June 25-July 1, 2024

Ponoka Stampede

Ponoka Stampede & Exhibition Grounds, 5616 39 Ave., Ponoka, Alberta

Schedule:

June 25th: Grounds open 5:30 p.m.

June 26th through July 1: Grounds open at Noon.

12:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.: West Coast Amusements Midway, Rodeo, Chuckwagons & Concerts

Tuesday, June 25

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Dine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock 5:30 p.m. West Coast Amusements Midway opens

6:30 p.m. “Official Kick-Off” of the 88th Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo

9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Brayden King LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

Wednesday, June 26 - “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

4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Karli June LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

6:30 p.m. Experience the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races along with the Kids Wild Pony Races, Flying Cross Jockey Derby, fireworks after dark and more!

9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Travis Dolter LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

Thursday, June 27

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

4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Martina Dawn LIVE in the 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

Meghan Patrick LIVE on the Main Stage

10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Karli June live in the Showdown Dance Hall

Friday, June 28- 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 10:00 a.m. Ponoka Stampede Downtown Parade

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Canada’s Greatest Horseman Herding Competition at the Calnash Ag Event Centre

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 including Womens Ranch Bronc Riding

1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre “Summer Spectacular” Alberta Reining Cow Horse Show

4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Olivia Rose LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

6:30 p.m. Kids Wild Pony Racing, Flying Cross Jockey Derby, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons Fireworks after dark

Randall King LIVE on the Main Stage

10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Hillside Outlaws LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

Saturday, June 29

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 Reining Cow Horse Show

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Canada’s Greatest Horseman Steer Stopping Competition at the Calnash Ag Events Centre

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 including Womens Ranch Bronc Riding

4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Hillside Outlaws LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

6:30 p.m. WILD WEST PBR Ponoka! Experience the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races, Kids Wild Pony Racing and WILD WEST PBR Ponoka.

Concert by Craig Moritz on the Main Stage after the PBR.

10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Donny Lee LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

Sunday, June 30

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dine at Sixth on the Block Smokehouse in the Tommy Dorchester Paddock 8:00 a.m. Cowboy Church Service

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre “Summer Spectacular” Alberta Reining Cow Horse Show

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Canada’s Greatest Horseman Rein and Fence Competition at the Calnash Ag Event Centre

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wild West Trade Show at the Arena Complex

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

4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Calnash Ag Event Centre Canada’s Greatest Horseman Finals

4:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Donny Lee LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

6:30 p.m. Kids Wild Pony Races, Flying Cross Jockey Derby, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons. Fireworks after dark

Jade Eagleson LIVE on the Main Stage

10:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Tommy Charles LIVE in the Showdown Dance Hall

Monday, 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 Reining Cow Horse Show

8:00 a.m. Cowboy Church Service

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wild West Trade Show at the Arena Complex

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. BBQ at Hammy’s Ponoka

12:30 p.m. West Coast Amusements Midway opens

1:00 p.m. Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo Finals

6:30 p.m. 88th 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 40 bred heifers

Ponoka Stampede SHOWDOWN ROUND Mega Cash Raffle Drawing

Tickets:

All Event Package: $295-$380

Daily Packages:

Enjoy both the afternoon and evening performance from the same seats at a discounted price. Wednesday:

General 13+: $45

Seniors: $17.50

Kids (12 and under): $20

Thursday:

General 13+ $65.00

Child 12 & Under $42.50

Friday:

General 13+ $70.00

Child 12 & Under $30.00

Saturday:

General 13+ $80.00

Child 12 & Under $55.00

Sunday:

General 13+ $75.00

Child 12 & Under $50.00

Monday: $65.00

Daily Tickets:

Tuesday Evening June 25

The 88th Ponoka Stampede kicks off with an evening performance of the very best in Professional Rodeo action! Infield entertainment by the One Armed Bandit.

General 13+ $25.00

Child 12 & Under $12.50

Wednesday Afternoon June 26

Seniors (65+) receive super discounted pricing to the afternoon Pro Rodeo. Experience infield entertainment from the One Armed Bandit and “Piper Yule” 4x Canadian Rodeo Act of the Year! Child 12 & Under $12.50

Senior 65+ $10.00

General 13-64 $25.00

Wednesday Evening

Senior 65+ $12.50

General 13-64 $25.00

Child 12 & Under $12.50

Thursday Afternoon

Child 12 & Under $12.50

General 13+ $25.00

Thursday Evening

General 13+ $45.00

Child 12 & Under $35.00

Enjoy Meghan Patrick LIVE on the main stage after the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races.

Friday Afternoon

General 13+ $30.00

Child 12 & Under $0.00

Friday Evening

General 13+ $45.00

Child 12 & Under $35.00

Experience Randall King LIVE on the main stage after the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races.

Saturday Afternoon

General 13+ $30.00

Child 12 & Under $20.00

Saturday Evening

General 13+ $55.00

Child 12 & Under $40.00

Sunday Afternoon

General 13+ $30.00

Child 12 & Under $20.00

Sunday Evening

General 13+ $50.00

Child 12 & Under $35.00

Experience Jade Eagleson LIVE on the main stage after the All Pro and WPCA Chuckwagon races.

Monday Afternoon $35.00

Monday Evening $35.00

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 ($955,000) 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 novice saddle and bareback and boys steer riding and kids wild pony race. 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.