More than a beat: New drumming competition brings powerful tradition to the Calgary Stampede Powwow
July 6, 2026For Trevor Pelletier, singing around the drum is about more than music. Discover how a new drumming competition is celebrating family, culture and tradition at the Calgary Stampede Powwow presented by TC Energy.
Team Cattle Penning and Heavy Horse Show deliver exciting finals on Day 4 of the Calgary Stampede
July 6, 2026The Nutrien Western Event Centre was buzzing with excitement on Monday as spectators packed the stands for the final day of the Team Cattle Penning Championships and Heavy Horse Show, capping off three days of elite horsemanship, teamwork and tradition.
Partnership On Parade: Western Competitions that Showcase True Working Partnerships
July 6, 2026Some of the most impressive displays of skill at the Calgary Stampede happen between a rider and a horse reading a cow’s next move before it makes it, or a handler and a dog moving a flock of sheep with nothing but a whistle.
Champions crowned as heavy horse show and team cattle penning continue on Day 3 of the Calgary Stampede
July 5, 2026The powerful giants of the equine world took centre stage Sunday in the Heavy Horse Show, the Calgary Stampede's longest-running agricultural competition, in the Nutrien Western Event Centre. Over three days, Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron and Shire horses compete in halter, cart, hitch and team classes, showcasing the strength, precision and tradition of these iconic draft breeds.
Celebrating 50 Years of Midway Magic at the Calgary Stampede
July 5, 2026It’s not often that someone’s resume boasts ‘1977 to Present’ but that’s exactly what would be on Greg Korkek’s resume, if he needed one. Fondly known as Scooter, Gregg Korek is celebrating his 50th year with North American Midway Entertainment (NAME), which brings the Midway to the Calgary Stampede, where guests enjoy 10 days of fun and wild rides.
The Flying Fools make a splash at The Calgary Stampede
July 5, 2026From the ground, the Flying Fools High Dive Show is built to stop guests in their tracks. But from the top of the platform, 80 feet above a pool that suddenly looks impossibly small, it's something else entirely.36
Power and Precision: Why Heavy Horse Events are Crowd Favourites
July 5, 2026Some of the biggest stars at the Calgary Stampede don't ride in the rodeo or race around the track. They weigh nearly a tonne, stand more than six feet tall at the shoulder and have been drawing crowds to Stampede Park since 1886.
Team cattle penning kicks off on day 2 of the Calgary Stampede
July 4, 2026Teamwork, strategy and horsemanship were on full display during the opening day of the Team Cattle Penning Championships, presented by Petrus Resources. Tom Thorlakson, Graham Armstrong and Justin Armstrong delivered the fastest performance in the Open Class, penning 12 head of cattle in a winning time of 126.73 seconds to claim top honours.
Behind the Barn Doors: How Stampede Animals Prepare for Their Stay
July 4, 2026Agriculture has always been at the heart of the Calgary Stampede, and that tradition continues today. Every day, agricultural demonstrations fill the barns with educational opportunities as volunteers and their animals welcome thousands of visitors.