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Top Five Cowboy Bars

• Ranchman's (9615 Macleod Tr. S, 403-253-1100) Big like a barn, this is where the REAL cowboys hang out. (During Stampede CPRA members get in free, or at least faster). Live bands. Not to be confused withthe "Ranchmen's Club, the downtown hangout for "old fogeys". [MORE]
  
  
• Cowboy's (1088 Olympic Way SE, 403-770-2200) Close to the Stampede Grounds, and is a cozy spot after hockey games and on weekends. Really close to Stampede Grounds & Saddledome, handy for drinks before and/or after. Live bands. Recently relocated from their 9 Avenue Penny Lane location (that location is now a contruction site) Famous for their Wednesday "ladies night" and Thursday cheap beer night. Its downtown location ensures lots of parking and lots of people. Voted "Top Country Bar" in Canada by Country Music Television (CMT). Outoor tent during Stampede Week doubles its capacity! Over the year, they take advantage of the venue's size and bring in top acts (country and not) to entertain. [MORE]
  
  
• Calgary Roadhouse, the (840 9 Ave SW, 403-398-7623) Popular with downtown crowd. Large, yet intimate, and very noisy, especially during Stampede. Outdoor tent during Stampede. [MORE]
  
  

Stampede-Only Events for 2008:

• Nashville North (Stampede Grounds, during Stampede) This venue is HUGE, but only during the Stampede. It has virtually non-stop entertainment from noon 'til night, with big name headline acts for 2 sets each evening. It's free with grounds admission, but lineups are a pain. (more info)
  
  
• Ranchman's Downtown (Metropolitan Centre) 4th Ave across from Westin (403) 266-3876
  Live entertainment and a 15,000 square foot indoor saloon.
  
  
• Wildhorse Saloon (6th Avenue & 4th Street SW, phone:TBA) 11:00 am- 2:00 am $15 At the Door $30 including lunch '
  Live entertainment with 2 levels (in the former Pied Pickle building on 6th Ave) and a 15,000 square foot outdoor tent.
  
  
• The Roadhouse (840-9th Ave SW, 403-398-ROAD) 11:00 am- 3:00 am $10 At the Door
  Live entertainment (the Prairie Dogs) and games during the day and a kickin' band (Shawn Del most evenings, Glass Tiger on the 9th) and DJ's from the early evening till the cows come home. With outdoor patio.
  
  
• Country Roads Saloon (Radisson Hotel (formerly The Crossroads), 2120 16th Avenue NE, 403-291-4666)
  Mark Lauren & Wendy Donovan alternating shows from 4 pm.
  
  

Bars "gussied up" for Stampede 2008:

• Whiskey Saloon (The Whiskey, 403-770-2323) 11:00 am- 3:00 am $10.00
  
  
• Tequila Night Club (219 17 Ave SW, 403-209-2215 ) 5:00 pm- 3:00 am $10.00
  
  
• Lucky Liquor Lounge Corral (510-17th Ave SW, 403-229-4036 ) 5:00 pm- 3:00 am $10.00 At the Door
  
  
• Palomino Social Club (The Palomino- 109-7th Ave. SW, 403-532-1911) 11:00 am- 3:00 am $10.00 Contact the Palomino
  
  
• Cowboys Corner (1088 Olympic Way SE, 770-2200) 5:00 pm- 3:00 am $19.95 At the Door, or VIP Packages can be prepurchased

For a listing of who is playing at what bar/saloon, check out our special Stampede events calendar, the city's most complete guide to Stampede fun!

Events not held in 2009:

• Golden Garter (Westin Hotel)
• Silver Slipper Saloon (Telus Convention Center)
• Cuff ' n' Billy Saloon
• Spurlesque at Quincies
• Five Star Saloon (Hotel 5)
• Silver Spur Saloon (Quality Hotel Calgary Airport)
  
• Raw Bar (Hotel Arts)

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