Indian Relay Racing

North America’s original extreme sport

Indian Relay Racing tasks teams of riders with racing around our track and switching out horses every lap. Teams in this newly formed circuit will compete to qualify for a spot at next summer’s Calgary Stampede.

This event is organized in collaboration with Travel Alberta and Indigenous leaders and experts to ensure the essence of Indian Relay Racing is respected and preserved. It is a celebration of North American Indigenous culture, and it’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such an unforgettable success!

Indigenous Artisan Market

The Stampede also hosts an Indigenous Artisan Market alongside Indian Relay Racing in the Grandstand Ballroom. This free market features hand crafted goods from local Indigenous vendors, opening a few hours before the races begin and remaining open during the event.

Cars & Guitars

Vintage Cars All Day, Classic Tunes All Night

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this fantastic event! We can’t wait to host you all again!

Farmers’ Market

Make It, Bake It, Grow It, Sell It

Thank you for a fantastic 2024 season! See you in the spring!

Fresh produce, homemade baking, fruits, meats, crafts, jewellery, wines, fresh roasted coffee and many more items to choose from.

Good reasons to shop at the Farmers’ Market: Fresh produce, quality products, price savings, specialty items, unique products, personalized service, social atmosphere, supporting our community.

Come and join us for our neighbourly social atmosphere at the Farmers’ Market and enjoy a completely unique shopping experience!

The Farmers’ Market continues to be a staple at the Stampede Grounds, thanks to the many vendors who participate and the public who generously supports them.

We are always excited to see all the familiar vendors as well as many new ones, as the popularity of the market grows.

WPCA Chuckwagon Races

World Professional Chuckwagon Races

3 drivers race head-to-head around a half mile of hell. The chuckwagon is pulled by 4 thoroughbred horses and controlled by a chuckwagon driver, with 2 outriders. When crossing the finish line, the crowd cheers and eggs on the team, making the horses more excited and BAM! They cross the finish line!

Christmas Farmers’ Market

Christmas Farmers’ Market 2024

November 15: 12-8pm

November 16: 9am-5pm

Cypress Centre – Fieldhouse & Pavilion

General Admission $2
Children under 12 are free

The recipe for our Christmas Market is a twist of something homemade or made for a home, this market offers something for both. We’ve combined a healthy batch of home made treats, stirred in some crafty vendors and added a pinch of your favourite bath and body products created our Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Christmas Market