Edmonton saddles-up for a wild ride from November 7-15
EDMONTON, AB – On October 27, Northlands along with special guests 2015 CFR competitors, Miss Rodeo Canada Contestants and Chad Brownlee kicked-off the 42nd annual Canadian Finals Rodeo and Farmfair International taking place on the Northlands grounds from November 11-15. The second annual Rodeo Week will encourage Edmontonians and visitors to take a walk on the western side from November 7-15.
“We understand the impressive value that the CFR holds for Edmonton and our visitors,” said Tim Reid, President & CEO, Northlands. “Every year, our city saddles-up and gets ready to celebrate our deep-rooted connection to our western identity and tradition,” said Reid. “We encourage Edmontonians to rally behind the rodeo and celebrate with activities throughout the city and a visit to Farmfair International and the CFR at Northlands.”
The second annual Rodeo Week will run in conjunction with the Canadian Finals Rodeo and Farmfair International from November 7-15 and will provide Edmontonians with the opportunity to engage in western-themed activities in bars, restaurants, hotels and other public spaces. For nine party-packed days, celebrate with events including the Rodeo Week Chili Cook-Off, United Way’s Wild Wagon Showdown, the Miss Rodeo Canada Pageant and more.
“We are excited to celebrate the 42nd annual CFR in Edmonton,” said Maggie Davison, Vice President, Edmonton Tourism. “This is an important event for our community, for Edmontonians and visitors. We would encourage those visiting to participate in the many Rodeo Week activities set to take place throughout the city. Take a walk on the western side for this year’s CFR.”
About the Canadian Finals Rodeo
As the largest annual indoor rodeo in Canada, the Canadian Finals Rodeo attracts the best rodeo athletes, stock and personnel in the country to Rexall Place for six adrenaline packed performances. This year, 108 competitors will descend on the city of Edmonton to vie for national titles in seven major events and more than 1.5 million dollars in prize money. Collecting points at rodeos across the country all year, the CFR competitors represent the 12 best athletes in each event. With humble beginnings, the first edition of the Canadian Finals Rodeo drew 24,000 dedicated rodeo fans to the Edmonton Gardens. Now, more than 90,000 guests come to Rexall Place to enjoy the CFR annually.
About Farmfair International
Farmfair International is Canada’s largest agricultural showcase that draws in more than 90,000 annual guests looking to network, show and sell top quality livestock at the Edmonton EXPO Centre each year. 2015 is the year to celebrate with the agriculture industry in Alberta stronger than ever. Boasting one of the highest prize purses in Canada, Farmfair International offers more than $150,000 in prizing for beef programs alone including the famed Alberta Supreme Show, where two brand-new RAM Trucks are up for grabs. This year’s highlights include, eight halls filled with agriculture programming, more than 1,000 head of livestock including almost 800 head of cattle, 150 exhibitors inside RAM Country Marketplace and 16 working ranches competing in Heritage Ranch Rodeo.