What’s Happening at Stampede Park: October 4 – 10

Brad Paisley, The Irish Descendants, and the Calgary Flames‘ regular season home-opener are some of the things to look forward to in the week ahead here at Stampede Park.

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Brad Paisley: Grammy award-winning American country music singer and songwriter Brad Paisley will be coming to Calgary this week along with Darius Rucker and Justin Moore. Tuesday, October 5 at the Saddledome, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are available through Ticketmaster.Continuing Care Safety Conference: This professional development conference is designed for owners/CEOs, senior leaders, management and front line staff interested in topics centred on workplace safety. Presented by the Alberta Continuing Care Association and the Continuing Care Safety Association. October 5-6 at the BMO Centre. Registration information can be found here.NHL Hockey: The leaves are changing colour and the weather’s getting cooler; It means only one thing: NHL Hockey’s back! The Calgary Flames‘ regular season home opener is this Sunday, October 10 against the Los Angeles Kings at the Saddledome. Start time is 6 p.m. and tickets for this game are available through Ticketmaster.WHL Hockey: Meanwhile, the Calgary Hitmen continue regular season play with two games this week at the Saddledome. The Hitmen take on the Medicine Hat Tigers on Wednesday, October 6, followed by the Swift Current Broncos on Friday, October 8. Both games start at 7 p.m. and tickets for both are available through Ticketmaster.Stampede Casino: Open all year-round and featuring all your favourite slots, tables, a 24 hour poker room, as well as excellent food and special events throughout the year, there’s always something going on down here, so why not drop by for a visit? Here’s a taste of what’s happening this week: The Irish Descendants: Spend the holiday with The Irish Descendants and the Stampede Casino! Come see the show for only $17.50, or for $30 enjoy a fabulous Thanksgiving Buffet dinner along with the show. Sunday, October 10 in the Big Sky Showroom. Buffet goes from 5 to 9 p.m. while the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available through Guest Services or by calling 403.514.7055. More information on this event can be found here.Cirque du Soleil – KOOZA: Cirque du Soleil makes its way back to Calgary, and this time it’s at Stampede Park! KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. KOOZA runs from September 16 to October 24, and the Cirque du Soleil Grand Chapiteau will be located in Parking Lot 6, just south of the Big Four Building. Tickets for the Calgary show are available on-line.

That’s all for this week. For updates and info on everything Stampede, make sure you follow us on Twitter at @calgarystampede, on Facebook through our official Facebook fan page, visit our website, and stay tuned to the official Stampede Blog to learn more about some of the things happening Here. All Year.

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What’s Happening at Stampede Park: October 11 – 17

Hope everyone had a great long weekend! There’s plenty going on here at Stampede Park despite it being a shortened working week. This week features the Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Futurity where contestants are competing for over $300,000 in cash and prizes, as well as the Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival, the Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival, the Calgary Fall Antiques Show & Sale, and the Travel Centre Travel Expo. Plus, The Wiggles come to town!

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Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Futurity presented by Wrangler: Cutting horse competitions got their start in the Wild West, where a good cutting horse was invaluable to ranchers when they were chasing cattle and trying to separate certain individuals from the herd to vaccinate or brand. Cutting is one of the world’s fastest growing equine sports, and you can get a taste of it at the Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Futurity where competitors are vying for a chance to win over $300,000 in cash in prizes. October 13 – 18 at the Stampede Corral, and admission to this competition is free.Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival: The Calgary Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival returns with a wide array of world class wine, premium spirits, import beer and an assortment of fresh, local culinary creations. Experience a fusion of wine and cuisine in a fun, social and relaxed atmosphere. October 14 – 16 in the BMO Centre, Halls B & C. Tickets available at the door.Calgary Tattoo & Arts Festival: Check out the work of world famous tattoo artists and body piercers, listen to live music, attend seminars and meet International pinup model Masuimi Max at the Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival. October 15 – 16 in the BMO Centre. Tickets available online or at the door.The Western Imprint Canada Show: Featuring seminars and over 70 exhibitors, those in the imprintable promotional products industry can learn more about new technologies and trends, tips and tricks to make your workflow more efficient, and how to leverage and improve your sales ability. October 15 -16 in the BMO Centre, Hall D. Registration and admission to the trade show is free, although the Show is only open to those in the industry.The Wiggles – Wiggly Circus: The Fab Four from down under are back with this year’s most anticipated family event. It’s the smell of “Hot Poppin’ Popcorn”! It’s the excitement of a “A Big Big Show”! It’s The Wiggles “Wiggly Circus Live!” Tour. Join The Wiggles, Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers as they bring all the excitement of the big top with a wiggly twist! Friday, October 15 at the Scotiabank Saddledome with two shows, the first at 2:30 p.m. and the second at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for both shows are available through Ticketmaster.Calgary Fall Antiques Show and Sale: Discover the world of antiquing. Top dealers from across Canada have brought their best offerings featuring deluxe antiques and vintage bargains. Featuring the very popular Antiques Identification Clinic, where you can get your antiques and heirlooms appraised. October 16 – 17 in the Big Four Building, Hall A. Tickets available at the door.Flight Centre Travel Expo: In an atmosphere designed to excite and inspire, visitors to Travel Expo will have access to a wide variety of exhibitors covering all aspects of travel. This event will open up a world of opportunity for the visitor and promote the diversity of travel styles and the almost endless options available with entertainment, informative travel presentations and prize giveaways. Saturday, October 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Big Four Building. Admission to this event is free.NHL Hockey: The Calgary Flames continue their regular season play this week at the Saddledome with two games at home, despite being inflicted by a rash of early-season injuries. The Flames take on the Florida Panthers on Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, October 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets for both games are available through Ticketmaster.Cirque du Soleil – KOOZA: Cirque du Soleil makes its way back to Calgary, and this time it’s at Stampede Park! KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. KOOZA runs from September 16 to October 24, and the Cirque du Soleil Grand Chapiteau will be located in Parking Lot 6, just south of the Big Four Building. Tickets for the Calgary show are available on-line.

