FIVE Reasons Why Spruce Meadows Is THE Place To Be This Weekend–July 4–6

July 03, 2025

🐎 FIVE Reasons Why Spruce Meadows Is THE Place To Be This Weekend 


If you’re looking for ultra-affordable family fun in a beautiful setting is weekend (July 4–6), look no further than our FINAL EPIC Weekends + the ‘North American’ tournament at Spruce Meadows!



🏆 1. Witness Saturday’s $1 Million ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup + Sunday’s Sun Life Derby

The stakes: World-class riders and powerhouse horses take on Saturday’s $1 million grand prix and Sunday’s daring derby—featuring steep banks and the notorious Devil’s Dyke jump!




💺 2. Reserve A Seat... Or A Suite!

A Sweet Deal: Adult GA tickets are just $15—but for the same price, you can snag a reserved seat in the West or Southwest Grandstand (yours all day!).

Even 'Suite-r': Recently released extra tickets in the Starting Line Suites! Enjoy brunch + a cash bar in a covered, heated (or cooled) suite (fits 40). Ideal for groups or if you want to treat yourself!


STARTING LINE




🎬 3. Last Chance: Movies at the Meadows!

Double feature under the sky:
5:00 p.m. - Mufasa: The Lion King 🦁
▸ 7:30 p.m. - Top Gun: Maverick ✈️💸

Snap a photo with our Tom Cruise lookalike and test your skills in the flight simulator to see how you fare as a pilot—just like Maverick! 




💸  4. Your GA Ticket Unlocks EVERYTHING:

🎖️ SkyHawks parachute demos (Sat/Sun)
🎖️ Feu de Joie (50-rifle salute!) + Military Tattoo (Sat/Sun)
🦆 Duck herding + Spruce Meadows Prairie Dogs + Corgi Races
🚗 Free parking
✨ Loads more!




🎵 5. Leon Bridges’ Soulful Serenade

Grammy magic indoors at the Equi-Plex. His first Calgary shows ever (July 4–6).

⚠️ Hurry: Limited tickets remain for this 2,000 max capacity 18+ show!


'NORTH AMERICAN' INFO       LEON BRIDGES INFO