"The greatest outdoor show on earth" That's what they said.
"Meh, cowboys like bragging" that's what I thought before going.
"Wowo~ Alberta is a rich baby" that's what I thought after the show...
It's my first time experiencing stampede culture. So I might be over impressed. But the stampede park is truly huge and full of fun and surprises, corral show, rodeos, poutines, BBQs... It's crowded on the first day, but no chaos at all. There was a volunteer to help for every five meters. Can't judge if it's the greatest show on earth but it's an Olympic level event for sure.