Kid Rock
Friday, July 16
Kid Rock is making a triumphant return to The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Kid Rock and his outstanding Twisted Brown Trucker Band will electrify the Pengrowth Saddledome on Friday, July 16 at 7:30 p.m. His opening act will be Orianthi, a singer-songwriter-musician who’s skyrocketing up the rock charts. Her hit single, According to You, off her album Believe, reached number two on the American Top 40.
Tickets for Kid Rock and Orianthi are priced at $73, $62.50 and $41.50 (plus applicable ticket fees) and are available online at ticketmaster.ca or by calling Ticketmaster at 403-777-0000. Tickets include admission to Stampede Park on the day of the concert.
Kid Rock and Orianthi are presented by Stampede Concerts Inc., CJAY 92, Global Calgary and the Calgary Sun.
Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean
Saturday, July 17
Two of country music’s hottest young performers will join forces on stage. Jason Aldean and Miranda Lambert appear together at the Pengrowth Saddledome on July 17.
The Jason Aldean – Miranda Lambert concert on July 17 is presented by the Calgary Stampede and Stampede Concerts Inc. Tickets for the concert range from $49 to $59 (plus applicable ticket fees). They are available online at
ticketmaster.ca or by calling Ticketmaster at 403-777-0000.
STAGE ACTS
With more than 300 performances on stages throughout the Park, the Stampede provides an unprecedented entertainment lineup. Over $3 million of free entertainment will be showcased at this year’s Stampede.
COCA-COLA STAGE
Presented by Coca-Cola
Down With Webster
Thursday, July 8, 9:15 p.m.
Theory Of A Deadman
Friday, July 9, 9 p.m.
OK Go
Saturday, July 10, 9 p.m.
Barenaked Ladies
Sunday, July 11, 9 p.m.
Stereos
Monday, July 12, 2 p.m.
Faber Drive
Monday, July 12, 3:30 p.m.
Marianas Trench
Monday, July 12, 9 p.m.
Three Days Grace
Tuesday, July 13, 9 p.m.
Loverboy
Wednesday, July 14, 8 p.m.
Glass Tiger
Wednesday, July 14, 9:30 p.m.
Raul Malo
Thursday, July 15, 8 p.m.
Doc Walker
Thursday, July 15, 9:15 p.m.
OneRepublic
Friday, July 16, 9 p.m.
Crash Karma
Saturday, July 17, 8 p.m.
Default
Saturday, July 17, 9:15 p.m.
Martina McBride
Sunday, July 18, 9 p.m.
Day Acts
Terry Stokes
Daily, July 8 to 18
Terry Stokes is known across America as “America’s Favourite Hypnotist.” From the small pubs and bars in Atlanta, Ga., through the greatest fairs and outdoor shows in North America, to the finest showrooms in Las Vegas, Nev., Terry Stokes has become the premier stage hypnotist of our time.
Thomas & Friends
July 10 and 11
Thomas the Tank Engine, star of Thomas & Friends, is one of the most beloved children’s characters in story books, video and television. Thomas & Friends live show, features Sir Topham Hatt, Manager of the Sodor Railway and the Station Master. Children love the wonderful songs and music of Thomas & Friends, with plenty of chances to sing along!
Fifi and the Flowertots
July 13 and 14
Touring for the first time with her brand new live show, Fifi welcomes her friend FuzzBuzz. Join Fifi in her magical Flowertot garden as she goes on wonderful adventures with her little friend. The show is very interactive, imaginative, and full of laughter, song and dance!
Bob the Builder
July 15 and 16
Bob is currently one of the most popular children’s characters in books and television. His positive mottos are widely known by kids and parents alike. The interactive live show features Bob the Builder and his friend Markus, as they sing and laugh their way through a perplexing building project, with a little help from the audience.
The Heebee-jeebees
July 9, 17 and 18
The Heebee-jeebees are an internationally acclaimed, award winning comic a cappella ensemble born and raised in Calgary. They have released five CDs and won three International CARA Awards – the “Grammys” of a cappella music.
