Stampede admissions prizes and packages added to Alberta vaccine lottery

CALGARY (660 NEWS) — You can now win Calgary Stampede admissions through the province’s Open For Summer vaccine lottery.

Family packages, rodeo and performance packages, as well as general admissions tickets, will be included as prizes for the upcoming vaccine lottery draw.

“Offering Albertans the chance to win admission to one of the province’s iconic events shows we really are open for summer,” said Premier Jason Kenney in a release.

“I tip my hat to Stampede organizers for their hard work and determination in getting the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth back up and running, and to all Albertans who are getting their vaccines to help put this pandemic behind us.”

The winners will be announced when Stage 3 of Alberta’s Open For Summer plan begins.

“We are thrilled to have the Calgary Stampede supporting our vaccine lottery prizes with passes to the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” said Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women.

“Organizers are working around the clock to ensure a safe, fun and memorable Stampede for visitors. I encourage all Albertans to get their vaccine and register for the lottery for a chance at a free Stampede experience. Summer and the Stampede go hand in hand, and free passes will make those midway treats taste sweeter!”

More than 1.5 million Albertans have already entered the Open For Summer lottery, which also includes three draws for $1 million and travel prizes from Air Canada and WestJet.

“Thanks to vaccine protection from COVID-19, we are all winners,” said Health Minister Tyler Shandro.

“I encourage Albertans to continue signing up for both their first and second-dose appointments. Vaccines not only keep everyone safe, but they pave a clear path for Albertans to safely get back to their favourite activities, including enjoying a warm summer day at the Calgary Stampede.”

To date, more than 70.6 per cent of eligible Albertans have stepped up for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, including 26.8 per cent who are now fully vaccinated with two doses.

Prizes include:

Family packs

• 50 winners will receive admission for two adults and two children with two Ride & Play passes
• 150 winners will receive admission only for two adults and two children

 

Entertainment packs

• 25 winners will receive admission and two tickets to an afternoon rodeo
• 25 winners will receive admission and two tickets to an evening performance
• 10 winners will receive admission and two Nashville North Buck the Line passes

 

General admission

• 125 winners will receive four admission passes
• 250 winners will receive two admission passes

 

For more information on Stampede and COVID-19, visit our Stampede page.