2026 Canvas Auction

Kick-off Stampede season at the Calgary Stampede Canvas Auction presented by Play Alberta on Thursday, Apr. 9. Celebrate the iconic sport of Chuckwagon Racing with a live auction, marketplace, artwork displays, sampling and more! Taking place at The Big Four Roadhouse, enjoy an evening full of Western hospitality plus a sneak peek of what Stampede 2026 has in store. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the live auction starting at 7 p.m.