Why Calgary Stampede?

Calgary Stampede July 6 - 15 2012 Calgary, Alberta

Stampede 411

A much anticipated part of the event is the Stampede breakfast - everyday of the Calgary Stampede celebration - different public and private companies offer a FREE breakfast of pancakes, sausages, beans and eggs.

The Calgary Stampede Grounds is packed with events, concerts, rides, foods, games, galleries and rodeo shows at the grand stand. The entrance fee for adult ($15), kids ($8) and seniors ($8) – this is the updated price for this year 2012. The entrance fee will get you access to all shows, concerts and exhibitions. However, rides, food and the rodeo show at the Grand Stand are excluded.

Food - there are tons of food booths available to satisfy your hunger and thirst. You can have corndogs, caramelized apple, burgers, cotton candy, sweets, Asian foods, Mexican, Italian and of course cowboy themed foods such as steaks. My favorite is the mini doughnuts yummy!

Rodeo Shows - Are the main draw at the Stampede. There is just one venue for all rodeo shows at the Calgary Stampede and that is in the Grandstand. The Calgary Stampede is the super bowl of the sport of rodeo where rodeo athletes from around the globe competes for fame and a huge pay day. You can see many exciting events such as grandstand shows (Broadway Style Live Shows), bullriding, steer riding, bareback, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, tie down ropping, wild pony racing and chuckwagon at the Grandstand with a fireworks show finale at the end of the night (around 11pm). Yewhahhhh!!!

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Enjoy the Stampede! Experience one of Calgary's Best Attractions.

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