Its slogan is "The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth". It is famous throughout the world. When I was traveling through the South Pacific, people would ask me where I am from. When I told them Calgary, some asked if that was close to Toronto - no, it is not. Others knew where I was talking about because of two things the Calgary area and the city itself is famous for: the mountains, and the rodeo.
The Calgary Exhibition and Stampede is on for another year. This year is extra special because it is the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. The Stampede started out as a way for Calgarians to connect with their Western Heritage past. One Hundred years later, it is what Calgary is famous for and a great time to be in the city!
In addition to the usual events happening at the Stampede, this year some new events have been added. These include a zipline that is about 110m high at the start, and a simulated surfing trainer that allows amateurs to get an idea of what it is like to surf in big waves.
Music has always been a big part of the Stampede. Original venues include the Coca-Cola Stage for pop and rock acts, and Nashville North for country acts. This year there is a new stage, the Bell Centennial Plaza. Eight years ago the marketing team at the Calgary Stampede decided to have one big name act perform a concert at the Pengrowth Saddledome. The first performer to come specifically to the Stampede was George Strait. Since then, acts have included Bon Jovi, New Kids on the Block, and the Beach Boys. Now more than one big name act comes to town for the Stampede concert series at the Saddledome.
This year, because of the centennial celebrations, Garth Brooks has come back to Calgary to perform one show at the Stampede. That concert is tomorrow night and it was a really hot ticket - the concert sold out in 58 seconds! I saw Garth Brooks in 1996 for his Fresh Horses tour. It is the best concert I have ever been to! People are in for a great show tomorrow night!
There is something for everyone at the Calgary Stampede. Free events include: The Coca-Cola stage and Nashville North, the kids corral, and the animal barns and petting zoos. Families and seniors can get in for free before 9 am on Family Day and Seniors Day respectively.
Of course, people come from all over for the Stampede Rodeo. Tickets are sold for the rodeo but sometimes discounted standing-room-only tickets are available, and seniors can get tickets for free for one section on Seniors Day. You do have to pay for tickets for the midway, and food costs as well. There is everything you would expect at a carnival available on the midway: cotton candy, caramel apples, ice cream, corn dogs. Then, if you're still hungry and in the mood for something international, you can go to the Corral, where international food stands offer a variety of foods from all over the world.
So, when you get a chance, come to Calgary for "that rodeo" in July. It's a great time to be in Calgary!
~Angie
The Calgary Exhibition and Stampede is on for another year. This year is extra special because it is the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede. The Stampede started out as a way for Calgarians to connect with their Western Heritage past. One Hundred years later, it is what Calgary is famous for and a great time to be in the city!
In addition to the usual events happening at the Stampede, this year some new events have been added. These include a zipline that is about 110m high at the start, and a simulated surfing trainer that allows amateurs to get an idea of what it is like to surf in big waves.
Music has always been a big part of the Stampede. Original venues include the Coca-Cola Stage for pop and rock acts, and Nashville North for country acts. This year there is a new stage, the Bell Centennial Plaza. Eight years ago the marketing team at the Calgary Stampede decided to have one big name act perform a concert at the Pengrowth Saddledome. The first performer to come specifically to the Stampede was George Strait. Since then, acts have included Bon Jovi, New Kids on the Block, and the Beach Boys. Now more than one big name act comes to town for the Stampede concert series at the Saddledome.
This year, because of the centennial celebrations, Garth Brooks has come back to Calgary to perform one show at the Stampede. That concert is tomorrow night and it was a really hot ticket - the concert sold out in 58 seconds! I saw Garth Brooks in 1996 for his Fresh Horses tour. It is the best concert I have ever been to! People are in for a great show tomorrow night!
There is something for everyone at the Calgary Stampede. Free events include: The Coca-Cola stage and Nashville North, the kids corral, and the animal barns and petting zoos. Families and seniors can get in for free before 9 am on Family Day and Seniors Day respectively.
Of course, people come from all over for the Stampede Rodeo. Tickets are sold for the rodeo but sometimes discounted standing-room-only tickets are available, and seniors can get tickets for free for one section on Seniors Day. You do have to pay for tickets for the midway, and food costs as well. There is everything you would expect at a carnival available on the midway: cotton candy, caramel apples, ice cream, corn dogs. Then, if you're still hungry and in the mood for something international, you can go to the Corral, where international food stands offer a variety of foods from all over the world.
~Angie
