You never forget your first Stampede

The Calgary Stampede defines Calgary’s character. Western hospitality shines like the plate-sized belt buckles our fair citizens wear for ten days in July. Don your cowboy duds and mosey on down to the Stampede Grounds.

Looking for thrills?

• Midway Rides for whatever your thrill
• Freestyle Extreme Motocross with daring high flying riders
• Cowboy Up Challenge is a multi-faceted equestrian event
• Rodeo with six major events daily in the afternoon
• Chuckwagon Races, the roar of the wagons nightly
• Coca Cola stage, daily with world class acts
• Saddledome concerts with headlining performers
  
  

Looking for a great day out for the family? 

• BMO Kids Zone with the Calgary Circus School
• Midway Rides, whatever your heart and stomach can stand
• Young Canadians Grandstand Show including fireworks
• Draft Horse Town, meet the horses behind the history
• Stampede Market, something for everyone
• Rope Square pancake breakfast daily
• International Youth Livestock Show with over 250 competitors
  
  

Want to get to know the history of our city and the Rodeo culture a little better?

• Rodeo, the skills of the cowboy
• Chuckwagon Races, the history of the chucks
• Agrium Barn Tours to learn about the livestock and grain industries
• Western Oasis, selected wine and food pairings daily, a place to relax
• Indian Village, experience the plains First Nations culture