Indian Relay Racing

Aug. 23-24, 2025

North America’s original extreme sport returns 

Indian Relay Racing tasks teams of riders with racing around our track and switching out horses every lap. Teams in this newly formed circuit will compete to qualify for a spot at next summer’s Calgary Stampede.

This event is organized in collaboration with Travel Alberta and Indigenous leaders and experts to ensure the essence of Indian Relay Racing is respected and preserved. It is a celebration of North American Indigenous culture, and it’s sure to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such an unforgettable success!

Indigenous Artisan Market

The Stampede also hosts an Indigenous Artisan Market alongside Indian Relay Racing in the Grandstand Ballroom. This free market features hand crafted goods from local Indigenous vendors, opening a few hours before the races begin and remaining open during the event.

Cars & Guitars

Aug. 9, 2025

Vintage Cars All Day, Classic Tunes All Night

Cars & Guitars returns to the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede on Saturday, Aug. 9! The car show runs 10-4, with a grandstand concert to follow at 7 p.m. featuring Arrival and Dreams, the ultimate tribute to ABBA and Fleetwood Mac! Stay tuned for more info!

Farmers’ Market

Make It, Bake It, Grow It, Sell It

The 2025 Farmers Market season opens on May 17, 2025!   

Fresh produce, homemade baking, fruits, meats, crafts, jewellery, wines, fresh roasted coffee and many more items to choose from. 

Good reasons to shop at the Farmers’ Market: Fresh produce, quality products, price savings, specialty items, unique products, personalized service, social atmosphere, supporting our community.

Come and join us for our neighbourly social atmosphere at the Farmers’ Market and enjoy a completely unique shopping experience!

The Farmers’ Market continues to be a staple at the Stampede Grounds, thanks to the many vendors who participate and the public who generously supports them. 

We are always excited to see all the familiar vendors as well as many new ones, as the popularity of the market grows.

WPCA Chuckwagon Races

June 12-15, 2025 

World Professional Chuckwagon Races

3 drivers race head-to-head around a half mile of hell. The chuckwagon is pulled by 4 thoroughbred horses and controlled by a chuckwagon driver, with 2 outriders. When crossing the finish line, the crowd cheers and eggs on the team, making the horses more excited and BAM! They cross the finish line!

Christmas Farmers’ Market

Christmas Farmers’ Market 2024

November 14, 2025: 12-8pm

November 15, 2025: 9am-5pm

Cypress Centre – Fieldhouse & Pavilion

  • General Admission $2
  • Children under 12 are free

The recipe for our Christmas Market is a twist of something homemade or made for a home, this market offers something for both. We’ve combined a healthy batch of home made treats, stirred in some crafty vendors and added a pinch of your favourite bath and body products created our Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Christmas Market

Olde Tyme Christmas Fair

Feel the Holiday Spirit!

Thursday, December 4th, 2025

Medicine Hat’s favourite free festive gathering returns to Co-op Pioneer Village on Thursday, Dec. 5.

FREE Photos with Santa Claus from 5-8

FREE Hot Chocolate from 5-8*

FREE S’mores from 5-8*

FREE Hot Dogs from 5-8*

FREE Wagon Rides from 5-8

The Christmas Market will be open from 4-9 next door in the Cypress Centre, and Co-op Pioneer Village will be open for the evening, so come explore, gather round the campfire and share in the Holiday Spirit!

Don’t miss out on the Connect First Credit Union Olde Tyme Christmas Fair & Market!

Please email mhstampede@mhstampede.com if you have any questions

*while supplies last*

Beef Pen Show & Cowboy Christmas Trade Show

 Beef Pen Show 

December 19-20, 2025

The 27th annual Beef Pen Show & Cowboy Christmas Trade Show begins Friday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. with cattle viewing and the opening of the trade show. 

The Sweet Pro Feeds Steak Sampling returns Friday at 6 p.m., with the opening of the Pen Show to follow at 7:30 p.m.

The trade show opens back up Saturday at 9 a.m., running until 5 p.m. alongside the Pen Show!

Raffle Ticket Winners

#10: Waylon W.- Chuckwagon Tickets

#9: Santana M- Chuckwagon Tickets

#8: Linda F: Summer Rodeo Package

#7: Cam M.: Summer Rodeo Package

#6: Ingret D.: Summer Rodeo Package

#5: Circle Plus Ranch: 2 Night Show Packages

#4: Dean M.: 2 Night Show Packages

#3: Bryce/Josh/Kevin: $4,500

#2: Suntana M.: $6,000

#1: Joy E: $7,500

 

For help with entries, please call Mandy at 403-580-9846 or email dm_hyland@hotmail.com