Calgary Stampede 2012 Thread

[flipstah]

Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone volunteer or work for the Stampede?

I need information regarding the rodeo and/or grandstand seating.

Thanks!

Also, who's going for 2012? I didn't go that much last year so it's time to saddle up this year! I found that if you alternate, you don't get over-saturated with Stampedin' and get bored.

I wonder if there are new eats this year... :drool:

[CHICHARITZHI]

this is the most important year to enjoy ur life, Everybody must go.:thumbsup:

[toyboy88]

Originally posted by flipstah
I wonder if there are new eats this year... :drool:

http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2012/04/26/2012-new-foods-on-the-midway/ :)

[Amysicle]

Is this the kind of seating information you're looking for?
http://cs.calgarystampede.com/tickets/seating-maps.html

Or something with more details down to the rows/seat numbers?

[Disoblige]

Well, for a 100 year celebration, I'm a bit disappointed at how its been setup. Stage acts this year are pretty bad, and the zipline set up looks kind of lame.

At least there's still junk food and turkey legs to indulge on :D

Oh, and be a gambling addict :rofl:

[ZenOps]

I hope a certain liquorstore does 50 cent cans of beer again this year :D

[Unknown303]

I'll go to eat some deepfried foods.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by toyboy88


http://blog.calgarystampede.com/2012/04/26/2012-new-foods-on-the-midway/ :)

The only thing that looks good is the Loukoumathes. Other than that, it looks mighty disappointing.


Originally posted by Amysicle
Is this the kind of seating information you're looking for?
http://cs.calgarystampede.com/tickets/seating-maps.html

Or something with more details down to the rows/seat numbers?

I was looking to find out which spot is the best to see the events. Sometimes, front row isn't optimal but I don't know if that's true because I've never gone.


Originally posted by Disoblige
Well, for a 100 year celebration, I'm a bit disappointed at how its been setup. Stage acts this year are pretty bad, and the zipline set up looks kind of lame.

At least there's still junk food and turkey legs to indulge on :D

Oh, and be a gambling addict :rofl:

Over/Under and the Color Game are the death of me lol. There's something about it that I can't get in the casino... :rofl:

[flipstah]

Damn, all the tickets are sold out for the weekend! :banghead:

[FraserB]

Beyond food and gambling meet?

[asp integra]

Anyone need cowboy boots head over to Alberta Boot

[M.alex]

Am I the only one who thinks Stampede is stupid? i have 0 interest in partying and getting drunk, so the whole thing seems like a lame duck to me.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by FraserB
Beyond food and gambling meet? :werd:

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by M.alex
Am I the only one who thinks Stampede is stupid? i have 0 interest in partying and getting drunk, so the whole thing seems like a lame duck to me.

I have 100% interest in partying and getting drunk. Just not at Stampede... this possibly because I'm married though, and have no interest in Stamp-skanks.

[swak]

Hahaha. Over/under is soo rad hahahaha...

Beyond over/under meet for sure.

[flipstah]

Aiya, I didn't know the rodeo was so popular... All I'm seeing at Ticketmaster is 'sold out'.

My aunts from Philippines want to see it for the first time! :banghead:

[sputnik]

Originally posted by flipstah
Aiya, I didn't know the rodeo was so popular... All I'm seeing at Ticketmaster is 'sold out'.

My aunts from Philippines want to see it for the first time! :banghead:

The rodeo and chucks have been sold out for weeks now.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by sputnik


The rodeo and chucks have been sold out for weeks now.

:cry:

[Sentry]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


I have 100% interest in partying and getting drunk. Just not at Stampede... this possibly because I'm married though, and have no interest in Stamp-skanks.
I have 100% interest in skanks.

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Sentry

I have 100% interest in skanks.

The 100th Annual Buckle Bunny Hunt. :thumbsup:

[KRyn]

Originally posted by M.alex
Am I the only one who thinks Stampede is stupid? i have 0 interest in partying and getting drunk, so the whole thing seems like a lame duck to me.

