Tips for Stampede:
- It was $20 for parking, so I recommend taking transit.for parking though the Impark lot with that old yellow house on it was the cheapest and was monitored.
- The entrance line ups were long so I recommend the 2 for $25 deal from Macs 1) because its cheaper and 2) because it saves time at the gate by getting you into the shorter "pass" line.
- Food is outrageously priced so pack a lunch and bring a water bottle (it's worth it to carry it). If you really want to buy food Weadick (sp?) Ville is your best bang for your buck. We spent $3 on a slurpee/ice cream mixture. That's all the money we spent on the grounds.
- Super dogs tends to take a long time to see- we skipped the waiting in line, I personally feel that that show has declined over the years.
- Tail was alright a little slow in the beginning and a little cheesey but no wait and generally entertaining.
- The free facepainters at the kids BMO area were worth the line up today, they did a great job.
- The Saddledome is a great place to cool off or even snooze in a comfy chair if you sit floor level for events during the day
- Pack medium- not too light that you forget needful items not so heavy that you have to carry a lot. We brought a stroller, a small cooler, our diaper bag with diaper and a change of baby clothes, a baby carrier (no hoodies required!), blanket, sunscreen, hats and umbrellas (other than umbrellas everything was used).
Cheers and goodnight pictures to come later! I need sleep :D
