Thank you to Tarp Auction Sponsors

9 decades deep. 900,000 strong.

What a night for the World Professional Chuckwagon Association and the Ponoka Stampede. A historic, record-breaking tarp auction at the Ponoka Stampede delivered an incredible $904,500—setting the tone for a milestone 90th year.

The top bid of the night reached a staggering $150,000 for the tarp of driver Dean Dreger, proudly sponsored by Four Legged Adventures.

From start to finish, it was a night powered by community, tradition, and the continued growth of chuckwagon racing.

A sincere thank you to all of our volunteers—especially the VJV Auction team, world champion auctioneer Dean Edge, and ringmen Josh Carothers and Christian Van Platen.

The News Story
And to Our Sponsors:

Your support drives this sport forward

  • Four Legged Adventures
  • Midwest Pipelines Inc.
  • Versatile Energy Services Ltd.
  • Pidherney’s
  • Ermineskin Cree Nation
  • Eagle Builders
  • In Memory of Bruce Quance
  • Wetaskiwin Ready Mix
  • De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd.
  • High Octane Welding Ltd.
  • Ensign / Summit Fleet / Cascade Energy / League Projects / Secure Specialty Chemicals
  • Birchcliff Energy Ltd.
  • Central Alberta Tile One
  • Hearts and Hoofprints – The Les David Foundation
  • TOMCO Group of Companies
  • PureChem Services / Team Rig & Supply
  • Torch Remote Camps
  • McWilliam Auto Appraisal Services / Tornado Infrastructure Equipment
  • Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
  • Morskate Manufacturing
  • Inter-Pacific Specialized Services Ltd.
  • Sutherland Racing Inc.
  • Optimum Equipment Solutions
  • In Memory of Kim Graham
  • Irvine Tack and Western Wear
  • Spruce Grove Saints
  • VJV Livestock Marketing Group
  • Red Deer Lock & Safe Ltd.
  • CBO Earthworks
  • Quick Mats Ltd.
  • Hayshakers Bobcat Service Ltd.
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May 14

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The countdown is ON for the 90th Ponoka Stampede — where the chucks thunder, the midway lights up the night, and the biggest names in country hit the stage. 🎤 6 NIGHTS of concerts & chuckwagon action 🏆 7 DAYS of world-class Pro Rodeo 🔥 Wild West PBR Ponoka 🎡 Canada’s LARGEST traveling midway 🛍️ One of Canada’s biggest Western trade shows 💃 Late nights at the Showdown Dance Hall …and a whole lot more Wild West memories waiting to be made. PLUS enjoy all the FREE experiences all week long👇 ✔️ FREE Parking ✔️ FREE Camping ✔️ FREE Shuttle Service ✔️ FREE Wild West Trade Show ✔️ FREE Canadian’s Greatest Horseman Competition ✔️ FREE admission to the Showdown Dance Hall before 11PM with your evening ticket ✔️ 4 Nights of Fireworks 🎆 From Dwight Yoakam to Cooper Alan, Sawyer Brown, Hunter Brothers, Waylon Wyatt & the hottest ticket of Stampede week — Wild West PBR Ponoka 🔥 This is the Wild West of ‘36. This is Ponoka. 🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW 📍PonokaStampede.com June 25- July 1 🇨🇦 #PonokaStampede #WildWestOf36 #stampede

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May 12

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Time to COWGIRL UP for the 90th Ponoka Stampede ❤️ 2026 is the YEAR OF THE COWGIRL! Whether you’re a full-time cowgirl, weekend cowgirl, festival cowgirl, or future world champion — we’re celebrating every single one of you. PLUS enjoy all the FREE experiences all week long: ✔️ FREE Parking ✔️ FREE Camping ✔️ FREE Shuttle Service ✔️ FREE Wild West Trade Show ✔️ FREE Canadian’s Greatest Horseman Competition ✔️ FREE admission to the Showdown Dance Hall before 11PM with your evening ticket ✔️ 4 Nights of Fireworks So grab your boots, round up your girls, and let’s make history at the 90th Ponoka Stampede. 📅 June 25 – July 1 🎟️ Buy early and SAVE! 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 #cowgirl #ponokastampede

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May 12

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✨ The West. Elevated. ✨ Experience the largest Trade Fair in Ponoka Stampede history — where western tradition meets timeless style. Join us June 26–30 inside the Arena Complex for five days of curated western shopping, live music, and over 200 vendors from across the country. 🤎 Western fashion & jewelry 🤎 Fine art & home décor 🤎 Ranch & western lifestyle brands 🤎 Agricultural products & more 🎟 FREE ADMISSION ⏰ HOURS Friday 1PM–6PM Saturday–Tuesday 10AM–6PM Shop the best of the West at the 2026 Wild West Trade Fair at the 90th Ponoka Stampede!

