May 21, 2019

Calgary Stampede offers UCalgary special rate for tickets

Discounted tickets are available until June 28
The Stampede discount is available to students, faculty, staff, donors, volunteers, alumni, and friends. Photo courtesy Calgary Stampede
The Stampede discount is available to students, faculty, staff, donors, volunteers, alumni, and frie

The countdown is on to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. Only six weeks until Calgarians put on their cowboy boots, and head down to the grounds to enjoy the rides, food, music and shows.

The University of Calgary is proud to partner with the Calgary Stampede once again, offering the University of Calgary community a 20-per-cent discount on evening show tickets which include the GMC Rangeland Derby and the Bell Grandstand Show. Tickets also include entrance to Stampede Park.

Purchase UCalgary tickets online

UCalgary community members — including students, faculty, staff, donors, volunteers, alumni, and friends — can purchase tickets for the Sunday, July 7 to Wednesday, July 10 Evening Show performances in select portions of level one and level five and all of level seven seating. Tickets can be purchased through the website with the promo code UCALGARY or by calling the Calgary Stampede’s ticket sales office at 403-269-9822. The discount code is valid until June 28.

The GMC Rangeland Derby showcases world-class chuckwagon drivers.

The GMC Rangeland Derby showcases world-class chuckwagon drivers.

Calgary Stampede

Calgary Stampede events

There are a number of UCalgary Stampede activities planned for 2019, beginning with the annual Campfire Chats on June 21, sponsored in part by Calgary Stampede which coincides with National Indigenous Peoples Day.

The fun continues with the annual President’s Stampede Barbecue on Wednesday, July 3 and UCalgary participating in the Stampede Parade with a new entry on Friday, July 5, among other activities.

Visit UCalgary’s Stampede website to learn how you can join the campus community in celebrating Community and Western Spirit.