Calgary Stampede Events
Each year, millions of visitors from around the world come to Calgary, Alberta, Canada to partake in the annual event, the Calgary Stampede and Exhibition. As Calgary's most popular tourist attraction, 'the greatest outdoor show on earth' features a real rodeo, a midway (amusement park), concerts, chuckwagon races and more. The city of Calgary is transformed for 10 days into town celebrating the cowboy culture. Visitors will enjoy the atmosphere and always friendly attitude of the locals.
Jul 05
As part of the Stampede's Value Days, this exhibition "preview" lets guests get a taste of what's in store for the upcoming Stampede season. It runs from 6pm to midnight, the Midway is in full swing and advance sales and promotions are offered.
As part of the Stampede's Value Days, this exhibition "preview" lets guests get a taste of what's in store for the upcoming Stampede season. It runs from 6pm to midnight, the Midway is in full swing and advance sales and promotions are offered.
- Stampede Park Address: Stampede Park, 2300 Stampede Trail SE Calgary AB Canada T2P 2K8
Jul 06 to Jul 15
The famous Rodeo portion of the Calgary Stampede takes place daily at 1:30 pm. This tournament-style rodeo focuses on six major events: Bareback, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling and Tie-Down Roping. Sunday features the culminating showdown of the top two competitors in each category.
The famous Rodeo portion of the Calgary Stampede takes place daily at 1:30 pm. This tournament-style rodeo focuses on six major events: Bareback, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling and Tie-Down Roping. Sunday features the culminating showdown of the top two competitors in each category.
- Stampede Park Address: 17 Ave and 2 Street SE Calgary AB
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Join 2000 of your closest friends at the first ever CALGARY"S BIGGEST STAMPEDE PARTY. Kick Stampede off right and party like the real cowboys and cowgirls do with older whisky, ranker bulls, colder beer and more music.
So BIG we had to take it to the country, the party will start at 3pm and go all night at WIld Wild West Calgary. But youdon't have to saddle up to get to the party BUS TRANSFERS to and from Chinook LRT station are included in your ticket.
With top shelf entertainment, including NASHVILLE RECORDING ARTIST JUSTIN AMENT, and two ALL DAY LIVE MUSIC STAGES, you can two step till your boots are worn. There will also be plenty of cowboy competition as CALGARY POLICE AND CALGARY FIRE GO HEAD TO HEAD IN A LIVE BULLRIDE. 20 pro riders will also compete with the top 6 coming back for a short go round for all the marbles. BULL POKER AND MINI BULLS, where pint sized cowboys with Texas sized egos do their best to go 8 seconds on mini-but-mean bulls, keep the entertainment going. But this isnt a stand and pose kind of party, and partygoers will be invited to JOIN US IN THE INFIELD for some truly memorable crowd participation.
If all the action has you hungry, not to worry. A FULL ON COWBOY FEAST is included in your ticket along with 2 DRINK TICKETS to wash it all down.
And not only is this one great party, it also SUPPORTS TWO GREAT CAUSES, the Flying Doctors of Canada and the Millarville Therapeutic Riding Association.
We can't give away the farm here...join us to truly experience CALGARY'S BIGGEST STAMPEDE PARTY.
Join 2000 of your closest friends at the first ever CALGARY"S BIGGEST STAMPEDE PARTY. Kick Stampede off right and party like the real cowboys and cowgirls do with older whisky, ranker bulls, colder beer and more music.
So BIG we had to take it to the country, the party will start at 3pm and go all night at WIld Wild West Calgary. But youdon't have to saddle up to get to the party BUS TRANSFERS to and from Chinook LRT station are included in your ticket.
With top shelf entertainment, including NASHVILLE RECORDING ARTIST JUSTIN AMENT, and two ALL DAY LIVE MUSIC STAGES, you can two step till your boots are worn. There will also be plenty of cowboy competition as CALGARY POLICE AND CALGARY FIRE GO HEAD TO HEAD IN A LIVE BULLRIDE. 20 pro riders will also compete with the top 6 coming back for a short go round for all the marbles. BULL POKER AND MINI BULLS, where pint sized cowboys with Texas sized egos do their best to go 8 seconds on mini-but-mean bulls, keep the entertainment going. But this isnt a stand and pose kind of party, and partygoers will be invited to JOIN US IN THE INFIELD for some truly memorable crowd participation.
