Nampa’s biggest event of the year is almost here.
The Snake River Stampede 2026 is back June 16-20 at the Ford Idaho Center. Five nights. World-class rodeo. Live concerts every single night. And over 110 years of pure Nampa tradition.
If you’ve never been, this is the year to go. If you’re a regular, you already know – nothing else comes close.
What Is the Snake River Stampede?
It started in 1913 as a small bucking horse contest tied to Nampa’s harvest festival. Over 110 years later, the Snake River Stampede is one of the top 12 professional rodeos in the entire country, ranked by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2014.
This is as big as it gets. And it happens right here in our backyard.
The 2026 Full Schedule
SUN | JUNE 14 7 AM – Slack
MON | JUNE 15 7:30 AM – Slack 7-10 AM – Buckaroo Breakfast
TUE | JUNE 16 – HOMETOWN HEROES NIGHT 7-10 AM – Buckaroo Breakfast 7:30 AM – Calf Scramble & Heifer Show 8 AM – Slack 5:30 PM – Pre-Rodeo Dinner Experience + Amphitheater Shopping & Food Trucks 6:30 PM – Pre-Rodeo 7:30 PM – Rodeo Concert immediately after: AMERICAN TRADITION
WED | JUNE 17 – STAMPEDE FOR THE CURE NIGHT 11 AM – Pink on the Dirt Luncheon 5:30 PM – Pre-Rodeo Dinner Experience + Amphitheater Shopping & Food Trucks 6:30 PM – Pre-Rodeo 7:30 PM – Rodeo Benefit Concert immediately after: DRAKE MILLIGAN
THU | JUNE 18 – PATRIOT NIGHT 5:30 PM – Pre-Rodeo Dinner Experience + Amphitheater Shopping & Food Trucks 6:30 PM – Pre-Rodeo 7:30 PM – Rodeo Concert immediately after: SCOTTY MAC & THE NUGS
FRI | JUNE 19 – WESTERN HERITAGE NIGHT 5:30 PM – Pre-Rodeo Dinner Experience + Amphitheater Shopping & Food Trucks 6:30 PM – Pre-Rodeo 7:30 PM – Rodeo Concert immediately after: 1871
SAT | JUNE 20 – CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS NIGHT (FAMILY DAY) 10:30 AM – Gates Open for Matinee Noon – Matinee Rodeo (Family Day) 5:30 PM – Pre-Rodeo Dinner Experience + Amphitheater Shopping & Food Trucks 6:30 PM – Pre-Rodeo 7:30 PM – Championship Finals Rodeo Concert immediately after: ALMOST FAMOUS
SUN | JUNE 21 2-6 PM – Stampede Wine Down at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Don’t Miss These Special Events
Buckaroo Breakfast – Mon & Tue, June 15-16 | 7-10 AM Pancakes, eggs, and sausage for just $7 at Entrance #1. All proceeds go to the Canyon County 4-H Endowment Program. Bring the kids. It’s worth waking up early.
Pre-Rodeo Dinner Experience – Nightly starting June 16 | 5:30-7:30 PM $55 per person. Live band, dinner, and drinks in the VIP tent at Entrance #2. A perfect way to kick off the night before the rodeo starts.
Pink on the Dirt Luncheon – Wed, June 17 | 11 AM A special luncheon tied to Stampede for the Cure Night, followed by the Drake Milligan benefit concert that evening.
Stampede Wine Down – Sun, June 21 | 2–6 PM This one deserves its own spotlight. For $55, you get a picnic blanket or insulated wine tote, a wine glass, a printed passport with tasting notes, and 10 samples from 12-16 Idaho wineries – Snake River Valley, Lewis-Clark Valley, and Eagle Foothills all represented. Live music, food trucks, and shopping too. Only 500-750 tickets available. It will sell out. Grab yours at snakeriverstampede.com.
What to Expect Inside the Arena
Bull riding. Barrel racing. Tie-down roping. Team roping. Saddle bronc. Bareback riding.
These are world-class athletes competing for serious prize money. The crowd is loud. The action is fast. And every night of the Snake River Stampede 2026 ends with a live concert right after the last event – no waiting around, no dead time.
Snake River Stampede Whisky – Yes, There’s an Official Whisky
This rodeo has its own signature Canadian whisky, and the story behind it is worth knowing.
The Snake River Stampede board wanted to grow the prize purse to attract better riders every year. So they created their own whisky. Every bottle sold puts more money back into the rodeo – which brings better competitors to Nampa, which makes the show better for you.
