Ponoka Stampede

Steeped in western heritage and agricultural roots, Ponoka is the proud home of the Ponoka Stampede, Canada’s largest seven-day pro rodeo. Since 1936, the Ponoka Stampede has been thrilling fans with jaw-dropping pro-rodeo action. It’s among the top rodeos in the world. 

Staged each summer over the Canada Day weekend, the Stampede attracts thousands of rodeo fans and tourists who flock to Ponoka for world-class rodeo talent and star-studded concerts on the mainstage.

A trip to the Stampede isn’t complete without a visit to the Canadian Pro-Rodeo Hall of Fame located next door at the Calnash Ag Event Centre. The Hall of Fame honours the greatest pro-rodeo legends of all time – many of whom are homegrown Ponoka cowboys and cowgirls.

Together with the Ponoka Stampede, the Calnash Ag Event Centre is a big part of what makes Ponoka a pro-rodeo and agricultural hub that attracts action-packed rodeo, horse and livestock events year-round.