The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
The Calgary Stampede brings the Wild Western city of Calgary alive every year and celebrates the romantic and authentic culture of the Old West. The colours, the sounds, the smells and the energy all make the Stampede an incredible experience. The Calgary Stampede dates change every year, but it is always held around the beginning of July and lasts for 10 days. The next Calgary Stampede will be held between 4th and 13th July 2025.
The biggest draw is the Calgary rodeo, as crowds “Yahoo!” while cowboys and girls take part in steer wrestling and bronco riding. Make sure you book your Calgary Stampede chuckwagon tickets in advance too, as these races are popular.
Don’t miss out on the great culinary delights at the show. Head over to the Stampede park and you can indulge in some of the tastiest treats around. Deep-fried cookie dough, fried pickle pizza, poutine burger and red velvet mini doughnuts are a must! Every year you’ll find Stetson-wearing hosts dishing out free pancake breakfasts too. Slathered in maple syrup, they’re a symbol of Canadian Western hospitality.
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The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth
Each July, visitors from around the world come to Calgary to experience a show like no other. The 10-day Stampede is a celebration of Western heritage, where cowboy hats and a sense of fun are mandatory. The city transforms to accommodate the Rodeo arena which is where the main events like bull riding, saddle bronc and barrel racing take place. There is also a huge fairground, agricultural exhibits and plenty of dining and music.
Afternoon Rodeo
Every day of the Stampede, the Richest Afternoon in Rodeo takes place between 1.15pm and 4.15pm. This is when cowboys and cowgirls face off in a knuckle-biting display of skill and daring across six major events. These are the gripping disciplines of bareback riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, bull riding and saddle bronc. Whichever event gets you on the edge of your seat, you'll want the best ringside seats to experience the action.
Evening Show
Every evening at 7.45pm, the stadium lights up with a world-class evening show. The double-header features both the exciting GMC Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon Races and the TransAlta Grandstand Stage Show. The chuckwagon races see horse-drawn, canvas-covered wagons tear around the arena in a fast and furious race. The Grandstand show afterwards features incredible dance, music, acrobatics and fireworks with major stars performing live.
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