10 Great Summer Rodeos and Country Fairs in Calgary

Take in some rustic fun right in Calgary's backyard. The Ranch Hand Competition takes place in the Rodeo Grounds just west of Airdrie, and lets your future farm hands get a taste of what life is like on a real ranch. The kids will get a kick out of the cattle trailer loading as will mom (read: just like loading the kids in the van), and they'll get their exercise during the calf scramble. Return to Airdrie in mid-August for their Fall Fair which offers everything from baking to kids' crafts, displays and all the other trappings you'd expect at a county fair event. Even better: the exhibitor competitions cover a wide range of categories and are open to all ages and people who live out of district. What better excuse to get growing or crafty with the kids?