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Rodeo Weekend 2026 is Coming: Everything You Need to Know About the Year’s Biggest Party in North Park!
Rodeo weekend in North Park is the biggest event of the year. Not only is it peak summer weather with sunny days and cool nights, but it’s also the event that draws people back to this amazing place year after year. This year promises to be the biggest yet, with the 250th Anniversary of Independence for the United States, but also the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood! We’ve got a lot to celebrate this summer. If you are looking for a low key place to enjoy real rural Colorado fun, and the spirit of mountain living, we’ve got you covered!
Bullriding is full of thrills and spills
Head to North Park This Rodeo Weekend
When the weather turns warm and rodeo season is on everyone’s minds in the mountains, there’s almost too much to pack into a weekend. This year, Rodeo Weekend runs from June 26-28, the last full weekend of the month. From the Never Summer Jam! and Never Summer Rodeo to class reunions, the North Park Pioneer Reunion, and cowboy poetry, you won’t want to miss a minute of the excitement.
Never Summer Jam!
When: Starting at 3pm, Friday, June 26th-Saturday, June 27th
Where: Main Street, Downtown Walden, CO
Each year the Never Summer Jam! has gotten bigger and this is the biggest yet. This year’s event is hosted by the Stockman Bar and Grill, North Park Pioneer Museum, and Redman’s Mountain Boutique.
Gracie Jane Sinclair performs live on the Main Street Stage
Live Music and Street Dance!
Come to the Stockman Bar and Grill to hear live music featuring returning favorites Gracie Jane Sinclair and Shane Fibiani playing on the Main Street stage for the street dance. The lineup also includes Jason Swedlund and Mary de la Fuente playing some originals along with plenty of songs you know and love. Grab a partner and two step or swing to the glow of the setting sun in our historical downtown at the street dance for both nights!
Have a drink at the Beer Garden, play some horseshoes, and feed your belly with some delectable local BBQ from your friends at the Stockman. Just follow the sound of your growling stomach for the best eating of the weekend!
Karaoke!
Why let the pros have all the fun? Show North Park you’ve also got talent and show off your voice with Karaoke at the Elkhorn at 3pm on Friday and Saturday. Rain or shine!
It’s All Happening at the Jam!
With Main Street blocked off for the Never Summer Jam! There’s a whole lot going on that you won’t want to miss Friday through Saturday.
Tattoo Artist and Facepainting (at the Elkhorn, Friday and Saturday)
Bounce houses/Climbing walls
Mechanical bull
Vendor show
Leroy Brown the Sheep (book signing and petting zoo)
BBQ starts at 5pm in front of the Stockman Bar and Grill. Bring your appetite!
Street Dance on Main Street, Walden, CO
Class Reunion Meet and Greet
When: June 26th, 6pm
Where: Stockman Bar and Grill in Walden, CO
Alumni of North Park High School return to meet up with old friends and new to celebrate another milestone celebration since graduation. This year, the meet and greet will be happening at 6pm at the Stockman Bar and Grill on Friday, June 26th. Let’s all get together, share some stories about what happened back in the day and catch up on lost time.
Events on Saturday, June 27th
Open Mic Cowboy Poetry
When: Sat 1:30pm
Where: the Historic Elkhorn, Walden, CO
In the soul of every cowboy (or cowgirl) there’s a poet. Stop by to hear the words of some of our most talented local poets and drink in the atmosphere. Wyoming’s first poet laureate hailed from North Park. In a place this beautiful it’s hard not to be inspired by something you find here. Maybe you have a poem you can read? It’s an open mic, so show us what you’ve got!
North Park Pioneer Reunion
When: Saturday, June 27th 8am and 11am
Where: North Park High School Gymnasium
Each year during Rodeo weekend, the North Park Pioneer Reunion gathers our “Old Timers” to meet up over coffee and a dinner at noon to catch up and reminisce. This year, the Rodriguez family is the guest of honor.
Coffee starts at 8am on Saturday with $20 for dues. Dinner starts at 11pm with a $40 fee for dues and your place at the table. Membership is limited to community members who have been residents of North Park for at least 10 years. RSVP at P.O. Box 503 in Walden, CO 80480
Barrel racers are fueled by addrenaline!
Rodeo Calcutta
When: 7pm Saturday
Where: at the Stockman Bar and Grill
Care to make it interesting? The Rodeo Calcutta has been around as long as the Rodeo itself—now in its 84th year! Support these western athletes and maybe go home with a little bit for yourself. Check with Matt Shuler of theJackson County Star for more details.
