More Calgary Stampede News!

Saturday, June 21, 2014, is the ribbon cutting for the long awaited new Agrium Western Event Centre replacing the "Big Top" on the Stampede Park Grounds, which will be full operation for the 2014 Calgary Stampede.

This new Centre will hold 2500 guests + club suites.  All action will be easily seen from any spot on the concourse so that when you're grabbing some grub, you won't miss a thing.  Most importantly, worth the price of admission, are the wider for added comfort and a more steeply pitched seating area so that the spectators can keep their cowboy hats on without blocking the view of those behind.

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From a competitors standpoint, the ground floor animal areas will have performance grade dirt or slip-resistant rough concrete on a level surface.  The arena walls are 6' tall and solid, improving animal and competitor safety, eliminating visual distractions for those shorter, non blinder-wearing animals.

Arena performance floor = 250' x 125'.  A secondary show-ring, warm up arena with performance dirt is in the adjacent Exhibition Hall for a more streamlined warm up.  And finally, direct access from the participant entrance to animal stalls will reduce the need for animals crossing traffic.

Click on the photo above for the press released video giving more details on this great venue.  We cannot wait to show at the Stampede this year!