7 TikToks About Calgary Stampede That'll Make You Glad It's Over For Another Year

People think drinking out a sweaty boot is ok

It's no surprise that cowboy boots are the shoe of choice for many when Calgary Stampede comes around. However, they're also for some reason a pretty common vessel for drinks. Drinking beer out of a sweaty shoe isn't for everyone but it definitely isn't uncommon at Stampede time.

The food can be questionable

Picture this, you're hungry, you have to get in line for upwards of 20 minutes to order some food and then all they have on the menu is cricket hotdogs? No, thank you!

Even if you're able to snag something delicious, there are only so many corndogs or colossal onions you can eat before they really take a toll on your body.

The safety bar might not be all that safe

Amusement parks are fun and the one on Calgary Stampede's midway is no exception. However, sometimes even the thing that's meant to protect you on these rides can end up doing damage as this stampede goer found out when a safety bar fell and gave them a black eye.

You aren't able to move

While it's fun to visit the midway for its food, rides and games, it is also so crowded that you can barely move a lot of the time. If you want to grab a snack or get on one of the rides, you'll probably end up having to spend half your day waiting in line.

The weather isn't always predictable

With a summer event like Calgary Stampede, there are more than likely going to be some sunny days.

However, you need to be prepared for all the elements. The weather can go from storms, wind, rain and hail to scorching hot sunshine in just a few minutes and getting away from the elements at a largely outdoor event is tricky.

It's expensive AF

There's no way around it — stampede is expensive!

From entry to the park, paying to head to some of the other tents, to buying food, drink, and ride tokens, it takes a whole lot of money to get the Stampede experience. Checking your bank account after a full 10-days is a pretty awful experience.

There's no time to sleep

There's almost too much to do by the time Stampede rolls around and all those late nights are enough to break anyone. After working, catching some live music and heading out dancing, there is truly no time to rest. By the time it's over, your bed never looked so good!