Be honest with us, the real reason you dislike the Stampede is because you are too short to go on all the good rides? :devil:

[2Legit2Quit]

Here's to burning your mouth on mini donuts because you can't wait to let them cool down :)

[ExtraSlow]

Originally posted by asp integra
Anyone need cowboy boots head over to Alberta Boot
+1. And if you are looking for a good hat, check out Smithbilt Hats (http://www.smithbilthats.com/)

[got_mike33]

Originally posted by flipstah
Aiya, I didn't know the rodeo was so popular... All I'm seeing at Ticketmaster is 'sold out'.

My aunts from Philippines want to see it for the first time! :banghead:

Apparently they will still have rush seating tickets for every event. I don't know how good the seats are, but might be worth checking out...

[flipstah]

Originally posted by got_mike33


Apparently they will still have rush seating tickets for every event. I don't know how good the seats are, but might be worth checking out...

Would you happen to know how to get tickets? I'd be very interested in sniping some.

[frizzlefry]

I know I am being a buzz killington here but I live downtown. The stampede turns my neighborhood into a drunk cesspool...so I'm not really into it.

[austic]

I think rush seating is on sale the day of the event at the ticket office but I could be wrong.

[Axe]

Am I being naive? Found seller through Kijiji for Stampede Grandstand tickets but will only do transaction through Western Union.

Have asked to meet in person (my preference) but only wants to do it via money transfter - scam?

I have not used Western Union before and based on their website there are no guarantees if I never receive the tickets...

[flipstah]

Originally posted by Axe
Am I being naive? Found seller through Kijiji for Stampede Grandstand tickets but will only do transaction through Western Union.

Have asked to meet in person (my preference) but only wants to do it via money transfter - scam?

I have not used Western Union before and based on their website there are no guarantees if I never receive the tickets...

SCAM. Makes no sense... Why won't he meet you if he's in Calgary? :nut: :confused:

[Mibz]

Originally posted by KRyn
Be honest with us, the real reason you dislike the Stampede is because you are too short to go on all the good rides? :devil: This comment deserves more LOLs than it's getting, haha.

[got_mike33]

Originally posted by flipstah


Would you happen to know how to get tickets? I'd be very interested in sniping some.

From the Stampede Website:


A limited number of tickets will go on sale at 11 a.m. each day from July 6 - 15 for that day’s performance. These tickets can only be purchased in person at the Grandstand and BMO Centre Ticket Offices.

They are only $25 each, but it sucks you have to go down to the grounds to buy them. Have to pay admission plus stand in line...

[austic]

Anyone going to the bull riding tonight or tomorrow night at Ranchmans?

[Spoons]

Originally posted by frizzlefry
I know I am being a buzz killington here but I live downtown. The stampede turns my neighborhood into a drunk cesspool...so I'm not really into it.

I used to love the Stampede. Absolutely love. Now I'm very much so over it.

Over crowded and fucking idiots who can't hold their liquor.

2 years ago I got clocked by some dumb cunt wearing a massive ring. I didn't even say a word to her, nor did I even have a clue who she was. I was just waiting for a cab.

Last time I participated in Stampede activities. Tempted to actually just take a week long vacation and go spend it out in Sicamous.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by Spoons

Last time I participated in Stampede activities. Tempted to actually just take a week long vacation and go spend it out in Sicamous.

We take stampede week off every year, and head to Van Island. (It's also the week of our anniversary, so it's a great excuse to GTFO of the city)

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by austic
Anyone going to the bull riding tonight or tomorrow night at Ranchmans?

Went tonight. It was amazing! To be up so close and personal with the bill riders was awesome.

My first rodeo experience and it was amazing!

[austic]

Originally posted by lasimmon


Went tonight. It was amazing! To be up so close and personal with the bill riders was awesome.

My first rodeo experience and it was amazing! it was great, just a little colder than i expected.

[msommers]

If you guys are genuinely interested in rodeo, check out smaller towns. Seats are way cheaper and so much closer.

