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.