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Ponoka Stampede Parade photos and winners

Ponoka Stampede Parade photos and winners

The 88th Ponoka Stampede Parade on June 28 was a 'Salute to Our Stock Contractors.' The streets of Ponoka were lined with fans as the three-mile parade began.
Meghan Patrick took over the Ponoka Stampede mainstage Thursday night

Meghan Patrick took over the Ponoka Stampede mainstage Thursday night

Canadian singer-songwriter Meghan Patrick obliged the fans' calls for 'one more song' - and then one mor
Surprising return for past Ponoka champion barrel racer

Surprising return for past Ponoka champion barrel racer

Cowboys undeterred by summer downpour at Ponoka Stampede

Cowboys undeterred by summer downpour at Ponoka Stampede

Live music, art, and trades all featured at the Ponoka Stampede's Wild West Trade Show

Live music, art, and trades all featured at the Ponoka Stampede's Wild West Trade Show

Almost 200 vendors are descending on the arena to inspire and wow attendees.
DAY 3: Rain can't quash competitors' spirit on third day of the Ponoka Stampede

DAY 3: Rain can't quash competitors' spirit on third day of the Ponoka Stampede

Nebraska cowboy takes on three Ponoka Stampede events, lands two

Nebraska cowboy takes on three Ponoka Stampede events, lands two

Day 2 of the Ponoka Stampede: this is where the action is

Day 2 of the Ponoka Stampede: this is where the action is

Thompson is one of many cowboys impressed with the Ponoka Stampede move to increase the purse for each event to $60,000
NIGHT 1: Layne MacGillivray tops all on opening night in Ponoka

NIGHT 1: Layne MacGillivray tops all on opening night in Ponoka

Wednesday night saw the running of one of chuckwagon racing’s biggest and most prestigious events – the Ponoka Stampede.
VIDEO: Gord Bamford lights up the Stampede mainstage on opening night

VIDEO: Gord Bamford lights up the Stampede mainstage on opening night

Country singer Gord Bamford was the first artist to hit the mainstage at this year's Ponoka Stampede