I feel like I should go and do Stampede shit this year just because it's the 100th but I really don't see it being all that different than any other year. Maybe the Stampede Parade will be different, who knows. Nashville North and a couple games/gambling are the only reasons I go and even that is starting to not really grab my attention. I must be getting old and boring. Probably cheap too. :rofl:

[Canmorite]

Heading to Cowboys Thursday night :thumbsup:

[Disoblige]

Heading down there tonight. Love it when the loitering population is way down.

[anarchy]

Originally posted by flipstah

I was looking to find out which spot is the best to see the events. Sometimes, front row isn't optimal but I don't know if that's true because I've never gone.


Not that it'll be much help since you can't buy tickets anymore (other than scalpers), but the best seats in the house IMO is the second tier, front rows, middle.

If you sit too far on the side, you can't see anything because all the performances are on the middle stage. If you sit on the bottom/first tier, you're not covered by the roof so if it rains, you're SOL. If you sit too deep on the second tier, you're covered by the roof but it also obscures you from seeing the fireworks at the end.

Sucks to have learned all that from first-hand experience :rofl:

[wardpr68]

I agree with all that say Stampede sucks.

The grounds are disgusting, the people are disgusting, the food is disgusting, and unless you enjoy acting like a teenager who just discovered alcohol, there is really nothing worth going for.

I do go down every year just to see if something can surprise me (last year the ice skating show did it), but usually its 2 hours and I am gone.

I will be heading down to Scottsdale for 5 days to get away from the gong show the city turns into.

[toyboy88]

Yay for Stampede Parade! ...just found out only gotta work 1-430 tomorrow (due to downtown clusterfuck), but get paid for full day.

Great early start to weekend/Stampede! :D

[lasimmon]

Day off for me tomorrow.. Probably check something stampede like tonight.

Venture to the grounds tomorrow, primarily to watch Our Lady Peace.

[ZEDGE]

I'll be going up on scotchmans hill to watch the fireworks a couple of times. Thats the extent of my stampeding lately. No desire to go to the grounds with the noise and crowds any longer. Must be getting old lol.. ;)

[[Yu]]

HAHA ouch, it rains every year during Stampede. First day of 100th Stampede, Hail and rail of GG.

[ianmcc]

So who came into town today and caused a traffic disruption at McKnight and Aviation Blvd/12 St NE (around 230pm)? I got stuck at the lights going EB McKnight while motorcycle cops played traffic cop-they were keeping SB traffic from the west hangers moving at the expense of all other lanes. A few of us lucky ones got waved through and as I went through the lights there was a line of black SUVs just approaching the intersection. :dunno:

[swak]

Originally posted by Spoons


I used to love the Stampede. Absolutely love. Now I'm very much so over it.


very much with you on this one...

Last time i went, it was just a gong-show, bunch of kids who got their curfew extended because stampede, mixed with douche-fucks.

Yeah, not my cup of tea anymore...
I'll be going this year, as i sniped some concert tickets - but other than that, born and raised in calgary - i've seen it all 100x over.

[EG6boi]

I'd only go to try some new concession stand foods; besides that, I don't care too much about the Stampede lol.

[Blue]

last year there were fights everywhere ! i mean literally everywhere i go.. but that doesnt stop me from eating mini donuts and all those greasy food :D

[Eleanor]

Originally posted by msommers
If you guys are genuinely interested in rodeo, check out smaller towns. Seats are way cheaper and so much closer. This.

Ponoka FTW

I've got a few company parties I'll be going to, but trying to avoid the clubs as much as possible; the bars in this city are filled with d-bags enough during the rest of the year, stampede is 10000x worse :banghead:

[Mibz]

Corporate Stampede breakfast this morning. Let the gluttony begin!

[vw_rabbit2.5]

is there free admission to the grounds today because of the parade?

[Disoblige]

Wasn't impressed with the Food Trucks either. I hope they're not charging $9.00 for the same stuff in downtown because no way will anyone be even half full from that.

For a Centennial, they really need to step it up.

On a sidenote, saw a ton of old asian people sitting in the +15s on 6th Ave to watch the parade. I assume this happens every year but this is the first I've seen it. Pretty funny.


