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.
Hats Off to Heritage: The White Hat as Calgary's Crown
April 17, 2025The tradition of “white hatting” began in the late 1940s as a gesture of hospitality, but the hats have since become one Calgary’s most recognizable symbols, a crown of sorts, representing civic pride, belonging and Calgary spirit. Over the years, thousands of dignitaries, celebrities and visitors have been white hatted as a way to say, “Welcome to Calgary. You belong here.”
A Legacy of Love at Aggie Days: the Bednarik Family’s Llamas & Alpacas
March 20, 2025Beyond the educational exhibits and demonstrations at Aggie Days, there’s one attraction that charms visitors year after year—the affectionate llamas and alpacas raised by the Bednarik family.