Ponoka Stampede

Reserve your “VIP PARTY BOOTH” today for the Ponoka Stampede Downtown Mammoth Arena Beer Garden June 28 & 29th! LIVE music by Michela Sheedy & Garrett Gregory.

Come visit our “Ponoka Chuckwagon Camp” today at the Gary W Harris Celebration Plaza in Red Deer! Enjoy a warm campfire, and so many great western activities for children from 2-8pm! 2019 Canada Winter Games - Red Deer Town of Ponoka

Congratulations to all of the 2019 Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductees! We are so proud of our very own Dr Gary Harbin ❤️ Well deserved Cowboy!

Happy Valentines Day 💋

Are you the NEXT “Miss Ponoka Stampede”! Deadline for applications is April 1st. Ladies 18 to 23 years of age interested in joining this once in a lifetime opportunity of becoming the next Miss Ponoka Stampede will be required to have assets that include: horsemanship, public speaking, some knowledge of rodeo, an outgoing personality, and the ability to attend events and make appearances. Visit https://ponokastampede.com/2019-stampede/ stampede-queen/ for more information.

Nothing says “Happy Valentines Day” quite like a Ponoka Stampede Cattle Raffle Ticket! Buy your Valentine a chance to win 40 bred heifers or $70,000 cash! BUY NOW $50! https://ponokastampede.com/2019-stampede/ buy-raffle-tickets/

The Torch has almost arrived in the 2019 Canada Games host city of Red Deer. Enjoy some photos from today’s Torch Relay Ceremony at the Ponoka Stampede 🇨🇦
The MNP Canada Games Torch Relay is a significant element of the Canada Games and has united communities across the nation for the past 52 years. It officially started in Ottawa from the Centennial Flame on Parliament Hill in the fall 2018 and has visited over 40 communities across Canada before arriving in Red Deer for the Opening Ceremony of the 2019 Games.

Plan your Canada Day Long Weekend with us at the 83rd Ponoka Stampede! Enjoy FREE CAMPING all week long! Concerts by LeAnnRimes The Washboard Union Lee Brice! All tickets go on sale March 1st.

Ponoka Stampede presents Lee Brice LIVE June 27th! Lee has achieved Gold and Platinum on every album and single released, with “A Woman Like You” reaching Double Platinum status! Experience Lee Brice LIVE this summer at the Ponoka Stampede. Tickets on sale March 1st!

Ponoka Stampede presents The Washboard Union June 26th! The 2018 CCMA Group of the Year and 23x Country Music Award Winners! Don’t miss them this year LIVE at the Ponoka Stampede. Tickets on sale March 1st.

Ponoka Stampede presents LeAnnRimes June 25th! Tickets on sale March 1st. Don’t miss this country music legend! She was the youngest Grammy® Award winner, she’s won 12 Billboard Music Awards; two World Music Awards; three Academy of Country Music Awards; one Country Music Association Award and one Dove Award.

“BEAT THE BOX OFFICE” Tune in to Real Country 95.5 this Friday at 7:10am for this years Concert Announcements and your chance to win tickets before you can buy them!

Here’s a update on services planned for Bud Butterfield ❤️

A huge loss in Ponoka today, God gained another incredible cowboy for that big rodeo in the sky. We extend our condolences to the legendary Butterfield family as we mourn the loss of multi winning Canadian Champion Steer Wrestler, Bud Butterfield! We know your entry fees are paid Cowboy. Please share your Bud stories with us for everyone to enjoy.

Cowboy of the Year 🇨🇦 @rugged552 PC📸 @covymoore

Wayne Vold sang the Canadian National anthem today July 1st & did a wonderful job...to be honest he sang the anthem the way it should be sung...in my opinion he should sing it ever day !!! 👍

Thanks everyone that’s supported Girl Guides

Ponoka stampede is the best..you are right down and personal with the contestants and those wagon races it is so exciting to have them right there where you can actually here what the drivers are saying.

Great fireworks after too.

Ponoka puts on an awesome rodeo. The whole town gets in the spirit. Pancake breakfasts and lunches and smiles and friendly and welcoming. RVs parked in every nook and piece of grass. Rodeo is great entertainment and the Chucks are awesome. I miss the chariots that used to come. We take in this rodeo and don't bother with the commercialized Calgary rodeo.

