Thanks for a great 2008 Stampede! The information you are currently viewing is from this year’s event held July 4-13, 2008. We look forward to seeing you next year. Stay tuned for information on the 2009 Stampede in the coming months.
Tickets for the 2009 Calgary Stampede go on sale October 6, 2008.
Where city meets rural and the excitement and fun are never ending. Live animals abound and real farm activities such as cow milking, sheep shearing and stock dog demonstrations are scheduled daily. It will surprise you to learn the many different ways the agriculture industry impacts your daily activities. Guaranteed to be a fun experience for the whole family.
Found in the ‘Ag-tivity in the City’ area this structure profiles the major Alberta agriculture industries. There is something of interest for everyone as well as fun opportunities to learn about the agriculture industry. From live animals to the cool interactive displays presented by various agriculture industry groups, both kids and adults can get involved.
Found in the ‘Ag-tivity in the City’ Discovery Centre, Agrium’s back with additional fun and exciting components to their Seed Survivor presentation. This interactive display is better than ever with more games, screens and sounds. Enjoy various computer challenges and virtual farming experiences showing the various elements that farmers contend with to grow their crops. The worm tunnel promises fun for the younger children making a visit to this exhibit a must for everyone
This display presented by Alberta Pork and the Calgary Stampede Swine committee will show you what the modern day pigpen actually looks like. If you stay long enough you will see how a young litter of piglets gets called to supper then wrestles to get to the right spot to eat. Swine by-products help to provide over 40 different medicines. There is much to learn about the many benefits of this thriving Alberta industry.
See the amazing Budweiser Clydesdales in ‘Ag-tivity in the City’. Their size and beauty is unbelievable, making it easy to understand why they are world famous.
This display of farm animals can be found in the heart of ‘Ag-tivity in the City’ and are guaranteed to make you smile. Cow milking, sheep shearing, farm animal and stock dog presentations will also be featured daily in this area.
Take the challenge to see if you have all the answers! Join the wacky hosts for their trivia show as they challenge participants with agriculture-specific questions. Come cheer on the contestants, experience the crazy antics of the quizmaster and his assistant, and learn some fun new facts about agriculture.
This musical play for children features homegrown characters as they take you on a journey exploring the relationship between farm, food and fitness. The science of nutrition has never been so much fun!
The purpose of this contest is to identify carcasses of superior quality and to educate producers about the production of high quality beef.
For a complete listing of agriculture events go to stampedeagriculture.com.