Daily News Briefing - Sunday, July 7

Stampede attendance Saturday, July 6:                     105,846

Cumulative attendance for 2019:                                 262,076

Same day for 2018:                                                     116,392

Daily decrease over 2018:                                           (10,546)

Cumulative attendance for 2018:                                 279,241

Overall cumulative decrease of:                                   (17,165) 

Same day 5 year average:                                          109,139

Daily decrease over 5 year average:                            (3,293)

Cumulative attendance for 5 year average:                   243,278

Overall cumulative increase of:                                    18,798                           

The Results Are In

Rodeo, Chuckwagon and Agriculture Competition Results:

Rodeo:

Plenty of déjà vu on day two of the Calgary Stampede Rodeo

See the full story here

Rodeo results can be found here

Chuckwagon Racing:

Evan Salmond takes top time, Chance Bensmiller takes overall lead at 2019 GMC Rangeland Derby

See the full story here

GMC Rangeland Derby Results can be found here

Agriculture Results:

Substitute rider helps Lesh siblings win 10 Class - Team Cattle Penning title at Calgary Stampede

See the full story here

Agriculture Results can be found here

Best New Food on the Midway

Saturday, July 6 – Best Daredevil:

WildBoar Bacon Elk Burger from Schnitzel Burgers and Wurst, Booth 22

World Association of Marching Show Bands – Field Show Preliminary Competition Group A

Field Show Preliminary Competition Group B bands will be competing Sunday, July 7 at 6:00pm in the Saddledome. The top 12 band scores across Group A & B will move on to the Field Show Final competion, which will be on Monday, July 8 at 6:00pm in the Saddledome.

For more information about WAMSB, click here

Don’t Miss This

Cenovus Family Day –FREE Park entry and FREE breakfast! from 7:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Plus - Featuring Agriculture 101 on the Grandstand Stage!

The Extreme Dog & Pony Race – Come see 10 talented Extreme Cowboy racing horse and riders paired up with powerful pooches as they race around, over and under obstacles. With a mixture of talented pups and amazing horses, this event is perfect for all ages!

9:30 am to 10:30 a.m. (Nutrien Western Event Centre) 

11:15 am to 12 p.m. (Nutrien Western Event Centre) 

To learn more about The Extreme Dog & Pony Race, click here

World Association of Marching Showbands World Championship – Parade Competition This event is a competition of precision and technique – in this unique circuit style performance, ensembles from around the world perform intricate maneuvers through a closed parade route. Often, they’ll incorporate difficult embellishments that highlight their unique style and skills.

Saddledome – 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. and  6 – 9 p.m.

Don’t forget to catch performances from showbands from across the world on the Saddledome Steps, 5 – 9 p.m.

To learn more about the WAMSB World Championships, click here

Relay Racing – The Relay Races are a high-energy showcase of teamwork, precision and horsemanship. Dressed in traditional regalia, five Indigenous racing teams will demonstrate their peoples’ connection to the horse and the fast-growing sport of Relay Racing as they circle the track in this exciting event.

Immediately following the Chuckwagon Races in the Grandstand

Coca-Cola Stage

8:00 p.m. – Moneen

9:00 p.m. – Dashboard Confessional

Nashville North

10:00 p.m. – Granger Smith Feat. Earl Dibbles Jr.

Big Four Roadhouse

8:00 p.m. – The Sheepdogs

10:00 p.m. – Corb Lund