Every year in early july the 10-day rodeo-event “Calgary Stampede” takes place, the largest Canadian festival there is. During this time Calgary shows of its wild west cowboy image and everywhere you’ll look are cowboys and cowgirls of all ages. The main acts are the half-million dollar Rodeo and the chuckwagon races. Besides these there are concerts, shows, exhibits, contests, cow-wrestlingmatches and the parade in downtown Calgary on the first friday. When you get a chance to attend this bold festival it is a must-do on your travel list!