Themed areas
Enjoy the many displays, attractions and events that celebrate our western heritage.
Bell Centennial Plaza
A special brand new venue for 2012. Bell Centennial Plaza is located at the centre of Stampede Park. Featuring a large stage with state-of-the-art sound and lighting, the plaza will showcase a diverse collection of fresh Alberta talent daily, in addition to amazing acts from around the world.
Western Oasis
Presented by Statoil, this on-Park oasis features soothing waterfalls and greenery. Take in special live performances, enjoy wine and food pairings, and admire Canada’s finest display of western art. At the Artists’ Studios you can meet the artists and buy their works. The Western Art Gallery and Auction are also here, filled with beautiful original works. This is the western cultural centre of Stampede Park, a showcase of western lifestyle.
Artists’ Studios - offers a unique opportunity to meet and purchase art directly from the artists. Artists work in a number of diverse mediums and sometimes combine a number of these different elements to create exciting and unique works of art. The artists are on hand daily so you can learn about how that ‘must have’ piece of art was created.
Western Art Gallery - The Western Art Gallery features new and emerging Western artists whose original work represents the heritage and grandeur of the West. Each year approximately 20 to 25 artists are selected by a jury process to display and sell their work during the Calgary Stampede.
Western Art Auction - This year's auction will be held on Thursday, July 12 at 5 p.m. More information available at calgarystampede.com/westernshowcase
Western Photo Gallery - provides an opportunity for photographers to share a favourite subject of theirs, a history of the west. All photographs are juried by professionals and are for sale.
Window on the West Stage - ‘the happening place’, features non-stop entertainment showcasing the western lifestyle and culture. Visitors enjoy an eclectic mix of western/folk music, cowboy poetry, yodeling and comedy.
Western Lifestyles - Daily demos take place in the Creative Arts & Crafts area while the best of western cooking is featured in the Calgary Co-op Kitchen Theatre with daily, non-stop cooking demos and the very popular Dueling Chefs competitions. The Celebration of the Guilds offers demos by a different arts and craft guild each day.
Click here for more information on the Western Showcase.
The Beach
Catch some waves, in the middle of Stampede! This brand new retail and entertainment zone in the Stampede Market (BMO Centre Hall A), features real sand, palm trees, tiki huts and tropical island-themed shops. But the big draw is the FlowRider surfing simulator. Watch professional surfing demos or grab a board and see if you can hang-ten.
Indian Village Presented by Penn West
The colourful heritage of the First Nations of Treaty 7 can be seen in this beautiful setting at the south end of Stampede Park. Get a firsthand look at native dance, games, tipi raising and other traditions. Guided tours are available. Visit indianvillage.ca for complete information on events.
Canadian Forces
Proud members of Canada’s military forces are on Park with some of the many vehicles used during deployments.
Draft Horse Town
See how heavy hauling was done when the West was being built. Meet the horses and hold the reins to get a sense of what original horsepower was all about.