The Teepee Creek Stampede returns July 9-12, 2026, bringing four days of pro rodeo, chuckwagon racing, and live music to the hamlet of Teepee Creek, about 30 kilometres northeast of Grande Prairie. The long-running summer tradition expects to draw between 2,000 and 4,000 visitors from across the region.
Since starting in 1917 as a community picnic and sports day for early settlers, the event has grown into a major attraction featuring Canadian Pro Rodeo Association action and top-tier chuckwagon racing. Last year, the World Professional Chuckwagon Association joined the Stampede lineup for the first time, raising the competition level and boosting attendance. This year, the All Pro Canadian Chuckwagon & Chariot Association also returns, along with a full slate of rodeo events.
The 2026 edition kicks off Thursday, July 9 with Family Day activities. The Future Stampeders Junior Rodeo runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with family-friendly activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day ends with a family dance at 9 p.m. in the Enframe Barn.
Friday and Saturday nights bring live entertainment in the Beer Gardens. Aaron Goodvin and Jess Moskaluke perform Friday, while The Frontmen take the stage Saturday with support from Trevor Panczak. On Saturday evening, the Grand Entry at 6 p.m. includes the crowning of Miss Teepee Creek Stampede 2026, a long-standing tradition for the event’s ambassador.
For those wanting to stay on-site, camping is available through Showpass for $60 per weekend stall, with pre-parking open July 7-8 from 5 to 10 p.m. The volunteer-run Teepee Creek Stampede Association, made up of many third- and fourth-generation members, continues to preserve the western heritage that has defined this gathering for over a century. Once the largest amateur rodeo north of Edmonton, the Stampede remains a signature summer event in the Grande Prairie area.
