Share your Stampede story

Over the past century, the Calgary Stampede has welcomed millions of visitors to The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. And whether they rode a bucking bronc in the first Stampede or rode the C-train to Stampede Park last year, they all have a story to share.

What’s your Stampede story?

Send us your Stampede story and become part of the legend! Chosen stories will be featured on this site starting March 29, 2012, and a few lucky submissions will win the experience of a lifetime at the Centennial Stampede, July 6-15, 2012.

We’re looking for written stories, photos, videos, poetry, artwork and more. If it means something to you and it’s tied to the Stampede, we’d love to hear about it.

Send your stories to mystampede@calgarystampede.com (by submitting a story you agree to our Terms and Conditions here)

Prizes

The best Stampede stories will win one of five Ultimate Stampede Experiences.

  1. My Stampede Ultimate Rodeo Experience Winner - Connie Brooks
    1. (2) Infield Rodeo tickets on Sunday, July 8, 2012
    2. Behind the Chutes Tour
    3. $50 in Calgary Stampede Food and Beverage Food Vouchers
    4. $100 gift certificate to the Stampede Store
    5. Limited edition, numbered Calgary Stampede 2012 gold/silver poster buckle
    6. Smithbilt Centennial Straw Cowboy Hat
  2. My Stampede Ultimate Evening Show Experience Winner - Julie Jans
    1. (2) Level 1 Centre GMC Rangeland Derby and TransAlta Grandstand Show on Monday, July 9, 2012
    2. Barn Tour with a chuckwagon driver
    3. $50 in Calgary Stampede Food and Beverage Food Vouchers
    4. $100 gift certificate to the Stampede Store
    5. Limited edition, numbered Calgary Stampede 2012 gold/silver poster buckle
    6. Smithbilt Centennial Straw Cowboy Hat
  3. My Stampede Ultimate Merchandise Experience Winner - Maggie McLeod
    1. $100 gift certificate to Lammle's
    2. Limited edition, numbered Calgary Stampede 2012 gold/silver poster buckle
    3. Smithbilt Centennial Straw Cowboy Hat
    4. Justin Boots Calgary Stampede Centennial cowboy boots
    5. Roots Calgary Stampede Centennial jacket
    6. Wranglers Calgary Stampede Centennial men's shirt
  4. My Stampede Ultimate Concert Experience #1 Winner - Rob Roobol
    1. (2) tickets to Brad Paisley's concert on Saturday, July 14, 2012
    2. Backstage tour
    3. Meet and greet with the artist
    4. $50 in Scotiabank Saddledome Food Vouchers
    5. $100 gift certificate to the Stampede Store
    6. Limited edition, numbered Calgary Stampede 2012 gold/silver poster buckle
    7. Smithbilt Centennial Straw Cowboy Hat
  5. My Stampede Ultimate Concert Experience #2 Winner - Tim McNamara
    1. (2) tickets to Johnny Reid's concert on Friday, July 13, 2012
    2. Backstage tour
    3. Meet and greet with the artist
    4. $50 in Scotiabank Saddledome Food Vouchers
    5. $100 gift certificate to the Stampede Store
    6. Limited edition, numbered Calgary Stampede 2012 gold/silver poster buckle
    7. Smithbilt Centennial Straw Cowboy Hat