Free Family Fun Returns to Stampede Park for Aggie Days 2023

Calgary – Media are invited to Stampede Park for Aggie Days 2023!

For more than 35 years, Aggie Days has provided Albertans with a look at what life is like on the farm, without ever having to leave the heart of the city.

This year, Aggie Days is open to the public on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23, in the Nutrien Western Event Centre and Agriculture Barn at Stampede Park. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this free family event provides visitors with an immersive look at the agriculture industry. In celebration of 100 years of Chuckwagon racing, a free pancake breakfast for the first 2,500 guests is being served up each morning, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Designed to be an interactive experience, the displays and activities at Aggie Days are hosted by local producers and industry experts who can answer questions about where your food comes from.

Learn more about Aggie Days 2023 here.

When
Saturday, April 22
Clock, Stock & Barrel is a family favourite in the Nutrien Western Event Centre. Taking place on Saturday, this event features talented stock dogs and their handlers who will race the clock as they maneuver sheep through a course.

Sunday, April 23
Taking place on Sunday, the Extreme Cowboy Race is a multi-faceted equestrian sport that showcases both horse and rider as they make their way through a series of obstacles, demonstrating amazing horsemanship skills and incredible speed.

Time
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.​
Pancake breakfast starts each morning at 9:30 a.m.

Location
Nutrien Western Event Centre and Agriculture Barn
1800 Stampede Trail SE

Additional Information
Aggie Days is open to school groups from April 19 – 21. Approximately 2,500 students and teachers are expected to participate each day. Media who are interested in covering Aggie Days – School Days are asked to please e-mail sgreer@calgarystampede.com for further information.

Special Instructions
Parking is free for media. Please tell the parking attendant at the gate you enter through that you are here for a media event at the Nutrien Western Event Centre.

About the Calgary Stampede
The Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We’re Greatest Together, we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and celebrates our western heritage, cultures and community spirit. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.