Thursday, July 2, 2009

The toughest, most prestigious contest of its kind in the world, this event draws competitors from around the globe and uses the traditional coal fire for its numerous classes where competitors turn steel into horseshoes and works of art. See sparks fly and anvils ring as world-class blacksmiths put their skills to the test in what is often referred to as the 'Olympics of Blacksmithing'. The top 10 finalists will go head-to-head on Sunday, July 5 in the Big Top for the coveted title of "2009 World Champion Blacksmith" and the opportunity to represent their country on the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Stage.

The toughest, most prestigious contest of its kind in the world, this event draws competitors from around the globe and uses the traditional coal fire for its numerous classes where competitors turn steel into horseshoes and works of art. See sparks fly and anvils ring as world-class blacksmiths put their skills to the test in what is often referred to as the 'Olympics of Blacksmithing'. The top 10 finalists will go head-to-head on Sunday, July 5 in the Big Top for the coveted title of "2009 World Champion Blacksmith" and the opportunity to represent their country on the Calgary Stampede Grandstand Stage.

Situated in Halls D & E of the newly-expanded BMO Centre, the Western Oasis showcases the familiar western art and lifestyle elements with new "oasis" components for relaxing, as well as an opportunity to pair wine and food. Upon entering the Western Oasis you will experience a wave of artistic excellence that includes photographs, bronzes, paintings, cooking demonstrations, arts & crafts and western entertainment. Integrated with the western art & lifestyles displays are relaxing oasis areas highlighted with natural outdoor elements such as stone, greenery and water features. See our highlight video Roving Reporter Day 3: Western Oasis.

Savour a glass of wine originating from Canadian or international vineyards while relaxing in a garden oasis resplendent with art, waterfalls and natural greenery. Tokens can be purchased to take part in wine sampling and education by industry specialists who will address topics such as food pairings, tasting Dos and Don'ts, Old World versus New World wines, the Niagara region and wines with/or for dessert. Mini food plates are available with the wines during tasting.

Kids under 12 years old will be able to enjoy many of their favourite activities such as Magic Nuudles, button making, face painting, Plasma Cars and Speed Stacks. Children can visit the Western Photo booth for their complimentary photo (limit one per family, $10.00 value), or bounce away on one of three giant inflatable play structures. Kids can also try out their artistic skills in the Museum, or venture into the 800 square foot multilevel playground! And they'll definitely want to check out the great entertainment lineup on the Buckaroos stage!

Doo Doo the Clown is back on the Buckaroos stage with his hilarious stage show of comedy, magic and dance! You can catch him onstage each day in Buckaroos, and clowning around on the midway throughout the day!

Whether guests come to the Bell Getaway to rock out, enjoy a break in the lounge areas or experience the latest in technology with gaming, HD, mobility and other products showcased in the Bell Digital Lounge, the Bell GetAway is the place to be. See our highlight video Roving Reporter Day 2: Bell Getaway.

Step inside the 360 degree stunning visual effects and full surround sound of the Rocktagon. This state of the art digital theatre will feature shows every 30 minutes followed by a VJ showcasing the latest music videos.

A VJ showcasing the latest music videos; recurring every 30 minutes.

This favourite children's attraction is for kids between 4 and 12 years. Children have a ball testing their skills at a John Deere Tractor Pull. This event is loaded with audience participation, education and down home fun.

Take in the horsemanship and excitement of the Stampede Showriders. Don’t forget your camera!

Dust off those boots with a Stampede tradition and get ready for some great live entertainment. All guests must be 18 years of age or older. Photo ID is required.

Lunch Buffet - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner Buffet - 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Full menu and children's menu available. Group booking of 25 or more call 403.261.0189.

CJAY 92 rocks while you enjoy a cool one under the shade of the plus 15. Guests must be 18 years of age or older. Photo ID is required.

Quench your thirst at the Big Rig with a cold Labatt's while listening to the sounds of The New 97.7. All guests must be 18 years of age or older. Photo ID is required.

Wonton King, along with King's Restaurant, is the 'Home of the Wor Wonton'. With their signature dish, the Wonton Soup, and other classic Chinese food favourites.

