🤠 IT’S SENIORS DAY AT THE 90TH PONOKA STAMPEDE!

Seniors (65+) receive special discounted pricing for both the Afternoon Pro Rodeo and the Evening Show!

Today’s Schedule

🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Visit the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame at the Calnash Ag Event Centre.

🛍️ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WILD WEST TRADE SHOW at the Arena Complex.
⭐ LAST DAY TO SHOP! Explore hundreds of incredible Western vendors with FREE admission.

🎡 12:30 PM
West Coast Amusements Midway Opens.

🐂 1:00 PM
90th Ponoka Stampede Professional Pro Rodeo featuring six-time Canadian Pro Rodeo Act of the Year Piper Yule, the Bullfighters, CrASH Cooper the Rodeo Clown and more!

🎶 4:00 PM
Boots Graham LIVE at Wildies Stage in the Infield.

🎤 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Kendra Kay LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall.

🔥 6:30 PM
Experience Hunter Brothers LIVE on the Main Stage following the All Pro Chuckwagon Races, Kids Wild Pony Racing, Flying Cross Jockeys, Trick Riders, Boots Graham and fireworks after dark!

🎉 Your evening ticket also includes FREE admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+) before 11:00 PM.

🎵 10:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Robert Gosse LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall.

While you’re in town, be sure to experience everything Ponoka has to offer—from our beautiful golf courses and the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame to local restaurants and downtown shopping. There are great Stampede Week deals all over town!

Come discover what WILD WEST means this Canada Day long weekend at the 90th Ponoka Stampede!

🎟️ Buy your tickets, make unforgettable memories, and experience the Real Wild West since 1936!

For tickets and more information, visit PonokaStampede.com.

Thank you Ponoka FCSS for your sponsorship of Seniors Day ❤️

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Momma is back in the saddle 💜

The fastest time of the afternoon yesterday belonged to 2023 World Champion Shelby Boisjoli Meged, at just 2.8 seconds.

The Canadian, who’s now based in Texas with her Montana tie-down roping husband Haven Meged, hasn’t been back in the saddle long since they welcomed their son Wilder in May.

“I had the baby two months ago. It’s been really rough, post-partum, trying to get back in the swing of roping. So I was just glad that my rope went around the neck. It’s been pretty trying out here, trying to get competitive again,” admits Boisjoli.

It seems rodeo doesn’t offer much of a maternity leave program.

“I rope for a living. It’s how I put food on the table. Every day I’m sitting at home and not making money, I’m not able to support my family.”

However, there are elements of rodeo that are in a working Mom’s favor.

“It’s actually such a blessing, because people have to go to work every day and they might go work a twelve-hour shift, and have to put their kids in daycare. I take my baby with me everywhere, and I don’t see him for about fifteen minutes while I rope. Otherwise I’m with him 24-7, so I feel like I have the best job in the world.”

Becoming a mother has also given Boisjoli Meged a new perspective on rodeo life.

“It’s not as serious as it was. Baby comes first, no matter what, now.”

Boisjoli Meged won’t make the Ponoka Finals, as she didn’t get a time on her morning run.

But the 2.8 in the afternoon did serve as a real confidence booster in her journey back.

“I felt like the degree of difficulty was pretty high on that run, and that wasn’t a calf you’re really supposed to win money on. So I kind of felt like myself again right there. I was aggressive and went and took care of business. It felt really good. I actually wanted to throw my hat that my rope finally broke off. Even though I was slow, I was just so happy I caught,” she smiled.

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IMPORTANT STAMPEDE UPDATE 🤠

The World Professional Chuckwagon Association has made the difficult decision to cancel the final two nights of WPCA Chuckwagon Racing at the 90th Ponoka Stampede due to track conditions.

The safety of the chuckwagon drivers, outriders, horses, and everyone involved will always be the top priority. We appreciate your understanding and support.

The show goes on tonight!

Join us for another incredible evening featuring:

🐎Kids Wild Pony Racing
🏇🏼Junior Jockeys
🤸🏽‍♀️Trick Riders
🏁All Pro Chuckwagon Races
🎵Boots Graham opening on the Main Stage
🎤Hunter Brothers LIVE on the Main Stage
🎢Canadas Largest Traveling Midway

🎉 Bonus: Your evening ticket also includes FREE admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+) before 11:00 PM, so the celebration continues long after the show.

Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and support. We’ll see you tonight for another unforgettable evening at the 90th Ponoka Stampede!

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☀️ THE SUN IS BACK… AND SO IS THE ACTION! 🤠

It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day at the 90th Ponoka Stampede! Dust off those boots and soak up another unforgettable day of rodeo, midway fun, live music, shopping, and chuckwagon racing!

