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.
Mia Mackie’s Journey as an OH Ranch Branded Beef Youth Ambassador
February 20, 2025The Calgary Stampede’s OH Ranch Branded Beef Youth Ambassador Program kicked off last fall, marking the second year of this one-of-a-kind opportunity for youth to expand their knowledge, skills and connections in the livestock industry. Among the 12 selected OH Beef Youth Ambassadors for 2025 is 15-year-old Mialynn (Mia) Mackie.
Love, Rodeo & a Piece of History: The Thode Letters
February 20, 2025The Calgary Stampede’s Collections & Archives team recently received a remarkable donation from the family of the late Earl Thode (1900-1964). A celebrated Saddle Bronc Rider, Earl was a three-time Stampede Champion and was awarded one of the earliest bronze works created by famed sculptor Charlie Biel.
Racing to Win: How Partnerships Fuel Chuckwagon Dreams at the Calgary Stampede
February 20, 2025Ross Knight of St. Walburg, Saskatchewan, has been driving chuckwagons since 1991, so he knows a thing or two about what it takes to succeed in this exciting sport. Every July, the Rangeland Derby presented by Play Alberta takes over GMC Stadium at Stampede Park for 10 exciting days of Chuckwagon racing featuring the best of the best in the sport.
Meet Ken & Deb: Stewards of the OH Ranch
January 16, 2025Ken and Deb Pigeon's path to managing the Calgary Stampede’s historic OH Ranch is rooted in shared passions, deep connection, and an unwavering dedication to Western heritage. Born and raised in the same small town, they are high school sweethearts who bonded over their mutual love for horses and being in the backcountry.