Raising Champion Steers: What It Takes to Compete in the OH Branded Beef Program
July 10, 2026Every July, 12 youth competitors walk into the Nutrien Western Event Centre arena with a steer weighing more than 1,000 pounds that they’ve raised since it was a calf. The OH Ranch Branded Beef Youth Ambassador Program, the only program of its kind in Canada, gives youth ages 14 to 18 a rare, hands-on shot at building a career in agriculture.
Working Cow Horse Spectacular Crowns Champions at the Calgary Stampede
July 9, 2026Exceptional horsemanship, athleticism and precision were on full display Thursday as the Calgary Stampede's Working Cow Horse Spectacular brought together some of the top National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA) competitors at the Nutrien Western Event Centre.
Calgary Stampede Artist Ranch Project is Back
July 9, 2026Found in the BMO Centre, the Calgary Stampede Artist Ranch Project is back in the Western Oasis within the BMO Centre. This initiative connects contemporary art with Alberta's western heritage. The project was launched in 2009 and ran until 2019. After a short hiatus, this year marks its much-anticipated return.
Sustainability in Action Across Stampede Park
July 10, 2026As Stampede 2026 continues, we've served up thousands of pancakes, welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests and created unforgettable memories across Stampede Park. Behind the scenes, our volunteers, employees and partners are working together to reduce waste and support our community.
From Calgary to the World and the World at the Calgary Stampede: The Global Reach of Stampede Agriculture
July 9, 2026If you stop by the International Agriculture and Agri-Food booth in the Nutrien Western Event Centre, you can see thousands of dropped pins on a global map spanning six continents, showing how far agricultural producers travel to experience, participate in and do business at the Calgary Stampede.
Olympic gold meets Stampede gold: Team Jacobs celebrates victory at the Calgary Stampede
July 8, 2026Just a few months after standing atop the Olympic podium, members of Canada's gold medal-winning men's curling team traded the ice for the midway as they reunited at the Calgary Stampede. Olympic champions Brad Jacobs, Marc Kennedy, Ben Hebert and coach Paul Webster reunited at the Calgary Stampede, while teammate Brett Gallant was unable to attend. The group spent the day exploring Stampede Park, taking in the rodeo and sharing Canada's 2026 Olympic gold medal with visitors.
International victory headlines World Stock Dog Championship
July 8, 2026History was made at the Calgary Stampede on Wednesday as Wales' Tim Thewissen and his four-year-old border collie, Kate, became the first team from outside North America to capture the World Stock Dog Championship title. The pair navigated three sheep through the challenging course in a lightning-fast time of 1:28, earning the championship and $12,000 in prize money before an enthusiastic crowd in the Nutrien Western Event Centre.
From Calgary to Switzerland: The Stampede Showband's lasting impact
July 8, 2026The Calgary Stampede Showband is wowing crowds with its incredible sound, and if you haven’t seen or heard them yet, they’re hard to miss! Playing daily on the BMO Centre Grand Staircase, the 155-member Stampede Showband will have you stopping in your tracks to sing a familiar song or tap your toes to a great beat.
Little Rodeo, Big Lessons: The Next Generation Learns the Ropes at BMO Kids' Day
July 8, 2026For more than a century, the Calgary Stampede has connected generations to Alberta's Western heritage, helping bridge the gap between urban life and the agricultural and ranching traditions that have shaped our province. While visitors come for the Rodeo, Midway, concerts and iconic Stampede treats, they also leave with a deeper understanding of the people, skills and values that continue to define Alberta's Western way of life.