The Calgary Stampede should be done at least once in a lifetime, if you can make it. The Rodeo is such a display of skill and the Chuck wagon races are something special between man and horse. Lots and lots of rides for the young or young at heart, just be prepared for the long lines, you can get an Express Pass and allows you to skip the long lines. There are magic shows, motorcycle jump shows etc. Every night there are amazing fireworks. Lots and lots of food, literally everywhere you look. Wear a hat, it can get hot in the daytime. Most Definitely worth a visit.

Super fun, beautiful fireworks and so worth it! Food is always the expensive part but if you're going to the Grandstand show then you are in for quite a treat. The fireworks especially for the first and last day are super pretty! For families, teenagers and adults you'll find something amazing

Rodeo was alot of fun! Going as a family you need 2 days at the stampede to really enjoy everything the park has to offer. ( rides, agriculture arena, dog show and entertainment, food, rodeo, fireworks, evening shows) We had a great time and will be back next year! ** Buy the day pass not stamps!! or rides will cost you a fortune.

The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth and rightly so lives up to its expectations each & every year we visit this place! One cannot get enough of the place in a day. Wish it would last more than 10 days in a year! On average 1.0M people visit the event each year from as far as Far East, Middle East, Europe and United States and from other parts of our great country Canada 🇨🇦

Having lived out here for 12 years I’ve only been to Stampede twice, with last week on Friday parade day being one of those. After two long years of the pandemic, it was nice to feel the energy and the excitement, and the rhythm of the music at the stampede grounds. It can get overly crowded for sure and unfortunately there’s always the ones that don’t know how to behave properly, but mostly overall people were having a good time. That’s what it should be about. I have to leave one star off because I don’t agree with the use of animals in entertainment, and inevitably there are always animals that get killed at this event which is an aspect I detest.

Once a year world renowned outdoor festival. Must visit in lifetime. Obviously crowded as this is just 10 days event. All rides are lined up and have a lot of waiting in the queue. Recommend to buy all day ride pass and Express lane pass. Full day event or atleast multiple day entrance is an option for someone who can enjoy Carnival environments. Late evening rides will not be that much crowded. Almost 4 days you can enter free of cost (sponsored by different companies) and rest its paid days. Wide variety of food options. Fun unlimited.

We went to the Stampede last summer (2021) and we had an Amazing time! I'll start with the Fireworks...the amazing Fireworks, just, when we thought the fireworks were over...they would start again :) Definitely the most wonderful fireworks display I'd ever seen. The show itself was very organized, even, with such a large area, we never really felt lost because of the abundance of information available. Well done Stampede organizers.

What can you really say about the greatest outdoor show on earth? There's something for everyone and it changes every year. During the actual stampede, my personal favourite is the deep fried Oreos. Throughout the rest of the year, there are so many different shows and events to draw you in. I'm looking forward to seeing the new proposed 17ave extension into the grounds. Parking for events can be challenging, so always give yourself plenty of extra time. Transit is a very logical alternative.

One must go to this stampede at least once if not every time. My favourite were the motorcycle stunts featured on a particular evening that I could not shoot but it was thrilling. Display by the Canadian army is also my favourite. There is something for everyone. Food , rides, children rides, face painting, betting, gambling, clubbing , alcohol, performing arts, live music and the high list spectacular fireworks. It’s very very busy during Calgary stampede but the joy is sometimes in the crowd n rush. Still the management of such a massive scale event is great. Everything flows smoothly. Buy tickets at the gate or online and you are zoomed into the GM huge grounds . Oh I forgot to mention the horse show. I missed it but I was happy just to see the stables. Must go place

One of the best shows on earth

So much fun for people of all ages! The rides are great fun. Food is delicious, and a huge variety. You could spend so much time here. Nashville North was great for dancing with friends! Musical acts are pretty popular as well. Saw Sheryl Crow a few years back for free. Such an amazing memory! Hoping to make it back here again in the future.

Epic

We didn't attend any of the main shows but we explored the other attractions and the food. It was loads of fun! After two years of pandemic isolation, it was really nice to be in this festive atmosphere surrounded by people enjoying themselves. One of the main highlights was the Elbow River Camp of the Indigenous people of the region. It was absolutely fantastic! We attended a dance performance there and at the same time learned more about their culture, traditions, and ceremonies. We also ate bannock with jam, which is a heavy but tasty snack. Definitely going to come back again next year!

Great place

The food was amazing but overpriced for what you get and the rides are super overpriced, carnivals are medium-range but the carnivals are mostly scams especially the red star shooter but the dog show was very awesome!

show attractions are very good

Five stars for the rodeo! Absolutely fantastic! The rest....the kids entertainment is crammed in a little corner. So many children and parents waiting to see Paw Patrol and they have the tiniest little stage and seating area. They can't join in or even see half the time. Waited 1.5 hours to watch a 20 minute show because last year our son was at the back of a huge crowd and could not see a thing. Doesn't really feel like a celebration of western culture, just a 10 day fancy dress party aimed at people that will spend a ton of money on alcohol. Not really family friendly at all (except for kids day (morning) which is really good). I will state again though that the rodeo is fab! Wish we didn't have to go through the rowdy, drunken crowds to get out of the stampede grounds though and back to our vehicle.