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May 7

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👑 WIN “PRINCESS FOR A DAY” at the 90th Ponoka Stampede 👑 Does your little cowgirl dream of rodeo royalty, parades, and the magic of the Ponoka Stampede? ✨ Come spend an unforgettable day with Miss Ponoka Stampede, Brooke Baehl, and Miss Rodeo Canada, Abbey Harty, on Friday, June 26 at the World Famous Ponoka Stampede ❤️ Our two lucky winners will: 👑 Wave in the parade 👑 Attend the Mayor’s Luncheon 👑 Take part in the afternoon Pro Rodeo festivities 👑 Receive their very own Princess Crown & Sash ✨ Must be 8–12 years of age ✨ No riding or previous experience required Two winners will be selected by Rodeo Royalty. To enter, complete the form below by June 21 with your child’s name, age, and phone number👇 ENTRY FORM https://forms.gle/GYVMME1DhsWN14ku9 Questions? 📧 naomi.akkermans1@gmail.com #ponokastampede #yearofthecowgirl

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May 2

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90 Years of Ponoka Stampede. One Legendary Cowgirl. The 2026 Ponoka Stampede poster celebrates the Year of the Cowgirl—honouring Hall of Famer Dee Butterfield. From a ranch in BC to rodeo arenas across the world, Dee built a legacy as a champion barrel racer, trailblazer, mentor, and the driving force behind Ponoka’s iconic Grand Entry for over 30 years. A record-setter, advocate for women in rodeo, and true cowgirl icon—her impact runs generations deep. 🎨 Artwork by Donna King captures Dee in her element—rounding barrels in classic form. ✨ Limited to just 90 prints. 🎟️ Own a piece of history. 👉 ponokastampede.com/poster

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May 2

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EARLY BIRD WINNER 💰 Congratulations to our $2000 cash early bird winner of the World Famous Ponoka Stampede Cattle Raffle Michael Lagace of Wainwright! Do you have your World Famous Ponoka Stampede Cattle Raffle tickets yet? Tickets are only $50. Win $100,000 cash or 40 bred pasture heifers. Secure your tickets now at PonokaStampede.com or in person at: Jones Boys Western Wear • Ponoka Fertilizer • Co-op Oils • Vold Jones & Vold • Ponoka Vet Clinic ⚠️ Don’t wait — tickets WILL sell out. Are you the next instant rancher? BUY NOW https://ponokastampede.com/win/

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May 1

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Take me to the CHUCKS 🏇🏼 There’s the horn… and the charge is underway! Feel the thunder of hooves and the roar of the crowd—six nights of heart-pounding chuckwagon racing at the 90th Ponoka Stampede. 📅 June 26 – July 1, 2026 ⏰ Evening performances begin at 6:30PM nightly Your chuckwagon ticket unlocks the full experience: 🔥 Kids Wild Pony Racing 🏁 All Pro & World Professional Chuckwagons 🎶 Stampede Nights Concerts 💃 Showdown Dance Hall access (18+) 🐂 WILD WEST PBR Ponoka And this year—don’t miss history in the making… 💥 The largest Tommy Dorchester Dash for Cash ever — $90,000 on July 1 Celebrate 90 years of Ponoka tradition where the best drivers, outriders, and horsepower collide in one unforgettable night after another. 🎟️ Tickets on sale now 👉 PONOKASTAMPEDE.com 💥 BUY EARLY & SAVE #ponokastampede

