Hundreds of lambs flock to Stampede for 4-H event

The Calgary Stampede’s 4-H on Parade event on Friday, May 29, 2026.

More than 300 lambs were herded into the Nutrien Western Event Centre on Friday for The Calgary Stampede’s 4-H on Parade event.

Officials say there were 18 flocks entered to compete – the most ever during the show’s 50-year history.

The event saw 105 4-H members from 10 regional clubs participate.

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Members from the ages of nine to 21 presented their lambs and demonstrated flock classes from yearlings to mature sheep.

Foothills Sheep and Multi Club 4-H member Devyn Hanrahan says you don’t have to live on a farm to join 4-H, adding that there are 4-H clubs in the city.

“Anyone can get involved,” she said. “There are archery clubs, there’s life skills clubs – like leatherworking and other things. There’s even a Lego club.”

Hanrahan says Friday’s event gave watchers a “small taste” of 4-H.

“It’s 4-H on a smaller scale, and it gives people the chance to know what 4-H is.”