Town of Ponoka

EXPERIENCE REAL LIVING

Located in the picturesque Battle River Valley, Ponoka is a welcoming destination just one hour south of Edmonton. With exciting events, outdoor recreation, scenic trails, and a variety of shopping and dining options, it’s the perfect getaway for visitors of all ages.

Experience Ponoka

your summer roadtrip destination!

Visitor Information

Town of Ponoka
#200, 5604 50 Street
Ponoka, AB T4J 1G5
403-783-4431

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Ponoka is a welcoming community with a strong sense of connection, year-round events, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

Signature events such as the world-renowned Ponoka Stampede, Spring Festival, and Fall Fest bring the community together and create memorable experiences for all ages.

Ponoka Attractions

Ponoka is home to Canada’s Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, which honours the greatest pro-rodeo legends in Canada. See the World’s Largest Bucking Saddle Bronc Horse and Rider at the Lions Centennial Park. Horse lovers can also enjoy horse and livestock shows almost every weekend at the Calnash Ag Event Centre.

Fort Ostell Museum allows you to step back in time and see how the unique history of Ponoka comes to life through thousands of artifacts and stories.

Canada's Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame

World's Largest Bucking Saddle Bronc Horse and Rider

Calnash Ag Event Centre

Fort Ostell Museum

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Ponoka EVENTS

Experience the Ponoka Stampede – one of the top 10 rodeos in the world! Take in all the jaw-dropping rodeo action and star-studded concerts from June 25 to July 1. The Ponoka Stampede Parade delights kids of all ages on June 26, and features horse-drawn carriages, lively marching bands, classic cars, clowns, colourful floats and so much more!

The Spring Festival on May 30 at Lions Centennial Park is filled with a wide variety of activities and entertainment for the whole family. The Community-Wide Garage Sale, held in July, is a perfect time to find new-to-you treasures throughout the community. Fall Fest, held in downtown Ponoka on September 11, is another wonderful way to indulge in delicious local food and to experience live music that will keep you dancing all night long.

Ponoka Stampede

Fall Fest

Outdoors

There are plentiful parks and playgrounds to explore.

Take a stroll or ride a bike along 10 km of scenic river valley trails.

You can cast your line at the stocked fishing pond at Lions Centennial Park too!

Golfers can tee off at the beautiful Ponoka Golf Course, while the 18-hole disc golf course offers another fun way to test your aim and challenge family and friends.

On those hot summer days, you can cool off at the outdoor splash park.

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