Complete Coca-Cola Stage Schedule
Thursday, July 8
6:30 p.m. Terry Stokes
9:15 p.m. Down with Webster
Friday, July 9
11:30 a.m. The Heebee-jeebees
1 p.m. The Heebee-jeebees
2 p.m. Terry Stokes
3:30 p.m The Heebee-jeebees
5 p.m. Terry Stokes
9 p.m. Theory of a Deadman
Saturday, July 10
11:30 a.m. Thomas & Friends
1 p.m. Thomas & Friends
2 p.m. Terry Stokes
3:30 p.m. Thomas & Friends
5 p.m. Terry Stokes
9 p.m. OK Go
Sunday, July 11
11:30 a.m. Thomas & Friends
1 p.m. Thomas & Friends
2 p.m. Terry Stokes
3:30 p.m. Thomas & Friends
5 p.m. Terry Stokes
9 p.m. Barenaked Ladies
Monday, July 12
12 p.m. Terry Stokes
2 p.m. Stereos
3:30 p.m. Faber Drive
5 p.m. Terry Stokes
9 p.m. Marianas Trench
Tuesday, July 13
11:30 a.m. Fifi and the Flowertots
1 p.m. Fifi and the Flowertots
2 p.m. Terry Stokes
3:30 p.m. Fifi and the Flowertots
5 p.m. Terry Stokes
9 p.m. Three Days Grace
Wednesday, July 14
11:30 a.m. Fifi and the Flowertots
1 p.m. Fifi and the Flowertots
2 p.m. Terry Stokes
3:30 p.m. Fifi and the Flowertots
5 p.m. Terry Stokes
8 p.m. Loverboy
9:30 p.m. Glass Tiger
Thursday, July 15
11:30 a.m. Bob the Builder
1 p.m. Bob the Builder
2 p.m. Terry Stokes
3:30 p.m. Bob the Builder
5 p.m. Terry Stokes
8 p.m. Raul Malo
9:15 p.m. Doc Walker
Friday, July 16
11:30 a.m. Bob the Builder
1 p.m. Bob the Builder
2 p.m. Terry Stokes
3:30 p.m. Bob the Builder
5 p.m. Terry Stokes
9 p.m. OneRepublic
Saturday, July 17
11:30 a.m. The Heebee-jeebees
1 p.m. The Heebee-jeebees
2 p.m. Terry Stokes
3:30 p.m. The Heebee-jeebees
5 p.m. Terry Stokes
8 p.m. Crash Karma
9:15 p.m. Default
Sunday, July 18
11:30 a.m. The Heebee-jeebees
1 p.m. The Heebee-jeebees
2 p.m. Terry Stokes
3:30 p.m. The Heebee-jeebees
5 p.m. Terry Stokes
9 p.m. Martina McBride
NASHVILLE NORTH
Presented by Budweiser
Budweiser Blank Ticket
Thursday, July 2
The Stampede “mystery band” event of the year, Budweiser, CJAY 92 and the Calgary Stampede present Budweiser Blank Ticket at Nashville North at 6 p.m. on Sneak-A-Peek Thursday. To gain access to this exclusive event, guests must visit participating restaurants and pubs throughout Calgary, listen to CJAY 92, or visit calgarystampede.com for more details.
Deric Ruttan
Friday, July 9
Kentucky Headhunters
Saturday, July 10
Aaron Lines
Sunday, July 11
Julian Austin
Monday, July 12
Bill Anderson
Tuesday, July 13
Collin Raye
Tuesday, July 13
Jimmy Wayne
Wednesday, July 14
Eric Church
Thursday, July 15
One More Girl
Friday, July 16
Dean Brody
Friday, July 16
Hey Romeo
Saturday, July 17
Gord Bamford
Sunday, July 18
Day Acts
Shane Chisholm
Appearing daily July 9 to 13
Karen Lee Batten
Appearing daily July 9 to 13
Justin Ament
Appearing daily July 14 to 18
Krysta Scoggins
Appearing daily July 14 to 18
Evening Acts
Jason Greeley
Appearing nightly July 8 to 12
Jo Hikk
Appearing nightly July 13 to 18
Complete Nashville North Stage Schedule
Thursday, July 8
7 p.m. Jason Greeley
8 p.m. Jason Greeley
9 p.m. Budweiser Blank Ticket
11 p.m. Jason Greeley
12:15 a.m. Jason Greeley
Friday, July 9
1 p.m. Shane Chisholm
2 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
3:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
4:15 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
5:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
6:15 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
7:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
9 p.m. Deric Ruttan
11 p.m. Jason Greeley
12:15 a.m. Jason Greeley
Saturday, July 10
1 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
2 p.m. Shane Chisholm
3 p.m. Nashville North Star
Preliminary Round
4:15 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
5:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
6:15 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
7:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
9 p.m. Kentucky Headhunters
11 p.m. Jason Greeley
12:15 a.m. Jason Greeley
Sunday, July 11
1 p.m. Shane Chisholm
2 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
3:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
4:15 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
5:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
6:15 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
7:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
9 p.m. Aaron Lines
