Stampede Park, Exhibition and event venue in Calgary, Canada.
Stampede Park is a multi-purpose facility spread across spacious grounds with permanent buildings including the BMO Centre, Saddledome, and Big Four Building that host exhibitions, conferences, rodeos, and large community gatherings throughout the year. The different structures offer flexible spaces for various event formats and allow multiple activities to happen at the same time.
The facility began in 1884 through the Calgary and District Agricultural Society and took its current form in 1912 when Guy Weadick founded the modern Calgary Stampede. This founding transformed it from a local farming event into an international rodeo destination.
The park serves as a gathering place where people celebrate western traditions through annual events featuring performances by First Nations artists and displays of rodeo culture that connect the community to local heritage.
The site is easily accessible by light rail and various transportation options, with hotels and modern conference spaces on the grounds. Visitors should plan flexibly since events run throughout the year with varying availability.
The chuckwagon races, known as the 'half-mile of hell,' are among North America's oldest motorized racing competitions and continue to draw spectators fascinated by this traditional display of horsemanship. The event has endured for over a century and remains one of the grounds' most watched attractions.
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