The Rockyview Hotel - Karaoke
2025-08-21 20:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-28 20:00 - 23:30, 2025-09-04 20:00 - 23:30, 2025-09-11 20:00 - 23:30 (America/Edmonton) | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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Texas BBQ at The Butchery Block
2025-08-22 17:00 - 19:00 | The Butchery Block
Texas BBQ Night is Back, Cochrane

Get ready for our mouthwatering smoked brisket, pulled pork, Texas Hot Links, and all the fixin’s—coleslaw, baked beans, and homemade cornbread. Don’t miss our monthly Texas BBQ this summer.

May 16, June 13, July 11, Aug 22
Starting at 5 PM until 7pm – Dine-in or Take-out
Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds (in the heart of Cochrane)

We always sell out, so beat the rush and pre-order now at thebutcheryblock.com/store or call 403-400-2150

Lock in your plate of smoky, southern goodness and let your crew know it’s BBQ time!

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2025-08-22 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-23 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-29 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-08-30 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-09-05 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-09-06 22:00 - 23:30, 2025-09-12 22:00 - 23:30 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm +
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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Let's Go Lego at the Cochrane Public Library
2025-08-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us for our all-ages Let’s Go Lego drop-in, where you can learn while having fun! We have lots of Lego Education and Steam sets and will be spending hands-on time letting our imaginations go wild!
We play on Saturdays between 11:00am and 12:00pm.

LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2025-08-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.

Rockyview Hotel - Learn to line dance
2025-08-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockyview Hotel

Kaleidoscope: Four Dimensions | Opening Reception
2025-08-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Kaleidoscope: Four Dimensions | Opening Reception
We proudly present our next Member Exclusive Exhibition in our downtown Cochrane Gallery.
Kaleidoscope: Four dimensions of perception, currents, perspective and catalyst…
An Art Exhibition featuring the collaborative artworks of Susan Lindsay, Lara Kruger, Rick Ducommun, and Kelly Zeeb.
This exhibition is showing from August 25th to September 28th.
Each member chose a word to describe their body of work:
Susan Lindsay: Perception
Lara Kruger: Currents
Rick Ducommun: Catalyst
Kelly Zeeb: Perspective
Opening Reception | Celebration:
Thursday – August 28, 2025
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane, AB.
Refreshments served, including a dessert bar!
All are welcome!
For more information:
– Please visit our website at route22gallery.com for our Events Calendar!

