Calgary Stampede Rodeo Tickets

Calgary Stampede Rodeo

The Calgary Stampede is one of the largest exhibition rodeo events in the world. The rodeo is held annually in July and bring fans and athletes from around the world to Calgary. The Calgary Stampede is a ten day event which is self-billed as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Calgary has held rodeo an exhibition events dating back to the late 1800’s, and the Stampede can trace its origins back to 1912, making it one of the oldest rodeo events that is currently running. The Calgary Stampede is much more than simply a rodeo, the event includes a parade, rodeo, derby, exhibition, and market. The Calgary Stampede parade kicks off the festivities, and includes marching bands, mounties, over 150 floats, and is typically attended by more than 300,000 people.

The rodeo includes athletes competing in six disciplines including bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, tie down roping, saddle bronc, and bareback. Typically the crowds at the Calgary Stampede range in the 20,000’s, making them some of the most packed events on the rodeo circuit. The Calgary Stampede also includes what is known as the Rangeland Derby, which showcases over 35 teams competing in a chuckwagon race for a prize of over $1.1 Million. The Rangeland Derby is one of the biggest events at the Calgary Stampede and is a can’t miss event. Calgary Stampede tickets are some of the most in demand tickets of any event in Alberta, and tickets to see the bull riding are usually in high demand.