STAMPEDE PULLOUT

A selection of fun things to do around town during the Stampede, July 6-15

VALUE DAYS fri july 6 Parade Day

Free admission from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

sun july 8 Cenovus Family Day

Free admission (8-11 a.m.) and free pancake breakfast for the first 25,000 guests.

tue july 10 McDonald’s Community Day

Free gate admission and free WestJet skyride for seniors (ages 65-plus) all day long and $2 admission for everyone else from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seniors are also eligible for free standing room tickets, available at the Grandstand ticket office starting at 11 a.m., to the rodeo or the evening show. Free coffee and doughnuts while supplies last.

wed july 12 BMO Stampede Kids Day

Free entry for kids 12 and under and accompanying adults from 7-9 a.m.; $2 entry the rest of the day for kids 12 and under. Free breakfast and BMO thunder sticks in the Grandstand courtyard from 8-9:30 a.m. while quantities last and a free variety show on the Grandstand stage from 8-10 a.m.

GRANDSTAND SHOW fri july 6 to sun july 15 The Grandstand Show: 50

Made-in-Calgary, world-class show that highlights some of Calgary’s most iconic moments. This year’s show includes performances from The Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede, world-class acrobats, extreme athletes, music performances and so much more, all culminating in a spectacular nightly fireworks finale. At Grandstand Arena. Tickets included with the GMC Rangeland Derby, which begins nightly at 7:45 p.m. $49 - $138. TM.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GROUNDS fri july 6 to sun july 15 Dog Bowl

Canine stars wow with perfected agility, high-flying stunts, and sheer athleticism. At the Corral. Friday, July 6 to Sunday, July 15 at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Additional shows Sunday, July 8; Tuesday, July 10; and Wednesday, July 11 at 10:15 a.m.

Maker Market

Discover one-of-a-kind Canadian-made handcrafted goods created by the vibrant Western Canadian maker community. At Hall A, BMO Centre, Stampede Park. westernshowcase.com.

Miniature Donkey Showcase

Meet miniature donkeys in a up close and intimate environment and see live demonstrations in the Northern Lights Arena where handlers and their donkeys will showcase their miniature donkeys skills in various obstacle courses. At Northern Lights Arena. Friday, July 6 to Sunday,

July 8 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Monday, July 9 at noon and 5 p.m.

Sheep Showcase

Learn about the history of sheep in Alberta and meet a wide variety of different sheep breeds. At lower concourse, Nutrien Western Event Centre. Daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. except Sunday, July 8; Tuesday, July 10; and Wednesday, July 11, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

sat july 7 + sun july 8 Vintage Tractor Pull

Restored vintage tractors, built in 1960 or earlier, will compete by pulling a weighted sled in six different weight classes in this popular invitational event. Saturday at Nothern Lights Arena, 6 p.m.; Sunday at Nutrien Western Events Centre, 7 p.m.

sat july 14 International Livestock Auctioneer Championships

The fastest mouths in the West vy for a $10,000 cheque. At Agrium Western Event Centre. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MUSIC fri july 6 Blue Rodeo

At Shaw Amphitheatre, Banff. 6:30 p.m. $55. banffcentre.ca.

Kill the Noise with Trivecta

At Marquee Beer Market & Stage, 4630 Macleod Tr. S. Doors, 9 p.m. $20. ticketweb.ca.

fri july 6 to sun july 15 The Bell Live Series

Friday, July 6: Kickoff Party, $40 - $45. Saturday, July 7: The Abrams with Tanya Ryan, $35 - $40. Sunday, July 8: Tim Hus and Kristy Lee Akers, $15 - $20. Monday, July 9: Karac Hendriks with Shaela Miller, $25 - $30. Tuesday, July 10: Ken Stead with Blake Berglund, $20 - $25. Wednesday, July 11: Trevor Panczak with