Daily News Briefing – Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Attendance
Stampede attendance Monday, July 9, 2018 89,826
Cumulative attendance for 2018 549,828
Same day for 2017: 76,180
Daily increase over 2017: 13,646
Cumulative attendance for 2017: 488,036
Overall cumulative increase of: 61,792
Rodeo, Chuckwagon and Agriculture Competition Results:
Rodeo:
Full rodeo results here.
Chuckwagon Racing:
Full GMC Rangeland Derby Results can be found here.
Other results:
Agriculture Results can be found here.
Best gluten-aware food on the Midway goes to Avatara Pizza!
Best Carnivore food on the Midway goes to the Pork Ribs from Prairie Smoke & Spice BBQ!
What’s happening today
McDonald’s Community Day – $2 admission from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and free gate admission for Seniors (ages 65+) all day long
Meet Top Chef Canada: All-Stars Champion Nicole Gomes at the Big Four Cookhouse – noon & 3 p.m. – Big Four Roadhouse
World Champion Six-horse Hitch with CPO – 7 p.m. – Nutrien Western Events Centre
Music
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Coca-Cola Stage |
Nashville North |
The Big Four Roadhouse |
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The Road Hammers |
Steven Page |
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Our Lady Peace |
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Today’s story idea
Roaming Artists from the Western Showcase are painting live across Stampede Park every day, including from the afternoon Rodeo and the GMC Rangeland Derby.
Contacts
Meet the Community Engagement & Communications team
• Jennifer Booth, Manager, Public Relations
T: 403.261.0327 C: 403.261.0327 E: jbooth@calgarystampede.com
• Kristina Barnes, Communications Manager, Western Events and Agriculture
T: 403.261.0382 C: 403.585.4706 E: kbarnes@calgarystampede.com
• Danielle Savoni, Publicity Manager
T: 403.261.0401 C: 403.461.6647 E: dsavoni@calgarystampede.com
• Christine Thompson, Media Relations Coordinator (Entertainment)
T: 403.261.0338 C: 403.650.7834 E: cthompson@calgarystampede.com
• Brooke Martine, Media Relations Coordinator (Agriculture and Western Competitions)
T: 403.261.0339 C: 403.831.2718 E: bmartine@calgarystampede.com
