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Canadian Finals Rodeo

Well first of all Farmfair unfortunately starts tomorrow (Oct 5-8) which I don't get at all. Second an event as important as CFR should really be pushed by the city a whole lot more all around the downtown core and throughout the city. More country music. more barbeque events, etc...Ice district is nice and there is Fan park but Churchill square and 103 ave connecting all 3 area should be activated with lights and food trucks and entertainment.
 
IanO said:
Another fun night at the CFR.

Somewhat disappointed in how many folks I know head to the Stampede rodeo, but don't want to make a night out at the CFR, but hopeful that we can build off of this year. There's lots of potential here, but it really needs to get out earlier, into the community, create a buzz and some more corporate pancake breakfasts each day, get the business community out, excited etc.
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While I agree that we need more people to make a night of it at the CFR, there are probably a few differences that limit the comparison. The Stampede rodeo includes chuckwagons and the variety show too which are a huge draw. Obviously Edmonton can't make that happen given the venue but maybe there could be more concerts/variety type shows associated with it in the future.
 
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Great to hear about the ticket level support, but events such as this need ancillary elements to expand the economic impact and bring more folks out; that's my point.

CFR is a bit different, along those lines.
 
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PBR returning to Edmonton in 2026 after record-breaking crowds

Get your cowboy hats and denim ready for 2026 as the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada National Finals is returning to Rogers Place.
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Get your cowboy hats and denim ready for 2026 as the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Canada National Finals is returning to Rogers Place.

The event will be running between Nov. 13 and 14. It’s the sixth time the event will be taking place in Edmonton.

“The National Finals have grown into an annual tradition in Alberta, where fans from across the country come to ICE District for a high-energy celebration of the western lifestyle, world-class rodeo talent, and the incredible spirit of bull riding,” said Stu Ballantyne, president and COO of Rogers Place and ICE District in a news release.

“We look forward to once again partnering with the PBR to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for fans, riders and everyone else involved in this special weekend event.”

This year’s PBR at Rogers Place saw a record-breaking 17,300 fans in the arena. Jared Parsonage from Maple Creek, Sask. delivered a perfect performance and won the national title.

Riders across Canada compete at dozens of local events to earn points towards the chance to compete at the PBR Canada Championship. This year, the Cup Series toured 11 cities and welcomed more than 75,000 fans.

People can purchase tickets for next year when they go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. Tickets start at $40 and people can get a 20-per-cent discount when they buy for both nights.
 
IanO said:
Great to hear about the ticket level support, but events such as this need ancillary elements to expand the economic impact and bring more folks out; that's my point.

CFR is a bit different, along those lines.
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I get what you are looking for, but ticket success and it coming back next year is a so,I’d foundation. On Friday leaving downtown I saw lots of people leaving downtown hotels with cowboy hats on. Cook County held official after parties, but yeah it’d be fun to see more events.

Still I think we can see this as a positive.
 
Oilguy said:
I get what you are looking for, but ticket success and it coming back next year is a so,I’d foundation. On Friday leaving downtown I saw lots of people leaving downtown hotels with cowboy hats on. Cook County held official after parties, but yeah it’d be fun to see more events.

Still I think we can see this as a positive.
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All they have to do is look south and replicate some of what cowtown does.
 
inclusion said:
All they have to do is look south and replicate some of what cowtown does.
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If you are referring to sausage fest bars with steep cover charges and brawling rednecks, an overpriced midway, and glad-handing politicians wearing uncomfortable cowboy attire then no thanks.
 
And days where employers "FORCE" their DT employees out onto Stephen Ave to have a "Free BBQ lunch" whilst wearing disposable white paper cowboy hats - under the guise of "just another day during Stampede week," but in reality as a photo op to throw to the press to show off YYC'ers "spirit during the Stampede." When in reality, a majority of them have no idea what "Stampede" is or even what it is. How is this even a thing anymore? Marauding-pillaging-white privileged-Native women raping gangsters while driving a chuckwagon even a thing? Goes for their CFL team as well......
 
Gronk! said:
If you are referring to sausage fest bars with steep cover charges and brawling rednecks, an overpriced midway, and glad-handing politicians wearing uncomfortable cowboy attire then no thanks.
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Notice how I wasn't specific and said some? Everyone has their own views of Stampede, including myself, but some of the event management strategies could be replicated here, such as hosting different events at various locations to support the overall event. Not everything needs to be a political debate. :rolleyes:
 
MacLac said:
And days where employers "FORCE" their DT employees out onto Stephen Ave to have a "Free BBQ lunch" whilst wearing disposable white paper cowboy hats - under the guise of "just another day during Stampede week," but in reality as a photo op to throw to the press to show off YYC'ers "spirit during the Stampede." When in reality, a majority of them have no idea what "Stampede" is or even what it is. How is this even a thing anymore? Marauding-pillaging-white privileged-Native women raping gangsters while driving a chuckwagon even a thing? Goes for their CFL team as well......
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Okay, you hate Calgary, we noticed...
 
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