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Apr 26

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CANADA DAY AT THE PONOKA STAMPEDE 🇨🇦 There’s no place in the country that does it like this. On July 1, the dust flies, the stakes rise, and the Wild West takes center stage. BUY NOW & SAVE… while tickets are still available. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 — CANADA DAY 🇨🇦 12:30 PM — West Coast Amusements midway opens 🎢 1:00 PM — Afternoon Performance Rodeo Finals. The top 12 cowboys and cowgirls in each event ride for their shot at the Top 4 and a place under the lights. 6:30 PM — Evening Performance. Stampede Showdown Short Round The best of the best return to the arena—Top 4 in every event—competing for the 2026 Ponoka Stampede title. • $10,000 Dash for Cash — All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons • $90,000 Dash for Cash — World Professional Chuckwagons • Cattle Raffle Final Draw — $100,000 cash or 40 bred heifers • Showdown Round Mega Cash Raffle This is where champions are made 🏆 This is Canada Day at the Ponoka Stampede 🇨🇦 Buy your tickets. Take your seat. Experience the real Wild West. Tickets only available at PONOKASTAMPEDE.com

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Apr 25

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🚨 LAST CHANCE 🚨 Don’t miss your shot at the Ponoka Stampede Cattle Raffle EARLY BIRD 💰 🎟 Buy your ticket before May 1 and be entered to win $2,000 CASH For just $50, you’re in for a chance at: 🔥 $100,000 GRAND PRIZE or🐄 40 pasture-bred heifers These tickets make the PERFECT Mother’s Day & Father’s Day gift! 👉 Grab yours NOW: Online at PonokaStampede.com —or in person at: • Ponoka Tradeshow • Jones Boys Western Wear • Coop Oils • Ponoka Fertilizer • Ponoka Vet Clinic • Vold Jones Vold ⏳ Buy now. Don’t miss out. Big money. Real prizes. Wild West style. These will sell OUT!

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Apr 21

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Are you ready to RIDE 🎢🎢🎢 🎟️ BUY UNLIMITED RIDE PASSES NOW — WHILE QUANTITIES LAST Canada’s LARGEST traveling amusement park is back with NEW rides, BIG prizes, and full Stampede magic all week long. 📍 Ponoka Stampede 📅 June 25 – July 1 Advance sale price $45 for a limited time ONLY! Stampede pricing $55 Plus applicable taxes and fees Unlimited Ride Passes available NOW 👇 westcoastamusements.com 🎟️ Also available starting May 1 at Hammys in Ponoka ⚡ UPGRADE YOUR DAY Skip the lines with a FAST PASS UPGRADE — $20 (on-site only) ⏰ MIDWAY HOURS • June 25 → 5:30PM–11PM • June 26 → 12:30PM–11PM • June 27 → 12:30PM–11PM • June 28 → 12:30PM–11PM • June 29 → 12:30PM–11PM • June 30 → 12:30PM–11PM • July 1 → 12:30PM–11PM Operating hours are approximate 🎢 Ride everything 🧸 Win BIG on the midway 🍩 Hit all your fair favorites 📸 Capture every wild moment 🔥 DON’T WAIT — THESE WILL SELL OUT Lock in your passes early and spend more time riding, less time waiting. 🎡 RIDE 🎢 PLAY 🧸 EAT 🍦 REPEAT 🎟️ #ponokastampede #westcoastamusements #stampede

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Apr 18

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Introducing the 2026 Ponoka Stampede Parade celebrating the Year of the Cowgirl 🤠✨ Leading the way as our 90th Parade Marshal: Cowboy Channel superstar, Alberta’s own Katy Lucas — former Miss Ponoka Stampede & Miss Rodeo Canada 🇨🇦 Experience the magic as Ponoka fills with: 🎨 Community floats 🧸 Mascots 🚗 Classic cars 🥁 Marching bands 🎭 Live entertainment & more Over 10,000 spectators line the streets each year for this iconic 3-mile parade—where community pride, creativity, and western tradition take center stage. 📅 FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Judging 9:00am Parade 10:00am ✨ PARADE APPLICATIONS NOW ONLINE Be part of the 90th Ponoka Stampede Parade celebrating the YEAR OF THE COWGIRL ❤️ 👉 Apply now: https://ponokastampede.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Parade-Application.pdf #PonokaStampede

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Apr 18

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90 years strong. Built on community. Driven by tradition. The 2026 Board of Directors proudly welcomes you to the 90th Ponoka Stampede June 25 – July 1. This is the Wild West. See you there.

