We have just arrived back in the UK from Calgary and were overwhelmed by the whole Stampede. If you can arrange to be there next year for the opening day you really must go. The parade of horses, bands, carnival type floats, clowns, more horses, more bands, police Harleys, Fire engines, more horses and bands goes on for about an... more

My kids had a blast yesterday for the family day Stampede. For admission, my 2 yr old was free of charge and we used the Coca Cola free admission voucher for my 7yr old son. The adult admission was 14 each adult for me and my husband. People were saying that it's going to be hell hot and filled with... more

If you like county fairs, I think you'll like the Calgary Stampede. It's much like a gigantic county fair, but with more attractions tacked onto it. There's a huge selection of carnival food, a fairly good midway of games and rides, a lot of music, and a pretty good selection of different shows (everything from stunt bikes to stunt dogs).... more

Nice for all ages and lots to see. more

My wife and I and two of our adult kids attended the stampede in July /07,the weather was outstanding which helped immensely.The rodeo was very entertaining as were the chuckwagon races,after the rodeo was finished for the day the evening show was equally entertaining.The grand finally of the show was the fireworks display which seemed to last for at least... more

We really loved the day at the Stampede.... The best advice i can make is to stay somewhere where you can take the C train. We made the beginner Stampede attendee mistake of driving into the stampeded. As soon as we reached the Stampede grounds we realized our mistake and headed back to the hotel. Taking the C train is... more

The rides were the main attraction for kids. The food stands are pretty good too. I prefer greek. The prices for everything is pretty high and the weather was hot too. If you plan to attend any shows such as the "super dogs," be there at least 30-45 minutes early. to get a seat. more