Frequently Asked Questions

The 2021 Stampede is set to take place July 9 to 18.

The on-Park experience of Stampede will be different this year to provide an atmosphere that is both safe and enjoyable. In addition to our enhanced sanitization and cleaning protocols, guests should expect fewer people, more space and pre-purchased admission and an emphasis on outdoor attractions. The reduced capacity and operational changes made related to physical distancing equates to 25 per cent more space for our guests to experience the Stampede. The most popular rides and vendors will be returning to provide visitors with the optimal Stampede experience.

Proof of vaccination will not be required to enter Stampede Park. We will continue to follow the guidance of Alberta Health and Health Canada when it comes to vaccines and participation in activities. We also continue to explore rapid testing and proof of vaccination for entry to Nashville North.

Our website will contain the most up-to-date information regarding Stampeding Safely during the 2021 Stampede.

Our planning continues to include the iconic experiences the Stampede is known for. Specific experiences, activities and operations will continue to flex and adapt based on the evolving situation and the guidance provided directly by Alberta Health. Stay tuned to our website for the latest information.

We will be limiting Park capacity and with fewer people in more spaces to provide an atmosphere that is both safe and enjoyable. Guests can expect slightly fewer rides and enhanced safety and cleaning protocols and industry leading cleaning procedures throughout Stampede Park. Overall the midway will have 25% less content – with our most popular midway rides and games returning – to increase open space for physical distancing.

There will be a few experiences you traditionally see at the Stampede which will return in 2022.

As a result of pandemic-related impacts on the 2020 and 2021 chuckwagon racing season across western Canada, it will not be possible to proceed with the Rangeland Derby as part of the 2021 Evening Show.

The 2021 Stampede Parade will take a new route, and be shared with the community through a virtual experience. Among many safety enhancements for Stampede 2021, the Parade will travel through Stampede Park prior to public opening on the morning of Friday, July 9, and will feature many of the things you know and love, including floats, marching bands and many mounted riders.

We invite the community to enjoy the 2021 Stampede Parade from the comfort of their living rooms through a special broadcast by our partners at Corus Entertainment. Global Calgary will broadcast all of the excitement live on TV Friday, July 9, beginning at 8 a.m., on GlobalNews.ca, on the Global News YouTube Channel, and on Amazon Prime.

We will be following responsible operating protocols including reduced overall capacity at the Grandstand. Consumers will be provided the information related to their ticket selection regarding physical distancing to ensure guests will be able to pick the viewing experience they are most comfortable with.

We are committed to operating safely and are working with key health partners, including Alberta Health, to ensure all recommended guidelines are followed. Although Stampede also offers a tremendous stimulus at a time when we need it – and at a time when other organizations don’t have the financial and logistical capacity to operate – we will only do so with safe operations as a top priority. We are very fortunate to be a unique position - lifted by more than 2,500 volunteers and industry partners such as Tourism Calgary and Travel Alberta. The 2021 Calgary Stampede will look different, with changes meant to provide an atmosphere that is both safe and enjoyable.

Absolutely. We have consulted with numerous leading industry professionals, events and organizations across North America who have started to welcome fans back. We are also encouraged by the successful and safe operation of local attractions such as Calaway Park amusement park, the Calgary Zoo, and Heritage Park’s historical village as examples of how our community has been able to gather safety through these times.

We will be limiting overall Park capacity and with fewer people in more spaces to provide an atmosphere that is both safe and enjoyable. We will continue to adjust capacity according to evolving conditions and recommendations.

Some of the safety enhancements that will be encountered at this year’s Stampede will be:

• Sanitization stations

• Controlled traffic and pre-purchased admission

• 25% more space on the grounds and wider corridors

• Encouraging of guest masking and adhering to any health guidelines

• Mandatory masking and a robust rapid testing program for frontline volunteers and employees

• Reduced lineups due to digital queuing system

• Enhanced safety and cleaning protocols – industry leading cleaning procedures throughout
  Stampede Park

• Reduced overall capacity

In the weeks ahead, we will be making decisions according to evolving safety conditions and recommendations.

We are encouraging all guests to wear masks; however we will follow the guidance of Alberta Health and the City of Calgary regarding mandatory masks. Stampede frontline volunteers and employees will be required to wear masks.