Originally posted by vw_rabbit2.5
is there free admission to the grounds today because of the parade?
Nope, not at all.

[sputnik]

I miss eating with vendors at Ranahans.

[cdnsir]

See any white hats given out anywhere this year yet?

[M.alex]

I don't normally go downtown a lot ... am I going to hate life if i head to the office this afternoon? (e.g., is it going to be a 3hr stop-and-go wait to get into downtown because of the parade ?)

[sputnik]

The parade will be long over by the afternoon.

[Spoons]

Originally posted by M.alex
I don't normally go downtown a lot ... am I going to hate life if i head to the office this afternoon? (e.g., is it going to be a 3hr stop-and-go wait to get into downtown because of the parade ?)

Depends what time you go. Later in the afternoon there shouldn't be an issue.




My ass just got dragged onto one of those party bus'. Someone forced me by buying me a ticket (can't really refuse it either).

I will go, but I will NOT enjoy it. :D

[CompletelyNumb]

Originally posted by sputnik
I miss eating with vendors at Ranahans.

Stephen Ave a couple weeks ago they gave them all out I believe

[codetrap]

The Freemont Street Experience completely pwn's anything that you get at the Stampede. Better food, hotter women, better tunes, no stink... and no stupid fee's to get in.

[schocker]

The tanks in the parade were pretty cool!
Heard the noise and looked at my window and there they were, but I missed seeing the tank do a donut :(

Began my CPS ghost car inventory though :D
Last gen silver Ram with silver storage box in back
New blue charger that is often on stoney!

[sputnik]

Originally posted by codetrap
The Freemont Street Experience completely pwn's anything that you get at the Stampede. Better food, hotter women, better tunes, no stink... and no stupid fee's to get in.

Except for the $600 flight to Vegas.

I can't believe you are trying to compare Freemont St to the Stampede. Apples and oranges.

[adamc]

Dudes are the snowbirds around more than once?

I just saw them do a flyover of Stampede park from up in the N.E. (heard the rumble, went outside and saw them).


SO COOL.

EDIT: guess they're just here to open Stampede today, oh well. I can still get a glimpse of them every now and then from where I am.

Just saw them in a big diamond formation turning back towards downtown.

[nismodrifter]

yep they just did, might get another, freaking loud!!

for those interested in pigging out on pancakes: www.flapjackfinder.com

[Go4Long]

Originally posted by nismodrifter
yep they just did, might get another, freaking loud!!


Lol...really? one F-18 is louder than all the snowbirds combined :poosie:

[codetrap]

Originally posted by sputnik

Except for the $600 flight to Vegas.

I can't believe you are trying to compare Freemont St to the Stampede. Apples and oranges.
Well.. that's only because that's where I was yesterday. :) Today I'm back in San Diego... and it wasn't $600.. $430 round trip tax in. All 3 of us were only $1300 and change. Now on my way to Hidden Valley Retreat for some poolside drinks and fun times.

[adamc]

cool story bro

[sillysod]

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[ZenOps]

Whoo tanks FTW.

That first one looks to a an APC or amphibious of some sort, probably has paper thin armor. The tank, still looks like it has paper thin armor - but can be decieving.

[2Legit2Quit]

Not sure what is bigger, stampede itself or the amount of people who brag about going away or hating on it :rofl:

[Berg9987]

I watched the parade on television. CBC's coverage was terrible. Managed to see the tanks showing off in the background a couple of times, but they missed showing many of the floats that I didn't find out about until I talked to others who actually watched it in person (some of these floats even won awards).

Ron Maclean and Jann Arden had many awkward silences and were often annoying when they did speak. I don't care that Jann Arden rode a flatulent horse once. I don't want to see random spectators interviewed. I would rather just see the parade.

Guess I'm going next year....

[effingidiot]

What is up with the medieval armor bro leading the parade? Was it some sort of free-masonic symbolism? :dunno:

[sillysod]

^^^ that was part of the repent to jesus or DIE group...

[nismodrifter]

Originally posted by sillysod
^^^ that was part of the repent to jesus or DIE group...

