Calgary Stampede
51.038506, -114.058597
An annual 10-day event held in July. It is one of the largest rodeos and festivals, billed as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". It features parades, concerts, stage shows, agricultural competitions, chuckwagon racing and exhibitions. The city itself takes on a carnival atmosphere for the duration with many office and shop fronts painted in a cowboy theme. Many locals dress in cowboy costume and hundreds of events are held throughout the city, including pancake breakfasts and barbeques.
Time of year
14 June