Stampede Threads

BMO Convention Centre

July 4th - 14th, 2024

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PARK and the Calgary Stampede want you to show off your Stampede Threads this year with the help of an all-new immersive experience at BMO Centre that encourages you to show off your best rodeo attire! 

Capture core Stampede memories with paisley and bandana printed murals as your backdrop thanks to YYC artists Rachel Lyon, Julianne Buchholz and Naomi Hoffman. Then, celebrate a universal love of denim with Deconstructed Denim, a vignette crafted and woven entirely from recycled denim by Melissa Wenzel and Anna Palmer!

Be sure to show us your best #StampedeThreads on Instagram @ourparkonline.

 
 
 

 

Melissa & anna

Denim Media Wall

Deconstructed Denim
— With the Deconstructed Denim project, we have transformed donated and thrifted denim into an installation that explores the artistry inherent in garment making and highlights the indigo colours, textures and unique imperfections of well-loved jeans. Through our exploration of denim's multifaceted nature, we aim not only to showcase its visual allure but also to evoke a sense of nostalgia and reverence for its many cultural significances. Each component of the installation serves as a vibrant reminder of denim's journey—from humble beginnings to a symbol of enduring style and craftsmanship. We invite you all to touch, wonder and be inspired.
 
 
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Rachel Lyon

Set Artist

Yahoo!
— This walk-in mural created by Calgary muralist Rachel Lyon is an immersive experience, stepping into a giant quilted bandana. Yahoo! combines Rachel's love for surface pattern design, bold colours, and typography, giving it's viewer a bright, playful side to the Calgary Stampede.
 
 
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Naomi Hoffman

Media Wall

Bandana Bash
— This whimsical mural combines the lively atmosphere of Stampede with a fun patchwork of paisley! Western iconography evolves into patterns and a display of bright and inviting colours. Come take a photograph with this installation to remember all the "Yahoos"!
 
 
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Julianne Buchholz

Set Installation

Best in the West
— Drawing reference from the classic paisley print this piece incorporates themes of Western symbolism and Cowboy pop culture. Pieced together bandanas in vibrant colours create a unique patchwork textile that immerses the viewer in Calgary Stampede spirit.
 
 
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