MJ Memorial Barrel Race

09/03/2026

🤠✨ SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT — Hello Darlin Designs ✨

We’re so excited to give a BIG thank you to Hello Darlin Designs for supporting the MJ Memorial Barrel Race! 🖤🐴

If you’re looking to add a little western flair to your wardrobe, you’ll definitely want to check them out! 👢✨

Hello Darlin’ Designs offers western apparel for the whole family — from adults to babies, toddlers, and youth!

Whether you’re looking for something cute for the arena, a little western-inspired outfit for your littlest cowboy or cowgirl, or something for yourself, they’ve got you covered! 🤎

If you can, take a minute to browse their inventory 😍 you never know what you might find... or being home 🛍🛒

Thank you, Hello Darlin’ Designs, for helping us make this event possible and for supporting our rodeo community! We appreciate you! 🫶🏼

Be sure to give them some love and check out their goodies! 🛍️🤠

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE MJ MEMORIAL! 🐴🖤

09/03/2026

📸 WELCOME BACK, Mandy Dawn Photography! 📸

We are SO happy to welcome back Mandy Dawn Photography as our official Arena Photographer for the MJ Memorial! 🤠🐎

Mandy will be there capturing all the action, big runs, special moments, and memories from the arena that you’ll want to keep forever. ❤️

We’re so grateful to have her back with us and can’t wait to see the amazing moments she captures this year!

Be sure to give Mandy Dawn Photography some love, and keep an eye out for those 📸 arena shots when they are ready!

Welcome back, Mandy! We’re thrilled to have you! 🖤🐴✨

09/02/2026

We are so excited to have Love & Lead join us at our vendor market this year! Definitely make sure to check out their booth! 😍🩵

September Markets! Where to find Love & Lead ~ bullet & antler jewelry

As the weather begins to cool and bugs are alot less i have to say fall markets are among some of my favorites!!

Beginning with Nordegg days! And im in the mountains! 😍
Markets in Nordegg Mountains & Mines Market runs Sept 5 Saturday & Sept 6 Sunday 10-5pm. With a great collection of unique vendors worth a stop in to see if you are in the area!

Then Barrhead for the Wildrose Rodeo Association finals. Come shop for you favorite bullet & antler jewelry to wear for the rodeo! I have lots of great antler turquoise pieces you will love!

Finishing the month of at a new event for me out in Hinton. The MJ Memorial Barrel Race ! Love & Lead carrys lots of bullet & antler jewelry stock on hand and can also custom order most pieces to your request. If youve never seen my jewelry, Ive been told its worth coming by to see in person!

For more details, visit each link tagged for their event page.

09/02/2026

Vendors, please see the MJ Memorial Vendors group to see updates!

We have posted a map for designated vendor camping as well as where the vendor market will be held, and entry & exit points to gain access to the area for set up.

If you are interested in being a vendor, you have until September 18th to send in an application.

Vendor application: https://form.jotform.com/251054123501036

09/02/2026

25 DAYS UNTIL MJ MEMORIAL! 🔥

The final countdown is getting REAL.

Only 25 days until we all come together for another incredible weekend! 🐎💜

09/02/2026

If you could describe the MJ Memorial Barrel Race in ONE word...

What would it be?

09/02/2026

⭐🐴 SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT 🐴⭐

Today we’re giving a HUGE shoutout to Edson Veterinary Clinic! 🤍

We are incredibly grateful to have their continued support as a long-time sponsor of the MJ Memorial. Their support goes beyond simply supporting our event — they’ve continued to show up for and support the competitors and equine community that make this event so special. 🐎

Having businesses like Edson Veterinary Clinic stand behind our event and our competitors means more than we can put into words. We truly appreciate their continued commitment to our community and to the sport we all love!

💜 Thank you, Edson Veterinary Clinic, for being a valued part of the MJ Memorial family year after year!

Be sure to show them some love and support the businesses that support our competitors! 🤠🐴

🐎💜

09/01/2026

💸 Who doesn’t love added money? 💸

Not only do we have added money for the open and youth,

But we also have added money for the Pole bending jackpot! 💵

Average prizes to 3D in both youth and open 🎁

AND…. every pewee that runs, weather they run one day or both, gets a prize! 🥳

Don’t wait to get those entries in 📩

Pre entries close September 20th at NOON 🗓️

09/01/2026

GOOD MORNING!! IT'S OFFICIALLY MJ MEMORIAL MONTH! 💜🐎

26 days until September 26.
27 days until September 27.

We are officially entering the FINAL MONTH of countdown!

Who's ready?! 🔥

08/31/2026

🛍️ MEET ONE OF OUR AMAZING VENDORS!

We’re so excited to welcome back Deb's Creations to the MJ Memorial Vendor Market! 💜🐎

Specializing in customized hoodies, Deb’s Creations has something perfect for adding your own personal touch to your wardrobe! 🤠✨

Whether you’re looking for something unique for yourself or a personalized gift, be sure to stop by and check out what she has to offer!

If you remember Deb’s Creations from last year, make sure to give her some love and stop by to say hello! 🥰

We love welcoming back familiar faces and supporting the amazing small businesses that continue to be part of our MJ Memorial community. 💜

🗓️ September 26 & 27 📍 MJ Memorial Vendor Market

Come shop, support local, and show Deb’s Creations some love! 🛍️💜🐎