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Calgary Stampede Calgary Stampede July 6 – 15, 2018 The Calgary Stampede invites you to dust off your boots, put on your cowboy hat and join us for a 10-day, city-wide western celebration. From the two-and-a-half-mile parade and the Stampede Rodeo’s Richest Afternoon to free pancake breakfasts, five stages of live music and adrenaline-pumping midway rides, there’s something for everyone at the Calgary Stampede. Every afternoon 20,000 fans gather to see the toughest cowboys and cowgirls face off in bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding, barrel racing and more. In the evening, the Stampede puts on the world’s most unique double header, starting with the GMC Rangeland Derby chuckwagon races. Once the last wagon thunders across the finish line, the TransAlta Grandstand Show will dazzle crowds with a star-studded lineup of feature performers, including The Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede – a group of energetic youth performers with world-class vocals and precise choreography. To top it all off, a spectacular fireworks finale lights up the sky. Did you know that the Stampede is one of Canada’s largest music festivals? Catch world-renowned headliners at the Virgin Mobile Stampede Concert Series, country music favourites at Nashville North and North America’s hottest young artists at the Coca-Cola stage. A Stampede experience is not complete without a visit to Indian Village, where guests experience Canadian First Nations culture and traditions. While you’re exploring agriculture exhibits, playing midway games, checking out the marketplace or the Western Art Showcase, make sure to taste the famous mini donuts, wood-fired BBQ and anything and everything deep-fried, bacon-wrapped or on a stick. The Greatest Outdoor Show On Earth future dates: July 5 – 14, 2019 & July 3 – 12, 2020 Calgary Stampede Witness the world-famous Calgary Stampede. This ten-day festival combines a world-class rodeo with the best in western entertainment, live music, unique food options and countless exhibitions. Package includes: • Three nights of accommodation • Reserved ticket to the Afternoon Rodeo (North or South Centre Level 1) • Reserved ticket to the Evening Chuckwagon Races and Grandstand Show (North or South Centre Level 5) • LRT pass to and from Stampede Park for two days • Calgary Tower elevation pass • Calgary Zoo admission • Afternoon Rodeo souvenir program • Evening Chuckwagon Races and Grandstand Show souvenir program • Calgary Stampede cowboy hat • Stampede tote bag • 2 Skyrides over Stampede Park • Event ticket admits you to Stampede Park on the day of your event • 20% discount voucher at all Lammle's (western apparel) locations in Alberta • CF Chinook Centre $15 CF SHOP!® promotional card Pricing from $929 Pricing is per person, double occupancy. ® a registered trademark of The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited ANDERSON VACATIONS From prices for accommodation are ‘per room’ and sightseeing are ‘per person’. Prices do not include applicable taxes.