It’s the final Sunday of the Calgary Stampede and there’s a lot to do and a big cash on the line. Oh, and there’s a potential attendance record in the midst if the rain holds off just long enough.
Nearly 151,000 took in the final Saturday at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, bringing the nine-day total to 1,348,584. On a notoriously quiet Sunday, the Calgary Stampede needs to draw 130,000 to break last year’s attendance record.
Here’s a look at how attendance has shaken out over the past four years.
The final rodeo Sunday is shaping up to be a good one, as the top riders, ropers and wrestlers will get their shot at $50,000. The top three contestants from each event in Pool A, B, and C will compete in the Championship Round to start. Then the top three overall contestants in the Championship round will compete for the big payday.
In Saturday’s action, Garrett Shadbolt from Merriman, Nebraska, went back-to-back with another Bareback win, scoring an 87 aboard Welcome Delivery. Wyatt Casper from Miami, Texas, also won his second straight in Saddle Bronc with an 88-point ride aboard OLS Tubs Magic Carpet. In Bull Riding, Wade Tuni from Rock Point, Arizona, was rock steady aboard Rock Steady, riding to an 87 and the day money.
Trevor Hale from Perryton, Texas, beat out the nearest competitor by only a tenth of a second, with 6.7 in Tie Down Roping. In Steer Wrestling, Jesse Brown from Baker City, Oregon, went sub-4 seconds to capture the day money on Saturday.
In Ladies Barrel Racing, Leslie Smalygo squeaked out a win by one-hundredth of a second, locking in a 16.93 to win. In Breakaway Roping, Jackie Crawford from Stephenville, Texas, almost broke the two-second barrier, with a 2.1 seconds and the win. Full rodeo results can be found here.
RODEO PHOTOS FROM SEAN LIBIN / FOR LIVEWIRE CALGARY









The final Sunday of the Rangeland Derby is set, and the Dash for Cash will see Chanse Vigen (Lethbridge Lodging Association), Jamie Laboucane (Panorama Advisory Group), and Jason Glass compete in the Championship final heat.
On Saturday, Rae Croteau Jr (Bar L-5 Ranch) drove to the fastest time at 1:11.84, with Jason Glass (Birchcliff Energy) only six hundredths behind. Full chuckwagon results can be found here.
Photos: Calgary Stampede at night
PHOTOS by ARYN TOOMBS / LIVEWIRE CALGARY




























What to do on Day 10 of the Calgary Stampede
Animal Events
- Western Elite Bred Heifer International at 11:00 AM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Country Critters, Milky Way Dairy Display & Demonstrations at 11:00 AM – Agriculture Barn 1 – Included
- Sheep & Pork Showcases at 11:00 AM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at 11:00 AM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Superdogs Wild Wild Woof at 12:00 PM – Dog Bowl Arena in Community Park South – Included
- Stampede Rodeo at 01:30 PM – GMC Stadium – Ticketed
- RCMP Musical Ride at 01:30 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at 01:45 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- WOW Stage: Matt Blais at 02:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Chore Horse Demo at 02:45 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Horses 101 at 04:00 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Superdogs Wild Wild Woof at 05:00 PM – Dog Bowl Arena in Community Park South – Included
- Stampede Showriders at 06:15 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Free
- Cowboy Up Challenge Pre-Show at 06:30 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at 06:45 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Cowboy Up Challenge Finals at 07:00 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Evening Show at 07:30 PM – GMC Stadium – Ticketed
- Superdogs Wild Wild Woof at 07:30 PM – Dog Bowl Arena in Community Park South – Included
Arts & Culture
- Market Vendors at 11:00 AM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Flag Raising at 11:30 AM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Historical Walking Tours at 11:30 AM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Historical Walking Tours at 12:30 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Community Stage: Globalfest Performance at 12:45 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Tipi Viewing at 01:00 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Historical Walking Tours at 01:30 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Community Stage: Globalfest Performance at 02:30 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Historical Walking Tours at 02:30 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Sharing Our Culture at 04:00 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Community Stage: Globalfest Performance at 04:15 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- BMO Community Performance at 05:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Community Stage: Globalfest Performance at 06:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- BMO Community Performance at 07:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Community Stage: Globalfest Performance at 08:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- BMO Community Performance at 08:45 PM – BMO Centre – Included
Food & Drinks
- Kate Stevens at 11:45 AM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
- Kate Stevens at 01:00 PM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
- Kitchen Theatre at 01:00 PM – The Range Food Hall – Included
- Kitchen Theatre at 02:00 PM – The Range Food Hall – Included
