Calgary Stampede Park

In the south-east of Calgary, by the Elbow River, Stampede Park extends over 24 ha (60 acres). Every year since 1912 the Calgary Exhibition and the Stampede have been held here. In the month of July the Wild West lives again. In the world's biggest and wildest rodeo cowboys compete to be the "best of the bunch". Prizes are awarded for the best breed of animal and neck-breaking chuck wagon races are held. Spectacular shows are also put on for the public. Night time entertainment with live performances by the latest country artists are held at Stampede Park. During the rest of the year fairs and exhibitions of all kinds are held here, and there are horse races in the Grand Stand..