Saddle up! Stampede announces several smaller events throughout July

Stampede 2020 may be cancelled, but the spirit of the Greatest Show on Earth lives on! This year, despite things looking a little bit different on the grounds, the organization is encouraging Calgarians to keep their hats on!

“We may not be able to gather together or celebrate in traditional ways during Stampede 2020, but that won’t stop Stampede spirit from shining through during the ten days in July,” they say on their website. “Whether you Stampede at home, in your yard, or with your neighbours, we’re excited to see how you create Community Spirit this year.”

Instead of having the masses stumble down the midway in their cowboy boots, the Stampede will hold mini-events, where you can still eat and drink, party, and celebrate Calgary pride safely.

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These tiny-pede experiences include:

A mini donut drive-thru

Buckle up and roll into the Stampede grounds for a pop-up mini-donut drive-thru! Grab and go OR purchase a pail ahead of time for two free gate admissions to the 2021 Sneak-a-Peak!

When: Monday, July 6th – 7th and Thursday, July 9th – 11th
Where: Stampede Grounds – 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary
Time: 12 pm – 9 pm

Stampede Food Truck Rally 

Corn dogs, lemonade, pizza?! As we get older… and motion sick, midway food has become our favourite part of the 10-day event. This year, like every year before it, we can sink our teeth into greasy, sugar-coated, deep-fried goodness.

When: Friday, July 3rd – Sunday, July 12th
Where: Stampede Park – 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary and Around Calgary TBA
Time: 12 pm – 9 pm

BMO Kids’ Day Pancake Drive-thru

Stampede week wouldn’t be complete without a FREE pancake breakfast! Register now, and roll up to get a few flapjacks just like last year, and every year before that.

When: Wednesday, July 8th
Where: Stampede Park – 1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary
Time: 9 am – 4 pm

Stampede at Home

Whether its a zoom party with an official background, a once-through of their Spotify playlist, or a festive Instagram post with the Stampede 2020 stickers, the organization wants you to commemorate Calgary’s longest-running tradition. For more information, you can check out their website here!

We will ride again, Calgary! The greatest show on earth will be back next year and you can bet it’ll be the best one yet! Enjoy yourselves, Cowtown!