Calgary Stampede

Final night at the Rangeland Derby. The infield and the grandstands are filled with anticipation. The track turned to a muddy mess from the constant fall of heavy rain and the pounding of hooves. Chuckwagons, horses, drivers and outriders focused on their chance to take home $100,000 and the prestigious honour of being the 100th Anniversary Rangeland Derby Champion. There will be no other chances.. tonight is the night

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At Stampede time, all of Calgary comes alive. Since the railway was built in 1883, Calgary became the epitome of a Wild West city with ranching at the center of the economy. The Calgary Stampede was inaugurated in 1912 with sufficient prize money to gather the continent's best rodeo competitors. Today, Stampede still has the world's best at Bareback, Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling and Tie-Down Roping events. Stampede also includes the world’s premier chuckwagon event, the Rangeland Derby. Sit close and you'll feel the rumble or the 36 horses shaking the stands. At night the Grandstand Show is a spectacle of music and dancing. Around town, there's live country music, free pancake breakfasts, and many other events.

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