The Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce invites you to dust off yer 10 gallon hat, spit shine them boots and bring your possy to their first “Jeans and Beans” fundraiser. There isn’t a better way to kick off rodeo week than a leisurely lunch cowboy style and perhaps toss in a bit of two stepping with Moonshine Marmalade, a new and entertaining Jasper Band. Where you ask? The Royal Canadian Legion. When you ask? Monday, August 13th, 2012 starting at noon and running till the band can play no more! How much you ask? A mere $20 GST included! Tickets will be available in advance at the Legion and Chamber office starting August 1st and at the door. Git yers while there’s still plenty to go around!



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. Tickets are available daily at the Athabasca Hotel in the heart of Jasper's townsite and after 4 pm at the Jasper Activity Centre. Giddy up and get yours!

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.


The MS BBQ crew as they fundraise to stop Multiple Sclerosis. It’s service with a smile and a Rocky Mountain view at the annual Rodeo BBQ. It all happens in the CIBC bank parking lot from 11 am to 2 pm.


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, mascots and wagons.

It is judgment day and Jasper’s very own rodeo royalty will 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!

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, Dennis Halstead 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 Thursday, Family Night Performance!

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 15th. 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 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 2012 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).