Thats some fucked up shit.

I may check out the grounds, will check the fireworks one night, thats about it. Will be staying clear of Calgary roads in the evening as the douche-baggery I have seen tonight is just insane.

[CHICHARITZHI]

Originally posted by sillysod
^^^ that was part of the repent to jesus or DIE group...

Even if u believe Jesus ,it doesn't mean u can go to heaven when u die, No Why ? cause people can't follow Jesus rules, it just simple rules.
1. Love your enemy > but people will seek and destroy

2. Sell your things and give to the poor people > but people want to get rich and keep buying lottery :D

[StreetRacerX]

Well, with the added congestion at least there's a little more scenery out and about.

[89s1]

First night of stampede:

Ate greasy food

Watched the chucks

Saw excellent live entertainment and fireworks

Pwned a drunk nate on the train

Drove a couple cute aussie chicks back to their hotel from the train station.

So really, my only question is... Whats not to love? :dunno:

[Maybelater]

Originally posted by CHICHARITZHI


Even if u believe Jesus ,it doesn't mean u can go to heaven when u die, No Why ? cause people can't follow Jesus rules, it just simple rules.
1. Love your enemy > but people will seek and destroy

2. Sell your things and give to the poor people > but people want to get rich and keep buying lottery :D

:english: :english: :english: :english: :english:

[got_mike33]

Don't know if anyone else made it down to the coke stage tonight, but Our Lady Peace absolutely killed it tonight! I was pretty impressed with the length of the show (about an hour and 15 mins) and the quality of the songs, especially since they played a lot of their classics (Superman's Dead, Starseed, In Repair) with a few new songs mixed in.

[speedog]

Originally posted by vw_rabbit2.5
is there free admission to the grounds today because of the parade? Only if you used your Calgary Stampede corporate parade pass - get one of these babies and you'll get into all sorts of things free.

[Cos]

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[adidas]

For anyone planning to go down to Wildhorse, expect to wait in line. We waited 1.5 hrs and this was us getting there at 3, it probably didnt help that it was the opening day.

But I would suggest to avoid that tent all together. The 10 or so of us that were there, came out of the tent more sober then we had gone in. And each one of us constantly had a drink in our hands. Totally watered down garbage.

[Macman12]

I am working in the stampede with the Airforce, on the Griffon display at times and also on the radios timing the fly past for the grand stage show. If your around say Hi to the guy in the green flight suit and nametag: Evan MacDonald

[Canmorite]

Cowboys tent was great. Way better than Nashville last year. Cowboys will actually pour you a drink instead of having to buy whatevers in a bottle/canned! Lots of areas to sit, and they have an area where you can go outside.

[iLLlegal]

I've never actually been to the stampede... went yesterday to check out some rides and stuff on the grounds but where the hell is all the partying at? going tonight with some friends and want to do it live! :dunno:

[no_joke]

Look harder. Not my cup of tea but lots of tents around the core. Also any bar that even tries to "cowboyize" or "Stampedeize" should be pretty busy. Cowboys, Nashville North, Wildhorse, Osteria, etc.

[iLLlegal]

Originally posted by no_joke
Look harder. Not my cup of tea but lots of tents around the core. Also any bar that even tries to "cowboyize" or "Stampedeize" should be pretty busy. Cowboys, Nashville North, Wildhorse, Osteria, etc.

thank you sir!

[sillysod]

Originally posted by Macman12
I am working in the stampede with the Airforce, on the Griffon display at times and also on the radios timing the fly past for the grand stage show. If your around say Hi to the guy in the green flight suit and nametag: Evan MacDonald

My little boy will loose his mind if he got to hang out and meet some Airforce ppl.

Will make a point of stopping in and looking for you tomorrow when we come down. :)

[MGCM]

Originally posted by Macman12
I am working in the stampede with the Airforce, on the Griffon display at times and also on the radios timing the fly past for the grand stage show. If your around say Hi to the guy in the green flight suit and nametag: Evan MacDonald

Fly past???? What Aircraft(s)? What times?
EDIT, snowbirds again July 11th, any other aircraft doing fly-over's? I love it when the F18's land at Calgary.



