Attendance numbers for: (July 9, 2019)
Stampede attendance Tuesday, July 9, 2019 - NEW DAILY RECORD: 129,977
Cumulative attendance for 2019: 639,533
Same day for 2018: 102,210
Daily increase over 2018: 27,767
Cumulative attendance for 2018: 652,038
Overall cumulative decrease of: (12,505)
Same day 5 year average: 98,746
Daily increase over 5 year average: 31,231
Cumulative attendance for 5 year average: 585,527
Overall cumulative increase of: 54,006
NEW DAILY RECORD SET 2019 129,977
Previous daily record set in 2006 127,471
change over previous record 2,506
The Results Are In
Rodeo, Chuckwagon and Agriculture Competition Results:
Rodeo:
Past champs come up big as pool B action gets underway at the Calgary Stampede Rodeo. See the full story here
Rodeo results can be found here
Chuckwagon Racing:
Todd Baptiste finds the fast track to the top of the pack at the GMC Rangeland Derby. See the full story here
GMC Rangeland Derby Results can be found here
Agriculture Results:
Twice is nice for Double S Belgians in Heavy Horse Hitch World Six. See the full story here
Agriculture Results can be found here
Best New Food on the Midway
Tuesday, July 9 – I’m a Big Dill
Pickle Ice Cream from So Cute Ice Cream
Don’t Miss This
BMO Kids’ Day - On Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., enjoy FREE entry for kids 12 & under, as well as for accompanying adults. After that, it's $2 entry all day for kids 12 & under.
Stampede with your little ones with free breakfast in the Grandstand Courtyard from 8 - 9:30 a.m. (while quantities last) and a free variety show on the Grandstand stage from 8 - 10 a.m.
BMO Kids’ Zone - The BMO Kids' Zone has fun for kids of all ages with complimentary face painting, a colouring wall mural, PAW Patrol character meet 'n' greets, a Thomas & Friends™ Live Show Acrodunk and Freestyle Soccer performances, and more!
World Stock Dog Championship – The World Stock Dog Championship is the ultimate showcase of canine skill and intelligence. These agile dogs have just four minutes to move three sheep through a challenging course.
9:00 am to 1:30 pm (Nutrien Western Event Centre) Second Go, 60 Dogs
3:45 pm to 5:15 pm (Nutrien Western Event Centre) Finals, 12 Dogs
Coca-Cola Stage
8:00 p.m. – Braids
9:00 p.m. – Metric
Nashville North
10:00 p.m. – Aaron Goodvin
Big Four Roadhouse
10:00 p.m. – The Trews
Stampede Stories
- BMO Jr. Reporters – As the winners of the BMO Jr. Reporters contest, Hailey Brilz and Isabelle Warnick will be reporting live on all the exciting events and activites happening around Stampede Park during BMO Kids’ Day!
- Dundu Giants of Light - Dundu Giants of Light from World’s Best will showcase giant puppets of light that interact with the audience
Contacts
Meet the Community Engagement & Communications team
Jennifer Booth, Manager, Public Relations
T: 403.261.0327 C: 403.463.6834 E: jbooth@calgarystampede.com
Kristina Barnes, Communications Manager, Western Events and Agriculture
T: 403.261.0382 C: 403.585.4706 E: kbarnes@calgarystampede.com
Lahia Girbick, Media Relations Coordinator (Entertainment)
T: 403.261.4114 C: 403.681.1992 E: lgirbick@calgarystampede.com
Brooke Martine, Media Relations Coordinator (Agriculture and Western Competitions, WAMSB, Elbow River Camp)
T: 403.261.4113 C: 403.336.3979 E: bmartine@calgarystampede.com