Yahoo! The Midway is rolling back into the CORE for the fourth annual CORE Midway!

From June 22 to July 12, 2026, get ready for three weeks packed with exciting activations, live entertainment, giveaways, games, interactive experiences, and plenty of Stampede spirit right in the heart of downtown.

Saddle up and join the fun on Level 2 at the community space across from Purdy’s Chocolatier.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*:

Monday, June 22

Simons | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Visit Simons at the CORE Midway and play classic Midway games for your chance to win a $20 Simons Gift Card! Prizes are available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by and join the fun!

Chinook Country Line Dancers | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Get into the Stampede spirit with an energetic performance by the Chinook Country Line Dancers! Located on Level 2, at the glass bridge community area near Holt Renfrew. 

Tuesday, June 23 

Country 105 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Turn up the Stampede spirit with the hottest country hits, interactive games, and exciting prizes alongside the Country 105 Street Team!

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

Wednesday, June 24 

Calgary Sports & Entertainment | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Excitement is building for the Farewell season at the Scotiabank Saddledome! Swing by the Calgary Sports & Entertainment booth for a chance to win Hitmen, Wranglers or Roughnecks tickets, learn more about Club Red and enter to win a specialty Wranglers jersey, and unlock preferred pricing for the 2nd annual Stampeders Stampede Bowl on July 2!

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

Thursday, June 25

The Sugar Cube | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.*

Treat yourself to a little Stampede sweetness with the Sugar Cube! Enjoy free freshly spun cotton candy in delicious flavours like mini donut, lemonade, root beer, buttered popcorn, Canadian maple, and caramel apple. Sweet, nostalgic, and absolutely worth the wait!

*While supplies last.

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

Calgary Fiddlers | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Celebrate Stampede season with a lively performance by the talented Calgary Fiddlers, bringing high-energy western tunes and toe-tapping fun to the CORE! Located on Level 2, at the glass bridge community area near Holt Renfrew.

Friday, June 26

NIWE Academy | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.   

Get Stampede-ready with NiWE Academy at the CORE Midway! Stop by for quick hair touch-ups including curls, straightening, stylish updos, and accessories to complete your Stampede look.

Saturday, June 27

Simons | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Visit Simons at the CORE Midway and play classic Midway games for your chance to win a $20 Simons Gift Card! Prizes are available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by and join the fun!

Monday, June 29

Mayfair Diagnostics | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Test your knowledge and spin to win with Mayfair Diagnostics at the CORE Midway! Play their interactive trivia wheel game for your chance to take home fun giveaway prizes including lanyards, lip balm, and nail files.

Chinook Country Line Dancers | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Get into the Stampede spirit with an energetic performance by the Chinook Country Line Dancers! Located on Level 2, at the glass bridge community area near Holt Renfrew.

Tuesday, June 30

Honky Tonk Market | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Brining the vibrant spirit of all things “yahoo” to life with a unique western pop-up market. Shop a curated electric mix of vendors with everything from stylish boots and authentic leather goods to captivating jewellery and vintage clothing.

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

Calgary Fiddlers | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Celebrate Stampede season with a lively performance by the talented Calgary Fiddlers, bringing high-energy western tunes and toe-tapping fun to the CORE! Located on Level 2, at the glass bridge community area near Holt Renfrew.

Wednesday, July 1

Rocky Mountain Soap | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Test your aim and try your luck at the Rocky Mountain Soap Boot Toss Challenge! Get all three rings over the boots and win a package of Serenity Bath Salts from Rocky!

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

Thursday, July 2 

Honky Tonk Market | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Brining the vibrant spirit of all things “yahoo” to life with a unique western pop-up market. Shop a curated electric mix of vendors with everything from stylish boots and authentic leather goods to captivating jewellery and vintage clothing.

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

The Frontiers | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Catch a high-energy live performance by The Frontiers at the CORE Midway! Blending pop, rock, soul, and country, this Calgary-based group delivers bold vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and an unforgettable stage presence.