- Kate Stevens at 02:15 PM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
- Dueling Piano Kings at 03:30 PM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
- Kitchen Theatre at 03:30 PM – The Range Food Hall – Included
- Kitchen Theatre Show: Alberta Lamb Producers at 03:30 PM – The Range Food Hall – Included
- Kitchen Theatre at 05:00 PM – The Range Food Hall – Included
- Kitchen Theatre Show: EPIPHANIE CHOCOLATE at 05:00 PM – The Range Food Hall – Included
- Dueling Piano Kings at 05:15 PM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
- Kitchen Theatre at 06:00 PM – The Range Food Hall – Included
- Dueling Piano Kings at 07:00 PM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
For Kids
- Nutrien Ag-tivity in the City at 11:00 AM – Altalink Hall in the Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Cattle Trail at 11:00 AM – Altalink Hall in the Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Country Critters, Milky Way Dairy Display & Demonstrations at 11:00 AM – Agriculture Barn 1 – Included
- RCMP Horses at 11:00 AM – Agriculture Barn 1 – Included
- Horse Haven & Mini Donkey at 11:00 AM – Agriculture Barn 1 – Included
- Sheep & Pork Showcases at 11:00 AM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Born to Buck at 11:00 AM – Altalink Hall in the Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Draft Horse Town, Blacksmiths & Farm Equipment at 11:00 AM – Country Trail in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Fit Set Ninja Competition Finals at 11:00 AM – BMO Centre – Included
- Bluey Storytime at 11:30 AM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Camp Riders Photo Opportunity at 11:45 AM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Magician & The Muse at 12:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Fit Set Ninja at 12:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Superdogs Wild Wild Woof at 12:00 PM – Dog Bowl Arena in Community Park South – Included
- Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet at 12:00 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Blocktopia at 12:15 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Peppa Pig Storytime at 12:45 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Tipi Viewing at 01:00 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Peppa & George Pig Meet & Greet at 01:15 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Blocktopia at 01:30 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Magician & The Muse at 01:45 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Jojo’s Magic Circus Show at 02:00 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Jojo’s Magic Circus Workshop at 02:30 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Peppa & George Pig Dance Party at 03:00 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- JAWS OF DEATH: ESCAPE ARTIST at 03:30 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Peppa & George Pig Meet & Greet at 03:45 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Sharing Our Culture at 04:00 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Blocktopia at 04:00 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Peppa Pig Storytime at 04:30 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Bluey Storytime at 05:00 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Superdogs Wild Wild Woof at 05:00 PM – Dog Bowl Arena in Community Park South – Included
- Magician & The Muse at 05:15 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet at 05:30 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Blocktopia at 06:00 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Jojo’s Magic Circus Show at 06:30 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- JAWS OF DEATH: ESCAPE ARTIST at 06:45 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Jojo’s Magic Circus Workshop at 07:00 PM – BMO Kids’ Zone – Included
- Superdogs Wild Wild Woof at 07:30 PM – Dog Bowl Arena in Community Park South – Included
Indigenous Culture
- Council Tipi at 11:00 AM – Elbow River Camp – Free
- Market Vendors at 11:00 AM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Interpretive Programs at 11:00 AM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Camp Riders Photo Opportunity at 11:45 AM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Stampede Powwow Presented by TC Energy at 12:00 PM – Scotiabank Saddledome – Included
- Tipi Viewing at 01:00 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Interpretive Tour at 02:00 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Sharing Our Culture at 04:00 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Interpretive Tour at 05:00 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Closing Ceremony at 06:00 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Flag Lowering at 07:15 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
- Tipi Raising at 07:30 PM – Elbow River Camp – Included
Music
- Kate Stevens at 11:45 AM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
- Acoustic Set at 11:45 AM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Free
- Megan Nash at 12:30 PM – Coca-Cola Stage – Free
- Kate Stevens at 01:00 PM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
- The Martin Boys at 01:45 PM – Coca-Cola Stage – Included
- Band of Outriders at 01:45 PM – Stampede Park – Included
- Stampede Showband at 02:00 PM – Stampede Park – Included
- Kate Stevens at 02:15 PM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
- WOW Stage: Cheyanne Summer at 03:00 PM – BMO Centre – Free
- Band of Outriders at 03:45 PM – Stampede Park – Included
