Labor Day Weekend · Ellensburg, WA
Ellensburg Rodeo Vacation Rental
A quiet, full-house basecamp for the historic Ellensburg Rodeo and Kittitas County Fair — sleeps eight on 10 private acres, a short drive up the canyon from the action.
One of the nation's top rodeos
Stay close to the Ellensburg Rodeo
Every Labor Day weekend, Ellensburg fills for the Ellensburg Rodeo — one of the oldest and top-ranked professional rodeos in the country, held since 1923 — and the Kittitas County Fair running right alongside it. It's a quintessential Central Washington weekend of bucking broncs, fair food, and small-town energy.
It's also one of the busiest weekends of the year for local lodging. Booking a full house early means your whole family or group stays together, with room to breathe, instead of scrambling for scattered hotel rooms.
The best of both
Close to the action, away from the crowds
Canyon Basin House sits just down the Yakima River Canyon from Ellensburg — an easy drive to the rodeo grounds and fairgrounds, yet a world away when you want to unwind.
- Short drive up the canyon into downtown Ellensburg and the rodeo grounds
- 10 private acres to spread out and decompress after a day at the fair
- Full house for 8 — keep the whole family or group together
- Ample parking, plus a 30-amp RV hookup
- Near Central Washington University and downtown dining and breweries
Room for everyone
A house built for the whole group
Sleeps 8
A king suite, a king bedroom, a Twin XL-over-Queen bunk room, and a queen sofa bed — comfortable space for a multi-generation family or a group of friends.
Full Chef's Kitchen
A pro-grade Thor appliance suite and a white-oak table for eight — make a big breakfast before the rodeo and a real dinner after the fair.
Game Room & Deck
Wind down with shuffleboard and a smart TV indoors, or take in the canyon from the deck — the quiet payoff after a loud, sunny day in town.
Parking & RV Hookup
Plenty of room for parking, plus a 30-amp RV hookup with a level pad if part of the group rolls in with the rig.
Rodeo weekend FAQ
Common questions
When is the Ellensburg Rodeo?
Every Labor Day weekend, alongside the Kittitas County Fair. It's one of the oldest and top-ranked pro rodeos in the U.S., running since 1923.
How close is the house to the rodeo grounds?
About a 15-minute drive up the Yakima River Canyon into Ellensburg, where the rodeo and fairgrounds are — close enough for an easy day in town, far enough for a quiet retreat at night.
How many people does it sleep?
Up to 8 — a king suite, a king bedroom, a Twin XL-over-Queen bunk room, and a queen sofa bed.
How far ahead should we book?
Well ahead. Labor Day rodeo weekend is one of the busiest of the year for Ellensburg-area lodging — and any Gorge Amphitheatre events that same weekend add even more competition for nearby homes — so the house fills early.
Plan your rodeo weekend
Book for Ellensburg Rodeo
Labor Day weekend fills fast in Ellensburg. Reserve the house early and keep your whole group together for the rodeo and fair.
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