11 p.m. Jason Greeley
12:15 a.m. Jason Greeley
Monday, July 12
1 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
2 p.m. Shane Chisholm
3:15 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
4:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
5:15 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
6:30 p.m. Nashville North Star
9 p.m. Julian Austin
11 p.m. Jason Greeley
12:15 a.m. Jason Greeley
Tuesday, July 13
12:30 p.m. Bill Anderson
2 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
3 p.m. Bill Anderson
4:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
5:15 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
6:15 p.m. Shane Chisholm
7:15 p.m. Karen Lee Batten
9 p.m. Collin Raye
11 p.m. Jo Hikk
12:15 a.m. Jo Hikk
Wednesday, July 14
1 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
2:15 p.m. Justin Ament
3:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
4:15 p.m. Justin Ament
5:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
6:15 p.m. Justin Ament
7:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
9 p.m. Jimmy Wayne
11 p.m. Jo Hikk
12:15 a.m. Jo Hikk
Thursday, July 15
1 p.m. Justin Ament
2:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
3:15 p.m. Justin Ament
4:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
5:15 p.m. Justin Ament
6:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
7:15 p.m. Justin Ament
9 p.m. Eric Church
11 p.m. Jo Hikk
12:15 a.m. Jo Hikk
Friday, July 16
1 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
2:15 p.m. Justin Ament
3:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
4:15 p.m. Justin Ament
5:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
6:15 p.m. Justin Ament
7:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
8 p.m. One More Girl
9:30 p.m. Dean Brody
11 p.m. Jo Hikk
12:15 a.m. Jo Hikk
Saturday, July 17
1 p.m. Justin Ament
2:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
3:15 p.m. Justin Ament
4:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
5:15 p.m. Justin Ament
6:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
7:15 p.m. Justin Ament
9 p.m. Hey Romeo
11 p.m. Jo Hikk
12:15 a.m. Jo Hikk
Sunday, July 18
1 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
2:15 p.m. Justin Ament
3:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
4:15 p.m. Justin Ament
5:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
6:15 p.m. Justin Ament
7:15 p.m. Krysta Scoggins
9 p.m. Gord Bamford
11 p.m. Jo Hikk
12:15 a.m. Jo Hikk
SADDLEDOME PLAZA STAGE
Get your daily dose of high-impact family entertainment at the Saddledome Plaza Stage, each day from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Splash ‘N Boots
Their show is fun, hip and edgy - not only will the kids dance the entire time, but the adults will laugh so hard they will be wiping their eyes! Splash ‘n Boots is guaranteed to bring out the inner rock star of kids and parents alike!
Treaty 7 Native Dancers
Take in the rich tradition that has been a part of the Calgary Stampede since the beginning!
Recycled Percussion
Top four finalists on the 2009 edition of America’s Got Talent, Recycled Percussion are more explosive than ever, bringing their spark-emitting, mind blowing show to the Saddledome Plaza Stage!
Circo Comedia
Audiences worldwide have been dazzled by the talent and comedy of Circo Comedia. This hilarious duo from Quebec, Canada will amaze you with acrobatic stunts, physical theatre…and roller-skates!
A Band Of Outriders
Comprised of Calgary Stampede Showband alumni, A Band of Outriders is a high energy musical ensemble that plays everything from pop, to R&B, to Funk.
Calgary Stampede Showband
The Showband’s Family Show features special guest Harry the Horse and a range of musical styles – from Chicago to the music of Kool & the Gang. The evening show features the 2010 summer field show entitled STAR. This program explores the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber utilizing both the full group and small ensembles.
Visiting Marching Bands
Enjoy the high-stepping music, colour and variety of visiting marching showbands.
Michael Harrison
Extraordinarily talented ventriloquist, puppeteer, comedian, and finalist on America’s Got Talent, Michael Harrison brings his wacky show to the Calgary Stampede in 2010!
