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The Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede’s fourth and final day has begun.
The Stampede is Medicine Hat’s marquee summer festival and will draw thousands into the city for a professional rodeo, fireworks and music.
Tickets cost $10 for adults. Tickets for children age 12 and under are priced at $5. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or through Tickets.MHStampede.com.
Each day kicks off at noon, except for the parade that starts at 9 a.m. on Thursday.
While Wednesday wraps up with a grandstand night show, Thursday through to Saturday runs until fireworks at 10:45 p.m.
Here’s the full schedule. Don’t forget the free pancake breakfasts.
Here’s what to know:
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It will be a hot day.
Today’s high is 31 C, according to Environment Canada.
Heat and air quality advisories in place earlier this week have since been lifted.
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Gates open at noon.
The final professional rodeo session gets underway at 1:30 p.m.
The James Barker Band plays the grandstand at 9 p.m.
The night, and Stampede, ends with fireworks at about 10:45 p.m.
A new ticket approach to the midway has caused a mixed reaction of backlash and support.
Guests can still use cash and card to purchase a wristband and credits for rides, concession stands and more.
There’s a petting zoo, sheap shearing, a hypnotist and several music artists.
Here’s the full schedule.
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