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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.

Jun 27, 2024 10:09 AM Read more >

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

Jun 27, 2024 9:59 AM Read more >

Canada’s Greatest Horsemen and women converge on Ponoka

For the second straight year, Canada’s Greatest Horseman competition will take place at the Calnash Trucking Ag Event Centre

Jun 26, 2024 10:45 PM Read more >

DAY 2: Tough day for bulldoggers at Ponoka Stampede

Junior roughstock competition and dazzling infield acts kept spectators entertained

Jun 26, 2024 6:23 PM Read more >

King looking to build on strong showing at Ponoka Stampede chuckwagon races

King spent the past nine seasons competing on the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association circuit

Jun 26, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Ponoka’s first day rodeo action doesn’t disappoint

Top competitors return for the July first finals and Showdown Round

Jun 26, 2024 3:30 PM Read more >

DAY 1: 88th annual Ponoka Stampede off to a roaring start

Perfect weather made for an ideal setting to kick off a full week of events

Jun 26, 2024 8:15 AM Read more >

Rodeo entertainer Piper Yule brings world-class energy to Ponoka Stampede

Piper Yule is an accomplished cowgirl who is building quite the reputation across North America for her exceptional horse talents

Jun 26, 2024 5:00 AM Read more >

The Ponoka Stampede starts today!

Day one of the Ponoka Stampede, the world’s largest seven-day professional rodeo, has now begun. Kicking things off on Tuesday, June 25 is a rodeo, a concert with Gord Bamford , a music video, and a giveaway.

Jun 25, 2024 10:34 AM Read more >

West Coast Amusements celebrates 25 Years at Ponoka Stampede

The Ponoka Stampede midway opens on June 25 at 5:30 p.m.

Jun 24, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >