The Grande Prairie Stompede Association will host the 2026 WPCA Tarp Auction Gala & Fundraiser on April 11, bringing together fans, businesses, and community members for a night that celebrates chuckwagon racing while supporting an important cause.
The event promises an exciting evening featuring a delicious dinner, live and silent auctions, and live entertainment from Duane Steele & The Kings of Country. The gala also serves as the official tarp auction for the Grande Prairie Stompede, where companies have the opportunity to sponsor WPCA drivers competing at one of the premier stops on the World Professional Chuckwagon Association tour.
Tarp sponsorship is one of the most visible forms of advertising in chuckwagon racing. Company logos are displayed on the tarp of a driver’s wagon as they thunder around the track, putting brands in front of thousands of fans in attendance and many more watching through livestreams, radio broadcasts, and social media coverage throughout the WPCA season.
The Grande Prairie Stompede has long been one of the most anticipated events on the WPCA Pro Tour presented by GMC. Each summer, the grandstands are filled with fans eager to watch the fastest drivers and horses in the sport compete in one of the most thrilling forms of western competition. Chuckwagon racing is a cornerstone of the western heritage and a sport built on teamwork, horsemanship, and tradition.
While the gala supports WPCA drivers competing at the Grande Prairie Stompede, the event also helps fund a meaningful initiative in the community. Proceeds from the evening’s fundraising activities will support Unbridled, a youth-focused trauma program.
Unbridled is an innovative equine-assisted learning program that helps youth develop coping strategies and life skills to manage stress and traumatic experiences. Working alongside a mental health professional and a horse partner, participants learn emotional awareness, trust, and resilience in a supportive environment designed to help them process difficult experiences and move forward with confidence.
The program reflects the strong connection between horses and people, a bond that has long been at the heart of western culture and chuckwagon racing.
The 2026 WPCA Tarp Auction Gala & Fundraiser offers a unique opportunity for the community and local businesses to come together for a memorable evening while supporting both the sport of chuckwagon racing and a program that is making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the event are expected to attract strong interest as fans, partners, and supporters gather to kick off another exciting season of WPCA racing.
For fans and sponsors who are unable to attend the auction in person, the event will be livestreamed at watch.wpca.com
Tickets can be purchased through the following link 2026 WPCA Tarp Auction Gala & Fundraiser Tickets | AuthentiGATE
