This year I was lucky enough to experience the Calgary Stampede for each of the 10 days. How you ask? I was working there in the Lammle’s Western Wear Store and it was a fantastic experience. Each day I took some pictures of what I found interesting at the grounds. You couldn’t even tell what a traumatic experience the grounds had endured during the flood – workers and volunteers at the Stampede had worked that hard to make it happen. “Come Hell Or High Water” became more than just a slogan during those 10 days. Most of the pictures are taken on Day 10 as I decided to come early morning and watch some of the shows that day before going to work.
Day 1: At the gates
Day 2: I worked near the Coca Cola stage and consequently, was able to hear all the fantastic bands play every night. It was a special treat to be able to listen to my favourite singer Serena Ryder
Day 3: The scene I looked at every day from where I worked
Day 4: Perhaps a cotton candy inspired sunset over the Big 4
Day 5: The painted steps of the Saddledome (because there isn’t enough food at the Stampede already)
Day 6: Fireworks – which I had the pleasure of viewing every night, since I worked until midnight
Day 9 (yes, I skipped a couple): The Calgary Stampede Showband and The Outriders performances
The Grand Finale: Day 10
My Favourite Rides: I like the tame ones
Games, Contests and Prizes, Oh My!
And Finally, the Bell Aqua Ranch, H2X Extreme Water Show: What a fantastic display of skill on jet skis
