Daily News Briefing – Wednesday, July 10

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