Central Alberta 
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 Parade and market.
Individual event tickets: Varies
How to get tickets?
Tickets are also available through Ponoka Rodeo Office at 5616 -39 Ave.
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Opening day – Open at 5:00pm, The rest of the days – Open at noon.
Parade – Friday | 10:00 AM
Stage Shows:
Thursday — DWIGHT YOAKAM
Friday – Waylon Wyatt
Saturday — John Riggins
Sunday — Cooper Alan
Monday — Sawyer Brown
Fireworks: Thursday, Sunday
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.
