The Calgary Stampede is a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit.
The tradition of the Stampede Parade carries on with legendary actor, producer, director and musician Kevin Costner (
@modernwest
) as this year’s Parade Marshal!
Come see the
@Yellowstone
star open the Calgary Stampede on Friday, July 8.
We are saddened to share that we are unable to host the 2020 Calgary Stampede. While this is difficult, we know it’s the right thing to do.
We promise this does not mean the end of Stampede Spirit this year. Keep your hats on!
The Greatest City on Earth. The Greatest Guests on Earth. The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth 🤠
Thank you to those who made these last 10 days The Greatest 🙌
We’re extremely proud to share with you the 2019 Parade Marshal,
@Amber_Marshall
!
She’s best known for her role in
@HeartlandOnCBC
but is also a local cowgirl. As a celebration of women in western culture, Amber will lead us in the 2019 Stampede Parade.
Join us in celebrating the
#Stampede2021
Poster!
Created by 22-year-old Calgarian Lexi Hilderman, winner of the 2021 Youth Poster Competition, the artwork symbolizes the passing of the storm while recognizing resiliency and optimism.
Congratulations to the 2022 First Nations Princess, Sikapinakii Low Horn! Sikapinakii is a Traditional Dancer from the Siksika Nation and is passionate about sharing the stories of her people, culture and the history of Treaty 7.
Welcome to the Stampede Family, Sikapinakii!
As we close out the Calgary Stampede, we'd like to give one final YAHOO to everyone who helped make these 10 days happen, and a big thank you for coming Together Again 🎆
Say hello to the
#Stampede2020
Poster!
2020 is the second year the poster has been created by a youth artist and its creator, 17 year-old Ariel Clipperton, is the youngest Stampede poster artist in our history. Join us in congratulating this fantastic youth artist!
This year’s Stampede Parade Marshal is
@Amber_Marshall
!
Were less than 24 hours away from this iconic kick-off to Stampede. She will lead us riding her
@Heartland_onCBC
equine co-star, Spartan!
Don’t forget: Stampede admission is FREE after the Parade until 1:30 p.m.
What an incredible 10 days it has been. Although the sun is has set on
#Stampede2021
, we are forever grateful for the memories we've created. We love you, Calgary!
The Stampede poster has become an iconic piece of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Today we are excited to unveil the 2019 poster as this year marks the first time that the poster has been designed by a youth artist.
For 106 years, Indian Village has been a place and name with great historical significance, honouring the relationship of the Tipi Owners with Stampede. The Tipi Owners and the Stampede are changing the name of the Village to Elbow River Camp.
We’re over the moon to announce that this year’s Parade Marshal is Canadian Space Agency (
@csa_asc
) astronaut, Jeremy Hansen 🚀
Hansen will lead the 2023 Stampede Parade before he becomes the first Canadian to fly to the moon!
🔗
Check out the future of Stampede Park! Today, along with our partners
@CalgaryMLC
, we are proud to unveil the design for the expansion of the BMO Convention Centre.
Read more here:
In honour of our visionary leader, Warren Connell, who was passionate about our city and was a true embodiment of the western values that bind and build our community.
Thank you, Warren.
Announcement: The Calgary Stampede is pleased to announce Daniel Caesar’s Coca-Cola Stage performance will be rescheduled to Monday, July 9 at 6:30 pm - Our Coca Cola Stage will also feature at 8:30 p.m. - The Rural Alberta Advantage and at 10 p.m. – Phantogram
We are excited to announce two-time Canadian Olympic bronze medalist and 15-time X Games medalist, snowboarder
@markmcmorris
as this year’s Parade Marshal. Come join us as McMorris kicks off 10 days and 10 nights of Stampede at the
@CSParade
!
Make sure you get a good sleep tonight,
#yyc
because tomorrow we’re going to tell you about something we’ve been planning. We’re certain it will brighten your Stampede Spirit!