- Mariya Stokes at 04:00 PM – Nashville North – Included
- Jory Kinjo at 04:00 PM – The Big Four Roadhouse – Included
- WOW Stage: Brandon Lorenzo at 04:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Mariya Stokes at 05:00 PM – Nashville North – Included
- Jory Kinjo at 05:15 PM – The Big Four Roadhouse – Included
- The Grand Staircase Show Featuring Stampede Showband at 05:45 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Tristan Horncastle at 06:00 PM – Nashville North – Included
- Jory Kinjo at 06:30 PM – The Big Four Roadhouse – Included
- Show Opener at 06:30 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Tristan Horncastle at 07:00 PM – Nashville North – Included
- LØLØ at 07:00 PM – Coca-Cola Stage – Free
- Cowboy Up Challenge at 07:00 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Mayday Parade at 08:15 PM – Coca-Cola Stage – Included
- The Grand Staircase Show Featuring Stampede Showband at 08:30 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Mackenzie Porter at 09:00 PM – Nashville North – Included
- Mike. at 09:00 PM – The Big Four Roadhouse – Included
- Simple Plan at 09:45 PM – Coca-Cola Stage – Included
- Drew Gregory at 10:45 PM – Nashville North – Included
Shows
- Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at 11:00 AM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Guest Band Performance at 11:15 AM – BMO Centre – Included
- Magician & The Muse at 12:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Motorcycle Street Bike Show at 12:00 PM – Monster Energy Compound – Included
- Freestyle Motocross Show at 12:45 PM – Monster Energy Compound – Included
- Community Stage: Globalfest Performance at 12:45 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Stampede Rodeo at 01:30 PM – GMC Stadium – Ticketed
- RCMP Musical Ride at 01:30 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Magician & The Muse at 01:45 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at 01:45 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- WOW Stage: Matt Blais at 02:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Community Stage: Globalfest Performance at 02:30 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Street To Sky at 02:45 PM – Monster Energy Compound – Included
- JAWS OF DEATH: ESCAPE ARTIST at 03:30 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Horses 101 at 04:00 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Community Stage: Globalfest Performance at 04:15 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Street To Sky at 04:30 PM – Monster Energy Compound – Included
- BMO Community Performance at 05:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Kitchen Theatre Show: EPIPHANIE CHOCOLATE at 05:00 PM – The Range Food Hall – Included
- Magician & The Muse at 05:15 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Community Stage: Globalfest Performance at 06:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Show Opener at 06:30 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Freestyle Motocross Show at 06:30 PM – Monster Energy Compound – Included
- JAWS OF DEATH: ESCAPE ARTIST at 06:45 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at 06:45 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- BMO Community Performance at 07:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Motorcycle Street Bike Show at 07:15 PM – Monster Energy Compound – Included
- Evening Show at 07:30 PM – GMC Stadium – Ticketed
- Community Stage: Globalfest Performance at 08:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Le Cirque de la Nuit Cabaret at 08:30 PM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
- BMO Community Performance at 08:45 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Le Cirque de la Nuit Cabaret at 09:30 PM – Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience – Included
Western Events
- Western Elite Bred Heifer International at 11:00 AM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Nutrien Ag-tivity in the City at 11:00 AM – Altalink Hall in the Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Cattle Trail at 11:00 AM – Altalink Hall in the Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- RCMP Horses at 11:00 AM – Agriculture Barn 1 – Included
- Horse Haven & Mini Donkey at 11:00 AM – Agriculture Barn 1 – Included
- Sheep & Pork Showcases at 11:00 AM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Born to Buck at 11:00 AM – Altalink Hall in the Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at 11:00 AM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Draft Horse Town, Blacksmiths & Farm Equipment at 11:00 AM – Country Trail in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Stampede Rodeo at 01:30 PM – GMC Stadium – Ticketed
- RCMP Musical Ride at 01:30 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at 01:45 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- WOW Stage: Matt Blais at 02:00 PM – BMO Centre – Included
- Chore Horse Demo at 02:45 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Horses 101 at 04:00 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Stampede Showriders at 06:15 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Free
- Show Opener at 06:30 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Canadian National Miniature Horse Show at 06:45 PM – Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt – Included
- Cowboy Up Challenge at 07:00 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Cowboy Up Challenge Finals at 07:00 PM – Nutrien Western Event Centre – Included
- Evening Show at 07:30 PM – GMC Stadium – Ticketed