Ponoka Stampede is a excellent deal. Did not have to pay for parking or midway. Just if you wanted to go to Rodeo and chucks you payed to get in. At a very reasonable price. Class act show!!

Ponoka Stampede Rodeo is one of the greatest outdoor rodeos in southern Alberta.

My wife and I are first-timers to the Ponoka Stampede, and I must say... it certainly did NOT disappoint! Great value, intense action & excitement, and the most friendly and hospitable community we have had the pleasure of visiting; coming all the way from Thunder Bay, Ontario to experience it. Kudos to rodeo organizers here, for putting on a class act!

I make a point of attending every year. Great fun, great food, fireworks are awesome. People and the hospitality of the people is Awesome! Highly recommend attending!

I go every year to take my grandchildren. Always a good time.

Hands down the best stampede in Alberta! Beats Calgary any day!

Great event. Friendly help to find whatever you are needing. Grounds are clean. Entertainment is top notch. Pricing for rodeo is reasonable. Good for whole family. Love the people moved too! Everyone should experience this at least once but I suggest more than that. So much to see n do. Came from Dryden Ontario. Concert was great: Roadhammers. Grandstand was nice as well so no worries about the weather. Nice end with fireworks.

Camped out in Ponoka for the week and had a blast. The people where great everywhere we went. This rodeo is a must see. Go early so you can catch the 9 am events in the other stadium.

Amazing talent. Ponoka always does a bang up job.

This is a better show than the Calgary stampede.

Always a great time! 👏🎉🇨🇦🏇

This was our third trip to the Ponoka Stampede and we'll certainly be going back again next year! We get FREE camping with our motorhome and always park in the lot just north of the Calnash Ag Events Centre. We also enjoy watching the mounted shooters competition most morning in the Calnash Centre.

The Bull Riding event was awesome!! Couple kinks for the first night were ironed out quickly and it was a great time to be had by all. We were really disappointed in the cover band, BCDC, we had high expectations considering how well known they are but I have to say there is so much better talent out there to showcase at an event like this. I normally enjoy AC/DC, the music itself was great Friday but the singing could make your ears bleed. Not enough alcohol to endure that. 😕

My first time at the Ponoka Stampede and it was great!! Beautiful grounds, amazing scenery!

Would be better if they would actually talk about the pony chuckwagons. They run there too and have times just as fast if not faster then the big wagons. But never a word about them which is NOT right.

The overall experience was ok but the Muslim sounding name terrorist joke was a bit like whoa buddy really? and any event where you have to open palm slap a horse in the face to get it to do what you want should not be allowed. That was the Big Red Machine team btw in the team saddling event. Great intermission show tho with the buffalo

Wayne Vold sang the Canadian National anthem today July 1st & did a wonderful job...to be honest he sang the anthem the way it should be sung...in my opinion he should sing it ever day !!! 👍

Thanks everyone that’s supported Girl Guides

Ponoka stampede is the best..you are right down and personal with the contestants and those wagon races it is so exciting to have them right there where you can actually here what the drivers are saying.

Great fireworks after too.

Ponoka puts on an awesome rodeo. The whole town gets in the spirit. Pancake breakfasts and lunches and smiles and friendly and welcoming. RVs parked in every nook and piece of grass. Rodeo is great entertainment and the Chucks are awesome. I miss the chariots that used to come. We take in this rodeo and don't bother with the commercialized Calgary rodeo.

Ponoka Stampede is a excellent deal. Did not have to pay for parking or midway. Just if you wanted to go to Rodeo and chucks you payed to get in. At a very reasonable price. Class act show!!

Ponoka Stampede Rodeo is one of the greatest outdoor rodeos in southern Alberta.

My wife and I are first-timers to the Ponoka Stampede, and I must say... it certainly did NOT disappoint! Great value, intense action & excitement, and the most friendly and hospitable community we have had the pleasure of visiting; coming all the way from Thunder Bay, Ontario to experience it. Kudos to rodeo organizers here, for putting on a class act!

I make a point of attending every year. Great fun, great food, fireworks are awesome. People and the hospitality of the people is Awesome! Highly recommend attending!

I go every year to take my grandchildren. Always a good time.

Hands down the best stampede in Alberta! Beats Calgary any day!

