July 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

Stampede Events You Won’t Want To Miss

The Calgary Stampede has officially kicked off and we’re ready to giddy it up and get down to the grounds to enjoy the greatest outdoor show on earth.

With so much to do and see, these next ten days are sure to be abuzz in Cowtown. Not sure where to start when planning your Stampede agenda, we’re sharing FIVE events you won’t want to miss!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Join us Saturday July 9th from 9-11am for a FLIPPIN’ good time. We will be serving up FREE pancakes and Spolumbos (and FUN) over at YYC Cycle. Check out the details before, it’s going to be STACKS of fun.

When: July 9th
Where: 8441 Broadcast Ave SW
Time: 9-11am
Cost: FREE
Hosted by: Popowich & Company + Spire Mortgage + YYC Cycle

FIREWORKS ON SCOTSMAN’S HILL

The perfect spot to watch a fireworks performance. From here, you can see the entire city skyline and the Saddledome – which makes for a picture-perfect way to watch the Calgary Stampede Fireworks show. Pack a picnic and enjoy a lit up sky!

When: Friday, July 8th – 18th
Where: See link above
Time: 11 pm
Cost: FREE

GRANDSTAND

It’s called the Greatest Outdoor Show for a reason, and this year is one you won’t want to miss. Enjoy electric performances by Dean Brody, The Young Canadians, Loop Rawlins of America’s Got Talent fame, and acts by Circus Concepts and singer-songwriter Shawnee Kish; ‘Amplified’ is said to take guests on a vivid journey of Calgary’s rich history.

When: Friday, July 8th – 18th
Where: GMC Stadium – 3 St SE, Calgary
Time: 7:45 pm
Cost: $51+

RODEO

The calibre of a rodeo comes down to two things: the skill of the competitors and the quality of the horses, bulls and steers. The Stampede Rodeo features the world’s best competitors and animals. Every afternoon at 1:30 p.m., cowboys and cowgirls face off in a furious display of skill and grit, with every win building towards Showdown Sunday, at the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo.

When: Friday, July 8th – 18th
Where: GMC Stadium – 3 St SE, Calgary
Time: 1:30 pm
Cost: $140+

STAMPEDE POWWOW

A CELEBRATION OF CULTURES.
A GATHERING OF COMMUNITY.

Get ready for a new celebration of culture and a gathering of community at Stampede 2022! Happening July 12-14 in the Saddledome, this one-of-a-kind event produced in collaboration with Powwow Times features competitive dancing, drumming, singing and a showcase of other Indigenous performances.

When: July 12th – 14th
Where: Calgary Saddledome – 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary
Time: 3pm – 6 pm
Cost: FREE with admission

 

Events content by Calgary Stampede + Curiosity