La Calgary Stampede, what is called like 'The Greatest Show on Earth in the Open Air ', it is a great festival that is organized for 15 days in the city of Calgary, Alberta Province.
The truth is that it is one of the most important outdoor rodeo events in the world where the visitor can enjoy rodeos about bulls and horses, cart races, gastronomy, shows, concerts and various attractions for adults and children.
The Calgary Stampede is made up of sights, sounds, tastes and feelings that create a lifetime of memories. It is a century of tradition to enjoy a memorable and unique experience. This rodeo comes down to two things: the skill of the competitors and the quality of the horses, bulls and steers.
The Calgary Rodeo features the best athletes in the rodeo world and the best actions. Every afternoon at 1:15, the competitors battle the animals in a display of skill in the arena to win prizes valued at more than $ 2 million.
It should be noted that the contestants are divided into two groups. The four money winners in each group will advance to Sunday's showdown. The other six competitors in each group will compete in the Wild Card on Saturdays. The first two of each advance on Sunday showdown with more than $ 1 million to be given away.
The truth is that the visitor will witness the skill of 36 drivers, 216 horses and their teams of escorts that compete for more than US $ 1,15 million in prizes where the races begin at 7:45 pm every night.