Learn about the Black Creek Kioti Rodeo happening in the 1000 Islands Region

On May 24th and 25th, 2024, experience the inaugural Black Creek Kioti Rodeo in the terrific 1000 Islands region of Ontario.
Festivities will take place at the Lansdowne Fairgrounds and attractions include saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, team roping, tie down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing and, bull riding.

Each day, the excitement starts at 5:00 pm, with the rodeo kicking off around 7:30 pm and lasting around two hours. Stick around and enjoy a good ol' barn dance, complete with live entertainment, so polish off those dancin' boots and get ready for a grand ol' time. 

What inspired this event? The need to provide diverse, rural entertainment that everyone's welcome to. Always looking for new and exciting ways to bring good old family fun outdoor entertainment to the community, Black Creek Rodeo Co. is a young company that started up south of Ottawa and is growing quickly.  A group of the Lansdowne Fair Board members attended an event at a neighbouring fair and well, the rest is history.

There'll be food vendors on-site and as of now, there are not any gluten-free options but we'll update you if that changes. 

Key points to note as you plan your visit:

Bracelets will allow for in/out privileges
There's free parking on site
The bar only accepts cash payments
There are ATMs on site
There are portable toilets on site
There is food available for purchase and the bar will be open
Please no drinks or food from outside
No dogs or pets allowed
Lost children will be brought to the main gate 

If you're coming from out of town and spending the weekend, gorgeous Gananoque is a short 15 minute drive away, so book your lodgings early. Note that there are no shuttles from Gananoque, however, the local cab companies are aware of the event so if you're enjoying adult beverages, know that you'll have a safe way to get home without driving yourself. 

If you want to share your experience on social media, tag 1000 Islands Tourism on Facebook and Instagram.

Tickets come in two options, the first being a weekend pass for only $75. Alternatively a Friday or Saturday pass will run you $40.Children under five are free.
Click here to get your tickets.