This just in: We're excited to announce
@TheTimMcGraw
will be playing the
@virginmobilecan
#Stampede2019
Concert Series on Sunday, July 14, 2019! Tickets go on sale for Stampede Insiders March 6 at 10 a.m.:
We are thrilled to announce Katari Right Hand as the 2021 Stampede Parade Marshal!
Plus it’s a familiar tradition, but a new route – we invite the community to enjoy the Parade from the comfort of their living rooms through a special broadcast by our partners at
@GlobalCalgary
.
We’re so excited to announce the
@Bell
Fireworks Spectacular will light up the sky at 11 p.m. on July 3 and 12 as we keep the Stampede spirit alive.
Check out the details:
We’re excited to announce that Canadian country music legend and Calgary’s own
@paulbrandt
will take the stage in 2021 as the headliner for the
@bell
Grandstand Show. Get excited as tickets go on sale this fall.
We may not be able celebrate in traditional ways this year, but thanks to our 2020 partners, we’ll be bringing you some Stampede experiences in a new way, following the safety recommendations from Alberta Health Services.
Visit us at to learn more!
The
@Bell
Grandstand Show stage is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece—and powering it is not a small task. Check out how it all comes together in this exclusive behind the scenes footage.
For tickets to the show, visit:
We are excited to unveil the 2022 Calgary Stampede Poster, as we kick off the 100-day countdown to The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!
Congratulations to Kane Pendry, a talented young artist from Edmonton, on his winning artwork featuring the Calgary Stampede Relay Races.
To the greatest city on earth, you proved Community Spirit could not be cancelled. Thanks to all of you and our valued partners for making
#Stampede2020
unforgettable.
You guys loved our
#tbt
Stampede Park aerial shot from the 80s' that we shared a few weeks ago, but how about this shot from 1908? Can you believe this was the skyline more than 100 years ago?
A staycation is in store for some of the
@CS_Rodeo
bucking horses from the Stampede Ranch. They’ve moved in to the green pastures of the historic OH Ranch for the summer!
Today, Stampede Volunteers are picking up flowers we’re unable to plant on Park, and will be planting them in their communities to
#BrightenYourCommunity
!
It’s a beautiful morning to complete an incredible journey 8 years in the making. We’re so proud of you,
@filipemasetti
!
A special shoutout to our partners at
@GMCcanada
for leading the way this morning.
100 Years of Chuckwagon Racing at the Calgary Stampede comes to close.
Congratulations to your 2023 Cowboys Rangeland Derby Champion, Layne MacGillivray 🏆
Yesterday, Katari Righthand danced at the celebration of the
#Stampede2021
poster.
Lexi, our poster artist was inspired by Katari’s dancing and spent the past few months learning from her and her grandparents about Blackfoot culture and protocol.
We recommend sound for this one! The grass may not be green just yet, but this group at the Stampede Ranch is excited to make the move into a new pasture.
It was a flippin’ great day at
@TimHortons
Family Day 🥞
The Calgary Stampede is the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™️ title holder for most pancakes served in eight hours, with a total of 17,182!
Brittany, an official judge from Guinness World Records, was on hand to verify the…
We’re celebrating women in western culture this Stampede!
@Amber_Marshall
will be this year’s parade marshal, and will proudly lead us riding, Spartan the Quarter horse.
Get Stampedin’ | Enjoy free adimission to Stampede Park until 1:30 p.m. on parade day!
We're very jealous of everyone heading to
@TheTimMcGraw
concert at the Saddledome tonight! Remember, these tickets get you admission to Park, so come down beforehand for the LAST day of
#Stampede2019
and get all your Yahoo's out.
Day 1 of the Calgary Stampede Powwow is officially underway!
All are welcome to watch some of the best powwow dancers and drummers in North America at the Calgary Stampede Powwow in the Scotiabank Saddledome, July 12 & 13 from noon - 6 p.m.
We tip our hats to you for celebrating these past 10 days and 10 nights. Thank you for fueling our community’s spirit and making this an exceptional
#Stampede2018
!