Calgary – Calgary Stampede Lotteries is back, and with more than 100 prizes valued at more than $2.2 million, its bigger and better than ever before! Celebrating 70 years of supporting local charities in the community, the 2021 Stampede Lotteries includes the most valuable prize ever offered, the Rotary Dream Home by Homes by Avi, with bonus $100,000 cash. Tickets are now on sale for a chance to win the Dream Home, as well as the new Kinsmen Lottery which is worth more than a million dollars. It now features 8 grand prizes, including a truck & fifth wheel package valued at more than $230,000, and a wide assortment of other big-ticket items including a cash prize of $100,000. There are also more than 50 additional prize packages to win, plus the largest ever Early Bird prize, a ready-to-go-anywhere class B motor coach valued at nearly $155,000.
“After being forced to put our plans on hold in 2020, we were determined to make the 2021 Calgary Stampede Lotteries greater than ever. With the support of our partners we have more prizes and more money to be won than any time in our 70-year history,” says Jason Azmier, Chair, Calgary Stampede Lotteries committee, adding, “purchasing a ticket makes a difference in the lives of so many people in our community at a time of great need.”
Stampede Lotteries, run by a team of passionate volunteers, exists for the benefit of the community. Each ticket purchase supports the Calgary Stampede as well as our community. In partnership with the Kinsmen Club of Calgary and the Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park, more than $28 million has been shared with local charities in the past 10 years, directly benefitting thousands of people in our community.
“Our partnership with Stampede Lotteries helps to ensure that the proceeds get to those who need it most. We are grateful for the opportunity to make a substantial impact in our community,” says Penny Leckie, President, Rotary Club of Stampede Park. That sentiment is echoed by the Kinsmen Club of Calgary. “We rely on this vital partnership to support many charitable programs in Calgary and surrounding communities. The generosity of those who buy tickets every year allows us to continue giving where it is needed the most,” says Mark Greenwood, President, Kinsmen Club of Calgary.
Stampede Lotteries is also looking to give one lucky Albertan the chance to become a millionaire in July. Tickets for the Stampede Million 50/50 are also on sale, with a maximum jackpot of $2 million. Tickets for the Stampede Million 50/50, Rotary Dream Home and Kinsmen Million are available for purchase at CalgaryStampede.com/Lotteries. New ticket packaging for the Dream Home and Kinsmen Million starts at just $50, with packages also available at $100 and $150.
We’re saddling up to host the best and safest Stampede 2021. Sign up to be a Stampede Insider at CalgaryStampede.com so you’ll be the first to know about all your favourite experiences returning this July!
About the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme, We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.
For more information, please contact:
Kristina Barnes
Manager, Communications & Media Relations
Calgary Stampede
T 403.261.0382
