Visual Arts
Showcasing Local Artisans
2024 Categories
- Painting – Oil
- Painting – Acrylic
- Painting – Watercolour & Gouache
- Painting – Mixed Media, Alternative & Pastel
- Photography
- Black & white or monochrome
- Photography
- Colour
- Photography
- Digital enhanced & manipulated, and other
- Graphics
- Drawing, printmaking
- Sculpture
- Bronze, Clay, Wood, Stone, etc.
- Pottery & Glass
- Hand built, wheel-thrown pottery, hand-blown glass
- Fibre Arts, In Memory of Nancy Ruth Sissons – An original work of art created using fibre, which is generally more artistic or decorative than functional. Entries will be accepted at the discretion of the Visual Arts Committee. Examples include, but are not limited to, tapestry, silk paintings, sculpture (yarn bombing), felting, original blanket design, etc. No creations made from kits or patterns will be accepted.
- Children’s Art – **No Entry Fee**
- Pre-school to Kindergarten
- Grades 1 to 3
- Grades 4 to 6
- Grades 7 to 9
- Grades 10 to 12
The biggest collection of art ever at the Stampede. Showcasing some of the best artists Medicine Hat & surrounding areas has to offer. The show is open to both adults and Children. SIMPLY A MUST SEE – BEAUTIFUL! Take a look at the talent Medicine Hat and area artists have to offer.2024
Visual Arts Exhibition FAQ
July 14 and 15 at the Fireside Room in the Cypress Center on the Stampede Grounds. See the brochure on this website for specific times.
- Artists from pre-school to adult. Each person can submit a maximum of 4 pieces of art in any genre.
- work can not previously be submitted to the MHES art show. (Please submit reproductions of other artist’s work or pattern-based creations to the Better Living Exhibition.)
- Pieces should not exceed 36” in height or width
- 10 lbs is the maximum weight that gallery wire will hold.
- Please follow the Hanging Instructions (see link on Visual Arts main page)
- You can list your art sale price on the label you attach. We will share contact information of potential buyers with you and you can negotiate a sale with you privately.
- All artwork must remain in the exhibition until Sunday July 28.
- $5.00 per piece (cash only please) for adults.
- Free – children’s exhibition
Parade
Kick-off to Stampede
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR OUR 2025 DATES.
The parade is organized by a committee of dedicated volunteers and community supporters.
Your entry into the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede parade is a richly rewarding experience for you to get involved in. It is a great way to build teamwork, pride and community spirit within your organization while giving back to our community and having fun in the process. There is nothing like parading your civic pride, come and showcase your product and celebrate our Western heritage.
KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR OUR 2025 DATES!
2024 Parade Route
Methanex Kiddies Day
Stampede Friday Fun!
- Goodies Bags per child upon entry
- Jelly Bean Guess Contest- 1 per family
- Coloring Contest ages 4-6 and 7-9
- Bouncy castles
- Pony Hops
- Face Painting
- Photo Booth
- Games
- Various games for appropriate age of children
- Scavenger hunt for 4 age groups
- Ages 0-3
- Ages 4-6
- Ages 7-9
- Ages 10-12
- Visit Co-op Pioneer Village Buildings
PRIZES * PRIZES * PRIZES
All Breed Horse Show
Country In The City
Bringing you back to the farm!
The Country in the City exhibit, sponsored by UFA was launched during the 2006 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede and proved to be a huge success with both visitors and trade show exhibitors.
Country in the City was initiated to provide a connection between the urban and rural communities by having informative, educational and interactive displays on topics related to agriculture, energy, recycling, and living in the country.
We would be delighted to have you attend our show and look forward to seeing you this summer.
Better Living
From plants and sewing to live demonstrations, there’s something for everyone!
2024 CATEGORIES
FANCY WORK
1. Sewing | 2. Quilting | 3. Crochet Work | 4. Knitted Work | 5. Handicrafts | 6. Hobby crafts | 7. Seniors (65+) | 8. Pottery
CHILDREN’S FANCY WORK
9. Teens (age 12-17) | 10. Juniors (age 6-11) | 11. Pee Wee (age 5 & under)
DOMESTIC PRODUCTS
12. Canning | 13. Baking | 14. Teen Baking/Canning (age 12-17) | 15. Junior Baking (age 6-11) | 16. Pee Wee Baking (age 5 & under)
HOME VINTING
Wine and Beer Making
HORTICULTURE
SECTION 1
1. Fresh Flowers | 2. Vegetables | 3. Fruits | 4. Teens (age 12-17) | 5. Juniors (age 6-11) | 6. Pee Wee (ages 5 & under)
SECTION 2
1. Field Crops | 2. Seeds
Note: Payment due at drop-off.
Indoor Garage Sale
Olde Tyme Christmas Fair
Feel the Holiday Spirit!
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Medicine Hat’s favourite free festive gathering returns to Pioneer Village on Thursday, Dec. 5.
FREE Photos with Santa Claus from 5-8
FREE Hot Chocolate from 5-8*
FREE S’mores from 5-8*
FREE Hot Dogs from 5-8*
FREE Wagon Rides from 5-8
The Christmas Market will be open from 4-9 next door in the Cypress Centre, and Pioneer Village will be open for the evening, so come explore, gather round the campfire and share in the Holiday Spirit!
Please email mhstampede@mhstampede.com if you have any questions
*while supplies last
Beef Pen Show & Cowboy Christmas Trade Show
Beef Pen Show
December 20-21, 2024
The 26th annual Beef Pen Show & Cowboy Christmas Trade Show begins Friday, Dec. 20 at 2 p.m. with cattle viewing and the opening of the trade show.
The Sweet Pro Feeds Steak Sampling returns Friday at 6 p.m., with the opening of the Pen Show to follow at 7:30 p.m.
The trade show opens back up Saturday at 9 a.m., running until 5 p.m. alongside the Pen Show!
Full Schedule
Friday, Dec. 20
2 p.m.
- Cowboy Christmas Trade Show Opens
- Cattle Viewing
6 p.m.
- Sweet Pro Feeds Steak Sampling
- Live Entertainment
7 p.m.
- Stringam Law Coffee Cart
7:30 p.m.
- Purebred Breeders Commercial Open Heifer Show
- Purebred Heifer Show
- Commercial Open – Pen of 3 Heifers
9 p.m.
- Cowboy Christmas Trade Show Ends
Saturday, Dec. 21
7:30-8:30 a.m.
- 4-H Registration
9 a.m.
- Cowboy Christmas Trade Show Opens
- 4-H Open Heifer Show
- 4-H Bred Heifer Show
- 4-H Steer Show
- 4-H Team Grooming Competition
10 a.m.
- Stringam Law Coffee Cart
1 p.m.
- Commercial Bred Heifer Show
- Purebred Heifer Breeders Showcase
- Purebred Bull Breeders Showcase
- Cattlemen’s Choice Bull Show
5 p.m.
- Cowboy Christmas Trade Show Ends