2024 Event Schedule

25
June
TUESDAY
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  • 7:00am-8:00pmDine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
  • 6:30pmThe 88th Ponoka Stampede kicks off with an evening performance of the very best in Professional Rodeo action! Infield entertainment by the One Armed Bandit.

26
June
WEDNESDAY - SENIORS DAY
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  • 7:00am-8:00pmDine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
  • 12:30pm West Coast Amusements Midway opens
  • 1:00pm Seniors (65+) receive super discounted pricing to the afternoon Pro Rodeo. Experience infield entertainment from the One Armed Bandit and “Piper Yule” 4x Canadian Rodeo Act of the Year! Don’t miss the famous Wild Horse Race.
  • 6:30pmSeniors (65+) receive super discounted pricing to the evening Chuckwagon races. Experience the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races along with the Kids Wild Pony Races, Flying Cross Jockey Derby, fireworks after dark and more! Your evening ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)

27
June
THURSDAY
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  • 7:00am-8:00pmDine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
  • 12:30 West Coast Amusements Midway opens
  • 1:00pm Experience the afternoon Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo with infield entertainment from the One Armed Bandit and “Piper Yule” 4x Canadian Rodeo Act of the Year. Don’t miss the famous Wild Horse Race.
  • 6:30pm Experience Meghan Patrick LIVE on the main stage after the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races. Your ticket also includes the Kids Wild Pony Races, Flying Cross Jockey Derby, fireworks after dark and more! Your evening ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)

28
June
FRIDAY - PARADE & KIDS DAY
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  • 7:00am-8:00pmDine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
  • 10:00amPonoka Stampede Downtown Parade
  • 12:30pmWest Coast Amusements Midway Opens
  • 1:00pm - 6:00pmWILD WEST TRADESHOW at the Arena Complex
  • 1:00pmIt’s KIDS DAY! Kids 12 & under are FREE to the afternoon Pro Rodeo. (Ticket must be reserved) Experience the afternoon Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo and Womens Ranch Bronc Riding. Enjoy infield entertainment from the One Armed Bandit and “Piper Yule” 4x Canadian Rodeo Act of the Year! Don’t miss the famous Wild Horse Race.
  • 6:30pmExperience Randall King LIVE on the main stage after the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races. Your ticket also includes the Kids Wild Pony Races, Flying Cross Jockey Derby, fireworks after dark and more! Your evening ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)

29
June
SATURDAY
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  • 7:00am-8:00pmDine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
  • 10:00am - 6:00pmWILD WEST TRADESHOW at the Arena Complex
  • 12:30pmWest Coast Amusements Midway Opens
  • 1:00pmExperience the afternoon Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo with Womens Ranch Bronc Riding. Enjoy infield entertainment from the One Armed Bandit and “Piper Yule” 4x Canadian Rodeo Act of the Year! Don’t miss the famous Wild Horse Race.
  • 6:30pmExperience WILD WEST PBR PONOKA after the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races. Your ticket also includes the Kids Wild Pony Races, concert on the main stage TBA and more! Your evening ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)

30
June
SUNDAY
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  • 7:00am-8:00pmDine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
  • 10:00am - 6:00pmWILD WEST TRADESHOW at the Arena Complex
  • 12:30pmWest Coast Amusements Midway Opens
  • 1:00pmExperience the afternoon Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo and Womens Ranch Bronc Riding. Enjoy infield entertainment from the One Armed Bandit and “Piper Yule” 4x Canadian Rodeo Act of the Year! Don’t miss the famous Wild Horse Race.
  • 6:30pmExperience Jade Eagleson LIVE on the main stage after the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races. Your ticket also includes the Kids Wild Pony Races, Flying Cross Jockey Derby, fireworks after dark and more! Your evening ticket also includes admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)

1
July
MONDAY
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  • 7:00am-8:00pmDine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
  • 8:00amCowboy Church Service
  • 10:00am - 6:00pmWILD WEST TRADESHOW at the Arena Complex
  • 12:30pmWest Coast Amusements Midway Opens
  • 1:00pmCanada Day at the Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo FINALS where the top 12 cowboys and cowgirls in each event compete for a TOP 4 spot to advance to the evening STAMPEDE SHOWDOWN.
  • 6:30pmExperience the 88th Ponoka Stampede SHOWDOWN. All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons $10,000 DASH FOR CASH, World Professional Chuckwagons Tommy Dorchester $75,000 DASH FOR CASH, Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo SHOWDOWN and Cattle Raffle FINAL DRAWING for $75,000 cash or 40 bred heifers.

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