Here is What’s On in Medicine Hat this weekend: July 24-26

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Kiddies Day, Cowboy Clash, and Pro Rodeo at Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede on Friday

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Here is what’s on in Medicine Hat and area this weekend.

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🥞 Free Pancake Breakfasts

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

The final pancake breakfasts of Stampede Week are on Friday and Saturday.

Friday is located at the Co-op Mall on 13th Avenue from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Then on Saturday at the A & W on Strachan Road, hosted by the Lions from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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🤠🐂 Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede 🎸🎡

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

Medicine Hat’s Annual Exhibition and Stampede continues on Friday and Saturday before wrapping up for another year.

On Friday, the Servus Credit Union Kiddies Day takes place when the gates open at noon. It will be free admission for those 12 and under until 3 p.m.; during that same time frame, admission will be $4 for those 13 and older. The regular gate admission cost is in place after that, which is $12 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under.

The West Coast Amusement midway runs from noon until the clock strikes midnight, as it will each night through Saturday.

Daily ride passes are available for $55.

A Stampede Royalty Autograph Session takes place at noon.

Then at 1 p.m. it’s the Cowboy Clash at the Grandstand.

Local ranchers will go head-to-head in exciting events like cattle sorting, trailer loading, roping, branding, and more.

The second of the three days of the Summer Pro Rodeo is at the Grandstand on Friday at 8 p.m. Events include Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Bull Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Barrel Racing, Team Roping, and Breakaway Roping.

The crowning of the Medicine Hat Stampede Rodeo Royalty Competition will also take place during Friday’s rodeo.

The final day of the rodeo then starts on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Rodeo tickets are available online or at the grounds.

Friday and Saturday night will also have fireworks at about 10:45 p.m.

The night show on Saturday features a Johnny Reid concert at the Grandstand with Morgan Klaiber as the opening act starting at 8 p.m.

Tickets include gate admission and are available online or at the grounds.

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🚎 Sunshine Trolley: Guided City Tour

FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY

The Sunshine Trolley: Guided City Tour, fuelled by South Country Co-op, is running multiple times this weekend in Medicine Hat.

The tours offer an in-depth guided experience led by local Medicine Hat residents, highlighting the history of neighbourhoods, streets, and some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.

Stops along the route will give passengers the chance to hop off and briefly explore key areas before continuing the tour.

Pick-up is at the Visitor Information Centre at 330 Gehring Rd. SW

Children 12 and under ride free thanks to sponsorship from the Medicine Hat Mavericks.

Tickets are required and available online at the Tourism Medicine Hat website.

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🎸 Cornstock in Taber

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

Cornstock in Taber got underway on Thursday and continues on Friday and Saturday at the Ken McDonald Sports Park.

The three-day Classic Rock Festival in Taber features a lineup of Canadian music legends alongside local Southern Alberta acts.

Festival gates open at 4 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. on Saturday.

• Friday’s lineup

4:30 pm: Undefined (Lantic Stage)

5:00 pm: Harlequin (Cooper Rentals Stage)

6 p.m.: Undefined (Lantic Stage)

6:30 p.m.: Sass Jordan (Cooper Rentals Stage)

7:30 p.m.: The Definitive (Lantic Stage)

8 p.m.: 54-40 (Cooper Rentals Stage)

9:30 p.m.: The Definitive (Lantic Stage)

10 p.m.: Big Wreck (Cooper Rentals Stage)

After Party: Steve McQueen Band (Lantic Stage)

• Saturday’s lineup

3:30 p.m.: Brigade (Cooper Rentals Stage)

4:30 p.m.: River Poets (Lantic Stage)

5 p.m.: Nick Gilder & Sweeny Todd (Cooper Rentals Stage)

6 p.m.: River Poets (Lantic Stage)

6:30 p.m.: Headpins (Cooper Rentals Stage)

7:30 p.m.: Jack’s Attic (Lantic Stage)

8 p.m.: Honeymoon Suite (Cooper Rentals Stage)

9:30 p.m.: Jack’s Attic (Lantice Stage)

10 p.m. Colin James (Cooper Rentals Stage)

After Party: Steve McQueen Band (Lantic Stage)

The event is general admission, with no reserved seating.

Attendees are encouraged to bring approved lawn chairs or blankets, while wristbands must be worn throughout the festival.

A limited number of camping sites are available adjacent to the venue. Additional accommodations include overflow camping at the Agriplex campground, nearby hotels and a free shuttle service connecting the festival grounds with local accommodations and campgrounds throughout the weekend.

Festival organizers say free parking will be available about 500 metres from the main entrance, with golf cart transportation provided for those with mobility challenges.

Food trucks, a beer garden, festival merchandise vendors and an on-site ATM will also be available.

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💪 Canadian Wrestling’s Elite Cruel Summer Tour

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

Canadian Wrestling’s Elite Cruel Summer Tour is in Medicine Hat on Friday night with a card headlined by former WWE and NXT star Trevor Lee.

The event takes place at the Robertson Memorial Legion Branch 17, with a meet-and-greet beginning at 6 p.m., doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the first bell scheduled for 7 p.m.

The main event will see CWE champion CAM!!ikaze defend the promotion’s championship against Trevor Lee in a special attraction title match.

The card also features the CWE Central Canadian Championship, with champion Cody Mac defending against Derek Diggler, and the CWE Tag Team Championship as Danny Duggan and Ronnie Attitude take on AJ Sanchez and The Canadian Goose.

Other matches include Becky Beech facing Germany’s Lory in women’s competition.

Wild 94.5’s Jesse Christianson makes his first appearance against former CWE champion Chad Daniels.

Advance tickets are available at Mr. Pretzels in Medicine Hat Mall and online (https://www.showpass.com/o/canadian-wrestlings-elite/), with tickets also available at the door.

The wrestling promotion shifts to Brooks on Saturday night for a show at the Cenovus Flexhall.

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(Image Credit: CWE Wrestling)

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🎸 Rent to Own at Ralph’s

FRIDAY and SATURDAY

Medicine Hat band Rent to Own will take the stage at Ralph’s on Friday and Saturday.

The show begins both nights at 9:30 p.m.

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🚶 Historic First Street Walking Tours

SATURDAY

The Historic Railroad Walking Tour takes place on Saturday at 10 a.m.

Residents and visitors can explore the neighbourhood that grew alongside the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway during a guided walking tour highlighting Medicine Hat’s historic North Railway Street.

The approximately one-hour tour begins at Towne Square. It features historic landmarks, architectural details, ghost signs and stories about the diverse communities that helped shape the city as the railway expanded.

The tour concludes at Hometown Culinary, formerly the OK Coffee Shop, where participants can purchase an iced coffee for the original 1947 price of 25 cents.

Organizers recommend bringing a quarter for the coffee, dressing for the weather and booking in advance, as space is limited.

The tour may be rescheduled in the event of poor weather or low registration.

Tickets are available through tixx.ca.

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⚾️ Medicine Hat Mavericks

SATURDAY and SUNDAY

The Medicine Hat Mavericks host the Weyburn Beavers at Athletic Park on Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday’s game is at 6:45 p.m., and Sunday’s is at 2:05 p.m.

After these two contests, the Mavs have one home game remaining on Aug. 1, before some potential playoff dates.

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If you have an event taking place this weekend or next that we have not listed here, email CHATNews@pattisonmedia.com to potentially get your event added.