Youth Programs Keep Agriculture at the Heart of the Stampede
July 1, 2026Agriculture has been at the heart of the Calgary Stampede since 1886, when the first Calgary Exhibition was held. Today, the Stampede remains a registered agricultural society in Alberta, with youth programs designed to uphold the connection between our community, agriculture and the Stampede’s past, present and future.
Inside The Greatest Music Festival in the West The live music experiences shaping the Calgary Stampede
June 30, 2026Music has become one of the defining parts of the Calgary Stampede experience. What began as a handful of performances has grown into The Greatest Music Festival in the West, with more than 100 acts performing across four stages and live music woven throughout Stampede Park for 10 unforgettable days each July.
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.