CALGARY, AB (Oct. 30, 2026) — She proved herself in the saddle, on the stage and in conversation. Kyla Lightfoot was crowned the 2027 Calgary Stampede Princess Friday night at Sam Centre on Stampede Park, chosen from seven outstanding contestants who were evaluated on their horsemanship, public speaking and interview skills.“The Royalty program is about much more than wearing a crown. It is about connecting with people, representing the Stampede and our community, and embracing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact throughout the year,” says Katelyn Gardner, chair of the Calgary Stampede Royalty Committee. “This year’s contestants brought an incredible combination of confidence, kindness and passion for the Stampede. Kyla stood out for her genuine nature, confidence in the saddle and her natural connection to those around her. We are very proud to welcome her as the 2027 Stampede Princess and look forward to seeing her embrace and represent the Stampede throughout her reign.”Riding since age two, Lightfoot, 23, has participated in 4-H Alberta, extreme cowboy racing, gymkhana and reining, and is active in the Quarter Horse Association of Alberta show circuit, having earned multiple national championship titles. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Communications in Journalism and Digital Media at Mount Royal University.“This has been a lifelong dream since I was five years old, and this year felt right,” said Lightfoot. “I had this feeling inside that this was my year, and I threw my hat in the ring. I’m looking forward to welcoming visitors from all over the world to our community, as well as representing the Calgary Stampede at as many places as I can across Canada and the United States.”Lightfoot will act as ambassador of the Calgary Stampede alongside Chondra Fox, who was crowned the 2027 First Nations Princess on Oct. 25. With their reigns officially running from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2027, they will attend hundreds of events over the course of the year, including The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, July 9-18, sharing and celebrating the Stampede’s Western heritage, cultures and community spirit, while benefiting from professional and personal development opportunities. Learn more about the Royalty programs <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus.list-manage.com%2Fom2k4BbpOj2%3Fe%3D3e07f5dd26%26c2id%3D27c495aaedbb1169d1951c3bb3ecddd1&amp;data=05%7C02%7CGPasquarelli%40calgarystampede.com%7Cc799e2b8fa45486456ce08df32ed28da%7C6f03239c1c3f4954aadded26eadfcfe7%7C0%7C0%7C639285666323050903%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UC61gSGwK7YfukzNP7zLa%2F%2BfHb8B1RXKBgJM5SM1Mdw%3D&amp;reserved=0">here</a>. - 30 -About the Calgary StampedeThe 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 shares Western hospitality and community spirit. <a href="https://www.calgarystampede.com/">calgarystampede.com</a>For media inquiries, please contact:Media Relations Calgary Stampede                                                                  <a href="mailto:media.relations@calgarystampede.com">media.relations@calgarystampede.com</a>

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She proved herself in the saddle, on the stage and in conversation. Kyla Lightfoot was crowned the 2027 Calgary Stampede Princess Friday night at Sam Centre on Stampede Park, chosen from seven outstanding contestants who were evaluated on their horsemanship, public speaking and interview skills.

Kyla Lightfoot takes the reins as 2027 Calgary Stampede Princess

CALGARY, AB (Oct. 26, 2026) – Country music’s “Emo Cowgirl” is headed to the 2027 Calgary Stampede. Multi-platinum hitmaker Megan Moroney will bring her critically acclaimed live show to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday, July 13, 2027, as part of the Stampede Concert Series presented by Uber Eats at Stampede 2027. The highly anticipated performance follows her international headline run, THE CLOUD 9 TOUR."Megan Moroney is one of the most exciting artists in country music today, and we're thrilled to add her to the Stampede 2027 lineup," said Meghan Kivisto, Vice-President, Sales, Marketing &amp; Programming at the Calgary Stampede. "We're excited to continue building momentum toward The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth and look forward to sharing more in the months ahead."Moroney’s third studio album, Cloud 9, marks a new chapter for the multi-platinum artist. THE CLOUD 9 TOUR followed her sold-out AM I OKAY? TOUR, which broke attendance records at multiple venues across the United States. Her latest international headline run includes stops at major arenas across North America, Europe and the U.K.Fans can expect a high-energy, emotionally raw setlist featuring music from her gold-certified sophomore album, Am I Okay?, which marked 2024’s third-biggest Billboard 200 debut by a female country artist. Moroney’s catalogue includes the double-platinum No. 1 title track “Am I Okay?,” the platinum-certified “No Caller ID” and the four-times-platinum No. 1 hit “Tennessee Orange” from her acclaimed 2023 debut album, Lucky.With more than 3.9 billion streams worldwide, Moroney has quickly become one of country music’s biggest stars. Her accolades include Storyteller of the Year at Variety’s Hitmakers celebration, the Rulebreaker Award at Billboard Women in Music and the first-ever Best Country award at the MTV Video Music Awards. She also won New Female Artist of the Year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards and New Artist of the Year at the 2024 Country Music Association Awards.Don’t miss the chance to see Megan Moroney live at the 2027 Calgary Stampede. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, October 30, at 10 a.m. MT. All ticket purchases include admission to the Calgary Stampede on the day of the concert, allowing fans to experience a full day of Stampede thrills before and after the show. Tickets can be purchased through <a href="https://www.ticketmaster.ca/">Ticketmaster</a>.Calgary Stampede Insiders have the opportunity to pre-purchase tickets beginning on Wednesday, October 28 at 10 a.m. MT. Become a Stampede Insider and get the inside track on all the experiences planned for Stampede 2027 <a href="https://www.calgarystampede.com/become-stampede-insider">here</a>.The concert is just the beginning. Add the Calgary Stampede Rodeo or Evening Show to your plans—<a href="https://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/tickets">tickets are on sale now!</a>-30-About the Calgary StampedeThe 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 shares Western hospitality and community spirit. <a href="https://www.calgarystampede.com/">calgarystampede.com</a>For media inquiries, please contact:Media Relations                                  E <a href="mailto:media.relations@calgarystampede.com">media.relations@calgarystampede.com</a>

