Meet the 2026 Calgary Stampede Royalty!
January 30, 2026As we gear up for all things Stampede this year, we are thrilled to introduce the 2026 Calgary Stampede Royalty as they begin their reigns as ambassadors of the Calgary Stampede!
Life on the Land: How the Stampede and OH Ranches Thrive in Winter
January 30, 2026Winter on a working ranch can feel like a different world from life in the city. At both the Stampede Ranch near Hanna, AB and the OH Ranch west of Longview, AB, winter is less about slowing down and more about preparation, adaptability and daily responsibility to the animals and the land.
From Western Roots to Winter Olympic Glory: The Calgary Stampede’s Olympic Connection
January 30, 2026As the world turns its attention to the upcoming 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, Italy, Calgary is once again reminded of the deep connection our city and the Calgary Stampede have with the Olympic movement.
A World-Class Place to Stay, Steps Away from the BMO Centre at Stampede Park
January 30, 2026The new year kicked off with excitement at Stampede Park as shovels hit the dirt, and Calgary-based developer Truman officially began construction on the new Autograph Collection Hotel on Friday, Jan. 9.
Celebrating Local Champions Attracting the World to Calgary
January 20, 2026In an ever-competitive meetings and events landscape, attracting and bringing a large-scale, global convention to your city is no small feat. While a world-class venue like the expanded BMO Centre at Stampede Park—Western Canada’s largest convention centre—significantly strengthens Calgary’s convention bids, securing host-city status often comes down to the influence of a local Champion.
Stampede Caps Standout 2025 Rodeo Season with NFR Gold
December 19, 2025The 2025 Calgary Stampede Rodeo season closed with momentum, hardware and headline moments. Success at Stampede Park carried through the year, from July in Calgary to the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) in Edmonton and on to the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas that wrapped up this past weekend.
Thank You to the 2025 Calgary Stampede Royalty
December 19, 2025As their reign comes to a close, the 2025 Stampede Royalty reflect on a year defined by growth, learning and connection. From leading the Stampede Parade to representing the Calgary Stampede at rodeos and community events, they proudly served as ambassadors throughout the year.
Calgary Stampede’s OH Ranch Branded Beef Youth Ambassador Program Kicks Off at OH Ranch
December 1, 2025Last month, the third year of the Calgary Stampede’s OH Ranch Branded Beef Youth Ambassador Program kicked off at OH Ranch, where the 2025/26 class of Ambassadors gathered for the first time as part of Select-A-Steer Day.
Outlaw Comes Home to the Calgary Stampede
December 1, 2025When John Anderson decided to donate the original Outlaw painting to the Calgary Stampede, it was more than an act of generosity—it was a homecoming. The painting, created by Montana artist Don Oelze for the 2010 Calgary Stampede Poster, captures the power and spirit of one of the most legendary bulls in rodeo history.