Wasaga Beach Gets Ready for Rodeo Weekend October 3-4
Proceeds of the Mayor's Annual Rodeo will support the Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank and a new marching band program for Wasaga Beach's first high school
WASAGA BEACH, ON, Sept. 23, 2026 /CNW/ -- Wasaga's annual Rodeo and fall festival weekend is almost here.
The Mayor's Charity RAM Rodeo and Hootenanny Fall Festival takes place at Klondike Sports Park October 3 and 4, bringing professional rodeo action, country entertainment and free family fun back to Wasaga Beach -- all in support of two local causes.
This year's event will support the Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank and a new marching band program for students at Wasaga Beach's new K–12 Catholic school.
Last year's inaugural Mayor's Charity RAM Rodeo raised funds for the region's new hospital and end-of-life care through Hospice Georgian Triangle.
"This weekend is about bringing people together, having a great time and giving back to the community we love," said Mayor Brian Smith. "Last year, residents, visitors, businesses and sponsors helped us raise funds for two important regional healthcare priorities. This year, we're asking people to come out and support two different local causes -- helping families through the Ministerial Food Bank and creating an exciting new marching band program for students at Wasaga Beach's first high school."
The 2026 Mayor's Charity RAM Rodeo and Hootenanny Fall Festival is presented by the Town of Wasaga Beach, Far Sight Homes and Stonebridge Building Group with support from the Ontario government through Experience Ontario and presenting media sponsors CTV and Pure Country 106.
Rodeo action, live country music and free family fun
From professional rodeo action to live country music and free family activities, the weekend is packed with things to see and do.
The RAM Rodeo Tour takes centre stage Saturday with two professional performances featuring cowboys and cowgirls competing in classic rodeo events.
Saturday night, the action shifts to the Two-Step Social under the stars, with a DJ spinning today's top country hits and mashups before emerging Canadian artist Cam Brown takes the stage for a live performance.
Beyond the rodeo arena, families can enjoy a full weekend of free Hootenanny activities, including a petting zoo, Touch-a-Truck, vintage car and truck show, inflatables, vendor market, horse-drawn carriage rides, yard games and more.
Admission to the Hootenanny Fall Festival is free. Tickets are required for the RAM Rodeo performances and Two-Step Social.
Families can also ride the 65-foot Ferris wheel for $5 per ride, with food and beverages available for purchase on site.
Full Weekend Lineup
Saturday, October 3
- Hootenanny Fall Festival, Vendor Market, Food Trucks and Beer Garden – 11 a.m.
- Free Kids Rodeo with the Canadian Cowgirls – 2:30 p.m.
- RAM Rodeo Performance – 4 p.m.
- Two-Step Social – doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 4
- Hootenanny Fall Festival, Vendor Market and Food Trucks – 11 a.m.
- Beer Garden – 11 a.m.
- Free Kids Rodeo with the Canadian Cowgirls – 11:30 a.m.
- RAM Rodeo Performance – 1 p.m.
Get tickets and full event details at wasagabeach.com/rodeo.
Additional Quotes
"FarSight Homes is proud of our contribution to help make Wasaga Beach's new K–12 School and Community Hub possible, and supporting a new marching band program will bring that school to life through the energy, spirit and music of the students. We are happy to again support the Mayor's Charity RAM Rodeo as an event that builds community and creates new opportunities for local families." - Bob Schickedanz, Partner, Far Sight Homes
"We have been building in Wasaga Beach for over 20 years, so supporting an event that benefits local families and young people is a natural fit for Stonebridge. The Mayor's Charity RAM Rodeo is a great example of local business and community coming together for a good cause." - Mark Crowe, President, Stonebridge Building Group
"Music programming in our schools is so important because it gives students a new way to build confidence, teamwork and school spirit while sharing their talents with the broader community. We are grateful for this investment in students as we look ahead to the opening of Wasaga Beach's new K–12 Catholic school." - Kimberly Dixon, Chief Executive Officer, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board
"Demand for food support continues to be felt by families in our community, and every contribution makes a difference. We are grateful to be selected as one of this year's charity recipients and for the support this event will provide to our neighbours who rely on the food bank." - Kari Klassen, Executive Director, Wasaga Beach Ministerial Food Bank
Quick Facts
- Each year, the Town of Wasaga Beach welcomes upwards of 2 million visitors to its iconic Ontario beachfront community, drawn by local businesses, live music festivals and events, and 14 km of sandy beach -- the longest freshwater beach in the world.
- The Town received $20,000 through the Province of Ontario's Experience Ontario program to help expand the 2026 Mayor's Charity RAM Rodeo and Hootenanny Fall Festival, including family programming, midway attractions, accessibility improvements and visitor amenities.
- Admission to the Hootenanny Fall Festival is free.
- Tickets are required for RAM Rodeo performances and the Two-Step Social.
- Tickets and full event information are available at wasagabeach.com/rodeo.
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