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Fun Facts
100

How many horses make up the pulling team for a single chuckwagon during a race?

Four

100

A small, sweet, ring-shaped treat covered in cinnamon and sugar.

What are mini donuts? 

100

What genre of music is played at Stampede?

Country music

100

The traditional head garment worn by cowboys or during Stampede. 

What is a cowboy hat?

100

The city in Alberta where the Stampede takes place every July.

What is Calgary?

200

An eight-second rodeo event that requires competitors to hold onto a bucking steer or cow using only a braided rope.

What is bull riding?

200

A hot dog on a stick that is dipped in corn batter and deep-fried. 

What are corn dogs?

200

The stampede ride where people ride in a basket on a giant, spinning wheel high up into the sky 

What is the Ferris wheel? 

200

The traditional footwear worn by cowboys or during Stampede. 

What are cowboy boots? 

200

Which animal is most often seen at the Stampede that cowboys ride? 

A horse

300

The big, free morning event that lets you line up for plates of hot, fluffy pancakes and syrup. 

What is the Pancake (or Stampede) Breakfast?

300

A sweet, sour, yellow drink made from squeezed fruit, often found at Stampede food trucks.

What is lemonade?

300

The Stampede night event that make loud "boom" sounds and light up the dark night sky with colors.

What are the Stampede fireworks?

300

A colourful piece of cloth that is often tied around a cowboy's neck like a scarf.

What is a bandana?

300

The giant indoor arena on the grounds looks like a saddle and hosts big concerts. 

What is the Saddledome?

400

The downtown event that kicks off the Stampede with marching bands, horses, and floats

What is the Stampede Parade?

400

A salty snack made from corn that pops into fluffy white pieces when it gets hot. 

What is popcorn?

400

A spinning ride with wooden horses that move up and down while music plays. 

What is a carousel (or merry-go-round)?

400

A large, shiny metal object often worn by cowboys on the front of a belt to hold their pants up.

What is a belt buckle?

400

How many weeks does the Stampede last for each year? 

Two weeks

500

The big evening show that features music, dancers, acrobats, and huge fireworks.

What is the Grand Stand Show?

500

A cold, sweet treat that is scooped into a cone and melts on a hot summer day. 

What is ice cream?

500

The outdoor carnival area at the Stampede with rides, games, and foods. 

What is the midway?

500

Tough leather pants that are worn over regular jeans by rodeo riders to protect their legs.

What are chaps?

500

The classic cowboy shout that is often confused with the official Stampede slogan (which is actually "Yahoo!")

What is "yeehaw"?