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Apr 17

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2026 PONOKA STAMPEDE WESTERN ART COMPETITION Calling all young artists… it’s your time to shine 🤠🔥 OPEN TO GRADES 1–12 Show us your best Western-inspired masterpiece for a chance to WIN BIG 👇 🖌️ CREATE YOUR ART • Size: 11” x 14” • Medium: your choice — paint it, draw it, make it yours 🎡 THEME: PONOKA STAMPEDE Get inspired by the action, the energy, and the legends: • Cowboys & Cowgirls competing • Chuckwagon Racing • Rodeo Queen & Flag Girl • Bullfighters & Pick-Up Men • Kids Wild Pony Racing 🐎 • Grandstand moments & rodeo fans • Crash Cooper the Rodeo Clown 🤡 👉 Need inspo? Check out our social channels for real Stampede moments ⏰ DEADLINE: MAY 15 Schools are to drop off your students artwork at the Ponoka Stampede Office 🏆 WINNERS PERKS • 🎢 Two winners from EACH GRADE will receive Unlimited Midway Ride Passes • 📸 Featured on Ponoka Stampede social media • 🖼️ Displayed at the Wild West Art & Gift Show ✍️ DON’T FORGET Name, school, and grade on the BACK of your artwork 🎡 RIDE 🎢 PLAY 🧸 CREATE 🎨 REPEAT 🎟️ A huge thank you to West Coast Amusements for making the fun even bigger 💥 For contest assistance please email jeff@brickandbridge.ca

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Mar 31

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🎤 SAWYER BROWN IS COMING TO PONOKA 🔥 Legends of country. Decades of hits. One unforgettable night under the Stampede lights. 🤠 📅 Monday, June 29 📍 Ponoka Stampede 🎟 Buy tickets early and SAVE BIG And here’s the best part 👇 Your concert ticket gets you MORE than just the show: • Kids Wild Pony Racing • Infield Entertainment Acts • All Pro Chuckwagon Races • World Professional Chuckwagon Races • Stampede Nights Concerts • Showdown Dance Hall (18+) before 11PM PLUS 👉 FREE parking & FREE camping This isn’t just a concert… it’s the full Stampede experience. 🎟 Don’t wait—this one will SELL FAST 👉 PonokaStampede.com

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Mar 29

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Experience the best cowboys and cowgirls in the world at the 90th Ponoka Stampede — June 25–July 1. World champions. Big moments. No limits. This isn’t just rodeo… This is the REAL Wild West. 🎟️ Buy your tickets now and save big 🚗 FREE parking 🏕️ FREE camping Come for the action. Stay for the legacy. Tickets are going FAST 💨💨💨 Secure now at PONOKASTAMPEDE.com #ponokastampede

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Mar 11

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🔥 STAMPEDE NIGHTS 🔥 Rising country star Waylon Wyatt is coming to the 90th Ponoka Stampede! At just 19, the Arkansas singer-songwriter has already racked up 225M+ streams with Gold-certified hits like Arkansas Diamond and Jailbreak. He’s already played some huge events, including: • Stagecoach Festival • Cavendish Beach Music Festival • Bonnaroo Music Festival And even performed with Zach Bryan at Hyde Park in London. One of the coolest parts of his story: He recorded his debut EP in the rec room of his childhood home. From recording songs in his parents’ rec room to selling out stages worldwide. Don’t miss one of country music’s fastest rising voices live on stage Friday, June 26. 🎟 BUY TICKETS NOW & SAVE at ponokastampede.com BONUS 🎉 Your STAMPEDE NIGHTS Ticket includes: •Kids Wild Pony Racing (June 26-30) •Infield Entertainment Acts •All Pro Chuckwagon Races •World Professional Chuckwagon Races •Stampede Nights Concerts •Admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+) before 11pm •Wild West PBR Ponoka (June 27th) #ponokastampede #waylonwyatt

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Mar 8

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🚨 STANDING ROOM ONLY 🚨 The countdown is on! The Dwight Yoakam concert at the 90th Ponoka Stampede on June 25 is officially down to Standing Room Only! 🤠🔥 If you want to see the legendary Honky Tonk Cowboy live at Stampede Nights, now is the time to act. Tickets are disappearing fast and once they’re gone, they’re gone! 🎟 Get your tickets NOW before they’re gone: ponokastampede.com #PonokaStampede #StampedeNights #DwightYoakam

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Mar 2

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Attention Vendors, We want to alert you about a recent issue concerning fraudulent invoices that some vendors have received from a scammer. Please be assured that we have not sent out any invoices for this year’s Tradeshow yet. All official invoices will be dispatched directly from our headquarters. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at tradeshow@ponokastampede.com. Thank you for your attention!