They partnered with Rose City Distilling to make it happen.
The Classic SRS This is the one you’ll find in bars and liquor stores across the country. It’s 80% corn, 10% rye, and 10% malted barley – aged 4 years in first-fill bourbon barrels, then finished 6 months in Oloroso sherry barrels. Smooth, light, and approachable with notes of sweet caramel and cherry. Best over ice. It has taken home multiple awards including Silver at the San Francisco World Spirits competition.
The 1915 Limited Anniversary Edition This one was made to honor the legends of the arena – cowboys like Gene Autry, eight-time world calf roping champion Dean Oliver, and bareback bronc-riding champion Clint Cannon. It’s double-barreled, aged in ex-rye barrels, and packs notes of caramel, honey, toffee, vanilla, and a hint of smoke. More complex, more bold. Also a Silver medal winner at the San Francisco Spirit Competition.
You can sample the whisky at the event. You can find the Classic SRS at select bars and liquor stores nationwide. And every sip supports the rodeo that puts Nampa on the map every June.Where Is It?
Where Is It
Ford Idaho Center 16200 Idaho Center Blvd, Nampa, ID 83687 Parking is $10 (cash or card)
Get Your Tickets
Tickets are on sale now at snakeriverstampede.com.
Don’t wait. Nights sell out. The Championship Finals and Wine Down especially go fast.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Snake River Stampede 2026
When is the Snake River Stampede 2026?
The Snake River Stampede 2026 runs June 16-20 at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa, Idaho. The Championship Finals are Saturday, June 20. The Stampede Wine Down wraps up the weekend on Sunday, June 21.
What are the Snake River Stampede 2026 dates?
Mark your calendar: June 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 for the main rodeo performances. Pre-week events kick off June 14-15. The Stampede Wine Down is Sunday, June 21.
What is the Snake River Stampede rodeo schedule?
Evening performances run nightly at 7:30 PM, June 16-20. Doors open at 5:30 PM. The Saturday matinee starts at noon with gates opening at 10:30 AM. Each night has its own theme — Hometown Heroes, Stampede for the Cure, Patriot Night, Western Heritage Night, and Championship Finals.
Where can I find the Snake River Stampede seating chart?
The full seating chart for the Ford Idaho Center Arena is available at snakeriverstampede.com when you purchase tickets. The arena holds over 12,000 people, so there are good seats at every price level.
How much are Snake River Stampede 2026 tickets?
Ticket prices vary by night and seat location. The Pre-Rodeo Dinner Experience is $55 per person. The Stampede Wine Down is $55 per person. The Buckaroo Breakfast is just $7. Buy Snake River Stampede 2026 tickets at snakeriverstampede.com.
What is Snake River Stampede whiskey?
The Snake River Stampede has its own signature Canadian whisky made in partnership with Rose City Distilling. The Classic SRS is a smooth, approachable blend — 80% corn, 10% rye, 10% malted barley, aged 4 years in first-fill bourbon barrels and finished 6 months in Oloroso sherry barrels. Tasting notes include sweet caramel and cherry. It has won multiple awards including Silver at the San Francisco World Spirits competition. There’s also a limited 1915 Anniversary Edition — double-barreled, aged in ex-rye barrels, with notes of caramel, honey, toffee, vanilla, and a hint of smoke. The whisky funds the rodeo’s prize purse, which brings better riders to Nampa every year. Look for it at bars and liquor stores, or sample it at the event.
Is the Snake River Stampede good for kids?
Absolutely. Saturday, June 20 is Family Day with a noon matinee. The Buckaroo Breakfast on Monday and Tuesday morning is a great kid-friendly start. Mutton Busting also takes place before each evening rodeo.
Where can I find Snake River Stampede results?
Results and standings from each performance will be posted at snakeriverstampede.com. Follow All Things Nampa all week for nightly highlights and updates straight from the Ford Idaho Center.
Is there parking at the Ford Idaho Center?
Yes. Parking is $10, payable by cash or card at the lot entrances.
What music acts perform at the Snake River Stampede 2026?
Each night features a live concert immediately after the rodeo. The 2026 lineup includes American Tradition, Drake Milligan, Scotty Mac & the Nugs, 1871, and Almost Famous.
This Is Nampa
Over 110 years. A Hall of Fame rodeo. Live music every single night. Thousands of visitors who come to Nampa, Idaho every June just for this.
The Stampede isn’t just an event. It’s part of what makes Nampa, Nampa. Whether you’ve been coming for decades or this is your first year, there’s nothing else like it.
See you in the arena.
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