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Country music’s “Emo Cowgirl” is headed to the 2027 Calgary Stampede. Multi-platinum hitmaker Megan Moroney will bring her critically acclaimed live show to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday, July 13, 2027, as part of the Stampede Concert Series presented by Uber Eats at Stampede 2027.

Get ready for Cloud 9: Megan Moroney coming to Stampede 2027

CALGARY, AB (Oct. 25, 2026) — The Calgary Stampede crowned Chondra Fox from the Kainai Nation as the 2027 First Nations Princess Sunday following a competition that saw four candidates showcase their cultural knowledge, traditional dance, public speaking and interview skills. “The First Nations Princess program is about more than wearing a crown and working a crowd of thousands,” says Amelia Crowshoe, incoming chair of the First Nations Princess Subcommittee and former First Nations Princess (2012). “It is about cultural values, community leadership, connecting to people from all walks of life and sharing who we are as First Nations women. We welcome our new sister, Chondra Fox, into the Calgary Stampede family and look forward to supporting her journey, honouring the women who came before and continuing to build a program that celebrates our identity, communities and future leaders.” Fox is a 23-year-old Jingle Dress dancer whose Blackfoot name is Naamitapiaakii, meaning Lone Woman. Fox dreams of creating spaces and experiences that bring Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together through fashion, events, creativity, and meaningful relationships.  “It doesn’t feel real yet. This was a really joyful moment for me,” said Fox who is the sixth representative from the Kainai Nation to be crowned the Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess. “I’m looking forward to connecting with people, building relationships, and learning more about my culture, and then being able to represent that knowledge and be a role model to young girls. I’m really excited to be a part of the community and to be able to give back to my community in this role.” Fox will serve as an ambassador of the Calgary Stampede alongside the 2027 Calgary Stampede Princess who will be crowned Friday. Their reigns run from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2027, and they will attend hundreds of events over the course of the year, including The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, July 9-18, sharing and celebrating the Stampede’s Western heritage, cultures and community spirit. The role also includes professional and personal development opportunities.      Learn more about the Royalty programs <a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalgarystampede.us10.list-manage.com%2Ftrack%2Fclick%3Fu%3D15d329f416e5964296dbbc885%26id%3De80144d665%26e%3D3e07f5dd26&amp;data=05%7C02%7CGPasquarelli%40calgarystampede.com%7C5917c704d60c41f957f608dd0769652d%7C6f03239c1c3f4954aadded26eadfcfe7%7C0%7C0%7C638674871447828008%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YE3JkLPTzsY2yuq9Jq7aNRCu7daLQelIkFfRYc6zC%2BU%3D&amp;reserved=0">here</a>. -30-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 shares Western hospitality and community spirit. <a href="https://www.calgarystampede.com/">calgarystampede.com</a>  For media inquiries, please contact: Media Relations Calgary Stampede <a href="mailto:media.relations@calgarystampede.com">media.relations@calgarystampede.com</a>

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The Calgary Stampede crowned Chondra Fox from the Kainai Nation as the 2027 First Nations Princess Sunday following a competition that saw four candidates showcase their cultural knowledge, traditional dance, public speaking and interview skills.

Chondra Fox crowned 2027 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess

The Calgary Stampede and Calgary Stampede Foundation apologize to the members of the class action and their families. Our full written apology can be found <a href="https://cdn.craft.cloud/284c7dbf-9389-4754-b7ea-50312329b835/assets/images/Stampede-Apology.pdf">here</a>.

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