Cmasi · CC BY-SA 4.0Trébol Rodeo Expo
The Chaco’s great Mennonite livestock fair: rodeo, auctions, the Asadero Chaqueño barbecue contest and thousands of visitors.
What it is
Held in Loma Plata with the backing of the Chortitzer, Fernheim and Neuland Mennonite cooperatives, the Trébol Rodeo Expo is considered the country’s second-largest livestock show. Born in the 1970s as a small producers’ fair, in 2026 it celebrated half a century with more than 700 animals entered, auctions, rodeo, shows and the Asadero Chaqueño grill-masters’ contest. August is also the dry season, ideal for exploring the Central Chaco.
What to see and do
- International rodeo
- Asadero Chaqueño barbecue contest
- Cattle genetics and auctions
Tips
Hotels in Loma Plata and Filadelfia fill up: book months ahead. Bring cash and a warm layer for the evenings, which can be cool.
Dates may shift to the nearest weekend.
What to see
Loma Plata · Boquerón
Loma Plata (Colonia Menno)
The oldest Mennonite colony in the Chaco, birthplace of Trébol dairy and of the big livestock fairs.
Researched and reviewed in September 2026 with 2 sources. A second reviewer checked dates, coordinates and lodging. Hours and prices may change.