Update: Calgary Stampede

The Calgary Stampede is so iconic that it nearly defies description. In the world of all things cowboy, the 104 year old event, held in and around Stampede Park, is a force to be reckoned with. So take your pick: bull riding, barrel racing and more in the world’s richest, most competitive tournament-style rodeo; the world’s premier chuckwagon derby, featuring 36 teams of horses and drivers; or one of Canada’s largest music festivals, with five stages and 300 performers, including a slate of international country music headliners, including Brooks & Dunn and Alabama. Stampede runs July 7-16.  Visit calgarystampede.com.