We practice industry leading cleaning and safety protocols, with full details available on our website.

Stampede Park has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™, joining an exclusive group of leaders in the industry. This accreditation program verifies we have implemented the best practices to prepare for, respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics like COVID-19.

Specific employees will be dedicated to our safe operations mandate which will include sanitization and cleaning across the Park. In the weeks ahead we will be making decisions according to evolving safety conditions and recommendations provided by Alberta Health. In addition to cleaning and sanitizations, guest sanitization stations will be set up across the Park.

Stampede is a community event, and we want our visitors, our partners, our vendors and our volunteers and employees to feel comfortable attending. For those individuals who are not able to attend but still want to experience the Stampede, we are providing experiences for you to enjoy at home including the live broadcast of the Stampede Parade, airing of the Stampede Rodeo on Sportsnet and a view of the fireworks around the city, and more to come. Stay tuned to our website as more details are finalized.

We suggest you consult your local authorities for the latest guidelines on national and international travel. The Government of Canada has outlined current travel restrictions on its website. In addition, the Government of Alberta has outlined current travel restrictions specifically for the province of Alberta on its website.

The 2022 Stampede will take place July 8 to 17, 2022.

Tickets can be purchased online at: www.calgarystampede.com/tickets

Please note the Stampede Box Office is currently closed and we are unable to accept walk-up customers at this time. Ticket inquiries can be sent to tickets@calgarystampede.com

We have adjusted our ticket policy to allow for flexible arrangements as we understand that plans change. Should you need to change or cancel the tickets you have purchased, you can complete this change or cancellation by Wednesday, June 30, 2021. All ticket sales will be final as of Thursday, July 1, 2021 and there will be no refunds or exchanges as of this date. View the full ticket policy here.

Should you become ill and are not able to attend the Calgary Stampede, please contact the Ticket Office to discuss your options (tickets@calgarystampede.com or 403.269.9822).

We will be following responsible operating protocols including reduced overall capacity at the Grandstand. Consumers will be provided the information related to their ticket selection regarding physical distancing to ensure guests will be able to pick the viewing experience they are most comfortable with.

If you cannot find a specific day for purchase, all tickets have been allotted. As we move closer to Stampede 2021, additional tickets may be released. Sign up for the Stampede Insider to be notified if additional tickets will become available.

For 2021 only, we are planning to present a brand-new Evening Show experience that will include high energy competitive western events, live music, The Young Canadians, emotion-filled celebration and one of the largest fireworks displays in Canada.

A new doubleheader debuting at Stampede 2021: Broncs After Dark and the Bell Grandstand Show. Cheer on talented athletes and teams as they compete in some of the greatest high-energy western competitions Stampede has to offer. As the sun sets, feel the beat of the music and take in the adrenaline-filled performances that lead to a spectacular fireworks finale in the night sky. For more information about the Evening Show, go here.

As a result of pandemic-related impacts on the 2020 and 2021 chuckwagon racing season across western Canada, it will not be possible to proceed with the Rangeland Derby as part of the 2021 Evening Show. We look forward to welcoming the thunder and thrill of Chuckwagon Racing back in 2022, and for many more years to come.

We continue to plan the best and safest Stampede possible for our community in 2021. While the event itself may look different, your Stampede Lotteries purchase and the support it provides to local charities will be unchanged.

As we continue to plan for Stampede 2021, details for purchasing Lotteries tickets on Stampede Park are being developed. To avoid missing out, tickets can be purchased online starting April 15 and you are encouraged to purchase early for your chance to win our largest ever Early Bird prize or a Bonus cash prize of $75,000.

Stay up to date with all Calgary Stampede news and be in the know about 2021 details by signing up for the Stampede Insider.

Take a virtual tour of this year’s Rotary Dream Home. As we plan for Stampede 2021, details for safely viewing the Rotary Dream Home in-person continue to be developed.

As local public health authorities continue to progress through the various stages of reopening, and restrictions related to gatherings are revised, our organization continues to be diligent in maintaining compliance with the guidelines established. Events will be added to our schedule as they are confirmed. View upcoming events.

The health and safety of our community is a top priority for the Calgary Stampede. Learn more about how we've created a safe place to gather for upcoming trade and consumer shows.

If you have questions about a specific event, please contact the event organizer.