The Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is one of the biggest annual events in Surrey, BC. Held every Victoria Day Long Weekend in May, this popular attraction combines thrilling rodeo action with amusement rides, live entertainment, and a diverse lineup of food trucks and vendors.
For tickets and full event details, visit cloverdalerodeo.com.
Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair: Food, Fun & Family Entertainment in Surrey
While not a food festival, the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair features a massive selection of culinary options from around the world—making it a must-visit for anyone who loves classic fair food and international flavours.
With over 50 food vendors spread throughout the fairgrounds, the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair offers everything from deep-fried treats and lemonade stands to sushi tacos, bison burgers, and Caribbean jerk chicken.
Highlights from the Food Truck Court
Some of the must-try options in a typical year include the following:
- Aloha Poke – Fresh Hawaiian poke bowls
- Just Jerkin Around – Bold Jamaican flavours
- Urban Wood Fire Pizza – Artisan-style pizzas
- Taco N Todo – Mexican street food favourites
- Fusion Icy – Bubble tea and fruity frozen desserts
- Hunky Bills – Ukrainian classics like perogies
- Taco Nori – Unique sushi tacos
- G’s Donairs – Greek-style wraps and donairs
- Odd Burger – Vegan comfort food
- Mini Donut Factory – A fair classic
There are also stalls offering gourmet grilled cheese, kettle corn, slushies, poutine, hurricane potatoes, soft serve, and more. Whether you’re into sweet or savoury, meat or plant-based, there’s something for every taste.
Specialty Food Zones
The food experience at the Cloverdale Fair spans across various themed areas. There is the Longhorn Saloon, Indigenous Village, BBQ Rib Fest, and various other locations. Continue reading for examples.
Longhorn Saloon Area
- Say Cheese – Grilled cheese sandwiches
- Twisted Potato – Spiral-cut, deep-fried potatoes
- Red Truck Food Truck – Burgers and poutine
Indigenous Village
- West Coast Bannock – Traditional bannock tacos
- Stampede Burgers – Bison burgers
- Lemon Heaven – Fresh lemonade
BBQ Rib Fest
For fans of slow-smoked meats, the Cowboy Rib Fest is a crowd favourite featuring:
- Smoke Dem Bones
- Grizzly BBQ
- Gators BBQ (Truckin’ BBQ)
More Eats Around the Grounds
In other locations around the fairgrounds you’ll find food vendors like the following:
- Mo Bacon – Pulled pork sandwiches
- Mr. Pretzel, Mr. Tube Steak, and Mr. Frosty – offering pretzels, hot dogs, and novelty ice creams
- Reel Mac & Cheese, Rotato Potato Express, and Slavic Rolls – gourmet twists on comfort food
With this many choices, deciding what to eat might be the hardest part of your day!
More Than Just Food: What Else to Expect
While the food is a big draw, the Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair also includes the following awesome activities:
- Professional rodeo competitions with over $300,000 in prize money
- Live music and concerts at the Longhorn Saloon and outdoor stages
- Lumberjack shows, carnival rides, and midway games
- Mutton busting, where kids try to ride sheep (helmets required!)
- Cloverdale Rodeo Parade – a free, family-friendly parade with floats, horses, bands, and more.
Plan Your Visit
The rodeo takes place every May Long Weekend at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. For parade route maps, event schedules, and ticket info, visit the official Cloverdale Rodeo website.
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