2025 Calgary Stampede Royalty - What it Takes to Become and Ambassador
September 18, 2025Have you ever wondered what it would be like to become a real-life Princess? Each year, a number of young women put their courage to the test by applying to become the next Calgary Stampede Princess and the next Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess.
What it Means to Be a Young Canadian: Lessons in Dance, Leadership and Kindness
September 18, 2025At just 17 years old, Calgary-born-and-raised Ashlynn Smith has already spent nearly half her life with the Young Canadians. Now a senior dancer, she is stepping into her final years with the company, reflecting on a journey that has been about much more than rehearsals and performances.
A Milestone in the Continued Rise of Women in Rodeo: Ladies Breakaway Roping to Debut at Stampede 2025
June 19, 2025For the first time in history, the Calgary Stampede Rodeo is debuting Ladies Breakaway Roping, presented by Imperial. This marks the first new rodeo event to be added in nearly 50 years, and only the second women’s event to join the Stampede Rodeo’s marquee lineup. It’s a thrilling, high-speed event where skill, timing and horsemanship collide, with winning times often clocking in under two seconds.
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.