If you are ready for the experience of a lifetime as the Stampede Queen or Princess get your application in now! The 2016 Stampede Queen and Princesses deadline is, Friday, August 28, 2015. The competition for the 2016 Stampede Queen and Princesses begins Thursday, September 8, 2016. “It is an experience like no other and […]
The Calgary Stampede has reported that during training exercises this morning, two separate incidents occurred. Driver Tim Haroldson was a passenger on a wagon driven by fellow driver Jerry Bremner. The wagon rolled while coming around one of the barrels during morning training. Haroldson was thrown from the wagon and taken by ambulance to hospital for evaluation and treatment. […]
There is something very special about a sport where horse and rider work together as one in a fluid, ever-changing set of circumstances. When there are three of these combinations teamed up, the result is an always-exciting and fast-moving sport called Team Penning. Team cattle penning is a race against the clock where each team […]
In 2009, the Calgary Stampede teamed with Mercuria and the National Cutting Horse Association to take the sport of cutting to a new level. By sweetening the pot in each of the Non-Pro and Open classes by an extra $25,000, the Stampede cutting event became the first show in what has become the Mercuria NCHA […]
Representatives from the federal and provincial governments, the Calgary Stampede and Agrium joined thousands of spectators to celebrate the official opening of the highly anticipated Agrium Western Event Centre in the heart of Stampede Park on June 21st. The Agrium Centre is a one-of-a-kind facility in Canada and a significant infrastructure project in Stampede history. […]
The Calgary Stampede is thrilled to announce that Canadian legend, iconic actor, active philanthropist and passionate horseman William Shatner will lead the 2014 Calgary Stampede Parade as Grand Marshal. In addition, we are proud to have Calgary based speed skaters Gilmore Junio and Denny Morrison as honorary Marshals in recognition of their unique story of […]
Canada’s largest 4-H event will take place at the Calgary Stampede this weekend from Friday, May 30th to Sunday, June 1st at Stampede Park. More than 600 4-H members will participate in this year’s event, representing more than 40 clubs from Calgary and the surrounding area. 4-H members will display their best livestock, life skills […]
The Calgary Stampede and Stampede Concerts Inc. are thrilled to kick off 2014 with the first announcement of the Virgin Mobile Stampede Concert Series. Performing her first show outside Las Vegas and the only Canadian show in 2014, Shania Twain will take the Scotiabank Saddledome stage Wednesday, July 9, 2014. “The opportunity to have Canadian […]
As Stampede Park open tonight for sneak-a-peek it’s hard to believe that just 13 days ago, much of the Park was under water. Since then, organizers have been overwhelmed with the community’s support and encouragement. As Southern Alberta continues to recover from the devastating floods, it is hoped this year’s Stampede can provide a gathering […]
Walt Disney Studios Canada is pleased to announce that Silver, the star horse from Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Film’s “The Lone Ranger,” will attend this year’s Calgary Stampede. Joined by famed horse trainer, Bobby Lovgren, Silver will take part in the Stampede Parade and make an appearance at the Agricultural Building on July 5th. Directed by Gore […]
