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It's the greatest outdoor show on Earth, 10 days of non-stop pancake breakfasts and country music ho-downs, a chance to spend time with barnyard animals and ride the midway — the Calgary Stampede isn't just an event, it's part of Calgary's identity. Family Fun Calgary is your one-stop hub for all the latest on family-friendly news, events, tips, and tidbits related to the Calgary Stampede. Yee-haw!
Mmmmm pancakes! One of the many great things about Stampede is that you can get your fill of flapjacks, little sausages and juice boxes at all the various breakfasts around the city. Dress up your little buckaroos in their Western best and check out some of the city’s many pancake breakfasts. We’ve listed some of [...]
Free admission, coupons, discounts and deals. Check out how, when and where you can save a buck at the Calgary Stampede! Discount and Free Days at the Calgary Stampede Sneak-a-Peak What: Reduced admission the evening before the big party starts When: Thursday, July 4, 2013 Time: 6 pm to midnight Cost: $8 admission Suncor Energy [...]
We debated about driving out to Calgary from Vancouver this year for a summer visit and in the end the draw of family, friends and a week of Yee Hawing at the 100th Calgary Stampede was too much to resist. The Calgary Stampede kindly provided me with a pass and I brought my family along. [...]
Today I decided to brave the heat and take the kids down to the Stampede grounds. Our first stop was the BMO Kids Zone where my little girl loved meeting Olivia, Jess and Lunette. They are some of her favorite characters from some of her favorite shows. Kids love nothing better than hands on play [...]
Help kick off the Centennial edition of the Calgary Stampede at the world famous Stampede Parade! Led by the World Champion Calgary Stampede Showband, the parade showcases floats, bands, riders, cultural entries, and many more. Bring the whole family and get ready to shout “Yahoo!” Those who get there early to stake out a seat [...]
Calgary Exhibition and Stampede July 6 to 15, 2012 Why is the Calgary Stampede great for kids? You’ve got your midway rides and games, the rodeo and chuckswagons, fireworks, any type of carnival food your heart desires and animals galore! What else could a kid want? During the 10 days of Stampede, there are also many performances, [...]
The Calgary Stampede just rolled out a brand new app. Seriously, what would an awesome event like the Calgary Stampede be without an app with all the social media functions to boot? Ok that’s just me and my addiction to apps and fun technology. I downloaded the free app to test it out and of [...]
By Merry Kuchle The Calgary Stampede is the biggest event in Calgary’s social calendar every year. It is filled with cowboys and cowgirls partying all over town. This could lead you to believe that the Stampede isn’t really a family affair but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Today we headed down to the [...]
By Jen Gacek I remember a time when I would wait with eager anticipation for the Calgary Stampede. My mom would head down to 9th Avenue at 6:00 am and save a spot for us to watch the parade in the comfort of our own lawn chairs. The sounds, the smells (good and bad), and [...]
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