Ponoka Stampede is the organization behind an annual Western sports and entertainment event in Ponoka, Alberta. Its 91st Stampede is scheduled for June 28 to July 4, 2027, bringing together rodeo competition, chuckwagon racing, live performances and community activities. The event’s sporting program includes saddle bronc, bareback riding, bull riding, ladies’ barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, breakaway roping and tie-down roping, alongside junior and novice events.

Entertainment offerings include six nights of concerts, the Showdown Dance Hall, trick riders, jockeys, fireworks and other featured performers. Visitors can also explore the three-mile-long parade, tradeshow, WCA Midway, Wildies Bar and Miss Ponoka Stampede activities. The organization provides practical visitor information on camping, parking, dining, maps and VIP suites, and offers facility rentals. Community members and businesses can get involved through volunteering, sponsorship and advertising, charity initiatives, and the tarp auction. Ponoka Stampede also shares event updates, athlete announcements and stories from the grounds, and sells tickets and raffle entries.