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Feb 27

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The HOTTEST tickets of SUMMER 🔥 Get Ready for an Unforgettable 90th Ponoka Stampede! Have you secured your tickets for the hottest event of SUMMER? We’re witnessing record-breaking ticket sales, and you won’t want to miss out! Grab your tickets today and enjoy fantastic savings, along with free parking and free camping! Experience our NEW campground Wild Horse Flats! Join us for the authentic Wild West experience at the 90th Ponoka Stampede June 25 to July 1 🇨🇦 Exciting Concert Lineup: - Dwight Yoakam - Sawyer Brown - Hunter Brothers - Waylon Wyatt - Cooper Alan - And many more! Don’t wait—be part of the action and make this summer unforgettable! BUY TICKETS NOW at PONOKASTAMPEDE.com

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Feb 14

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DANCING IN THE DIRT ❤️ Experience the ultimate girls’ night or unforgettable date night at the 90th Ponoka Stampede. Join us for a WILD WESTERN week filled with live performances by top artists, including Sawyer Brown, Dwight Yoakam, Hunter Brothers, Waylon Wyatt and Cooper Alan, among others. Mark your calendars for June 25 to July 1 as we celebrate the 90th Ponoka Stampede 🇨🇦 Don’t miss out—buy your tickets now and enjoy fantastic savings at PonokaStampede.com 🎟️✨ A trip to the Ponoka Stampede is not as expensive as one would think. Did you know we offer FREE PARKING, FREE CAMPING, FREE SHUTTLES, FREE general admission into the grounds, FREE WILD WEST TRADE SHOW at the Arena Complex, FREE Canadian Greatest Horseman Competition and more at the Calnash Ag Event Centre! Tickets are SELLING FASTER THAN EVER 🔥 #ponokastampede

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Feb 2

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Always a SOLD OUT SHOW 🔥 Grab Your Wild West PBR Ponoka Tickets NOW and SAVE BIG 💰 Don’t miss out on the excitement—purchase your tickets online NOW 🎟️ Join us for the WILD WEST PBR PONOKA on Saturday, June 27 at the iconic Ponoka Stampede. Witness the bravest bull riders in the country taking on the toughest bulls in an exhilarating showdown! Your ticket not only grants you access to the heart-pounding PBR action but also includes: - World Professional Chuckwagon Races - Stampede Nights Concert - Free admission to the SHOWDOWN DANCE HALL (18+) before 11 PM BUY NOW & SAVE! This event sells out every year, so secure your spot today! Tickets on sale at PONOKASTAMPEDE.com

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Jan 21

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Two-step until 2am 🕺🏼 Non-stop FREE LIVE MUSIC all Ponoka Stampede week long in the Showdown Dance Hall (18+) Did you know your Stampede ticket includes FREE admission to the Showdown Dance Hall before 11pm? See you at the 89th Ponoka Stampede June 25th- July 1st, 2026! All performance tickets are on sale NOW! BUY EARLY & SAVE at PonokaStampede.com #free #livemusic #dance #countrymusic #dancehall stampede ponokastampede

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Jan 4

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Get ready for the CHUCKWAGONS at the 90th Ponoka Stampede June 25- July 1st, 2026! **Tickets for all performances are now available**—buy early to enjoy great savings! Your evening performance ticket grants you access to an unforgettable western lineup that includes: - **All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races** - **Kids Wild Pony Racing** - **Live concerts featuring**: - Dwight Yoakam - Sawyer Brown - Waylon Wyatt - Cooper Alan - Hunter Brothers - PBR and many more! Plus, your ticket includes **FREE admission to the Showdown Dance Hall (18+)** before 11 PM. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience—secure your tickets today! Are you planning to attend the event? Visit PONOKASTAMPEDE.com for tickets and complete schedule of events. #ponokastampede #stampede #chuckwagonracing

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Jan 2

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Just a good ole boys 👌 See you at the 90th Ponoka Stampede June 25- July 1st, 2026! All performances on sale NOW at PonokaStampede.com #cowboys #ponokastampede #stampede #prorodeo 🎥 @aswedgan

