Building on the success of our inaugural event, the Calgary Stampede is thrilled to announce the return of the international wine competition, the Stampede Cellar Showdown, for 2025! This competition will once again celebrate and highlight the finest wines from both Canada and around the world, reinforcing the Stampede's dedication to agriculture and the Agri-Food industry.

The Stampede Cellar Showdown will take place March 1-3, 2025 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park. Please check back soon for information on entries.

Due to the nature of this event, the competition will not be open to the public.

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Showcasing the Best-of-the-Best

The Calgary Stampede Cellar Showdown is open to all products from Canadian and International wine producers and distributors that are registered within the Province of Alberta. The competition portion will take place prior to Stampede – with the winning wines earning a spot to be showcased at the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth! Stampede guests will get to enjoy swirling, sniffing and sipping these award winning wines as part of their festival experience. For winning wineries and distributors, recognition will also include the opportunity to feature their award-winning wines at retail outlets and restaurants with the Stampede Cellar Champion labelling.

In the Stampede’s commitment to highlighting regional producers, the Canadian Wine industry will be showcased in the competition with its own class of recognition and prizing.

Sharing the Story from Grape to Glass

This high-profile competition is aligned with the Stampede’s Agri-Food Vision, connecting the Agri-Food and Beverage industry to Calgarians and southern Albertans by facilitating signature programs and building understanding of grape to glass between regional food and beverage producers and consumers.

STAMPEDE CELLAR SHOWDOWN 2024 CHAMPIONS

Grand Champion

GRAND CHAMPION

Poggio Landi Rosso di Montalcino 2020

Reserve Grand Champion

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION

Collard-Picard Cuvée Prestige Extra Brut Champagne NV

Top Canadian

TOP CANADIAN WINE

Meyer Family Vineyards McLean Creek Road Pinot Noir 2022

Top Value

TOP VALUE WINE

Bodegas Salentein Reserve Malbec 2020

Top Red

TOP RED WINE

Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2019

Top White

TOP WHITE WINE

Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling GG Alte Reben 2019

Top Sparkling

TOP SPARKLING WINE

Nicolas Feuillatte Réserve Exclusive Brut Champagne NV

Top Dessert

TOP SWEET WINE

Stag's Hollow Vidal Icewine 2017

Top Fortifed

TOP FORTIFIED WINE

Ramos Pinto Quinta do Bom Retiro 20 Year Tawny

Top Fruit

TOP FRUIT / FLAVOURED WINE

Il Mio Gusto Hugo NV

Top Mead

TOP MEAD

Spirit Hills Flower Winery Whitetail

View the full list of 2024 Stampede Cellar Showdown winners here

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For more information on the Stampede Cellar Showdown, email wine@calgarystampede.com or click the link below.

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