Events Description
Ponoka Stampede is one of the Top 10 rodeos in the world featuring Chuckwagon races, beer gardens, dances, concerts, parades, midway and of course, all of the traditional rodeo events. The best cowboys and cowgirls in North America travel to the Ponoka Stampede to compete on the finest rodeo stock for over a half a million dollars in prize money.
The Ponoka Stampede is more than just a rodeo, it’s an eighty two year old tradition that continues to endure, becoming a bigger and better show each year.
Over 10,000 spectators take in the 3-Mile Long Parade in downtown Ponoka to kick off the Ponoka Stampede. Experience the magic and creativity of the community when organizations, clubs, teams and dignitaries parade the streets of Ponoka with over 150 floats. Our heritage, culture and tradition are displayed with the elaborate parade floats, popular mascots, classic cars, marching bands, clowns and more.
The Ponoka Stampede is the largest Canadian Professional Cowboy Association Approved Rodeo and was first held in 1936.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets :
Admission to the grounds is FREE, however all shows are ticketed, except Fireworks, Parade and market.
Individual event tickets: $12.50 – $40
Midway Tickets: Wristbands onsite daily $45 (kiosk)
presales $35 available on WCA website until midnight before June 27th.
How to get tickets?
Phone: 1-855-985-5500 / 403-783-0100
In person at Ticketmaster Retail Locations
Tickets are also available through Ponoka Rodeo Office at 5616 -39 Ave.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
June 26 – Open at 5:00pm
June 27- July 2, 2023 – Open at noon.
Fireworks – June 28, 29, 30 and July 1 | Fireworks after dark
Parade – June 30t, 2023 | 10:00 AM
Wild West Tradeshow at the Arena Complex
Thursday – 1pm-6pm
Friday – 10am-6pm
Saturday – 10am-6pm
Sunday – 10am-6pm
Midway – June 28th to July 3rd | 12:30 PM to late
Stage Shows:
Wednesday, June 28 — Corb Lund
June 29 — The Washboard Union
June 30 — Meghan Patrick
Satuday, July 1 — Garrett Gregory
Venue & Address :
Ponoka Stampede Grounds, Highway 53 E., Ponoka, AB T4J 1R7 CA
Free Parking
Located in the heart of Alberta, Ponoka is a half hour (50 km) north of Red Deer and a comfortable one-hour drive (100 km) south of Edmonton. Calgary is a two-hour(200 km) drive south along Highway 2.