Great event. Friendly help to find whatever you are needing. Grounds are clean. Entertainment is top notch. Pricing for rodeo is reasonable. Good for whole family. Love the people moved too! Everyone should experience this at least once but I suggest more than that. So much to see n do. Came from Dryden Ontario. Concert was great: Roadhammers. Grandstand was nice as well so no worries about the weather. Nice end with fireworks.

Camped out in Ponoka for the week and had a blast. The people where great everywhere we went. This rodeo is a must see. Go early so you can catch the 9 am events in the other stadium.

Amazing talent. Ponoka always does a bang up job.

This is a better show than the Calgary stampede.

Always a great time! 👏🎉🇨🇦🏇

This was our third trip to the Ponoka Stampede and we'll certainly be going back again next year! We get FREE camping with our motorhome and always park in the lot just north of the Calnash Ag Events Centre. We also enjoy watching the mounted shooters competition most morning in the Calnash Centre.

The Bull Riding event was awesome!! Couple kinks for the first night were ironed out quickly and it was a great time to be had by all. We were really disappointed in the cover band, BCDC, we had high expectations considering how well known they are but I have to say there is so much better talent out there to showcase at an event like this. I normally enjoy AC/DC, the music itself was great Friday but the singing could make your ears bleed. Not enough alcohol to endure that. 😕

My first time at the Ponoka Stampede and it was great!! Beautiful grounds, amazing scenery!

Would be better if they would actually talk about the pony chuckwagons. They run there too and have times just as fast if not faster then the big wagons. But never a word about them which is NOT right.

The overall experience was ok but the Muslim sounding name terrorist joke was a bit like whoa buddy really? and any event where you have to open palm slap a horse in the face to get it to do what you want should not be allowed. That was the Big Red Machine team btw in the team saddling event. Great intermission show tho with the buffalo

Wayne Vold sang the Canadian National anthem today July 1st & did a wonderful job...to be honest he sang the anthem the way it should be sung...in my opinion he should sing it ever day !!! 👍

Thanks everyone that’s supported Girl Guides

Ponoka stampede is the best..you are right down and personal with the contestants and those wagon races it is so exciting to have them right there where you can actually here what the drivers are saying.

Great fireworks after too.

Ponoka puts on an awesome rodeo. The whole town gets in the spirit. Pancake breakfasts and lunches and smiles and friendly and welcoming. RVs parked in every nook and piece of grass. Rodeo is great entertainment and the Chucks are awesome. I miss the chariots that used to come. We take in this rodeo and don't bother with the commercialized Calgary rodeo.

Ponoka Stampede is a excellent deal. Did not have to pay for parking or midway. Just if you wanted to go to Rodeo and chucks you payed to get in. At a very reasonable price. Class act show!!

Ponoka Stampede Rodeo is one of the greatest outdoor rodeos in southern Alberta.

My wife and I are first-timers to the Ponoka Stampede, and I must say... it certainly did NOT disappoint! Great value, intense action & excitement, and the most friendly and hospitable community we have had the pleasure of visiting; coming all the way from Thunder Bay, Ontario to experience it. Kudos to rodeo organizers here, for putting on a class act!

I make a point of attending every year. Great fun, great food, fireworks are awesome. People and the hospitality of the people is Awesome! Highly recommend attending!

I go every year to take my grandchildren. Always a good time.

Hands down the best stampede in Alberta! Beats Calgary any day!

Great event. Friendly help to find whatever you are needing. Grounds are clean. Entertainment is top notch. Pricing for rodeo is reasonable. Good for whole family. Love the people moved too! Everyone should experience this at least once but I suggest more than that. So much to see n do. Came from Dryden Ontario. Concert was great: Roadhammers. Grandstand was nice as well so no worries about the weather. Nice end with fireworks.

Camped out in Ponoka for the week and had a blast. The people where great everywhere we went. This rodeo is a must see. Go early so you can catch the 9 am events in the other stadium.

Amazing talent. Ponoka always does a bang up job.

This is a better show than the Calgary stampede.

Always a great time! 👏🎉🇨🇦🏇

This was our third trip to the Ponoka Stampede and we'll certainly be going back again next year! We get FREE camping with our motorhome and always park in the lot just north of the Calnash Ag Events Centre. We also enjoy watching the mounted shooters competition most morning in the Calnash Centre.