Enjoy a refreshing beverage from the patio while viewing a wide variety of entertainment on the Coca-Cola Stage. Minors are not permitted on the patio after 6 p.m. Must be 18 years or older. Photo ID is required.

Enjoy the atmosphere of the Old West in a licensed, non-smoking, family-oriented environment. See our highlight video Roving Reporter Day 5: The Range.

Located west of the Coca-Cola Stage and north of the Big Four Building sits Weadickville, a re-created typical Calgary street circa 1912. It's a cool and comfortable spot to relax and find some of the best values on Stampede Park.

Drop by one of several Calgary Stampede Stores to find a variety of souvenirs and collectables to suit your taste and budget, as well as a large selection of western apparel, home décor and giftware. Main Location: Calgary Stampede Store – a two-storey, log structure in the centre of Stampede Park, next to the Dream Home on Stampede Trail. Other Locations include: Stampede Market, inside the front of Hall A; Grandstand, Concourse Level; and three outlets on the Midway.

New for 2009! Visit the BMO Kids Zone located within Saddledome Lane. This new interactive area is filled with great activities for kids & families. Be sure to stop by and take part in some of the fun! Activities include: Kids Pedal Tractor Pull Kids Team Penning Competition The Director’s Cut: Comic Relief. See our highlight video Roving Reporter Day 1: BMO Kidzone.

A variety of small ensembles from the Calgary Stampede Showband perform daily!

The Indian Village has been part of the Calgary Stampede since 1912 and is one of the most popular attractions during the 10-day festival. The First Nations people at the Indian Village represent the five tribes of Treaty 7 and include the Siksika, Tsuu T'ina, Stoney/Nakoda, Piikani and Kainai. Visitors to the Village can relax in a beautiful park setting while viewing demonstrations of native dance and tasting authentic Indian Bannock. There are so many traditions to explore! We warmly invite you to watch traditional Handgames, cheer at a tipi raising contest, admire native handicrafts or learn about traditional meat cutting skills. See what the Village offers today, and picture the Indian lifestyle of years gone by

This year, visitors to Stampede Park will be able to experience 34 rides, 24 more counting those for kids, plus collectively, they'll win enough stuffed animals from games on the Midway to fill the Saddledome 25 times over

This year, visitors to Stampede Park will be able to experience 34 rides, 24 more counting those for kids, plus collectively, they'll win enough stuffed animals from games on the Midway to fill the Saddledome 25 times over

The Stampede Market is a place to shop for all tastes and budgets. We have everything visitors need: the things they come looking for every year and all the latest and greatest products. We've got slicers and dicers, mops and fudge. There's new jewellery, something to decorate the home or a pair of cowboy boots. Guests can even plan a trip, and find some great games and toys to entertain along the way. There really is something for everyone.

New to Buckaroos in 2009, Bobs & Lolo are dedicated to connecting kids to the natural world with music, movement and make-believe. Sharing musical stories that engage, inspire and educate, they teach kids to care about themselves, their neighbours and the planet. Their energy will get you dancing, singing and playing along in an exciting world filled with bikes, gardens, rocket ships and more!

Go "hog wild" with celebrity racing pigs, racing ducks and Abu the Wonder Pony! Audiences will be cheering on their favourite racer and are welcome to meet the animal stars after the show. See our highlight video Roving Reporter Day 1: Midway Circus.

The 2009 Calgary Stampede will see the continuation of the long-standing relationship between the Canadian Forces and the Stampede. There will be a display of Army, Navy and Air Force vehicles, personnel and equipment, including a Leopard C2 tank, a LAV III TOW Under Armour, a Navy MK 48 missile and a Centennial of Flight CF-18 cockpit. The Canadian Forces Display will be located in Saddledome Lane, along the south end of the Pengrowth Saddledome.

Today's RCMP is both steeped in tradition and on the leading edge of policing. Guests can visit the RCMP display in Saddledome Lane to have their photograph taken with an officer in the world famous traditional Red Serge, and learn more about Canada's national police force.

This favourite children's attraction is for kids between 4 and 12 years. Children have a ball testing their skills at a John Deere Tractor Pull. This event is loaded with audience participation, education and down home fun.

