
Calgary Stampede
When:
July 3, 2026 to July 12, 2026
Where:
2200 Stampede Trail SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1, Canada
Official Website:
https://www.calgarystampede.com/
Yeehaw! Saddle up and get ready for the wildest ride of your life at the Calgary Stampede, the stompin’ grounds of the “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”! This rip-roaring festival, held every July in Calgary, Alberta, is a 10-day extravaganza that’ll have you hootin’, hollerin’, and hangin’ on for dear life!
Step into a world where cowboys and cowgirls rule the land, where the spirit of the Wild West runs through your veins, and where adrenaline-pumping rodeo action takes center stage. Hold on tight as you witness heart-stopping feats of bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, and more. These cowpokes aren’t just riding for glory, but for a chance to win big bucks that’ll make their boots do a happy dance!
But the Calgary Stampede isn’t just about bucking broncos and daring rodeo stunts. It’s a full-blown celebration of Western culture, with a parade that’ll make your jaw drop and your boots shuffle. Picture this: marching bands, spectacular floats, and a sea of horses as far as the eye can see. It’s a vibrant fusion of tradition and modernity, where cowboys, clowns, politicians, and business leaders come together to create a spectacle that’ll leave you breathless.
And let’s not forget about the chuckwagon races, where wagons fly across the dirt track like lightning, stirring up a storm of excitement. Cheer on your favorite team as they navigate the half-mile of hell, vying for glory and a slice of the massive prize money. It’s a thunderous display of horsepower, skill, and sheer determination that’ll have you on the edge of your seat, cheering like a true rodeo aficionado.

My brother who lives in Canada, sent me these pictures of the Stampede 2024.