Well I failed on getting the blog post up last week as we were designing and prepping a little boy’s Star Wars room and birthday party. For less than a queen Quilt set from Pottery Barn in Star Wars theme we were able to design and decorate a full room that had our son so excited his voice raised 2 octaves, which is very high for a 3 year old. We gave him the room as a birthday present. Yes a new room, paint, quilt, lamp, etc etc was his birthday present and HE LOVED IT. He sleeps better, we sleep better it was a great gift. and I will post about it later this week with pictures and design details.
My sister, a mom of 6, yes 6, calls this her Stampede Alternative and we tried it this year , our son enjoyed it so much more and we enjoyed Stampede on our own. So the deal is this, as an alternative to the midway, you head out to Calaway Park for the day, tickets are $17 at Co-op if you are not a season pass holder. Then for the rodeo part you hit a small town rodeo, we went to Rockyford and our son was captivated, not only that he was able to PARTICIPATE, if you phone ahead there are often events such as mutton busting and catch and keep or something that the kids can actually participate in though they usually must be preregistered. The fee for entry is usually $5 and the kids get a dollar or something for participating, bring a helmet!These rodeos last all day and they have clowns and entertainment, usually decent food at reasonable prices but you can easily pack a cooler leave it in your card and go back and forth to feed your minions as required. You even get to sit down for the price of a standing room only ticket to the Calgary Stampede Rodeo, not only that, but you will get to attend both the rodeo AND the chuck wagons or pony chariots.
This will extend the fun over 2 days, save you loads of money, have you laughing and talking with people you just met and there are events at these small town rodeos that they just don’t have in Calgary along with all the normal events. Yes there is Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Barrel Racing, there is also Wild Cow Milking, Wild Horse Race, Bull Soccer, Bull Poker and youth and children’s events. The kids will get an up close look at the animals, you can walk around the infield. It really is an experience you cannot get anywhere else. Many of these rodeos have campgrounds attached with lovely little playgrounds. Really why not make a weekend of it? Check out the links below to find the schedule for the upcoming rodeos and create your own Stampede Alternative. Save money and make some memories!
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