Cochrane Lions Labour Day Weekend Rodeo
2025-08-29 - 2025-09-02 | Lions Rodeo Grounds
59TH Cochrane Lions Rodeo presented by COWBOY TRAIL BREWERY.
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!
visit: https://cochranerodeo.com/event/cochrane-lions-labour-day-rodeo-2025/
Get your tickets for this years 59th Cochrane Lions Rodeo on Labour weekend the official dates are: 29th August to Monday 1st September
Our event kicks off on Friday, get warmed up and get into the rodeo spirit by joining us. The whole day is completely FREE!!!!
Our free Friday Community Day event is our 🎁GIFT to Cochrane, thanks to our generous Community day Sponsors.
Friday Schedule
8am-11am FREE Pancake Breakfast at the Station 🥞🥞🚂
10-am-6pm Trading Post Market FREE ENTRY @(Events Centre)
2pm Rodeo Gates open FREE entry
2pm Bar Opens
3pm Ranch Rodeo begins, showcasing real western cowboy events showcasing traditional horsemanship used in modern day cattle ranching.
5pm FREE Community BBQ and Live Music 🍔🌭🎤
7pm FREE Family Cabaret with a top act, TBA!! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎸🥁🎹🎤
Saturday Schedule (PLYGEM RETRO DAY)
10am-6pm Trading Post Market FREE ENTRY @(Events Centre)
11am Gates open
1pm Rodeo Begins
🐎Full FCA sanctioned Rodeo Program.
🐎Trick Rider Bella Da Costa
👑Rodeo Queen Farewell and Crowning
🏇Mounted Shooting Event
🥁Indigenous Dancers
👏Volunteer of The Year Awards
🐂 Wild Cow Races
🏰Kids Zone
🚚Food Vendors
🎁Swag give aways
🍻Licensed Bar
💵50/50
🎁Belt Buckle Draws
➕Many more events throughout the day!!
7pm 🎸🥁🎹🎤 Cabaret Gates Open with local warm-up acts
8.30pm-11.30pm Headliner The Johner Brothers entry $30 advanced tickets recommend.
12am Gates Close
Sunday Schedule (CALGARY CO-OP MAKE A WISH DAY)
7am-11am Make a Wish Charity Fun Run
10am-6pm Trading Post Market FREE ENTRY @(Events Centre)
11am Gates open
1pm Rodeo Begins
🐎Full FCA sanctioned Rodeo Program.
🐎Trick Rider Bella Da Costa
🏆Poster Art Competition Winner Buckle Presentation
🏇Mounted Shooting Event
🥁Indigenous Dancers
🐂 Wild Cow Races
🏰Kids Zone
🚚Food Vendors
🎁Swag give aways
🍻Licensed Bar
💵50/50
🎁Belt Buckle Draws
➕Many more events throughout the day!!
Monday Schedule (Veterans & First Responders Day)
10am-6pm Trading Post Market FREE ENTRY @(Events Centre)
11am Gates open
1pm Rodeo Begins
👮‍♂️👮‍♀️Veterans & First Responders Appreciation Parade
🐎Full FCA sanctioned Rodeo Program.
🐎Trick Rider Bella Da Costa
🥁Indigenous Dancers
🐂 Wild Cow Races
🏰Kids Zone
🚚Food Vendors
🎁Swag give aways
🍻Licensed Bar
💵50/50
🎁Belt Buckle Draws
➕Many more events throughout the day!!
TRADING POST MARKET
Friday • Saturday • Sunday • Monday
📍 Cochrane Lions Event Centre
🕘 Open Daily: 10am – 6pm
🛍️ Over 50 Vendors!
🤠 Western Wear • Horse Tack • Handmade Crafts
🧰 Local Woodworking • Apparel • Jewelry
🛒 Unique Consignment Items
🍪 Fine Foods – Baked Goods, Jams, Preserves & More!
✨ Come explore treasures, treats, and true western charm.
🧡 Support Local | Find Hidden Gems | Family Friendly
📅 4 Big Days of Deals & Discoveries
📞 Info: 403-837-0033
📍 109 5th Ave, Cochrane, AB
📲 Follow us on Facebook: @CochraneLionsEventCentre

Outdoor Beer Garden at Texas Gate
2025-08-30 13:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-31 13:00 - 19:00 | The Texas Gate, 304 1st Street, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

Wet Paint Sale & Soirée
2025-08-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Wet Paint Sale & Soirée Event!
Please join us for Art in the Park’s Wet Paint Sale & Soirée in celebration and admiration of all the beautiful Cochrane landscapes as captured in real time by the Festival’s participating Plein Air Artists.
This “soirée” is open to all to attend and mingle with artists, peruse the artworks (available for purchasing) and enjoy all the festivities of Discovery Days, including newly curated, juried artworks as we combine the evening with our Interchange reception!
Nibbles and refreshments available along with a cash bar.
Date: Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Location: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery | 208 1st W., Cochrane
Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost: Free!
For more information about Art in the Park Plein Air Festival:
– Please visit our website at route22gallery.com/come-paint-alberta!

The Matthey Jay Band, live at Texas Gate
2025-09-06 20:00 - 2025-09-07 00:00 | The Texas Gate, 304 1st Street, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
One of Calgary’s most sought after bands, the Matthew Jay band, winner of the 2025 Battle of the Bands competition in Cochrane, will be playing live music at the Texas Gate Bar and Grill, tomorrow (Saturday, September 6th).
The Matthew Jay band blends old school rock and roll, blues, and soul; with a modern feel and is musically crafted to move people – either soulfully, or through dance.
This band loves playing in Cochrane. Online tickets are just $5, while tickets at the door are $10. Come support live music and talent!

FALL COLOURS SHOW & SHINE
2025-09-07 10:00 - 15:00
Cochrane Classic Car Club Fall Colours Show and Shine.

Sunday, September 7th, 2025. Gates open at 8:00am.

Show starts at 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Main Entrance is 1st Street (Main) and 1st Avenue only, all other entrances will be closed with barricades.

OPEN MIC NIGHT AT ROCKY VIEW
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
