Sunday July 13, 2014

Plan Your Stampede Here

Official Online Planning Guide

With so much to see and do every day at The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, it's essential to have a plan. Use the online planner or our official app to make the most of #Stampede101

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Daily Highlights

11AM

ENMAX Corral Show: The Peking Acrobats

2:00 PM - Stampede Corral

Watch The Peking Acrobats perform as they celebrate the year of the horse.

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4PM

Grandstand

Here’s why you should apply to be the 2019 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess

There are two weeks left to apply to be the 2019 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess and I encourage all young women who are interested to go for it and try out. Not only does the First Nations Princess learn about herself and her cultures, she helps teach people all over the world about how powerful and resilient our people are, while being a role model for other First Nations women. We need more young women as role models for our future generations and our current youth, and there are so many people I have taught this year about our cultures and our people, an opportunity I never would have had if I didn’t apply. This is me in Berlin! One of the many trips I was able to take throughout my year as Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess. One of the most valuable things I have learned about myself this year was just how much knowledge I have to offer others. I have had long and meaningful conversations with complete strangers about topics such as education, cultural sensitivity, language, dances and so much more. I was able to bring forth my own voice and teachings that were passed down […]

At the culmination of the performance season, the Stampede Showband prepares to compete in Indianapolis

The 2018 Calgary Stampede festival has come and gone for the year but the Stampede Showband is still in full swing as they prepare for the SoundSport International Music & Food Festival in Indianapolis. The festival takes place on a smaller spatial scale than what the Showband has been performing in Calgary and with shorter song length requirements. To accommodate their performances, the approximately 150 Showband members have been working hard to compress their 45 minute Saddledome Steps show to seven minutes, while tightening their field movements. This challenge includes learning new songs and new choreography, and both tasks have kept Showband members busy all week. Members of the Stampede Showband rehearsing outside of the TransAlta Performing Arts Studios field. Although the requirements for the SoundSport Festival are tighter, the competition is big. More than 35 ensembles from the United States, Canada and around the globe will be competing in various categories including the full ensemble and events like the DrumLine Battle™. Showband Drumlime members prepare additional songs for the DrumLine Battle™ Preparing for a world-class competitions right after the Stampede festival is to be expected for Showband members as it`s the last month of the group’s annual performance cycle. […]

Public transport is the best option for getting to Stampede Park. Both the Erlton and Victoria Park C-Train Stations operate for 24hrs during Stampede.
For quick access to the Grandstand for Rodeo and the Evening Show use the Erlton C-Ttrain Station.
Olympic entry (north) taxi location is 14 Ave and 5 St SE
Erlton entry (south) taxi location is just north of 25 Ave and 3 St SE
Bike racks are provided at the Park entrances. Bicycles / Scooters / Skateboards / Rollerblades / Heelies / Segways are not permitted on Stampede Park.
If you're driving there are many unofficial lots around Stampede Park with various pricing. Official Stampede parking can be found here.

Plan Your Stampede Here

Official Online Planning Guide

Daily Highlights

11:30 AM - Great FUNtier

Who'll rule the roost in this head-to-head battle? Put your best to the test!

12:00 PM - Big Four

Your beloved, four legged friends will have you cheering along as they jump, weave, leap and dance to electrifying disco hits.

1:00 PM - Indian Village

Take part in traditional hand games.

2:00 PM - Stampede Corral

Watch The Peking Acrobats perform as they celebrate the year of the horse.

4:20 PM - The Steps

Bands from all over come to the Calgary Stampede for performances choreographed specially for the Stampede

6:00 PM - Country Trail

Take an interactive, engaging romp back in time to see this tribute to the mighty draft horse.

7:30 PM - Scotiabank Saddledome

Her reign of #1 hits spans four decades; her latest #1 hit, “Turn On The Radio,” sets the tally at 35.

9:00 PM - Coca-Cola Stage

This Canadian punk quartet rose to fame with their 2001 EP “Try Honesty”

9:00 PM - Nashville North

Hicks soared into the Top 10 at Country Radio in less than 8 weeks with his first single, “Get By” and dominated the digital charts with the #1 selling single for more than 6 weeks.

11:00 PM - Bell adrenaline ranch

Kick off the fireworks every evening at Bell adrenaline ranch with The Encore Show.

Grandstand

Check out all the latest Calgary Stampede Rodeo results.

Check out all the latest GMC Rangeland Derby results from the Calgary Stampede.