Overview

• Organizers have installed robust vehicle mitigation barriers and imposed highly restricted vehicle access at Stampede entrances to prevent a repeat of early-2025 festival attacks
• Calgary Police District 1 has been established on Stampede grounds with a dedicated command center, full staffing and overhead drones repurposed from the recent G7 summit for real-time crowd monitoring
• More than 1.3 million visitors are projected to attend the 10-day rodeo and exhibition, driven by record corporate event bookings and renewed post-pandemic party momentum
• A 2019 Conference Board of Canada study found the Stampede generates over $540 million annually for Alberta’s economy, including $282 million during the 10 days of festivities
• An uptick in domestic tourism and staycations is expected to lift attendance further this year as guests opt for local celebrations amid U.S. political uncertainties and Alberta’s energy-sector confidence