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Kick-off to Stampede

NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES! 

**Some of our categories have changed! **

                                              PARADE CATEGORIES

CLASS 1 – Cowboys and Cowgirls > Entry Fee $10

Includes Shetland Pony Group entries may be fancy dress, Cowboy or Aboriginal. All entrants must be mounted. Judging will be based on Practical Range Equipment, Horse Rider Dress and General Appeal. Glamour: Judging based on horse, costume, equipment and Showmanship.

  • Junior Class (16 & under) – Prize money 1st-$25; 2nd-$20; 3rd-$15
  • Intermediate Class (17 & over) – Prize money 1st-$40; 2nd-$25; 3rd-$20
  • Glamour Class – Prize money 1st-$50; 2nd-$35; 3rd-$25

CLASS 2 – Western Riding Groups / Ranch Class > Entry Fee $20

Group of riders dressed in western theme. Judging based on Horse, Riders, Dress Equipment and General Appeal. Entry may consist of group of riders, chuckwagons, load of buggies.

  • Prize money 1st-$100; 2nd-$50; 3rd-$25

CLASS 3 – Comic > Entry fee $20

Entries may be individual or a group, BUT groups will be judged as a single entry. Judging based on humor and costume, and originality.

  • Prize money 1st-$50; 2nd-$35; 3rd-$25

CLASS 4 – Commercial Floats > Entry Fee $20

A float or decorated car by entered by a person or firm engaged in the manufacturing or processing or a firm engaged in the wholesale or retail business. Vehicles should bare the entrants name and related advertising.

  • Prize money 1st-$200; 2nd-$150; 3rd-$100

CLASS 5 – Organizations > Entry Fee $20

A float or decorated car entered by or on behalf of an ORGANZATION, FRATERNAL GROUP, CLUB OR LODGE. These must be primarily of an artistic nature or represent a theme and may bear entrants name.

  • Prize money 1st-$100; 2nd-$50; 3rd-$25

CLASS 6 – Community Floats > Entry Fee $20

Float or matching group representing city, town or municipality.

  • Prize money 1st-$150; 2nd-$75; 3rd-$50

CLASS 7 – Agricultural / Community Youth Groups > Entry Fee $20

A float or decorated car entered by an organization providing services for children, teens or students (i.e. Daycare, Big Brothers, 4H Club, Guides/Scouts, Youth Centres etc.). Judging will be based on theme, Originality and Construction.

  • Prize money 1st-$100; 2nd-$50; 3rd-$25

CLASS 8 – Antique Cars, Trucks and Tractors > Entry Fee $10

Eligible vehicles must be of **1978 vintage or earlier, in running condition and must carry make and vintage identification, but no advertising.

  • No prize money

CLASS 9 – Non-Competitive > Entry Fee $10        

This class is provided for individual or firms wishing to a float for advertising or good will purposes and is not desired to compete for a prize. Entries in this class must be 60% decorated with the exception of rental and dealership vehicles.                                     

  • No prize money

NEW! CLASS 10 – Canine Friends > Entry Fee $10  

This class is for all those who work with professional canine companies: groomers, vets, SPCA, certified trainers, service dog companies etc. This is NOT open to dog owners at large. You must be a recognized canine organization to participate. All dogs must be leashed and well mannered if walking        

  • Prizes are a gift bag – Sponsored by Value Village 

NEW! CLASS 11 – Decorated Golf Carts > Entry Fee $20

This class is open to anyone wishing to decorate their golf cart . Must have a valid drivers license. Must be at least 80% decorated to compete. 

  • Prize money 1st-100; 2nd-$50; 3rd-$25

2025 PARADE ENTRY FORM

The parade is broadcast numerous times during the days following the parade. We need a description of your entry and/ or organization. 25 word maximum. Complete parade coverage is provided by ROGERS TV.

We accept cash, debit, cheque, or credit card. Payment can be made by phone or in person at the Stampede Office.

E-transfer to finance@mhstampede.com Please use the password Sunflower2

In person payments can be made at the Stampede Office located at 2055 21st Ave SE, Medicine Hat, AB. We are open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.