This weekend, the Calgary Stampede will welcome 4-H youth from more than 35 clubs across Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan to gather at the at the Nutrien Western Event Centre on Stampede Park for the 27th annual 4-H Rodeo. On Saturday, Sept. 21, these 4-H youths, aged nine to 20 years old, will expand their expertise and enhance their rodeo skills through a series of rodeo clinics taught by industry-leading experts. These up-and-coming rodeo stars will then put their new skills to the test and compete in a variety of events, with the first competition, cow riding, taking place on Saturday night. The competitions will continue to heat up on Sunday, Sept. 22, including barrel racing, pole bending, breakaway roping and goat tying, among others. Members of the media are invited to come and experience all the action and excitement inside the Nutrien Western Event Centre from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22. Find the complete list of 4-H clubs participating at the Calgary Stampede 4-H Rodeo here. For additional information, including a detailed event schedule and post-event results, please visit ag.calgarystampede.com/events/4-h-rodeo *Media who are interested in covering the Calgary Stampede 4-H Rodeo clinics or competitions are asked to please contact Lauryn MacDonald by e-mail no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20.* When 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 Location Nutrien Western Event Centre 2050 Stampede Trail SE
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.
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