Directions & Times
DIRECTIONS
The 30X Saloon is located at the south end of the main level of the Grandstand. Access is by walking only. You can access 30X Saloon through the south entrance of the Grandstand. Your tickets must be visible at all times.
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.
- Follow this road as it bends to the right.
- Continue south past Triple B.
- Grandstand is approximately 60 meters south of Triple B on the left.
- Enter Grandstand through the south doors near glass elevator.
- Look for signage directing you to the 30X Saloon.
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.
TIMES
- 11:30 am for the 1:15 pm start of the Stampede Rodeo
- 6:00 pm for the 7:45 pm 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 open for the afternoon |
| 1:15 pm | Stampede Rodeo starts |
| 4:30 pm | Stampede Rodeo ends |
| 5:00 pm | 30X Saloon closes for the afternoon |
| 6:00 pm | 30X Saloon open for the evening |
| 8:00 pm | GMC Rangeland Derby start |
| 9:30 pm | Intermission - GMC Rangeland Derby ends |
| 10:00 pm | TransAlta Grandstand Show starts |
| 10:00 pm | 30X Saloon becomes semi-private |
| 11:15 pm | TransAlta Lights Up the Night fireworks finale |
| Midnight | 30X Saloon last call |
| Midnight | Calgary Stampede closes for the night |
No public access to the Calgary Stampede each evening after midnight.
PARKING
You will be provided with one parking stall for every five guests in the 30X Saloon private parking area adjacent to the south gate. Parking passes are included in each ticket package and colour-coded for each day.
Please display your parking pass on your rear-view mirror prior to arriving at the Calgary Stampede to ensure efficient entry through the pass gate. Entry is possible from either east or westbound on 25 Avenue SE, immediately east of Macleod Trail. As a landmark closest to your desired entry destination, you may wish to look for the large Canadian flag displayed at Indian Village.
Parking passes must remain visible inside the vehicle at all times while parked in the ranahans parking lot. Once your vehicle is parked, pedestrian access into the Calgary Stampede will be through the south entrance gate upon presentation of your ticket.
For your convenience, taxi loading and drop-off is available at the south end of the Calgary Stampede next to the Erlton CTrain.
PARKING ACCESS TIMES
As an afternoon event ticket holder, your parking pass is valid from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm. As an evening event ticket holder, your parking pass is valid from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am.