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June 26-July 2, 2023
Ponoka Stampede
Ponoka Stampede & Exhibition Grounds, 5616 39 Ave., Ponoka, Alberta
Schedule:
June 26th: Grounds open 5:30 p.m.
June 27th through July 2: Grounds open at Noon.
12:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: West Coast Amusements Midway, Rodeo, Chuckwagons & Concerts
Monday, June 26
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
6:30 p.m. “Official Kick-Off” of the 87th Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo
9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Ben Chase LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
Tuesday, June 27 - “Senior’s Day”
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
12:30 p.m. West Coast Amusements Midway opens
1:00 p.m. Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo, Wild Horse Race, Wild Rose Trick Riding
4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Alecia Aichelle LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
6:30 p.m. Kids Wild Pony Racing, Flying Cross Junior Jockeys, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons
9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Alecia Aichelle LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
Wednesday, June 28
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
12:30 p.m. West Coast Amusements Midway opens
1:00 p.m. Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo, Wild Horse Race, Wild Rose Trick Riding
4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Kalsey Kuyluk LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
6:30 p.m. Kids Wild Pony Racing, Flying Cross Junior Jockeys, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons Fireworks after dark
Corb Lund LIVE on the MAIN STAGE
10:30 p.m. - 1:45 a.m. Hailey Benedict LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
Thursday, June 29
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wild West Trade Show at the Arena Complex
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre “Canada’s Greatest Horseman”
12:30 p.m. West Coast Amusements Midway opens
1:00 p.m. Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo including Womens Ranch Bronc Riding, Wild Horse Race, Wild Rose Trick Riding
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre “Summer Spectacular” Alberta Reined Cow Horse
4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Kalsey Kuyluk LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
6:30 p.m. Kids Wild Pony Racing, Flying Cross Junior Jockeys, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons Fireworks after dark
6:30 p.m. Kids Wild Pony Racing, Flying Cross Junior Jockeys, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons
Fireworks after dark
The Washboard Union LIVE on the MAIN STAGE
10:30 p.m. - 1:45 a.m. Alecia Aichelle LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
Friday, June 30- Kid’s Day and Parade Day
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre “Summer Spectacular” Alberta Reined Cow Horse
10:00 a.m. Ponoka Stampede Downtown Parade
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre “Canada’s Greatest Horseman”
12:30 p.m. West Coast Amusements Midway opens
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wild West Trade Show at the Arena Complex
1:00 p.m. Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo (Kids 12 & under FREE) including Womens Ranch Bronc Riding, Wild Horse Race, Wild Rose Trick Riding
4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Craig Moritz LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
6:30 p.m. Kids Wild Pony Racing, Flying Cross Junior Jockeys, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons.
10:30 p.m. - 1:45 a.m. Craig Moritz LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
Fireworks after dark
Meghan Patrick LIVE on the MAIN STAGE
Saturday, July 1 - Canada Day
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre “Summer Spectacular” Alberta Reined Cow Horse
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wild West Trade Show at the Arena Complex
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre “Canada’s Greatest Horseman”
11:00 a.m. Canada Day BBQ at Hammy’s
12:30 p.m. West Coast Amusements Midway opens
1:00 p.m. Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo including Womens Ranch Bronc Riding, Wild Horse Race, Wild Rose Trick Riding
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre “Canada’s Greatest Horseman” FENCE FINALS
4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Craig Moritz LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
6:30 p.m. Kids Wild Pony Racing, Flying Cross Junior Jockeys, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons.
Fireworks after dark
Garrett Gregory LIVE on the MAIN STAGE
10:30 p.m. - 1:45 a.m. Craig Moritz LIVE in the NEW Showdown Dance Hall
Sunday, July 2
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre “Summer Spectacular” Alberta Reined Cow Horse
8:00 a.m. Cowboy Church Service
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wild West Trade Show at the Arena Complex
12:30 p.m. West Coast Amusements Midway opens
1:00 p.m. Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo Finals
6:30 p.m. 87th 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
Cattle Raffle FINAL DRAWING for $75,000 cash or 50 bred heifers
Tickets:
Rodeo: $25, $30 day of
Finals: $30, $35 day of
Seniors: $25, $30 day of
Kids (12 and under): $12.50, $15 day of
Chuckwagons: $40, $45 day of
Seniors: $40, $45 day of
Kids (12 and under): $30, $35 day of
June 27- Senior's Day Adults: $25, $30 day of, Seniors: $12.50, $15 day of, Kids (12 and under): $12.50, $15 day of
July 2- Ponoka Stampede SHOWDOWN: Admission $30 (advance), $35 (day of)
Chuckwagons and Concert:
July 1- Kids Wild Pony Racing, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons, Wild West PBR Ponoka, Garrett Gregory concert & fireworks after dark: Adult/Senior $50, $55 day of,
Kids (12 and under) $35, $40 day of
Seven rodeo events and chuckwagons plus beer gardens, live entertainment, fireworks, dance, parade, casino and VLTs, midway, Ponoka Farmer's Market, art show and much more.
Ponoka Stampede, the Wild West of '36 has one of the best Pro Rodeo competitions in the country. Amidst a flurry of wranglers, chaps and spurs, the Ponoka Stampede grounds comes alive for 7 days straight with bucking bulls and barrel-racing horses in a posse of action-packed performances. More than 600 contestants vie for prize money in the excess of ($800,000) Daily afternoon performances consist of rough stock (bareback, saddle bronc, womens ranch bronc riding, and bull riding) and timed events (steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and barrel racing). Ponoka Stampede also features amateur bareback riding, saddle bronc and boys steer riding. Don't miss the Stampede Showdown where the Top 4 cowboys/cowgirls from each event advance from the Finals to compete for a $15,000 BONUS.