Directions & Times
DIRECTIONS
30X Saloon is located at the south end on the main level of the Grandstand. Guests should access the Grandstand by using the doors at the south end of the Grandstand courtyard. Access is by walking only.
From the Erlton CTrain entry:
- Follow the plaza that runs along the riverbank
- Turn left onto Stampede Trail
- Cross the bridge
- The Grandstand entrance is just after the bridge on the right side
- Enter the Grandstand through the south doors near the glass elevator
- Look for signage directing you to the 30X Saloon
From the Victoria Park CTrain entry:
- Once through the gates stay to the right side as you pass into Weadickville
- Continue along the path until you reach the Big Four building
- From the Big Four building look up and see the Sky Ride directly in front about 30 metres
- Follow the path of the Skyride south to the end of the line
- Directly across from the south end of the Skyride is the entrance to the Grandstand
- Enter the Grandstand through the south doors near the glass elevator
- Look for signage directing you to the 30X Saloon
From the Olympic Way entry:
- Travel south bound to the Saddledome and cross under the Plus-15 (yellow awning covered walkway)
- Follow Olympic Way as it bends to the left in front of the Agriculture Building and turns into Stampede Way
- Take a left at the Dream Home
- Follow this road as it bends to the right
- Continue south past the outdoor barbeques and Nashville North
- The Grandstand is approximately 60 meters south of this section on the left
- Enter the Grandstand through the south doors near glass elevator
- Look for signage directing you to 30X Saloon
TIMES
- 11:30 a.m. for the 1:30 p.m. start of the Stampede Rodeo
- 6:00 p.m. for the 8:00 p.m. start of the Evening Show
You are welcome to stay in 30X Saloon following the Stampede Rodeo until 5:00 pm. If you are with us for the Evening Show, we close at midnight.
| 11:00 am | Calgary Stampede facilities and attractions open |
| 11:30 am | 30X Saloon opens for the afternoon |
| 1:15 pm | Stampede Rodeo starts |
| 4:30 pm | Stampede Rodeo ends (approximate) |
| 5:00 pm | 30X Saloon closes for the afternoon |
| 6:00 pm | 30X Saloon opens for the evening |
| 8:00 pm | Evening Show starts |
| 9:30 pm | Intermission |
| 10:00 pm | Bell Grandstand Show starts |
| 11:15 pm | Fireworks finale |
| Midnight | 30X Saloon last call |
| Midnight | Calgary Stampede gates close |
No public access to the Calgary Stampede after midnight.
PARKING
Eventholders receive three on-site parking passes for each group of 18 for the 30X Saloon private parking area adjacent to the Erlton Entrance gate at the south end of Stampede Park.
Parking passes are to be displayed on the rear-view mirror prior to arriving at Stampede Park to ensure efficient entry through the pass gate. Entry is possible from either east or westbound on 25th Avenue SE, immediately east of Macleod Trail. As a landmark closest to the parking lot, look for the large Canadian flag next to the Elbow River.
Parking passes must remain visible inside the vehicle at all times. Once the vehicle is parked, pedestrian access into the Calgary Stampede will be through the Erlton Entrance with the presentation of a ticket.
Taxi and personal drop-off and/or pick-up is also outside the Erlton Entrance.
PARKING ACCESS TIMES
As an afternoon event ticket-holder, the parking pass is valid from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. As an evening event ticket-holder, the parking pass is valid from 6:00 p.m to 12:00 a.m.
*NEW As a Premium Seating guest there is no need to pre-purchase gate admission. A ticket is your one-time admission to the Calgary Stampede through any of the three entrance gates anytime on the day of the event, and to the Grandstand. No re-entry is permitted, so guests must ensure they have pre-purchased gate admission with timed entry in advance if they would like to leave and return the same day.