Friday, July 3

Honky Tonk Market | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Brining the vibrant spirit of all things “yahoo” to life with a unique western pop-up market. Shop a curated electric mix of vendors with everything from stylish boots and authentic leather goods to captivating jewellery and vintage clothing.

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

Cruz Vallis | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Experience authentic country storytelling with a live performance by Cruz Vallis at the CORE Midway! Blending East Coast heart with Western grit, Cruz delivers a modern country sound inspired by artists like Luke Combs, Riley Green, and Zac Brown Band.

Saturday, July 4 

Simons | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Visit Simons at the CORE Midway and play classic Midway games for your chance to win a $20 Simons Gift Card! Prizes are available while supplies last, so be sure to stop by and join the fun!

Sunday, July 5

Showpass | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Stop by Showpass at the CORE Midway to grab fun Stampede and Showpass sticker sheets while getting to know one of North America’s leading event platforms! Swing by for some western-inspired swag and festival fun.

Monday, July 6

Mayfair Diagnostics | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Test your knowledge and spin to win with Mayfair Diagnostics at the CORE Midway! Play their interactive trivia wheel game for your chance to take home fun giveaway prizes including lanyards, lip balm, and nail files.

Kylie Austin | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy an intimate live performance by Kylie Austin at the CORE Midway! Blending country and folk with heartfelt storytelling, Kylie brings raw honesty, modern country charm, and award-winning songwriting to the stage.

Tuesday, July 7

Calgary Sports & Entertainment | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Excitement is building for the Farewell season at the Scotiabank Saddledome! Swing by the Calgary Sports & Entertainment booth for a chance to win Hitmen, Wranglers or Roughnecks tickets, learn more about Club Red and enter to win a specialty Wranglers jersey, and unlock preferred pricing for the 2nd annual Stampeders Stampede Bowl on July 2!

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

Flint & Feather | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Enjoy an unforgettable live performance by Flint & Feather at the CORE Midway! This award-winning folk/roots duo brings heartfelt storytelling, rich harmonies, and uplifting energy inspired by their performances across North America and Europe.

Wednesday, July 8

Stampede Spirit with the CORE & Free Photos with the Portrait Photo Studio | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Join the CORE Team at the CORE Midway for games, giveaways, and plenty of Stampede fun! Spin the prize wheel*, enter to win a $200 CORE Gift Card**, snap a keepsake photo at the Portrait Photo Studio photo booth, enjoy refreshing North Water, and play a game of ring toss for your chance to score CORE-branded swag!

Prizes are available while supplies last.

*One spin max per person. If you land on “try again”, you may spin one more time.

**By subscribing to the CORE e-newsletter.

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

Thursday, July 9

Sephora | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Experience beauty, games, and free samples with Sephora at the CORE Midway! Discover activations from Benefit, Amika, Salt & Stone, and Caudalie, enjoy live hair demos and refreshments, and continue the fun in-store with a special gift available with purchase.

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

Friday, July 10 

Sephora | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Experience beauty, games, and free samples with Sephora at the CORE Midway! Discover activations from Benefit, Amika, Salt & Stone, and Caudalie, enjoy live hair demos and refreshments, and continue the fun in-store with a special gift available with purchase.

Jugo Juice | 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Kick off your visit to the CORE Midway with a refreshing stop at the Jugo Juice Smoothie Sampler Booth and enjoy a delicious smoothie sample on your way in!

Liz Christensen | 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

Catch a live performance by Liz Christensen at the CORE Midway! Inspired by artists like Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, and Taylor Swift, Liz brings heartfelt pop-country songs and relatable storytelling to the stage.

Saturday, July 11

Thrifty’s | 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m

Yeehaw Calgary! Come show off your best Stampede outfit and have some fun with Thrifty’s at the CORE Midway! Win prizes at the spinning wheel & Boot Scootin’ Boogie the afternoon away!

Sunday, July 12

Thrifty’s | 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Yeehaw Calgary! Come show off your best Stampede outfit and have some fun with Thrifty’s at the CORE Midway! Win prizes at the spinning wheel & Boot Scootin’ Boogie the afternoon away!

*All scheduled events and entertainment are subject to change without notice.