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.
From First Bid to Lasting Bonds: Inside a Chuckwagon Partnership
March 31, 2026When Rob Gray first decided to bid on a chuckwagon canvas at the 2025 Canvas Auction, it wasn’t about visibility; it was about creating something for his clients that would genuinely make them feel part of the action.
A New View of the Infield: Inside the Corona Skydeck at Stampede 2026
March 4, 2026When the Calgary Stampede returns in 2026, guests will see a new addition rising above the infield at GMC Stadium. Located atop the new North Infield Building, currently under construction, the Corona Skydeck introduces a new way to experience the Rodeo and Evening Show—one designed around energy, connection, and a rooftop atmosphere unlike anything the Stampede has offered before.
80 Years of the Calgary Stampede Crown
March 4, 2026The tradition of the Calgary Stampede Royalty was born from a moment of pure spontaneity in 1946. Stampede Arena Director Jack Dillon saw 20-year-old Patsy Rodgers lead a string of horses to the river for a drink when he realized he’d found exactly what the Stampede needed: an ambassador who could carry the spirit of the Stampede beyond the grounds. Rodgers became the first Stampede Queen.
From Vine to Victory: Stampede Cellar Showdown Puts Agriculture in the Glass
February 27, 2026Now entering its third year, the Stampede Cellar Showdown International Wine Competition highlights how wine belongs within the agricultural traditions of the Calgary Stampede.
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.