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Dec 28

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Still looking for the perfect holiday gift 🎁 The gift that keeps on giving until our July 1st drawing! Do you have your World Famous Ponoka Stampede Cattle Raffle tickets yet? Tickets are only $50. Win $100,000 cash or 40 bred pasture heifers. Tickets on sale at ponokastampede.com or at Jones Boys Western Wear. Early bird drawing is May 1st, final drawing is July 1st! Get your cattle raffle tickets NOW before they are SOLD OUT!  #cattleraffle #ponokastampede

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Dec 19

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Wrap up some RODEO this Christmas 🎁 Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo performance tickets make an unforgettable GIFT for anyone on your list. Treat your loved ones to an experience filled with WILD WEST excitement and world-class western entertainment! 🏆 Witness the Greatest Join us for incredible professional rodeo performances showcasing the greatest PRO RODEO athletes in the world. 💰 Save Big When You Buy in Advance! Don’t miss out on savings! By purchasing your performance and concert tickets online in advance you can SAVE MONEY and secure your seats! ✨ Afternoon Pro Rodeo Ticket Benefits Your ticket doesn’t just grant access to the pro rodeo events; it opens the door to a fantastic lineup of western entertainment! - Women’s Ranch Bronc Riding -Award winning Piper Yule - CrAsh Cooper the Rodeo Clown - Our incredible professional bullfighters - And MORE! Affordable Fun for Everyone A trip to the Ponoka Stampede is more affordable than you think! Take advantage of our numerous FREE offerings: - FREE PARKING - FREE CAMPING - FREE SHUTTLES - FREE Wild West Trade Show at the Arena Complex - FREE Canadian Greatest Horseman Competition and so much more! 🎟️ Tickets on Sale Now! Don’t wait! Buy NOW & SAVE at ponokastampede.com Make this holiday season unforgettable with the gift of the Ponoka Stampede 🎄 See you at the 90th Ponoka Stampede June 25- July 1st, 2026! #ponokastampede #giftidea #stampede

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Dec 17

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Friday, June 26th is KIDS DAY at the Ponoka Stampede 🎈 Kids aged 12 and under can enjoy the afternoon Pro Rodeo for FREE! Kids day is filled with fun for our little rodeo fans and the entire family! They’ll be entertained all day long with exciting western acts and thrilling rodeo competition. Just remember, tickets must be reserved in advance, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your kids to experience the magic of the Ponoka Stampede! RESERVE YOUR KIDS DAY TICKETS NOW 🎟️ We’ve been notified that 3rd party websites are selling tickets for 2026 Ponoka Stampede. We only honor tickets purchased through our website PONOKASTAMPEDE.com powered by AuthentiGATE. Do not purchase from third party sites. Now more than ever there is an increase in ticket scams especially on social media. Our tickets are sold through our website (www.ponokastampede.com) in Canadian dollars.  Our Adult prices for grandstand seating range from $35- $70 plus fees and taxes depending on the event. Thank you Ponoka FCSS being a great part of our Kids Day ❤️ #christmas #kids #family #free #ponokastampede

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Dec 2

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Frank’s final ride ❤️ Thank you to everyone who attended Franks celebration of life. The rodeo community lost a legend as Ponoka Stampede Lifetime Member and Senator, Frank Mickey, passed away on November 22. Frank began volunteering at the Ponoka Stampede in 1947 - and for the next 78 years he devoted immeasurable time and effort into building the Stampede into the world class event we know today. Frank received ‘Man of the Year’ honors with the Ponoka Stampede Association and the CPRA in 1984 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in the builders category in 2005. He has proudly overseen many changes and improvements to the Stampede Grounds and rodeo events over the years, including the amazing transformation from wood to steel of the grandstands, the chutes, the corrals, and buildings. Factors for ongoing successes have included the addition of the RV Park, Longscore Saloon, Tommy Dorchester Paddock, the Stagecoach Saloon, the rebuilding of the racetrack and the access tunnel, the Wild West Grandstand and Showdown Dance Hall. Through all his dedication and efforts, Frank is quick to salute the support and enthusiasm of the volunteers, the community, the generations of PSA members and from the many thousands of rodeo contestants and fans. His footprints mark every inch of the Ponoka Stampede grounds- and will always remain here. Rest easy cowboy- your work is done.

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