If all the action has you hungry, not to worry. A FULL ON COWBOY FEAST is included in your ticket along with 2 DRINK TICKETS to wash it all down.
And not only is this one great party, it also SUPPORTS TWO GREAT CAUSES, the Flying Doctors of Canada and the Millarville Therapeutic Riding Association.
We can't give away the farm here...join us to truly experience CALGARY'S BIGGEST STAMPEDE PARTY.
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Suncor offers free admission to the Stampede grounds from 6-9am and a free pancake breakfast from 7-9:30 am in the Grandstand Courtyard. Family Day is part of the Stampede's Value Days.
Suncor offers free admission to the Stampede grounds from 6-9am and a free pancake breakfast from 7-9:30 am in the Grandstand Courtyard. Family Day is part of the Stampede's Value Days.
- Stampede Park Address: Stampede Park, 2300 Stampede Trail SE Calgary AB Canada T2P 2K8
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The Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge is a multi-faceted equestrian sporting event that showcases both horse and rider as they maneuver through a series of obstacles demonstrating both their amazing horsemanship skills and incredible speed.
The Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge is a multi-faceted equestrian sporting event that showcases both horse and rider as they maneuver through a series of obstacles demonstrating both their amazing horsemanship skills and incredible speed.
- Stampede Park Address: 17 Ave and 2 Street SE Calgary AB
Jul 13
Johnny Reid will be performing at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Johnny Reid will be performing at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
- Scotiabank Saddledome Address: 555 Saddledome Rise S.E. Calgary AB CAN T2G 2W1
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Admission to the Stampede grounds for the young-at-heart aged 65 or older is free all day on Western Heritage Day. From 8-10am seniors are offered free coffee, juice and donuts in the Stampede Corral.
Admission to the Stampede grounds for the young-at-heart aged 65 or older is free all day on Western Heritage Day. From 8-10am seniors are offered free coffee, juice and donuts in the Stampede Corral.
- Stampede Park Address: 17 Ave and 2 Street SE Calgary AB
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BMO Kids Day at the Stampede celebrates kids with free admission from 6-9am for those aged 12 and under and their accompanying adults. Popular highlights of this day include the free pancake breakfast from 8-9:30am and the free morning show in the Grandstand starting at 8:15am.
BMO Kids Day at the Stampede celebrates kids with free admission from 6-9am for those aged 12 and under and their accompanying adults. Popular highlights of this day include the free pancake breakfast from 8-9:30am and the free morning show in the Grandstand starting at 8:15am.
- Stampede Park Address: 17 Ave and 2 Street SE Calgary AB
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The Annual Calgary Charity Golf Classic benefits the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta). This year’s tournament will be held on at the stunning, Country Hills Golf Club in Calgary. Building on momentum from past tournaments, the 2011 event is trending to be the biggest and best tournament to date.
With Apache signing on for their second year as the official event sponsor and Coun...try Hills Golf Course hosting the tournament, the 2011 tournament is set to impress. For just $800 per foursome or $250 per individual, golfers will receive 18 holes of golf, a tax receipt, power cart, first tee gift, dinner, and have the chance to win all kinds of great prizes.
The CPA (Alberta) mission is to assist persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation.
The Annual Calgary Charity Golf Classic benefits the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta). This year’s tournament will be held on at the stunning, Country Hills Golf Club in Calgary. Building on momentum from past tournaments, the 2011 event is trending to be the biggest and best tournament to date.
With Apache signing on for their second year as the official event sponsor and Coun...try Hills Golf Course hosting the tournament, the 2011 tournament is set to impress. For just $800 per foursome or $250 per individual, golfers will receive 18 holes of golf, a tax receipt, power cart, first tee gift, dinner, and have the chance to win all kinds of great prizes.