Saddledome Plaza Stage Schedule
Thursday, July 8
5:30 p.m. The Calgary Stampede Showband Small Ensembles
6:15 p.m. Michael Harrison
7 p.m. Circo Comedia
7:30 p.m. A Band of Outriders
8 p.m. Michael Harrison
9 p.m. A Band of Outriders / The Calgary Stampede Showband
10 p.m. Recycled Percussion
July 9 to 18
10 a.m. Splash ‘n Boots (July 11 and 14 only)
10:30 a.m. Circo Comedia (July 11 and 14 only)
11 a.m. Michael Harrison (July 11 and 14 only)
11:30 a.m. Splash ‘n Boots
12:15 p.m. The Calgary Stampede Showband
1 p.m. Circo Comedia
1:30 p.m. Splash n Boots (except July 11)
1:30 p.m. Parade Prelude Performance (July 11 only)
2 p.m. Treaty 7 Native Dancers
2:30 p.m. Michael Harrison (except July 12)
2:30 p.m. The Heebee-jeebees (July 12 only)
3 p.m. Visiting Bands Performance
3:30 p.m. Splash ‘n Boots
4 p.m. Circo Comedia
4:30 p.m. Recycled Percussion
5:30 p.m. The Calgary Stampede Showband Small Ensembles (July 11 and 14 only)
6 p.m. Michael Harrison (July 11 and 14 only)
6:15 p.m. Michael Harrison (except July 11, 12 and 14)
6:15 p.m. The Heebee-jeebees (July 12 only)
6:30 p.m. Recycled Percussion (July 11 and 14 only)
7 p.m. Circo Comedia (except July 11 and 14)
7:30 p.m. A Band of Outriders
8 p.m. Michael Harrison
8 p.m. The Heebee-jeebees (July 12 only)
8:30 p.m. A Band of Outriders / The Calgary Stampede Showband
9:45 p.m. Recycled Percussion
STAMPEDE SPECIAL DEALS
Coca-Cola 2 For $22
Purchase two Calgary Stampede admissions for the special price of $22 and receive any two Coca-Cola 591ml beverage products FREE. You could save over $7 – only available at Mac’s while supplies last. Offer valid June 5 to July 12.
Coca-Cola Kids Get In Free
Purchase a 12-pack (355ml cans) of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke or Coca-Cola Zero at any participating retailer and clip the coupon on the package for one free Stampede admission for children ages 7 to 12. Offer valid while supplies last.
Four Wrappers Saves You $3 Off Park Admission
Bring four outer package wrappers of Trident, Dentyne, Stride, Mr. Big, Caramilk or Maynards to receive $3 off regular Park admission. Redeemable daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Limit of four outer-package wrappers per admission. Wrappers have no cash value.
Advance - Available Exclusively At Safeway (gst included)
56 Coupons $36.75
Ride All Day $36.75 (Weekdays Only)
Safeway - Advance Midway – 25% Savings
Available at all participating Safeway stores in Calgary and across Southern Alberta.
- Safeway advance sale ends on Thursday, July 8
- 56 Coupons or Ride all Day ticket cards for $35, plus GST (Park admission not included).
- Ticket cards must be redeemed for a coupon sheet or wristband at North American Midway Entertainment (N.A.M.E.) ticket booths or redemption centres on Stampede Park.
- Coupons valid any day July 8-18 on all N.A.M.E. rides and games and the WestJet Skyride.
- Ride All Day valid weekdays only on July 8, 9, and July 12-16 on all N.A.M.E. rides and the WestJet Skyride on day ticket card redeemed.
STAMPEDE TALENT SEARCH
Presented by CTV, Calgary Herald, Shell and Mix 97.7
Boyce Theatre
July 9 to 17 (No show on July 14)
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Stampede Talent Search Contest. Join us as we celebrate this memorable occasion by showcasing some of our past winners along with the rising stars of today! This event has often been the first to direct the spotlight on impressive rising talent. Paul Brandt, members of The EarthTONES and Jaydee Bixby are only a few of the many performers who began their show business career in the Talent Search. This year, 70 amateur youth performers (aged 13 to 21) from across southern Alberta will demonstrate their singing, dancing, acting and musical talents as they compete for cash prizes. Open auditions were held earlier this year and successful candidates were invited to compete during the Calgary Stampede. In addition to the competing seniors program, talented junior performers (aged six to 12) will be featured each night.
Preliminaries
- 70 performers over five nights (14 performers each night)
- Friday, July 9 to Tuesday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Semi-finals
- 28 performers over two nights (14 performers each night)
- Thursday, July 15 and Friday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Finals
- 14 performers
- Saturday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Prizes
Grand Award Winner
$4,000, the President’s Trophy
1st Runner-up
$2,000
2nd Runner-up
$750
3rd Runner-up
$500
Don Welden Award
A $1,000 award is provided by the Calgary Stampede Talent Search committee in honour of Don Welden, the founder of the Talent Search. This award is presented to the contestant considered the most promising performer.