Join us in the BMO Kids Zone of Saddledome Lane where families will capture the excitement of their visit to the Calgary Stampede as a comic book! Families will walk away with an 8x10 professional comic book page – starring them! Limit one comic per family.

The ATCO Kitchen Theatre brings non-stop cooking shows from noon (10 a.m. on July 7) until 8 p.m. every day of Stampede. We feature the best in local and western cooking.

This utterly hilarious pair of juggling acrobats has made it their mission to dazzle audiences of all ages with their extraordinary technical abilities and burlesque-style staging. Their unique circus feats include acts such as a modern dance parody with exercise balls, a clown boxing match, percussive juggling and dynamic hand-to-hand performances. It's perfect entertainment for the entire family.

Celebrate agriculture at Agrium Ag-tivity in the City, where each day is guaranteed to be a fun and educational experience for the whole family. In partnership with leading industry stakeholders, this area features a celebration of Alberta agriculture. The Agrium Discovery Centre showcases informative industry displays, focusing on food consumption, safety, environment and nutrition, as well as some of the most recent science and technology innovations. See our highlight video Roving Reporter Day 2: Agtivity in the City.

Terry Stokes is known across America as "America's Favourite Hypnotist." From the small pubs and bars in Atlanta, Ga., through the greatest fairs and outdoor shows in North America, to the finest showrooms in Las Vegas, Terry Stokes has become the premier stage hypnotist of our time. Terry's on-stage charisma has made "The Terry Stokes Show" the most unforgettable entertainment experience available.

Craig, Lou and Dianne have been performing individually and with others for more than 30 years. A deep love of music and a longing to take their ‘jamming for fun’ to the next level led them to form Horizon Ridge in 2007. With diversified backgrounds ranging from blues, country, easy listening and gospel, they bring an appreciation for different perspectives to the songs they play and sing. They are delighted to return to Window on the West in 2009!

A Band of Outriders is an energetic 35-piece musical ensemble that plays everything from pop, to R&B, to Funk. The Outriders are comprised of Calgary Stampede Showband alumni and other musicians from the Calgary area. Make sure to catch the Outriders daily on the Enbridge Stage, as well as around Stampede Park

The Artist's Window offers a special opportunity to see artists at work. Watch as they demonstrate techniques and show their work in progress, as well as completed work.

New to Buckaroos in 2009, The Loose Moose Theatre Company presents "Loose Moose Theatre for Kids: Fables on the Range". Three classic Aesop's tales will be told as they were meant to be... by cowboys. Heart warming fables will be brought to life on stage and presented in a unique style that is fast paced, participatory and fun for the whole family! The Loose Moose style of children's theatre, with its spontaneous, adaptable, interactive spirit, is unique in the city.

This favourite children's attraction is for kids between 4 and 12 years. Children have a ball testing their skills at a John Deere Tractor Pull. This event is loaded with audience participation, education and down home fun.

The ATCO Kitchen Theatre brings non-stop cooking shows from noon (10 a.m. on July 7) until 8 p.m. every day of Stampede. We feature the best in local and western cooking.

Craig has become a Nashville North favourite. Since embarking on a full time music career in 2002, Craig's tireless work ethic and from-the-heart performances have landed him front and centre, opening shows for the likes of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charlie Major, Jason McCoy, Aaron Lines, George Canyon and David Lee Murphy, one of Craig's mentors. In May of 2005, Craig released his debut album The Way I Feel, which received rave reviews. In 2008, he released his second album Down And Dirty, which included "Blame You", Craig's first video.

Combining their comedic talents with cutting-edge dance choreography, Klown, Ill Will, Ready and Mini Me deliver an unforgettable experience that has crowds all over the world cheering for more. The USA Break Dancers perform to a blend of disco, funk, hip-hop, old-school rap and classic soul - music that will have everyone in the audience grooving and getting down to the bumper baby!

You simply can't miss the Superdogs as they present "Holly-woof High"! The world's most popular dogs are everything from funky to fabulous in this all new family fun-filled furry production. See our highlight video Roving Roving Reporter Day 4: Superdogs.

