Try the Nokia Power Xone , with a dance party hosted by MuchMusic the evening of July 7, the Mad Science exhibit, beach volleyball and the Superdogs . The dance competition at Indian Village. At the south end of the grounds, the Indian Village always draws a crowd. They ll be participating in displays of beadwork, cooking and clothing making, as well as competing in contests for tepee-raising, Native dancing and meat cutting. You can also sample some traditional Plains foods at the Bannock Booth.
Parking is at a premium during Stampede, though there are lots to the west and north of the grounds.
Transit service includes LRT access on the Anderson line at Victoria Park and Erlton Stations, and an express bus line leaves regularly from Westbrook Mall at 33 Street and Bow Trail SW, call 262-1000 for transit info. For general Stampede information, call 261-0101. On Visiting marching bands are in Calgary for Stampede. For a couple of years now, local organizers have been working to put together a competition for the best of the world s marching bands here in Calgary, and this month the payoff comes with the World Championships for Marching Show Bands , running in conjunction with Stampede 2000. The Stampede has always had a strong marching band component, with local and visiting bands performing in the parade, on the grounds and at various events around the city.