Calgary Stampede Lotteries Celebrates 2025 Dream Home Winner and Community Impact
May 25, 2026The Calgary Stampede Lotteries have been turning hopeful moments into life-changing ones for more than 70 years, giving guests the chance to win unforgettable prizes while supporting important community programs across Alberta through its valued service club partners, including the Kinsmen Club of Calgary, Rotary Club at Stampede Park and the Calgary Marching Show Band Association.
Excitement Builds for the Calgary Stampede’s Inaugural First Nations Rodeo & Relay on June 13, 2026
May 25, 2026On Saturday, June 13, 2026, GMC Stadium will host the inaugural Calgary Stampede First Nations Rodeo & Relay, bringing together top Indigenous athletes from across Canada and the United States for a one-night showcase of history, culture and sport.
Generations of Family Continue Young Canadians Tradition
May 25, 2026The Young Canadians program has been a part of Kristina Turner-Hannem’s life for more than three decades. The middle of three sisters, she joined the Young Canadians in 1991 after auditioning alongside friends from her dance studio and quickly found herself immersed in the program’s performances, friendships and traditions.
Celebrating Decades of Stampede Spirit
May 25, 20262026 is shaping up to be a milestone year at the Calgary Stampede, as we celebrate the traditions, volunteers and programs that have shaped generations at The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.
Growing Understanding at Aggie Days Through Indigenous Agriculture
April 24, 2026At Aggie Days, being able to see, smell and touch seeds, hides, soil and more is all part of how young people learn where their food comes from. This year, one of the many hands-on exhibits helping bring agriculture to life for students and the general public was hosted by the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture & Food (NCIAF), which shared perspectives rooted in culture, community and connection to the land.
Stampede Cellar Uncorked 2026 Proves Community Is the Secret Ingredient
April 24, 2026From the moment doors to Stampede Cellar Uncorked opened on Saturday, April 11, the room buzzed with connection, culinary creativity and pride. Now in its third year, Uncorked 2026 brought food and beverage lovers together with local chefs and wine agents in a shared celebration of Calgary’s culinary scene and Alberta agriculture.
Record Night, Real Stakes: What the 2026 Canvas Auction Means for Chuckwagon Racing
April 24, 2026The numbers from the 2026 Calgary Stampede Canvas Auction presented by Play Alberta which took place on April 9 are hard to ignore—more than $6 million in total bids and a new high-water mark for the sport. But for the drivers and businesses involved, the impact goes well beyond a single night.
Five Things to See & Do at Aggie Days
March 31, 2026Families can experience life on the farm in the city during Aggie Days at the Calgary Stampede, running April 18–19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nutrien Western Event Centre and Agriculture Building on Stampede Park. This free, family-friendly event is a chance to step into the world of agriculture, right in your backyard.
Stampede Cellar Uncorked Returns with a Focus on Alberta’s Food Story & The People Behind It
March 31, 2026On Saturday, April 11, the third annual Stampede Cellar Uncorked will bring together more than 1,000 guests for an evening rooted in Alberta connections. Local chefs, wine producers and guests will gather in the BMO Centre on Stampede Park to share in a night shaped by the province’s agri-food industry.