Publication date: Jul 08, 2022 • 16 min ago • 11 min read • Join the discussion People spend the sunny afternoon at Stampede Park on the first day of the Calgary Stampede on Friday, July 8, 2022. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia

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At the Stampede, Day 1

Picture perfect in the middle

Our photographers were out in force, capturing the first day of the Stampede. Jackson, 8, plays a game at Stampede Park in the middle. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia People cool off under the fog arch in the middle of Stampede Park. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia It’s a busy day at Stampede Park. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Halfway was busy on the first day of the Calgary Stampede. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia People enjoy walks in the middle. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Children cool off under the fog arch in the middle. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia

Entry to Riot: Prices, Deals and When to Go

Here are a few things to know before you head to the grounds that might help you save a few bucks:

On July 8th, anyone interested in going straight from the parade to the park can have free admission, from 11am to 1:30pm. On July 10, it’s Family Day at the Stampede grounds, where admission is free until 11am. and also includes a free pancake breakfast until 10am. until supplies last. On July 12, Community Day, there is free entry to the grounds from 10am. until 2 p.m. Plus, there’s free entry all day with free coffee and donuts until 10:30am. for seniors (ages 65+). On July 13th, Children’s Day, you can bring the little ones for a free breakfast in the GMC Stadium Courtyard from 8-9:30am. while supplies last and enjoy a free variety show from 8 to 10 a.m. Kids’ Day also includes free admission all day for children 12 and under and is free for everyone until 10am

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Normal entry prices:

General admission tickets (ages 13-64) are $23. Senior tickets (ages 65+) are $15. Children’s tickets (ages seven to 12) are $14. Children under seven enter free.

The Stampede Parade is back, with Kevin Costner in the lead

Calgary Stampede Parade 2022 marshal Kevin Costner walks in the parade on Friday. Gavin Young/Postmedia Calgary Stampede parade marshal Kevin Costner had everyone in awe Friday morning as the quintessential movie cowboy rode through downtown on horseback. The excitement was contagious as Calgarians and visitors gathered downtown for the first full parade since 2019. The event was canceled entirely in 2020 due to the pandemic. And in 2021, a symbolic televised parade was held on the Stampede grounds. Citizens made it clear that they were ready to hear the horses’ hooves clopping on the pavement again, feel the beat of the marching band’s drums and wave to the thousands of volunteers who make the parade a reality.

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“Corporate Calgary is back,” say Stampede organizers as the 2022 event gets underway

Eytan Broder, CEO of Alberta Boot, shows OFF the company’s new location in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, July 7, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press To outsiders, it’s a rodeo — a 10-day party with cowboy hats, country music and pancakes galore. But the Calgary Stampede — which kicked off in earnest Friday with its first parade since 2019 — is also a high-powered networking event, as well as an excuse for copious customer appreciation meals. For dealmakers, the Stampede is an important business event and an economic barometer for a city and county. That’s why cowboy boot maker Alberta Boot Company’s sixfold year-over-year sales growth in 2022 speaks volumes for the current mood in corporate Calgary. Read more.

The breakout roars in full force with Sneak-a-Peek night

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People walk past a Stampede window painting on Stephen Avenue in downtown Calgary. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is ready to roar again. The Calgary Stampede opened its gates for its annual Sneak-a-Peek last night, ushering in the return of a full schedule of programming for those longing for normality and a chance to meet again. There are new rides, including the debut of the Super Wheel—a 150-foot-tall Ferris wheel—and always a new menu of adventurous food from vendors. The Chuckwagons will also return, as well as championship-level rodeo and a full slate of entertainers featuring some of the biggest names in country music. Read more.

Ukrainian Refugee Family Excited to Attend Stampede Parade with Bleach Ticket Donation

The Masalov family, left to right: Hlafira, 2, Artem, Stepa, 7, Kateryna, and Stefaniia, 5. Photo courtesy of Kateryna Masalov As her family settles in Calgary after fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, Kateryna Masalov is excited for her family to watch the Calgary Stampede parade from the ticket stands.

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The tickets for the family of six were donated by the parade’s bleacher seating company, Seating U Ltd., so the newcomers could experience the iconic parade first-hand and learn more about the city. Katerina said her three young children can’t wait to dress up and enjoy the event on Friday morning. “I can’t imagine what to expect, but my children want to see something new and unusual from our traditions,” said Katerina. Read more.

Cowboy hats flying off the shelves

Sarah Dunlop shapes a hat for a Smithbilt Hats customer. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Business is booming at Smithbilt Hats this week as customers stock up on cowboy hats before the Calgary Stampede returns. The local company recorded a record number of sales in June, and the energy continued this week with the Stampede starting Friday, said Kelly Fedorowich, Smithbilt Hats’ retail manager and event coordinator.

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“Our store has been hopping for the past few weeks, from morning until closing we had non-stop foot traffic. This week has seen record traffic for people coming into the store,” Fedorowich said. Read more.

Tragedy through the ages

In recognition of this year’s event, over 10 weekdays (between July 4 and July 15), we’re sharing archival photos from the first 10 decades of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. The Origin Story: Stamps in the 1910s The 1912 Calgary Stampede parade — the first year of the event that became known as the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Archives Calgary Herald And they leave: Stampey in the 1920s The Calgary Stampede Champions of 1927. Photo courtesy of the Calgary Stampede Archives Legends and traditions: Stampede in the 1930s The old Calgary Stampede grandstand was packed in the 1930s. Photo courtesy of Glenbow Archives Coming of Age: Stampede in the 1940s Eatons elevator operators in 1942. Stampede attire for that era included fringed skirts, shiny satin blouses and straw Panama hats. Cowboy boots have since replaced the pumps and casual shoes you see here. Calgary Herald file photo

The Calgary Stampede pairs princesses in a change from tradition

Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess Sikapinakii Low Horn, left, and Calgary Stampede Princess Jenna Peters pose for a photo April 29. Gavin Young/Postmedia Two princesses will reign at the Calgary Stampede this year, marking a change in tradition for the 110-year-old western showcase.

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Stampede Princess Jenna Peters and First Nations Princess Sikapinakii Low Horn teamed up as a duo of Stampede royalty. Previously, the Stampede selected a Queen, two Stampede Princesses and a First Nations Princess. “They have the opportunity to represent the Stampede in a more connected way than before,” said Kristen Anderson, communications manager. The princesses will have a shorter reign this year than in previous years. The pandemic prevented organizers from holding a pageant in person, so the decision was made to hire two princesses to preside over a shortened six-month term from April to October. Read more.

Belly on up: Your guide to Stampede mornings for Friday and Saturday

Luke, 6, eats some of the Stampede breakfast at First Flip on Stephen Avenue on Thursday. Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia

Friday Breakfast:

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The Mustard Seed’s 13th Annual Stampede Round-Up BBQ: Free Stampede Family BBQ and Party immediately following the Stampede Parade. Live music by The Frontiers, performances by Line Dance Stampede, an appearance by Mayor Jyoti Gondek and MP Greg McLean. Where: Center Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Foothills Group Renfrew Education Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast: Enjoy free pancakes, bacon and coffee while supporting a great cause. Participants can also enter to win a $500 Yeti cooler with local wine, clothing and…