Canada's Badlands

Join the Starland County Agricultural Service Board and partners on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for a fantastic day touring local farms and operations in the county. The tour will be followed by a long table dinner at Barney's Adventure Park, where our local caterer will serve a delicious meal made with local meat and produce.

Get ready for a fun-filled tour and a delightful long table dinner with great company. Tour stops include Pioneer Canola Plots, Crooked Lakes Livestock & Grain, Cloverleaf Hutterite Colony Gardens, Starland Seed Cleaning Plant, and Bio-Agtive Emissions Farming.

Long table dinner activities will include staged John Deere equipment for touring, a western band, a photo booth, and lawn games.

Don't miss out on this special event — tickets are limited!


Barneys Adventure Park

Starland County Farm Tour & Long Table Dinner

Music in the Badlands! Join us in the spectacular Dinosaur Provincial Park for an evening of live music and story telling. These shows will take place in front of the Dinosaur Park Visitor Centre.This event will take place every Friday from May 23 – September 5, 2025.Tickets: $15 (including fees and taxes). Children under 12 are free with a responsible adult.To see the weekly line up and purchase tickets: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.albertaparks.ca/parks/south/dinosaur-pp/activities-events/dinosaur-tours-events/events/music-in-the-badlands/">MUSIC IN THE BADLANDS&nbsp;</a>Dinosaur Provincial Park is located 48 km northeast of Brooks, AB (approximately 2 hours from Drumheller). Parking for this event is at the Dinosaur Park Service Centre (a ~ 2 minute walk from the Visitor Centre). In the event of rain we will move inside to the Visitor Centre Theatre.

Dinosaur Provincial Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site

Music in the Badlands

The Brooks Farmer’s Market will take place every Thursday from 2-6pm in Veteran’s Park (beside City Hall). It will run from Thursday, June 12 – Thursday, September 25.There will also be special Saturday markets on June 7, July 19, August 16 and September 27 from 10am – 2pm.Lots of vendors to shop from as well as some new and exciting events. Check their website each week to see what vendors will be attending!

Veteran's Park

Brooks Farmer’s Market

Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan, with Jonny DonahoeStudio StageA mother’s struggle with chronic depression inspires her child’s life-changing mission: to create a list of Every Brilliant Thing to prove life is worth living. The task evolves into a profound exploration of life’s ups and downs and as the child grows into adulthood, the list grows too. With warmth, humour, and an interactive twist, this poignant performance celebrates resilience, gratitude, and reminds us of the beauty hidden in everyday moments.‍Theatre-Only* Adult - $ 40.00 Youth - $ 30.00 Child - $ 30.00*Add a buffet meal on Friday &amp; Saturdays after the show (subject to availability).

Rosebud Theatre

Every Brilliant Thing 

“Brace yourself for an action-packed adventure at Jenner Rodeo!”July 4, 5, &amp; 6 Jenner Rodeo GroundsJoin for an action-packed weekend filled with excitement! Here’s what you can expect:<ul><li>Camping available on-site, so you can fully immerse yourself in the rodeo spirit.</li><li>Get your dancing boots ready for a fantastic Friday night dance with live music.</li><li>Enjoy the lively atmosphere of our beer gardens on both Friday and Saturday nights.</li><li>Saturday’s Rodeo lineup features thrilling events such as Team Roping, Tie Down Roping, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing, and an epic Ranch Rodeo.</li><li>The Ranch Rodeo showcases 5 exciting events: Wild Cow Milking, Ranch Scramble w/Penning, Doctoring, Branding, and Loading.</li><li>Indulge in delicious concession treats all weekend.</li></ul>Please note that this event is cash only, and there’s no ATM or cell service available.It’s time to unleash your inner cowboy/cowgirl at Jenner Rodeo! Dive into the excitement by visiting our website and get all the information you need to make this an unforgettable rodeo adventure. Don’t miss out!

Jenner Rodeo

July 5 &amp; 6 |&nbsp; July 11, 12, 13 |&nbsp; July 18, 19, 20Limited Time offer until February 15SAVE UP TO 40% – 2 Tickets for $109 for the 2025 Badlands Passion Play (including fees).It’s that time of year! Our Winter sale makes great gifts for you, your friends, and your family. You save 40% off the ticket price for two tickets to the 2025 Badlands Passion Play.&nbsp;This 2-Ticket Coupon can be used for any performance of the 2025 Badlands Passion Play (July 5 &amp; 6/ July 11, 12, 12 / July 18, 19, 20). You can book your seat now or wait until you are ready to choose your seats and performance date.You can purchase your coupon online by clicking below or&nbsp;or by calling 403-823-2001.

Badlands Amphitheatre

2025 Badlands Passion Play Winter Special

Experience the excitement of bull riding right in the heart of downtown Brooks! Watch the action unfold in a street-side arena as the sun sets and the adrenaline rises.