After a 17 year gap, we decided to check out the Calgary Stampede - we always enjoy watching coverage on TV but it’s fun to walk the midway and grounds and see live shows. The daily schedule helped us to plan the day and we lucked out by getting in free before 11:00am - not sure why but 🤠. We enjoyed: the RCMP Musical Ride - a proud Canadian tradition and celebration of 150 years of service; the illusionist, Stampede Show Riders, River Camp village with Indigenous dancers, market place displays, animal displays, show band, and Canine Stars. Searching for gluten free options was a bit of a chore but we found some poutine, dole whip and caramel apples. 😋see pictures. We ended our day with a T&S concert at the Coca Cola stage which is an amazing new-and-improved outdoor stage venue. We are 50+ so didn’t partake in rides or much after 10:30 but after 12 hours we had a full day!

Wonderful !!

In third grade, my class had to pick a state or province and do a project on it. I got Alberta and wanted to visit ever since. One magical day, I found myself on the phone with a woman who lived there who asked if I had heard of Calgary Stampede. I had not and she proceeded to explain it in great detail. At 27 years old, I decided right then and there I was going to go to the next Calgary Stampede. I ended up taking a friend on the 2,000 mile road trip. When we arrived at the gates, I was expecting to pay at least $20 to get in was surprised it equalled to about $3. The rest of the day was a whirlwind of art, music, vendors, cowboy outfits, rodeos, and sheer child-like glee. It was all well organized and managed and every where you looked, there was something interesting or fun. I will be going back and bringing all my American friends along. One should truly experience this event.

Yes. So happy we were fortunate to attend the Stampede. First time ever. One day we went to see the Chuck Wagon Races .. the next day attended the Stampede Rodeo and musical variety show and fireworks. Walked around and enjoyed the grounds. Unbelievable how many people were there. Whoa I have attached a few photos. If you get a chance to attend the Stampede next year, Go. Yaaaahooo

My husband and I went to the drive through Stampede breakfast in Seton today. What a blast!!!! Thank you to all the volunteers Andy’s Stampede people that made this happen. Stampede breakfast covid style. You made it fun.

good times everything is expensive so bring cash...full day of activities, shows, games, ride and so much more all in the heart of Calgary

COVID precautions in place. Friendly staff. Plenty of food options. Good offering of free shows. Clean. Accessible.

I miss this place. Its good to be back.

One of the main reasons to visit Calgary at summer time.

For more than 100 years, local First Nations have camped at the Calgary Stampede – their “Indian Village” site has always been a quieter part of the massive show on the banks of the Elbow River, with colourful tepee displays, and traditional storytelling and ceremonies.

First time I know about it, I love it, a lot of things to do and see

Not the same, with fewer rides and games but considering everything they still put together a fun event. 2021 will be one to remember. Grandstand show wasn't the same without the chucks but the fireworks were amazing.

I simply looooveee Stampede! Tons of fun things to do, one day is not enough. One place to visit at least once in your lifetime

You are welcomed by food stalls with a wide variety of food and drinks, ranging from simple lemonade to Gator bites. The rides are fun, especially enjoyed the gravitron. We also watched the cattle penning, which blew our minds. The precision control the riders have on their horses is incredible.

People are friendly, security is serious with COVID measures. If you are an anti-vaxxer or anti-masker you will not be allowed entry. Floor is a bit sticky inside the arena but the hockey game was fun and safe. Very bright. Is a tad bit cold bring a sweater when visiting. Wouldn't recommend heels as with the cement stairs it's safer with flats or sneakers 😊

Aggi days. So many displays and things to see. Not as many animals but still enough variety. Excellent organization of the free event. Lots of volunteers. Majority of them very engaging. Thankyou!

Great Flames game. Quick entry $15 fee. My son and I walked 5 mins to the car. Very convenient.

A lot of fun to go to the Stampede yearly with friends, family, and loved ones. There is always something to do at the Stampede whether that be going on what seems like hundreds of rides and games available at the midway on the property, or indulge in a weird food that is hard to find offered anywhere else. I would recommend seeing the firework show / rodeo close up as it is an exhilarating experience everyone should experience at lest once in their life time. My only criticism of the stampede would be how the price of everything is slightly over priced, but its worth the good time most of the time.

More fun than a mini horse chuckwagon race! The heavy horse show is amazing.

What can I say if you love the old west and some good old yee yee activities 🤠 or even just a good time overall for all ages everyone is welcome at stampede no matter what look forward to it every year

Wonderful events at the stampede ground. Various rides and games can be enjoyed with family n kids. In the evening you can enjoy the rodeo shows, live events n much more. Different varieties of food can be enjoyed served by many vendors.

