The Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is a 10-day long outdoor event in Calgary, Canada. You will find a festival packed with activities, music, and other entertainment.

You can visit this incredible event hosted by over 2500 volunteers and 3500 employees every year. During this event you can visit 9 rodeo events, supposedly they are part of the best competitions and the best animals in the world.

While you visit the event, you might want to make sure you will be visiting the evening events. Because, every night for 10 days straight, you will be blown away by the incredible shows, and entertainment. From horse shows to showbands, stunts, and pyrotechnics.

In case you are a dog lover or motocross fanatic, you will have a great time as well. Because there will be dog shows and freestyle motocross to enjoy.

The Calgary Stampede is not just for fun activities and entertainment. It promotes agriculture and agri-food as well. Over 50,000 students in the area will be educated about food sustainability and the ecosystem.

If you need some more inspiration for your next trip, see what other Best Family Escapes readers have to tell in our blog. Furthermore, if you already made up your mind about traveling to Canada you might want to visit Vancouver as well.

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