Brooks Hotel

Downtown Bullapalooza

<h3>Unleash the Beast Within</h3>Prepare to be engulfed by a sonic maelstrom. Loud As Hell is more than just a festival; it’s a metal pilgrimage to the heart of Canada’s badlands. Join us for a weekend of earth-shattering performances, bone-crushing mosh pits, and unforgettable memories.<h3>Make the most of your Loud As Hell camping adventure</h3>Loud As Hell Festival isn’t just about the music (though it’s gonna be face-melting!). It’s also about the camping experience – a chance to bond with your fellow metalheads under the vast Alberta sky.

Dinosaur Downs Speedway

Loud As Hell Open Air Festival

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025IN CONCERTBADLANDS AMPHITHEATREDRUMHELLER, ALBERTA<ul><li>PRESALE TO OUR NEWSLETTER COMMUNITY:</li><li>JANUARY 31st | 7 AM</li><li>PRESALE CODE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FEBRUARY 3 | 10 AM</li><li> PUBLIC SALE: FEBRUARY 7 | 10 AM </li></ul> Canadian Icon Jann Arden returns to the Badlands Amphitheatre stage for another unforgettable night of music under a great big Alberta sky. Tickets: $59.50 to $109.50$8.50 ticket feeParking $8 advance /$10 at gate

Jann Arden at Badlands Amphitheatre

Alan Doyle brings his high-energy show to the Badlands Amphitheatre. With a career spanning decades, hit songs, and award nominations, he delivers a night of music you will not soon forget, all under a great big Alberta sky.OPENING ACT: MARIEL BUCKLEYTickets: $59.50 to $99.50 $8.50 ticket fee Parking $8 advance /$10 at gate

Alan Doyle at Badlands Ampitheatre

Two nights of high energy performances featuring Local Legend, Aaron Pritchett, Passing Pluto, The Paragoners, and more! Must be 18 years old and older to attend. 

Brooks Hotel Music Festival

Red Bull Outliers is a multi-day Hard Enduro event featuring a mass-start format for pro and amateur riders. Catch the action as competitors race through the Canadian Badlands.

Steveville

Red Bull Outliers

September 6, 2025 – 8th year Badlands Amphitheatre – Drumheller, AlbertaHours of great music and food surrounded by the hills of the Canadian BadlandsARTIST LINEUP:<ul><li>Colin James</li><li>Julian Taylor</li><li>Suzie Vinnick</li><li>Angelica Jones</li><li>Musical Host: Brandon Isaak</li></ul>Tickets: $59 to $99Don’t forget, the Badlands Amp will be dishing out some delicious treats, offering a menu at our concession stand, and hosting the pub tent.When you buy your ticket, you can pre-order your choice of 3 barbecue pre-ordered meals:<ul><li>Brisket Sandwich: Smoked brisket from the Vault – our custom made smoker | Fresh local baked bun&nbsp; | Garlic aioli | Fresh hand-cut coleslaw | Regular potato chips| Bottle of Mountain Park water | Chocolate chip cookie</li><li>Brisket Taco Salad: Chopped brisket from our smoker | Fresh made bean and corn salad | Corn chips | Bottle of Mountain Park Water | Chocolate Chip Cookie</li><li>Flame-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad: Flame-grilled chicken | Romaine lettuce | Bacon | Sweet onion | Parmesan cheese | Corn chips | Bottle of Mountain Park water | Chocolate chip cookie</li></ul>

2025 Roots, Blues & Barbecue

<h2>The Green House</h2>By Krista MarushyOpera HouseIn this bold new play, Susanne unravels a long-buried family mystery filled with foreboding dreams, a sole survivor, and a harrowing escape. Confronting her formidable mother and fiercely loyal brother, she is drawn back into the fantastical world of her childhood, piecing together a story she never fully understood. Through this journey, Susanne reexamines life’s most defining moments, uncovering who she truly is by rediscovering where she came from.Buffet +&nbsp;Live TheatreAdult $ 95.00 Youth $ 70.00 Child $ 67.00

The Green House

Opera HouseChristmas magic comes to life when elderly Kris Kringle steps in as Macy’s Santa Claus, insisting he’s the genuine article. With warmth and kindness, Kris rekindles a sense of childlike wonder in even the most skeptical hearts, especially young Susan and her no-nonsense mother. When his sanity is questioned, Kris finds himself at the centre of a courtroom battle where he must prove that believing in the impossible is where miracles begin.‍Buffet +&nbsp;Live TheatreAdult - $99.00Youth - $75.00Child - $72.00

Miracle on 34th Street

The Brooks Bombers play in the Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) and all home games are held at Elks Stadium, located in the Brooks Quad Ball Diamond Complex.

Brooks Regional Ballpark

Brooks Bombers

<h2>Dream: A New Canadian Musical</h2>By Terry BachynskiOpera HouseA Canadian musical about a truly remarkable family legacy of redemption. An orphaned teenager finds himself scamming on the city streets before being placed in the care of an elderly widow in a rural farming community. Through a dramatic change of scenery and unfamiliar acts of kindness, he discovers purpose, belonging and the love of his life. The songs are unforgettable. The story, true.Buffet +&nbsp;Live TheatreAdult - $99.00 Youth - $75.00 Child - $72.00

Dream: A Canadian Musical

Get ready to saddle up and experience the legendary&nbsp; Bassano Pro Rodeo! Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with heart-pounding action and incredible entertainment!