b'2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY CALGARY STAMPEDE CALGARY STAMPEDE 2025 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY14 15OH Ranch Branded Beef program class of 2025. Journey 2050 students learn in the Nutrien Western Event Centre.4-H on Parade participants showcased livestock, equine projects,Journey 2050dog handling, crafts, archery and many other skills. 4-H Rodeo participants attended expert-led clinics that sharpened skills andNow in its 11th year, Journey 2050 is an inquiry-based agriculture inspired confidence, before stepping into the arena to put theireducation program that challenges students to answer one essential new skills to the test and chase their dreams of becoming rodeoquestion: How will we sustainably feed nearly 10 billion people stars. by the year 2050? The program continued to extend its reach to new audiences in 2025, hosting a booth at Together | Ensemble 2025, More than 500 4-H members, aged six to 21Canadas national UN Sustainable Development Goals conference.More than 30 4-H clubs at each event6,759 students hosted from 240 classes Support from more than 150 volunteersWorkshops with The City of Calgary camps, OH Ranch Branded Beef MindFuel camps and 4-H Alberta programsYouth Ambassador ProgramAggie Days Students compete at the inaugural Youth Veterinary Science Challenge. Calgary Stampede Showband performs Sonic Blueprints on In its second year, the OH Ranch Branded Beef Youth Ambassadorthe Grand Staircase during Stampede 2025.Program gave youth participants direct experience in cattle care,Aggie Days celebrated its 40th anniversary in April. The five-dayYouth Veterinary Science Challenge Calgary Stampede Showbandmanagement and the business of beef production. With supportevent saw an incredible 37,000 guests visit the Nutrien Western from Stampede experts, industry professionals and key StampedeEvent Centre and Agriculture Barn on Stampede Park. ThisNew for 2025, the Calgary Stampede collaborated with theThe Calgary Stampede Showband had a standout year, partners, these youth built their skills, confidence and leadership. beloved annual event brings the farm to the heart of Calgary,University of Calgarys Faculty of Veterinary Medicine to host theperforming at major events across Calgary and on the world offering hands-on activities and interactive exhibits that celebratefirst-ever Youth Veterinary Science Challenge in June. The eventstage while continuing to inspire through music, teamwork and In October 2024, each Ambassador selected a steer from thethe fascinating world of agriculturewithout ever leaving the city. is an immersive, educational, hands-on experience for grade 912community spirit.Calgary Stampedes OH Ranch herd to raise and showcase in thestudents who dream of a future in animal science.2025 Calgary Stampede Junior Steer Classics OH Branded BeefWhile Aggie Days offers plenty of educational, family-friendlyThe Stampede Showband helped celebrate community class. While the Stampede reinvests 20 per cent of the OH steerfunfrom planting seeds and exploring farming equipment toDuring the two-day competition, 50 students faced off head-to- milestones, leading a march for the University of Calgarys 60th sale proceeds back into the program, the Ambassadors retain thegetting up close with farm animals in a safe settingits the dozenshead in labs, diagnostics and real-world veterinary challenges, allanniversary and welcoming delegates to the BMO Centre during remaining 80 per cent, giving them a tangible return on their hardof exhibitors and volunteers who donate their time and resourceswhile competing for cash prizes and rubbing elbows with the prosthe Rotary International convention and Inventures/Alberta work and dedication. each year who give the event its heart. at Albertas only veterinary school. The winning team, coached byInnovates conference.2025 Class: 12 Ambassadors, aged 1518Piper Radostits, included Cierra Hathaway, Ruo Han Dong, JoshuaThe Stampede Showband also made history with their field Han and Alisha Standing. Grand Champion: Tavianne Yoder show If We Build It, making it to the semi-finals at Drum Corps (Barrhead, AB) International (DCI) in Indianapolis, IN. This was the Stampede Reserve Champion: Mia Mackie Calgary Stampede Foundation Showbands first time qualifying for the prestigious semi-finals, (Maple Creek, SK)Youth Programs alongside the highest level of marching ensembles from the USA.The Calgary Stampede Foundation empowers the next generation 150+ performers, aged 1622 through programs that blend performance, culture, leadership200 annual performances,and hands-on learning. From the Grandstand Show stage toincluding 110 during Stampedeclassrooms, rural communities and even international arenas,360,000 spectators during their daily Sonic youth are encouraged to grow, create and explore. Blueprints show during Stampede 2025School guests playing the Seed Survivor game at Aggie Days.'