Here we go folks, The Calgary Stampede!!!

[Ashley]

**MODEM BURNER, SORRY IT'S NOT IN THE TITLE!**

Alright, a few weeks ago or so I made a thread about The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede.
Every year, in the first week of July, lasting for ten days, Calgary goes country and hosts a score of Stampede Pancake Breakfasts, and at our Stampede grounds have a huge array of fantastic rides, great foods, and tons of free entertainment. There are also a lot agricultural events, and today I watched the Stock Dog finals in the Saddledome, where the Calgary Flames play hockey. There are tons of horses, cows, sheep, goats and other farm animals on display, as well as a lot of educational things to go to so people could learn how farmers and other people in that field do things for Alberta, and for export around the world. There is also a famous, very big rodeo with Chuck Wagon races and everything else that rodeos have (I've never been to a the rodeo, so I can't describe it much!), and at night there are shows put on by a group of teens/adults on a stage (I've never seen that either, sorry!) As well, there is an outdoor stage that has a different band play on it every night. Other the years, I've seen The Tea Party, Our Lady Peace, and many many others. There are fireworks each night to top it all off. It is my favourite time of the year, and I am so excited to share it with everyone.
I am going three times this year, today, Friday, and Sunday with Aadil. There is absolutely nothing at the Stampede that is "healthy", and I indulged in a small corn dog today, as well as a new addition to the Stampede this year, deep-fried oreos. They were suprisingly good, as they were soft all the way through and very sweet. I also had an ear of roasted corn (no butter! ) and I'm looking forward to trying some whipped pineapple ice cream on Friday.
Other things to eat at the Stampede include: A lot of Alberta beef and bison products, corn dogs, hot dogs, pizza (and pizza on a stick this year, basically a calzone with a stick in it), funnel cakes, churros, nachos, mini-doughnuts, pickles (random, I know), flat pieces of dough that are deep fried and covered with your choice of powered sugar, sweet apples, or sugar and cinnamon, fries, lots of sausages from all over the world, deep fried Twinkies, beignets, taco in a bag (I have no idea what that is, it's new this year), bubble tea, cookies, frozen chocolate-coated bananas, crepes, gyros, and even deep fried Coke and deep fried macaroni. Also, a lot of beer, and other alcohol around!
Here are some pictures!





























And there is also the Indian Village, with authentic tipi's, where you can go into them, learn about different traditions, watch tipi raising races, and even pow wows. You can also eat bannock, some kind of fire made bread.

[jasonbellevue]

Nice pictures, Ashley, it looks like a fun place to be!

[Ashley]

Originally Posted by jasonbellevue

Nice pictures, Ashley, it looks like a fun place to be!

Thanks, Jason. A lot of Calgarians try to get away from here during these magical ten days, I couldn't imagine being anywhere else!

[jdc]

Where are the horses?

[Uncle-AJ]

Looks like fun Ashley and I especially like the fact that there's plenty of beer.

[JJ Irani]

Great pics, Ashley.....thanks for sharing!!

[swatty]

Thanks for sharing those nice pics Ashley.

[seantk]

Ashley,

Looks like the state fair here. Plenty of good food, drinks and rides. Did you go bungee jumping?

Thanks for posting

Sean

[redshirt1957]

Looks like fun. Do you have that many rednecks in Calgary or did they have to bus them it?

[Ashley]

Originally Posted by jdc

Where are the horses?

I didn't post them, most didn't work out!

[Ashley]

Originally Posted by seantk

Ashley,

Looks like the state fair here. Plenty of good food, drinks and rides. Did you go bungee jumping?

Thanks for posting

Sean

I've never bungee jumped, but I've always wanted to. Two of the rides I show in pictures, the "Skyscraper" and the "Bungee Ball" are rides that you have to pay $40 to ride, and I plan to go on one of those this Friday! I can't wait!

[Ashley]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Looks like fun. Do you have that many rednecks in Calgary or did they have to bus them it?

We're all a little red neck at heart, but only for ten days of the year!

p.s. You're just jealous

[unclesallie]

amazing Indian gathering! looks like you had a great day, thanks.
best,
dan

[doc_colton]

Are they still having the chuckwagon races after what happened last year? Man, that's a dangerous looking sport for man and beast.

[Travis]

Originally Posted by doc_colton

Are they still having the chuckwagon races after what happened last year? Man, that's a dangerous looking sport for man and beast.

The chuckwagon races continue. Last year's accident, while horrible, wasn't the first and won't be the last. Occupational hazard.

[Ashley]

Originally Posted by doc_colton

Are they still having the chuckwagon races after what happened last year? Man, that's a dangerous looking sport for man and beast.

Indeed, I never see them stopping it.

[East Bay Rider]

Great pics. Looks like a fun event.

[Ashley]

I can't wait to go again on Friday and Sunday!!

[Tools]

Looks like a great time Ash.............

[pwrslider]

Thanks for the photos...I was actually there years ago...Calgary certainly knows how to throw a party!!!