Where Stampede Memories Begin & Return: How the Stampede Celebrates Community Year-Round
June 19, 2025Powered by more than 3,000 volunteers across 35 committees, the Calgary Stampede brings Western hospitality and community spirit to life through impactful programs, including those led by the Promotion Committee and Downtown Attractions (DTA) Committee. From schoolyard pancake breakfasts to country music at senior care homes, these programs share the Stampede spirit with Calgarians of all ages, all year long.
Inside the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show presented by Freedom Mobile: A Year and a Half of Magic in the Making
June 19, 2025Every summer, the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show presented by Freedom Mobile is a one-of-a-kind celebration of talent and storytelling. But long before the lights go up and fireworks crackle, the work quietly begins behind the scenes.
From the Stampede Cellar Showdown to Stampede Cellar Uncorked, Canadian Wines Take Centre Stage
May 22, 2025The journey to this year's Stampede Cellar Uncorked began with the Stampede Cellar Showdown in March. From bold reds to crisp whites, Canadian wines made a powerful statement at the Showdown, earning top marks in a global field of entries, with each judged completely blind.
The Greatest Music Festival in the West
May 22, 2025With more than 100 acts across four main stages, and even more performances happening across Stampede Park, the Calgary Stampede has solidified its place as The Greatest Music Festival in the West.
Tipi Holders – Sharing a Legacy of Culture through Tipi Design
May 22, 2025Elbow River Camp presented by Enbridge has been part of the Calgary Stampede since 1912, showcasing the cultures of the Kainai, Piikani, Siksika, Stoney Nakoda and Tsuut’ina First Nations. Each July, up to 26 families gather to share their traditions and stories with guests through uniquely painted tipis.
Beyond the Win: How Stampede Lotteries Fuel Dreams & Change
May 22, 2025For more than 70 years, the Calgary Stampede Lotteries has delivered life-changing prizes while giving back to the community by funding local charities and reinvesting in the community through the Calgary Stampede and their service partners: Kinsmen Club of Calgary, Rotary Club of Calgary at Stampede Park and the Calgary Marching Show Band Association.
Record-Breaking 40th Anniversary of Aggie Days
April 17, 2025It was a big birthday bash at the Calgary Stampede’s Aggie Days this year, as the event celebrated 40 years of bringing the farm to the city with fun agriculture education for the whole family. From April 9-13, Aggie Days welcomed more than 37,000 guests to Stampede Park!
From the Swiss Alps to the Calgary Stampede Parade: A Dream Realized in the Stampede Showband
April 17, 2025When Lucie Voiblet left her hometown of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, she traded lakeside views and a small-town marching band of 35 people for the energy and grandeur of the Calgary Stampede Showband.
Where Tradition Lives: Calving Season in Full Swing at the OH Ranch
April 17, 2025It's calving season—the time of year when most ranchers are welcoming new calves to the herd. It’s one of the busiest and most important periods for any cow-calf operation, including at the Calgary Stampede OH Ranch.