2025 Event Schedule

25
June
WEDNESDAY
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  • 5:30pmWest Coast Amusements Midway OPENS! Enjoy any 5 rides for $20
  • 6:30pmJake Worthington LIVE on the MAIN STAGE!

    • The 89th Ponoka Stampede kicks off with an evening performance of the very best in Professional Rodeo action followed by Jake Worthington LIVE in concert on the Main Stage. Fireworks after dark. Your evening ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)

  • 9:30pm- 1:30amLIVE MUSIC in the Showdown Dance Hall

26
June
THURSDAY - SENIORS DAY
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    *Seniors (65+) receive super discounted pricing to the afternoon Pro Rodeo and evening Chuckwagon races.

  • 12:30pm West Coast Amusements Midway opens
  • 1:00pm Experience the 89th Ponoka Stampede Professional Pro Rodeo
  • 4:30pm- 6:15pm LIVE MUSIC in the Showdown Dance Hall
  • 6:30pmExperience Mark Chesnutt LIVE on the Main Stage after the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races. 

    • Your ticket also includes the Kids Wild Pony Races and more! Your evening ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)

  • 9:30pm- 1:30am LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

27
June
FRIDAY - PARADE & KIDS DAY
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  • 10:00am89th Ponoka Stampede Parade
  • 12:30pmWest Coast Amusements Midway Opens
  • 1:00pm - 6:00pmWILD WEST TRADE SHOW at the Arena Complex
  • 1:00pmIt’s KIDS DAY! Experience the 89th Ponoka Stampede Professional Pro Rodeo. Kids 12 & under are FREE to the afternoon Pro Rodeo. (Ticket must be reserved)
  • 4:30pm - 6:15pmLIVE MUSIC in the Showdown Dance Hall
  • 6:30pmExperience Dean Brody LIVE on the Main Stage following the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races.

    • Your ticket also includes the Kids Wild Pony Races, fireworks after dark and more! Your evening ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)

  • 11:30pm - 1:30amLIVE MUSIC in the Showdown Dance Hall

28
June
SATURDAY
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  • 12:30pmWest Coast Amusements Midway Opens
  • 10:00am - 6:00pmWILD WEST TRADE SHOW at the Arena Complex
  • 1:00pmExperience the 89th Ponoka Stampede Professional Pro Rodeo
  • 4:30pm- 6:15pmLIVE MUSIC in the Showdown Dance Hall
  • 6:30pmExperience WILD WEST PBR Ponoka and the Hillside Outlaws following the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races, Kids Wild Pony Racing and more! Your ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)
  • 11:30pm- 1:30amLIVE MUSIC in the Showdown Dance Hall

29
June
SUNDAY
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  • 8:00amCowboy Church Service at the Main Grandstand
  • 10:00am - 6:00pmWILD WEST TRADE SHOW at the Arena Complex
  • 12:30pmWest Coast Amusements Midway Opens
  • 1:00pmExperience the 89th Ponoka Stampede Professional Pro Rodeo
  • 4:30pm - 6:15pmLIVE MUSIC in the Showdown Dance Hall
  • 6:30pmExperience High Valley LIVE on the Main Stage following the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races, Kids Wild Pony Racing, fireworks after dark and more! Your evening ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)
  • 11:30pm - 1:30amLIVE MUSIC in the Showdown Dance Hall

30
June
MONDAY
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  • 10:00am - 6:00pmWILD WEST TRADE SHOW at the Arena Complex
  • 12:30pmWest Coast Amusements Midway Opens
  • 1:00pmExperience the 89th Ponoka Stampede Professional Pro Rodeo
  • 4:30pm - 6:15pmLIVE MUSIC in the Showdown Dance Hall
  • 6:30pmExperience Hailey Benedict LIVE on the Main Stage following the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races, Kids Wild Pony Racing, fireworks after dark and more! Your evening ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)
  • 11:30pm - 1:30amLIVE MUSIC in the Showdown Dance Hall

1
July
TUESDAY - CANADA DAY
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  • 11:00am- 5:00pmBBQ at Hammy’s Ponoka
  • 12:30pmWest Coast Amusements Midway Opens
  • 1:00pmIt’s Canada Day at the 89th Ponoka Stampede. Enjoy the Ponoka Stampede Professional Pro Rodeo FINALS.

    • The Top 12 Cowboys and Cowgirls in each event will compete for a TOP 4 spot to advance to the evening STAMPEDE SHOWDOWN.

  • 6:30pmThe 89th Ponoka Stampede SHOWDOWN

    • Experience the Top 4 athletes in each Professional Pro Rodeo event compete for the 2025 Ponoka Stampede Title.

    All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons
    $10,000 DASH FOR CASH
    World Professional Chuckwagons
    Tommy Dorchester $75,000 DASH FOR CASH
    Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo SHOWDOWN
    Cattle Raffle FINAL DRAWING for $75,000 cash or 40 bred heifers
    Ponoka Stampede SHOWDOWN ROUND
    Mega Cash Raffle Drawing

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