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.
World-class reining returns to the Calgary Stampede on Day 5
July 7, 2026World-class horsemanship, precision and athleticism took centre stage Tuesday evening as the Calgary Stampede's Reining Showcase returned to the Nutrien Western Event Centre for its second year. Featuring internationally acclaimed competitors alongside Canada's top professionals and emerging youth talent, the event delivered thrilling performances that highlighted one of the fastest-growing western equestrian disciplines.
Tradition Meets Innovation: Agriculture Then and Now at Stampede
July 8, 2026From the horse-pulled plow built by blacksmiths to the tractor to the robotics in autonomous equipment, the Calgary Stampede captures the rapid technological and innovation evolution of what we have seen across the agriculture sector over the past 200 years.
More than a beat: New drumming competition brings powerful tradition to the Calgary Stampede Powwow
July 6, 2026For Trevor Pelletier, singing around the drum is about more than music. Discover how a new drumming competition is celebrating family, culture and tradition at the Calgary Stampede Powwow presented by TC Energy.
Team Cattle Penning and Heavy Horse Show deliver exciting finals on Day 4 of the Calgary Stampede
July 6, 2026The Nutrien Western Event Centre was buzzing with excitement on Monday as spectators packed the stands for the final day of the Team Cattle Penning Championships and Heavy Horse Show, capping off three days of elite horsemanship, teamwork and tradition.
Partnership On Parade: Western Competitions that Showcase True Working Partnerships
July 6, 2026Some of the most impressive displays of skill at the Calgary Stampede happen between a rider and a horse reading a cow’s next move before it makes it, or a handler and a dog moving a flock of sheep with nothing but a whistle.
Champions crowned as heavy horse show and team cattle penning continue on Day 3 of the Calgary Stampede
July 5, 2026The powerful giants of the equine world took centre stage Sunday in the Heavy Horse Show, the Calgary Stampede's longest-running agricultural competition, in the Nutrien Western Event Centre. Over three days, Belgian, Clydesdale, Percheron and Shire horses compete in halter, cart, hitch and team classes, showcasing the strength, precision and tradition of these iconic draft breeds.