Monday, June 29

🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Visit the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame at the Calnash Ag Event Centre

🛍️ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WILD WEST TRADE SHOW at the Arena Complex

🎶 11:45 AM
Justin Sutton LIVE at WILDIES BAR in the Infield

🎡 12:30 PM
West Coast Amusements Midway Opens

🤠 1:00 PM
90th Ponoka Stampede Professional Rodeo
Featuring 6x Canadian Pro Rodeo Act of the Year Piper Yule, the Bullfighters, CrASH Cooper the Rodeo Clown, and more!

🎶 4:00 PM
Justin Sutton LIVE at WILDIES BAR in the Infield

🎤 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Girl Haggard LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

🐎 6:30 PM
Experience Sawyer Brown LIVE on the Main Stage following the All Pro & WPCA Chuckwagon Races, Kids Wild Pony Racing, Flying Cross Jockeys, and more!

🎟️ Your evening ticket also includes FREE admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+) before 11:00 PM.

🎸 9:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Kendra Kay LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

☀️ Sunshine, rodeo, live music, shopping, Canada’s largest traveling midway, and memories waiting to be made. We’ll see you at the Ponoka Stampede!

Be sure to visit all that Ponoka has to offer from our golf courses, Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame, local restaurants and downtown shopping! There’s deals all over town during Stampede week.

Come find out what WILD WEST means this Canada Day long weekend at the Ponoka Stampede! BUY your tickets, make the memories & experience the real Wild West of 36’ 

For more information on this years Ponoka Stampede please visit PonokaStampede.com 

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THE SHOW GOES ON AT THE 90TH PONOKA STAMPEDE – RAIN OR SHINE! 🤠🌧️

While tonight’s evening show will look a little different, we’re still bringing you an incredible evening of western entertainment.

Due to inclement weather and in the interest of animal safety, the WPCA and All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons have made the difficult decision to cancel tonight’s Chuckwagon Races. The safety of the horses, drivers and everyone involved remains our highest priority.

Your 6:30 PM Evening Show will still feature:

• Kids Wild Pony Racing
• Bella Da Costa’s spectacular Trick Riding performance
• Chase Morgan opening the Main Stage
• Cooper Alan LIVE on the Main Stage
• Fireworks after dark (weather permitting)

Your evening ticket also includes FREE admission before 11:00 PM to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+), where Travis Dolter will keep the party going from 10:30 PM – 2:00 AM.

Refunds, Exchanges & Credits:
Please note that no refunds will be issued. Tickets remain valid for the full evening of entertainment as scheduled. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to deliver a great experience despite the changes.

The 90th Ponoka Stampede is all about celebrating the spirit of the West, and tonight is no exception. We appreciate your understanding as we put safety first while continuing to deliver an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

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🌦️ A little rain never stopped a cowboy… or a great day at the 90th Ponoka Stampede!

Pull on your boots, grab your rain jacket, and come make some unforgettable memories. The show goes on, and we’ve got a full day of rodeo action, live music, shopping, chuckwagons, fireworks, and more!

SUNDAY, JUNE 28

⛪ 8:00 AM – Cowboy Church Service | Main Grandstand

🏆 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame | Calnash Ag Event Centre

🛍️ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Wild West Trade Show | Arena Complex

🐴 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Canada’s Greatest Horseman | Calnash Ag Event Centre

🎶 11:45 AM – Chase Morgan LIVE at Wildies Bar

🎡 12:30 PM – West Coast Amusements Midway Opens

🤠 1:00 PM – 90th Ponoka Stampede Professional Rodeo
Featuring Piper Yule, the Bullfighters, CrASH Cooper the Rodeo Clown, and more!

🎶 4:00 PM – Chase Morgan LIVE at Wildies Bar

🐎 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Canada’s Greatest Horseman Fence Finals | Calnash Ag Event Centre

🎤 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM – Girl Haggard LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

🏁 6:30 PM – All Pro & WPCA Chuckwagon Races
⭐ Cooper Alan LIVE on the Main Stage
🐎 Kids Wild Pony Racing
🤸 Bella Da Costa Trick Riding
🎆 Fireworks after dark!

Your evening ticket also includes FREE admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+) before 11:00 PM.

🎸 10:30 PM – 2:00 AM – Travis Dolter LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

🌧️ Rain or shine, the West knows how to celebrate. We’ll see you at the Ponoka Stampede! ...

The greatest fans in the Wild West ❤️

Thank you for 90 years of showing up.

🎟️ Get your tickets, concert schedule, and everything you need to plan your visit at PonokaStampede.com

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Give these Cowboys a buckle 💪🏽

Thank you to our Pick Up Men of the 90th Ponoka Stampede.

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