The CPA (Alberta) mission is to assist persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation.
- Country Hills Golf Club Address: 1334 Country Hills Blvd. N.W. Calgary AB Canada T3K 5A9
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Calgarians are invited to come enjoy Wood’s Homes
26th Annual Stampede Breakfasts
• Sunday July 10, 8-11 a.m. Bowness Campus – 9400 48 Ave. NW
• Wednesday July 13, 7:30-11 a.m. Parkdale Campus – 805 37 St. NW
Wood’s Homes is a children’s mental health centre. It is a $25 million, community owned, not-for-profit organization that assists more than 10,000 vulnerable children and their families each year from across Canada.
Calgarians are invited to come enjoy Wood’s Homes
26th Annual Stampede Breakfasts
• Sunday July 10, 8-11 a.m. Bowness Campus – 9400 48 Ave. NW
• Wednesday July 13, 7:30-11 a.m. Parkdale Campus – 805 37 St. NW
Wood’s Homes is a children’s mental health centre. It is a $25 million, community owned, not-for-profit organization that assists more than 10,000 vulnerable children and their families each year from across Canada.
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A Calgary Stampede tradition since 1976, Caravan Pancake Breakfasts serve up a free meal along with entertainment and activities. Enjoy flapjacks, beef sausages, juice and friendly service. Along with live musical entertainment, there are children's pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, Native hoop dancing demos, trick rope show and more.
A Calgary Stampede tradition since 1976, Caravan Pancake Breakfasts serve up a free meal along with entertainment and activities. Enjoy flapjacks, beef sausages, juice and friendly service. Along with live musical entertainment, there are children's pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, Native hoop dancing demos, trick rope show and more.
- Calgary Stampede Address: Box 1060, Starion M Calgary AB CA T2P 2K8
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Downtown Calgary gets in on the action during the Calgary Stampede with a number of free events and attractions taking place at Fluor Rope Square (Olympic Plaza) including:
Chuckwagon Breakfasts - 8:15 to 10:30am
Old Time Rig Rides - 8:30am
Indian Parade - 11:30am
Fluor Square Dancers - 10am to noon
The entertainment schedule also features marching bands, flapjack flip contest, fiddlers, country music singers, gunfight demo, and a hat stomp competition.
Downtown Calgary gets in on the action during the Calgary Stampede with a number of free events and attractions taking place at Fluor Rope Square (Olympic Plaza) including:
Chuckwagon Breakfasts - 8:15 to 10:30am
Old Time Rig Rides - 8:30am
Indian Parade - 11:30am
Fluor Square Dancers - 10am to noon
The entertainment schedule also features marching bands, flapjack flip contest, fiddlers, country music singers, gunfight demo, and a hat stomp competition.
- Olympic Plaza Address: 228 8 Ave SE Calgary AB CA
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Indian Village celebrates the history and culture of the First Nations people and is held during the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. Visitors can enjoy a traditional Pow Wow with a First Nations dance competition featuring dancers in full, colourful regalia. A drumming competition also takes place. Other activities at Indian Village includes cultural demonstrations, interpretive displays, 27 tipis, traditional crafts and jewelry for sale, and a bannock booth selling traditional treats made from dough. The village has been an integral part of the Calgary Stampede since 1912. Entrance is included in Stampede gate admission.
Indian Village celebrates the history and culture of the First Nations people and is held during the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. Visitors can enjoy a traditional Pow Wow with a First Nations dance competition featuring dancers in full, colourful regalia. A drumming competition also takes place. Other activities at Indian Village includes cultural demonstrations, interpretive displays, 27 tipis, traditional crafts and jewelry for sale, and a bannock booth selling traditional treats made from dough. The village has been an integral part of the Calgary Stampede since 1912. Entrance is included in Stampede gate admission.
- Calgary Stampede Address: Box 1060, Starion M Calgary AB CA T2P 2K8
- Stampede Park Address: 17 Ave and 2 Street SE Calgary AB
