The city is famous for the Calgary Stampede, a huge agricultural fair and rodeo held every July for 10 days. Almost 100 years old and billing itself as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," it features:
- an internationally recognized rodeo competition
- a midway
- stage shows
- agricultural competitions
- chuckwagon races
- First Nations exhibitions
- pancake breakfasts around the city
- Tons of other attractions
It is among the largest and most well known festivals in Canada. The Stampede was inaugurated in 1912 by American trick roper Guy Weadick. Weadick wanted to put on a world-class rodeo event and Wild West show that would bring the best cowboys from across the continent.
Fireworks are held nightly at 10:45 pm (it's dark enough by then). There’s lots of pancake breakfasts every day at malls around town, and along the Steven Avenue Mall.
The first Stampede was the richest rodeo competition in North America with prize money totaling $20,000. It drew more than 100,000 spectators. In 1923, the Stampede was combined with the Calgary Exhibition and the chuckwagon races were added. In 2004, the rodeo prize money was doubled to $1 million to put the Stampede on par with other major rodeos such as the National Finals Rodeo. In 2005, attendance at the 10-day rodeo and exhibition totalled 1,242,928, which set a new record. During Stampede Week, many of the city's residents dress in country attire, and many businesses decorate their stores and offices in this "western" style.
Calgary Stampede Admission
What is the Calgary Stampede's gate admission price?
- General (13 to 64 yrs of age)- $13.00
- Senior (65 & over)- $7.00
- Child (7 to 12 yrs of age)- $7.00
- Child (6 & under)- FREE
Stampede Park
- Stampede Park is located in the heart of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, just east of the downtown core, bordering MacLeod Trail along its western edge, and 14th Avenue to the North.
- Comprising 137 acres, Stampede Park is home to The Calgary Stampede each July.
SMOKING POLICY
The Calgary Stampede is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our guests, employees and volunteers. All food establishments, shops, washrooms, indoor facilities, and the Kids’ Midway will be smoke free. For the comfort of all, we request that if you smoke, please use an outdoor designated smoking area located conveniently throughout the Park. Guests will find the smoking areas clearly marked on all of the park maps. If you have trouble finding a specific area ask a Calgary Stampede employee, a guest services representative or a volunteer. Thank you for your cooperation.
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