Photos: Calgary Stampede rodeo, chuckwagon Day 1 wrap up

By Aryn Toombs
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Lisa Lockhart turned the barrels in 17.580 seconds to secure the top spot on Day 1 of the Calgary Stampede Ladies Barrel Racing. Photo by SEAN LIBIN / for LiveWire Calgary

The Calgary Stampede opened up the 2023 edition with a bang, setting an opening day record for Day 1 visitors.

There were 164,939 people that went through the gates on Friday, setting a new record and inching closer to a Calgary Stampede one-day record.

Day 2 is sure to be another good one, with warm temperatures and virtually no chance of rain. Be sure to take precautions while you’re out there and drink lots of water and seek shade when you’re on the grounds.

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