A place where children can have a good time with various rides and other attractions. Food and chance games in plenty. The volunteers band was impressive and entertaining. One of the largest ferry wheels and full of people from around the world. Parking space a big problem.

Prices for everything this year has sky rocketed, so no surprise everything at the stampede is the same. 16$ for a deep fried onion with dip? Crazy..(Collasal) 5$ for a small bottle of coke, 8$ for water! The lineups for each ride was ridiculous, sometimes 50 min wait. No organization, just random lines of drunk sweaty people all over the place. At times, you could not even walk on the midway. Yeah the weather was great, but doesn't justify the over crowding. If you like the Ritz and glitz of the lights, rodeo, loud drunk carnies on their microphones, trying to lure you into their almost impossible midway games, this is the place for you! My family and I won't be back for quite sometime.

We were glad we went, and a two day visit was enough! One giant theme park, which is great for the kids, and also so many food and drinks vendors. It seems to be about, sell, sell, sell, rather than about conservation, compassion, and preservation of tradition. However, saying all of that, it is the biggest outdoor show we've ever been to...

One and only of its kind in entire North America if I am not wrong. You got food, rides, cultural activities, music and what not. Remember it is for 10 days only so make sure you visit it at least once since it is worth it. I bought a ticket online and it was 90 bucks worth.

Indeed it is the greatest outdoor show on the earth. The place is extermly busy. Plan your visit with an umbrella or a poncho since the weather during this month is completely unpredictable. Great place for kids to have tons of fun. Rodeo and the evening show are the best of the attraction. Chuk race, relay race is great fun.

If you like rodeo style and enjoy cow-boy life then visit this place is a must. Bike stunts and defense vehicles were the attraction.

It is too bad I hate if I could I will give it 0 stars

Amazing part of living in Calgary in July.

Great experience!

Lol it was cool the seats were sticky

Calgary screen fest

Fun

(Translated by Google) The Stampede Parade and the Rodeo Street Festival are truly great festivals that cannot be missed in Calgary. (Original) 스템피드 퍼레이드와 로데오 길거리의축제등은, 캘거리에서 빼놓을수없는 정말 훌륭한 축제이다.꼭 즐기세요.

Loved it!

So many options to enjoy year round.

Very good for events however the acoustics are horrendous. Great variety of shows and events.

I'm looking forward to Calgary stampede 2021 and future years. Hopefully, coronavirus doesn't ruin this year. 😬

Make a day of it... lots to see, dog show, motocross... horses and other animals. Fun times and if you are in Calgary! YOU NEED TO GO! Evening show was good, but hard to hear the singing.

Ample entertainment available with admission into the grounds. I like to try something new each year but the mini donuts remain a favourite. Lots of information is posted on the website for those who like to plan and get the most out of their day.

Best time of the year for rodeo people as the events at infield are well worth attending . My favorites are the bull riding and the chuckwagons. The midway is fun and colorful at night. The whole city shuts down for the duration of the stampede. No one goes to work, bars are full and breakfast is free. What's not to like

They enjoyed having several different areas and activities to explore.Nobody will go hungry so many stalls to choose from and so many rides for everyone.

The Calgary Stampede... calls itself the greatest outdoor show on earth. Its definitely a fun Annual event that literally shuts down the entire city. Lots to do and see with the family or for date night. I will say be prepared to dish out some premium coin for this outing ... or over the next 10 Days.

Lots to do that’s included with the gate admission. The food is really an adventure on it’s own, although insanely priced. Shows and demonstrations are very cool and the vendors at the markets are unique.

We spend literally 10 hours there and you could spend more. Easy to get around with the map they gave us and plenty of food and bathrooms. Pro tip: best bathrooms are in the Wild West oasis. Go through the shopping indoor area and way in the back is another huge room.

A must attend event

Its crowded but it's fun to go with a group of friends.

The evening show is spectacular

Nice place

Calgary Stampede is truely a delight to participate. The rodeos are world class and a very energetic crowd.

To expensive even for the stampede as not everyone can go

Too expensive!

Trampede. Always a good time. Just visit the tents if ur between the ages of 18-23. Go all ten days and tell me if u can survive like the Calgarians.

Loved every minute of it

I was there for Fan Expo 2021. Great venue. Lots of space. Fun time and guests. Plenty of parking also. 👍

Once again an amazing evening watching our favorite Hockey Team..Go Flames Go

I would like to take this moment to THANK all the volunteers and security staff for making the Stampede breakfast at South centre an enjoyable experience.

Great place to visit

Best time of the year! Let’s hope next year can go ahead.

Not to bad considering Covid protocol. Tattoo convention 2020 going well!

i hope alexis frulling is having a good day

Great went for the Tattoo and Fine Arts show. Except with construction going on and no signs showing you were to go. Also security tells u one thing on how to go thru the building another tells you no you can't walk thru the building to get the other side you have to walk outside to get to your parking lot where u parked