Also, anyone have a short list of the freebies available around the stampede grounds? There is always free shit and I'm thinking I might go down there and see what kinda freebies I can find.

[nismodrifter]

woahh i didn't know that fireworks were being launched from multiple sites, watching from our top floor and the whole city is a light show!

[adamc]

yup, parked my truck up in crescent heights and put all my friends in the box.

here's a pro-tip, tune your radio to q107, they're simulcasting the music from the grandstand live.

It was really great to see, and I might try to go up to nose hill or somewhere else with a high vantage point and check out the fireworks show from a broader angle. The multiple launch locations is a great idea.

[ZEDGE]

Originally posted by nismodrifter
woahh i didn't know that fireworks were being launched from multiple sites, watching from our top floor and the whole city is a light show!

Yea its very cool, could see them last night at Elliston park. We went to scotchmans hill tonight, the fireworks were awesome at the grounds, we could also see them from Heritage park and COP a bit. :thumbsup:

[89s1]

Imagine being on a flight into or out of the city.

You'd get one hell of a view.

[C_Dave45]

Reading the paper this morning, it sounds like longer-than-usual line ups for everything. Not surprised with the weather the way it is as well as the extra hype for this years event.
Thinking of heading down midweek for an evening visit. Hopefully a little less crowded than yesterday or today.

[Disoblige]

I go to the Sunday morning breakfast every year around the same time, within 7:15-7:30 (latest), and this year the 100th year hype definitely made the line 3x longer. Usually I'm already up by the Lammle's tent. This time, I was all the way back at the Saddledome.

Line went quick though. Was almost debating to just get my stamp and bounce.

[adamc]

Bridgeland community breakfast was awesome this morning. Zero line at 9am, delicious starbucks coffee (can't believe I typed that), huge helping of pancakes and sausage patties, and live country music to cap it all off.

[BrknFngrs]

Just in case anyone else is looking for rodeo/chuckwagon tickets and doesn't want to support the scalpers; you can call the stampede ticket sales office directly and there's a chance they may have reserved tickets that weren't picked up, etc.

I scored great seats for this afternoon and I called about 10 minutes ago. 403-269-9822

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by BrknFngrs
Just in case anyone else is looking for rodeo/chuckwagon tickets and doesn't want to support the scalpers; you can call the stampede ticket sales office directly and there's a chance they may have reserved tickets that weren't picked up, etc.

I scored great seats for this afternoon and I called about 10 minutes ago. 403-269-9822

^^ Good tip!
Another: I just downloaded the Stampede app for the iphone....very cool actually!!!

You can filter what day/time you'll be there, and it lists everything that is happening. You can click on each item for a short description and where it is, and if you want to catch it, just click to add it to your own personal "Planner". You can even add an alarm to it.
In the past, we've wandered around the grounds and missed out on a few things we wanted to see. Handy little app.

[CompletelyNumb]

Originally posted by no_joke
Look harder. Not my cup of tea but lots of tents around the core. Also any bar that even tries to "cowboyize" or "Stampedeize" should be pretty busy. Cowboys, Nashville North, Wildhorse, Osteria, etc.


If you dont want to wait in line, get there after lunch and plan on spending the whole day.

Cowboys is the best party of those listed. I like Nashville North too, if you're into loud ass country music and two stepping.

Wildhorse is shit, skip it. $25 cover, tiny dance floor, outhouses, etc...

[sillysod]

Originally posted by Macman12
I am working in the stampede with the Airforce, on the Griffon display at times and also on the radios timing the fly past for the grand stage show. If your around say Hi to the guy in the green flight suit and nametag: Evan MacDonald

Tried to find you, but no go.

Couldn't believe the number of grown men going through all the equipment. :banghead: Took us 1 hour to get my little boy in the Leapord Tank because there was a line of grown men pretending to be tank commanders and countless adult asians taking pictures giving the peace sign in every position possible on it.