The Bull Riding event was awesome!! Couple kinks for the first night were ironed out quickly and it was a great time to be had by all. We were really disappointed in the cover band, BCDC, we had high expectations considering how well known they are but I have to say there is so much better talent out there to showcase at an event like this. I normally enjoy AC/DC, the music itself was great Friday but the singing could make your ears bleed. Not enough alcohol to endure that. 😕

My first time at the Ponoka Stampede and it was great!! Beautiful grounds, amazing scenery!

Would be better if they would actually talk about the pony chuckwagons. They run there too and have times just as fast if not faster then the big wagons. But never a word about them which is NOT right.

The overall experience was ok but the Muslim sounding name terrorist joke was a bit like whoa buddy really? and any event where you have to open palm slap a horse in the face to get it to do what you want should not be allowed. That was the Big Red Machine team btw in the team saddling event. Great intermission show tho with the buffalo

Wayne Vold sang the Canadian National anthem today July 1st & did a wonderful job...to be honest he sang the anthem the way it should be sung...in my opinion he should sing it ever day !!! 👍

Thanks everyone that’s supported Girl Guides

Ponoka stampede is the best..you are right down and personal with the contestants and those wagon races it is so exciting to have them right there where you can actually here what the drivers are saying.

Great fireworks after too.

Ponoka puts on an awesome rodeo. The whole town gets in the spirit. Pancake breakfasts and lunches and smiles and friendly and welcoming. RVs parked in every nook and piece of grass. Rodeo is great entertainment and the Chucks are awesome. I miss the chariots that used to come. We take in this rodeo and don't bother with the commercialized Calgary rodeo.

Ponoka Stampede is a excellent deal. Did not have to pay for parking or midway. Just if you wanted to go to Rodeo and chucks you payed to get in. At a very reasonable price. Class act show!!

Ponoka Stampede Rodeo is one of the greatest outdoor rodeos in southern Alberta.

My wife and I are first-timers to the Ponoka Stampede, and I must say... it certainly did NOT disappoint! Great value, intense action & excitement, and the most friendly and hospitable community we have had the pleasure of visiting; coming all the way from Thunder Bay, Ontario to experience it. Kudos to rodeo organizers here, for putting on a class act!

I make a point of attending every year. Great fun, great food, fireworks are awesome. People and the hospitality of the people is Awesome! Highly recommend attending!

I go every year to take my grandchildren. Always a good time.

Hands down the best stampede in Alberta! Beats Calgary any day!

Great event. Friendly help to find whatever you are needing. Grounds are clean. Entertainment is top notch. Pricing for rodeo is reasonable. Good for whole family. Love the people moved too! Everyone should experience this at least once but I suggest more than that. So much to see n do. Came from Dryden Ontario. Concert was great: Roadhammers. Grandstand was nice as well so no worries about the weather. Nice end with fireworks.

Camped out in Ponoka for the week and had a blast. The people where great everywhere we went. This rodeo is a must see. Go early so you can catch the 9 am events in the other stadium.

Amazing talent. Ponoka always does a bang up job.

This is a better show than the Calgary stampede.

Always a great time! 👏🎉🇨🇦🏇

This was our third trip to the Ponoka Stampede and we'll certainly be going back again next year! We get FREE camping with our motorhome and always park in the lot just north of the Calnash Ag Events Centre. We also enjoy watching the mounted shooters competition most morning in the Calnash Centre.

The Bull Riding event was awesome!! Couple kinks for the first night were ironed out quickly and it was a great time to be had by all. We were really disappointed in the cover band, BCDC, we had high expectations considering how well known they are but I have to say there is so much better talent out there to showcase at an event like this. I normally enjoy AC/DC, the music itself was great Friday but the singing could make your ears bleed. Not enough alcohol to endure that. 😕

My first time at the Ponoka Stampede and it was great!! Beautiful grounds, amazing scenery!

Would be better if they would actually talk about the pony chuckwagons. They run there too and have times just as fast if not faster then the big wagons. But never a word about them which is NOT right.

The overall experience was ok but the Muslim sounding name terrorist joke was a bit like whoa buddy really? and any event where you have to open palm slap a horse in the face to get it to do what you want should not be allowed. That was the Big Red Machine team btw in the team saddling event. Great intermission show tho with the buffalo