This year the Stockman Bar and Grill will be recognizing the life of one of our own. Jamie Shoemaker’s last ride through the Stockman starts before the Calcutta. Wear pink—boots, denim, and black hats to honor Jamie’s memory.
The 84th Annual Never Summer Rodeo
When: June 26-28th
Where: Jackson County Fairgrounds, Walden, CO
This is the main event for the weekend! Watch these western athletes show off their skills in riding, roping, and hell-raising. If you have never witnessed an authentic mountain town rodeo, there is no better way to find out what it is all about. These riders and ropers are cut from the same cloth as the legends of yesteryear, hard-livin’ and hard-playin’ athletes following the circuit and living the dream. Locals and professional rodeo riders alike compete for prize money and calcutta auctions in a tradition that finds its roots in the earliest parts of American history.
Here are some of the events you can watch from the grandstands at the Jackson County Fairgrounds all weekend long:
Barrel racing
Bull riding
Bronc busting
Team roping
Breakaway roping
Chute dogging
Bull dogging
Kids events: Mutton Bustin’, Boot Race, and the Money Grab
The Never Summer Rodeo starts on Friday, June 26th with cowboys and cowgirls arriving from all over the Rocky Mountain west to qualify for events throughout the rest of the weekend. Concessions are provided by the local Future Farmers of America, and proceeds help support the FFA in their academics. Get your tickets at the gate or scan the QR code in theJackson County Star.
Rodeo Royalty Rides at the head of the Parade
Never Summer Rodeo Parade
When: Sunday at 10am
Where: Main Street, Walden, CO
Experience the fun of a small town parade. Floats, firetrucks, and a few other surprises line up at 9am and the parade starts at 10. Riders and color guards, firetrucks, and floats. Classic cars, class reunions, and Pioneer families gather at 9am at the Jackson County sheds. Sign up with theNorth Park Area Chamber of Commerce if you would like to be a part of the parade!
The procession of riders, cars, firetrucks, and floats heads south along Main St. before looping back around again. The Neversummer Rodeo royalty will be riding in the parade as well, so be sure to wave! Show up early to get a good spot to see the parade, and bring a bag for all the candy you can catch!
Head back up to the Oyster Fry 11pm at Fairgrounds and experience a delicacy of the old west. You’ll go nuts over these oysters! Proceeds go to support the local chapter of the Future Farmers of America.
Bronc busting is wild!
Places to Stay
Spaces sell out quickly on Rodeo Weekend, so book a hotel,VRBO, or AirBnB vacation rental property right now! Check out this article on rental cabins, or these articles on theand for some ideas on some truly unique and iconic North Park places tostay.
To be in one of the most remote places in Jackson County, book a reservation withYonder Yurts in the Colorado State Forest State Park. You won’t be able to beat the views at22 West at the foot of the Park Range via Rainbow Lakes Trails.
If you have your home away from home on wheels, check out these listings for RV campgrounds in North Park.
Granite Corner RV Park: Located at 570-580 G Street in Walden. Call 720-480-5439 to reserve your spot.
Sentinel Mountain RV & Quick Stop: Just before the 3 Way intersection of CO Hwy 125 and 127 around 13 miles north of Walden. Address is 45042 State Hwy 125 Cowdrey, CO. Call: 970-723-4212 forreservation and store information.
Wander In Trailer Court: Located at the corner of First and Grant St. Weekly, monthly, and long-term rates in Walden, CO. Call 970-819-4097. Leave a message with contact information and dates you are planning to stay.
Whitewoods Outdoor Adventures: 971 County Rd 12W Walden, CO. Contact them via email or call [email protected](720) 442-0878
RV Dump Station Facilities in Walden
The Town of Walden provides an RV dump and potable water station for travelers. Several dumpsters are also available for your convenience. We would rather provide a place for your trash than have it blowing around and ruining our landscape. There is no charge to use these facilities, but donations are appreciated and highly encouraged.
Enjoy Your Visit Responsibly
Rodeo weekend has been a big event in North Park for generations. It’s one of the biggest draws to our community during the year, possibly second only to hunting season. We want all of our visitors to have a great time and come back year after year. So please celebrate responsibly. Don’t drink and drive. Know your limitations, and stay hydrated. We will see you there! Let’s have the best Centennial/Bicentennial and a Half Celebration Ever!
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