What is the Calgary Stampede:
a visitor’s guide
EXPLORE
Shows
The Calgary Stampede offers several high-energy entertainment shows that run daily, and are free with your Park admission.
Attractions
The experience is unrivaled for variety and excitement. Plan your day to the minute or dive in spontaneously.
Music
Each year, country legends, rock royalty and rising stars grace the stages of the Calgary Stampede. Check out this year’s headliners.
Western Events & Agriculture
Be engaged and enlightened through a combination of demonstrations, hands-on experiences and interactions with animals, agriculture and western events.
Rodeo
The World’s Richest Tournament Style Rodeo, featuring the world’s toughest competitors. There are six main events that happen daily including: ladies barrel racing, bareback, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc and bull riding. Rodeo happens daily at 1:30 p.m. during Stampede!
Evening Show
Brace yourself for the thunder and wonder of the GMC Rangeland Derby, and the Bell Grandstand Show. The best of chuckwagon racing is followed by an epic stage show, making for a memorable evening. Shows start at 7:45 p.m. daily during Stampede.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Dress the Part
During the Stampede, Calgary gets an extreme denim makeover. Business suits take a back seat to blue jeans, belt buckles get huge, and neckties go on summer holiday. Even royalty embrace cowboy hats, boots and jeans. Casual and relaxed are the order of the day. If you wish to go full cowboy, Stampede Park has a large selection of western clothing in official Calgary Stampede Stores. Home décor items, giftware, and souvenirs are also available. See details.
Banking
Travellers' cheques and credit cards are accepted at most commercial establishments, banks and currency exchange offices. During the 10 days of Stampede, the Park will host more than a dozen automated tellar machines (ATMs), which accept one or more of the following networks: Interac, Cirrus or Plus. Banks and most retail areas also offer ATMs. US Dollars are generally accepted on Park with the approriate exchange rate applied. For foreign exchange rates please visit the BMO website.
Weather
July weather in Calgary is generally pleasant. Average daily highs hover around the 23C (76F) during the day. Weather can be quite unpredictable, however, and it’s not uncommon for afternoon storms, showers, even hail (yes hail!) to occur. We recommend you bring sunscreen, a hat and light jacket for the unexpected.
Parking
Parking is limited during Stampede so we encourage you to take public transit. However, there is a limited number of reserved spaces available.
Daily Schedule
Plan out your day with our mobile-friendly and easy to use schedule when it launches in late Spring. In the meantime, explore our 2018 Daily Schedules to get a sense of what you're in for.
Where to Stay
Stampede Park is conveniently located on the southeast end of downtown Calgary and within walking distance from a number of hotels. Stampede Park is also connected to Calgary’s C-train transit system, making it easy to access thousands of additional hotel rooms across the city.
GETTING AROUND
Calgary Transit
Calgary’s buses and CTrain are quick and convenient ways to see the city. The CTrain is free in the downtown core and operates 24 hours during the 10 days of Stampede. You can get to Stampede Park from two CTrain stations - Erlton and Victoria Park Station. Calgary Transit is also offering discounted day passes during Stampede, which can be pre-purchased at participating vendors and purchased during Stampede at ticket vending machines. Plan your route, find schedules and maps, and much more here.
Bicycling & Walking
On a year round basis Stampede Park has several bike racks located outside of the Nutrien Western Event Centre and around the BMO Centre. During the Calgary Stampede in July, bike corrals can be found at Erlton Entry, Olympic Entry and MacDonald Avenue Entry.
Taxis
Taxi services are available 24 hours: Associated Cabs Ltd. 403.299.1111 Checker Yellow Cabs Ltd. 403.299.9999 Delta Cab Ltd. 403.278.9999 Mayfair Taxi Ltd. 403.255.6555
FUTURE STAMPEDE DATES
For more information, check out Frequently Asked Questions
Stampede
2019
July 5-14
Stampede
2020
July 3-12
Stampede
2021
July 9-18
ADMISSION PRICE AND HOURS
General [13-64] $18
Seniors [65+] $9
Youth [7-12] $9
Children 6 years and under Free
Daily 11 a.m. – Midnight (except on certain value days )
Ticket Office: 1.800.661.1767 Local: 403.269.9822
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