The 2026 Ponoka Stampede: One of Alberta's Must-See Summer Events

Summer in Central Alberta means rodeo season, and few events capture the spirit of Western Canada quite like the Ponoka Stampede. Returning June 25 through July 1, 2026, the Ponoka Stampede celebrates its 90th year and continues to attract rodeo fans, competitors, and families from across North America.

Located just over an hour from Camrose, the Ponoka Stampede has become one of Alberta's premier summer traditions. What started in 1936 has grown into one of the world's top rodeos, drawing elite cowboys and cowgirls to compete in front of thousands of spectators for substantial prize money and championship titles.

But the Ponoka Stampede is much more than rodeo.

Throughout the…

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