Barry Luft and Tim Rogers began performing together in 1974, drawn together by their passion for music that expresses the spirit of the Canadian west. In 1983 they released an LP entitled Songs of the Iron Trail: The Canadian Railroad Experience in Song which became a pioneer album in the heritage music movement. This album of classic railway songs has won multiple awards being rereleased as a CD in 2007.

The Bell GetAway is proud to present Dance Crew "Street Sessions" July 11 and 12

Come enjoy this comedic, athletic high dive show for the first time at the Calgary Stampede. Guaranteed to thrill audiences with high flying stunts from 90 feet in the air. See our highlight video Roving Reporter Day 1: Midway Circus.

The Calgary Stampede Showband and A Band of Outriders pair up for a fantasic musical set.

Craig has become a Nashville North favourite. Since embarking on a full time music career in 2002, Craig's tireless work ethic and from-the-heart performances have landed him front and centre, opening shows for the likes of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charlie Major, Jason McCoy, Aaron Lines, George Canyon and David Lee Murphy, one of Craig's mentors. In May of 2005, Craig released his debut album The Way I Feel, which received rave reviews. In 2008, he released his second album Down And Dirty, which included "Blame You", Craig's first video.

Having toured across Canada and much of the United States, Seventh Rain has garnered many fans that continue to support them wherever they go. They have shared the bill with major recording acts such as Hedley, Live, Ten Second Epic, Nickelback, Evanescence, sum 41, Third Eye Blind and many others. From sing along melodies to catchy guitar riffs, Seventh Rain is a band that is here to show that music was not meant to be a fad. They are determined to stand the test of time and are definitely here to stay. After earning the title "best unsigned artist" by Calgary radio station Vibe 98.5, Seventh Rain released their new album Byda in 2007.

Up and down non-stop fun! Crazy jumps and stunts that will make your head spin. Come and meet the riders after the show. See our highlight video Roving Reporter Day 1: Midway Circus.

This explosive group emerged from an underground live-show sensation to one of the most powerful touring shows in the U.S. Performing on everything from their signature "trash" kits including plastic buckets, huge ladders, mortar casings and giant 50 gallon containers, the band will keep the audience on their feet. Spark-emitting, masterfully played power tools, a mind-blowing beatbox "vocal artillery" session backed up by chest crushing, power-driven, sweat-drenched drumming makes this show something you won't want to miss!

Budweiser and the Calgary Stampede bring you the Budweiser Blank Ticket.On Thursday July 2, 2009, Nashville North will host a "mystery band" for it's 9PM performance. To gain access to this exclusive event visit participating restaurants and pubs throughout Calgary, listen to CJAY 92, or visit calgarystampede.com for more details.

Marianas Trench (Josh Ramsay, Matt Webb, Mike Ayley, Ian Casselman) had already elevated itself above the rest of the pack with their 2006 debut, Fix Me, that showcased a knack for colouring outside the lines of factory-issue millennial punk, shrewdly-built pop, and super-adrenalized modern rock. Two years later, Marianas Trench has re-emerged with Masterpiece Theatre. And not surprisingly, it's a work of soaring ambition and decisive technical prowess. The album includes their chart-topping hit "Cross My Heart."

Craig has become a Nashville North favourite. Since embarking on a full time music career in 2002, Craig's tireless work ethic and from-the-heart performances have landed him front and centre, opening shows for the likes of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charlie Major, Jason McCoy, Aaron Lines, George Canyon and David Lee Murphy, one of Craig's mentors. In May of 2005, Craig released his debut album The Way I Feel, which received rave reviews. In 2008, he released his second album Down And Dirty, which included "Blame You", Craig's first video.

Craig has become a Nashville North favourite. Since embarking on a full time music career in 2002, Craig's tireless work ethic and from-the-heart performances have landed him front and centre, opening shows for the likes of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charlie Major, Jason McCoy, Aaron Lines, George Canyon and David Lee Murphy, one of Craig's mentors. In May of 2005, Craig released his debut album The Way I Feel, which received rave reviews. In 2008, he released his second album Down And Dirty, which included "Blame You", Craig's first video.