Events
An annual 10 day rodeo and festival held every July in Calgary.
What is the Calgary Stampede?
A famous Stampede food found on the midway that is battered into a golden flower shape and typically served with a spicy or chipotle mayo dip sauce.
What are deep fried onions (often called blooming onion)?
The open air chairlift ride operating above the midway during the annual Calgary Stampede.
What is the WestJet Skyride (or the cable car)?
"Well, I tumble outta bed and stumble to the kitchen, pour myself a cup of ambition, yawn and stretch and try to come to life."
9 to 5 by Dolly Parton
How many people visited the Calgary Stampede in 2025?
1. 1 000 300
2. 1 500 300
3. 1 477 000
1 477 000
Invented in 1866 for cattle drives, it became a lifeline for cowboys by offering hot meals and now seen annually at the Calgary Stampede
What is a chuckwagon?
The sweet midway snack made with a variety of flash-fried dough that can be topped with chocolate, whipped cream, skittles, smokes, matcha, or even deep fried Oreos.
What is a funnel cake?
The outdoor venue where concerts are often performed at the Calgary Stampede by artists such as the Beach Boys, Shania Twain, etc
What is the Coca Cola Stage or Nashville North Stage?
"You've got to know when to hold 'em
Know when to fold 'em
Know when to walk away
And know when to run."
The Gambler by Johnny Cash
When was the first Calgary Stampede?
1. 1865
2. 1912
3. 1930
1912
Weaves western heritage and modern food production together through interactive education, culinary competitions, and livestock showcases
What are the culture and agriculture events?
How many hot dogs are eaten at the Stampede annually?
125 000
A classic carnival game where players throw sharp metal-tipped darts at a wall of balloons attached to a board
What is balloon darts?
"I hear her voice in the mornin' hour, she calls me
The radio reminds me of my home far away
Drivin' down the road, I get a feelin'
That I should've been home yesterday, yesterday"
Country Roads by John Denver
How many visitors attend Stampede every day?
1. 50 000
2. 170 000
3. 140 000
140 000 - 150 000 people
Competitive equestrian sport testing the speed and skills of the participants through events such as bull riding, saddle bronc, tie down roping, and barrel racing.
What is the rodeo?
How many mini donuts on average are eaten at the Calgary Stampede every year?
1. 1 Million
2. 2 Million
3. 700 000
More than 2 million
Which casino is located at the Calgary Stampede grounds?
Cowboys Casino
"I find it very, very easy to be true
I find myself alone when each day is through
Yes, I'll admit that I'm a fool for you
Because you're mine"
I Walk the Line by Johnny Cash
Who founded the Calgary Stampede?
Guy Weadrick and his wife Flores LaDue.
What are the dates for the Calgary Stampede this year (2026)?
July 3 - July 12
Made by heating sugar into a liquid and spinning it into a fluffy cloud
What is cotton candy (or candy/fairy floss)?
Day celebration with authentic tipis, Indigenous artisans, cultural demonstrations/performances, traditional food (like bannock).
What is the First Nations Cultural Experience?
"Love is a burning thing
And it makes a fiery ring
Bound by wild desire."
Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash
A type of western neckwear consisting of decorative metal tips secured by an ornamental slide or clasp.
What is a bolo tie?