Tailgate Party 

Located In the Ice District Plaza, across from Roger

🎉 Get ready to kick up some dust before the chutes open!


📍Ice District Plaza, Edmonton
🗓 October 1–3 | 4 PM–6 PM
🗓 October 4 | 2 PM–6 PM

Get ready for four unforgettable days of western celebration at the 51st Annual Canadian Finals Rodeo — and it all kicks off with the FREE Tailgate Party at ICE District!

Enjoy daily activities & entertainment such as:


🔥 Lounge Zones – Kick back and relax between the action

🎸 Live Music Every Day – Plus a special band performance on Saturday

🎭 Strolling Entertainment – Performers and pop-up surprises throughout the plaza

📸 Photo Op Stations – Capture the moment at fun, themed spots


🤠 Mechanical Bull Rides – Powered by ‘CLASS’ 

✂️ Mullet Station – Freshen up that flow powered by Liftboss and Copperhead

👨🏻 “The Stache Spotlight” – Show off your ’stache on our mustache photo wall

🎉 Wagon Bouncy House – Fun for the little ones!

🚚 Food Truck On-Site – Grab some eats from Canadian Icehouse

🍹 Full-Service Bar – For those 18+

📻 Live Radio Broadcast by CFCW

🎯 Interactive Games & Displays – From partners like Alberta Blue Cross, Liftboss, and CFCW

🧵 Patch Bar by Ellie’s Patch Bar – Customize your gear with unique patches

🖋️ Tattoo Booth by Emsilva Tattoo – Get inked with custom flash tattoos on-site


This is your one-stop hub for all things tailgate—where the good times roll, the music's loud, and the BBQ's smokin' hot!