Carstairs Beef & Barley Days 2026
We invite you to the 39th annual Carstairs Beef and Barley Days Festival. Free entry. July 17 - 19.
Join us for an authentic small town celebration in Carstairs, Alberta, Canada!
Give back to community: Sign up here to volunteer
Community Parade:
Theme “Salute to Agriculture”
Celebrate the backbone of our community with this year’s theme, Salute to Agriculture! Join us as we honor the farmers, ranchers, and producers who keep our tables full, with tractors, harvest displays, and plenty of country pride.
We welcome community members, local organizations and businesses to participate in the parade.
To register for the Parade please contact the Carstairs Lions at 403-796-4881 (call/text) or email. If you are unable to register, last minute participants are welcome but note the Lions must be made aware of any animals (ex. horses) which are in the parade for safety & sanitation purposes.
Carstairs Beef & Barley Days Highlights
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“Kick off Carstairs Beef & Barley Days 2026 with a cold one in hand and your community all around you at the second annual Barley Brewfest.
Coming in hot and crisp- celebrating the rich roots of our local agriculture with a showcase of Alberta's finest craft breweries and distillers. Featuring a handpicked lineup of beer, cider, spirits, and non-alcoholic options from local breweries and distilleries who know their way around a good pour. Some returning favorites and some new and fresh creations.
This event is hosted by the Carstairs & District Agricultural Society. Pre-sale tickets are $10. Tickets purchased at the door are $15. Once inside, drink tokens are $2 each and many samples begin at 1 token. Tokens can be purchased with cash, debit or credit.”
Where: Carstairs Curling Club, 315 Veterans Way Carstairs
When: Friday July 17, 5-8pm
Limited tickets available. Pre-purchase tickets at https://events.frontdoorplus.com/event/2292
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“During the 2026 season, members will compete for the Season Leader title, determined by total accumulated points across all six events. At the conclusion of the season, overall standings will determine which members represent CHCJRA at the Junior National Finals in Las Vegas, the Junior Roughstock National Finals in Arizona, and the IMBA Finals in Ogden, Utah.”
Events may include:
Bareback
Saddle Bronc
Bull Riding
Cow Riding
Breakaway
Tie-Down Roping
Barrel Racing
Pole Bending
Team Roping
Goat Tying
Where: Carstairs Rodeo Grounds, 1251 10 Ave S Carstairs AB
When: Saturday July 18 & Sunday July 19
Learn more check out https://chcjra.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570803686354.
To enter, or see the daily list of events go to: https://rodeoproducer.com/software/rp-rodeo-schedule.php?org_id=931
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Join us for inside and outside markets at the Carstairs Curling Rink, 12-4pm. 315 Veterans Way, Carstairs.
Indoor Market Info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560419597007
Outdoor Market Info: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BVmhj9fPV/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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When: 5-8pm
Where: Carstairs Memorial Arena, 2100 Highway 581, CarstairsJoin us for a wheel-y good time at this FREE family in-line skating event held at the arena.
Skates & helmets provided for free, or feel free to bring your own pair. Skate sizes available for ages 5+. Delicious beef-on-a-bun available for purchase.
Waiver coming soon!
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All are welcome to join for free coffee & donuts at a collaborative interchurch service from multiple congregations in the area. Enjoy live worship music together.
(In the event of extreme weather, the back-up location is inside the Carstairs Curling Rink.)
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“Join us for the Adrenalin Motors Summer Showdown A full day of classic cars, open highways, and small-town horsepower!
July 19th 2026, during this years Beef & Barley Days
Participants will cruise a county-wide poker rally through Mountain View County before rolling back into Adrenalin Motors Carstairs for a Car Show finale! All in support of the Carstairs & District Agricultural Society.
Great roads. Loud engines. Good people.”
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/events/1163046152426851/
Draft Schedule & Map
Please note the schedule may be subject to change. See online or our Facebook Page for the latest schedule.
(Draft schedule for the 2026 Carstairs Beef and Barley Days Festival)
(Draft map for the 2026 Carstairs Beef and Barley Days Festival)
For a downloadable version of the draft schedule and map, please click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fA4TlyGbnR6V1qYyE-KqPWfHAu6AQhx3?usp=sharing
Photos from Past Years
Contact or Give Back
Do you have questions or feedback? Are you seeking to volunteer, connect with others and give back to community?
Or are you seeking sponsorship opportunities or wanting to participate in our event? Please email us at carstairsag@gmail.com. Thank you!