hat! NOTE: an adult MUST accompany children under the age of 9.

You just haven’t been to the 2008 edition of the Jasper Heritage Rodeo, if you haven’t been to the rodeo dance. The grown up fun starts Saturday evening at 9 pm in the curling arena (same building as the rodeo). You won’t want to miss the ever popular balloon drop nearing the end of the night. Stick around for the boot stompin’ that will culminate in someone winning a trip for 2 to the 2008 Canadian Finals Rodeo in Edmonton.