That’s all for this week. For updates and info on everything Stampede, make sure you follow us on Twitter at @calgarystampede, on Facebook through our official Facebook fan page, visit our website, and stay tuned to the official Stampede Blog to learn more about some of the things happening Here. All Year.

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What’s Happening at Stampede Park: September 27 – October 3

Rock and Heavy Metal are the main themes this week at Stampede Park as both Slash and the UPROAR Festival highlight the week ahead. Plus this week also features the Calgary Baby & Tot Show, the ABA Beauty Show, and the continuation of Cirque du Soleil KOOZA.

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Slash: Ranked #2 in 2009 by Time Magazine as one of the 10 Best Electric Guitar Players of All-Time and #21 on Gigwise’s list of the 50 Greatest Guitarists Ever, former Guns N’ Roses guitarist and now solo performer Slash will be making an appearance this week at Stampede Park along with Bad City. Monday, September 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stampede Corral. Tickets for this show are available through Ticketmaster.UPROAR Festival: A new annual hard rock/heavy metal tour, this year’s UPROAR Festival features many bands and activities taking place throughout an entire evening. Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Sour, Halestorm, HELLYEAH, Airbourn, Hail The Villain, and New Medicine are just some of the bands featured at this year’s festival. Wednesday, September 29 at the Saddledome. Festival doors open at 3 p.m. and for more information, visit the UPROAR Festival Calgary website. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.The Calgary Baby & Tot Show: A fun and interactive event specifically designed to put everything you need all under one roof, here you can learn valuable insights on raising a family. Featuring educational workshops, play areas for the kids, and over 100 exhibitors, this year’s show should offer everything you need to assist you from babies to school age and everything in between. October 2 – 3 at the BMO Centre. Tickets will be available at the door.Allied Beauty Association Beauty Show: Canada’s largest beauty exhibition and educational event, the ABA Beauty Show provides the beauty professional with the best way to keep in touch with everything happening in the industry with workshops, seminars, exhibitors, and much more. October 3 – 4 at the BMO Centre, with tickets available at the door and advance tickets available for purchase on-line. Note that this show is for beauty professionals only and baby carriages and children under the age of 12 will not be allowed on the show floor.NHL Hockey: Calgary Flames pre-season action continues this week at the Saddledome as the Flames take on the Phoenix Coyotes on Tuesday, September 28 at 7:30 p.m. and the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, October 3 at 6 p.m. Tickets for both games are available through Ticketmaster.WHL Hockey: The Calgary Hitmen take on the Moose Jaw Warriors on Saturday, October 2 at the Saddledome. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. and tickets for this game are available through Ticketmaster.Cirque du Soleil – KOOZA: Cirque du Soleil makes its way back to Calgary, and this time it’s at Stampede Park! KOOZA tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. KOOZA is a return to the origins of Cirque du Soleil: It combines two circus traditions – acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. The show highlights the physical demands of human performance in all its splendor and fragility, presented in a colorful mélange that emphasizes bold slapstick humor. KOOZA runs from September 16 to October 24, and the Cirque du Soleil Grand Chapiteau will be located in Parking Lot 6, just south of the Big Four Building. Tickets for the Calgary show are available on-line.

For updates and info on everything Stampede, make sure you follow us on Twitter at @calgarystampede, on Facebook through our official Facebook fan page, visit our website, and stay tuned to the official Stampede Blog to learn more about some of the things happening Here. All Year.

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