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Stampede

Calgary Stampede

Festival / Agritourism

About

The Calgary Stampede is a world-renowned annual event that takes place in Calgary, AB. It is one of the largest and most famous rodeos in the world, attracting millions of visitors from around the globe. While the Stampede is primarily known for its thrilling rodeo competitions, it also offers a unique agritourism experience that celebrates the region's rich agricultural heritage.

The Stampede is a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the world of farming, ranching, and agriculture and appreciate the important role that agriculture plays in shaping the region's identity. Visitors get to learn, engage, and enjoy a wide range of agricultural activities, creating lasting memories and a deeper understanding of rural life in Alberta.

Don't miss the livestock competitions, agriculture exhibits, displays, and demonstrations that showcase the hard work and ingenuity of the local agricultural community, including hands-on activities like butter making, blacksmithing, wool spinning, and other traditional farming activities.

The Stampede also offers a variety of world-class food experiences that focus on local and regional cuisine - providing a taste of the area's agricultural bounty. Visitors can indulge in dishes made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, and explore the Farmer's Market - an excellent opportunity for visitors to purchase authentic local goods and support the region's farmers and artisans. 

Location

650 25 Ave SE
Calgary, AB
T2G 4K8

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Hours

  • Monday8:30 AM – 5 PM
  • Tuesday8:30 AM – 5 PM
  • Wednesday8:30 AM – 5 PM
  • Thursday8:30 AM – 5 PM
  • Friday8:30 AM – 5 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

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About Canadian Beef

Canadian beef is raised with pride and care in each and every province across the country. Chances are, that just outside of city boundaries, your neighbours are depending on beef to make a living. More than 98% of cattle farms and ranches are family-run and most have been operating for generations. There are 60,000 farms and ranches with beef cattle in Canada – that’s a lot of Canadian communities built on beef! 

Raising cattle is one of the few remaining examples of animal husbandry you can see by just taking a drive in the countryside. Beef cattle grazing out in a field bears witness to the fact that Canadian beef is truly a product of the landscape – raised on the goodness that nature provides. Cattle eat locally, largely living off forage (grass) supplemented with grains or other feedstuffs available in each region of the country – potatoes in the East, corn in central Canada and typically barley and wheat out West for example. Beef is very much a product of terroir, with nuanced differences depending on the region where the cattle are raised.

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