Hand Hills Lake Stampede marks 94 years

    Alberta oldest consecutive Rodeo is set to go this weekend, June 4-6, and now in its 94th year, it continues to be one of the premier events of the season.     The Hand Hills Lake Stampede is a full slate rodeo, with all the traditional events, sanctioned by the  CPRA (Canadian Pro Rodeo Association) and PRCA (Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association) sanctioned. The event features stock from the Calgary Stampede Ranch.
    Slack begins Friday at noon. and the rodeo kicks off on Saturday and Sunday at noon.
    The stampede could stand on its own as just a rodeo, but add chucks, chariots and  premium entertainment, it is one of the biggest shows of the season. This year there is also a trade show at the community hall on Friday from noon to 8 p.m.
    Each night from Friday to Sunday,  the All Pro Canadian Chuckwagon and  Chariot Association will be on the track.
    There is also lots of entertainment on the  stage. Friday night after the chuckwagons are done blazing the track, the kick off party begins. On Saturday night there is also the traditional Cowboy Cabaret.
   Each morning rodeo goers can refuel with a western breakfast. After breakfast on Sunday morning there is a Christan Cowboy Church service before the excitement of the rodeo begins again.            

   For more information on the up close and personal rodeo, see www.handhills.ab.ca.