Medicine Hat Stampede Queen Competition Begins for 2026
Two contestants are competing for the 2026 Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Queen title, with events including a community Family Barbeque now underway.
The update
- The 2026 Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Queen Competition has officially begun with two contestants vying for the title.
- A Family Barbeque event was held Wednesday as part of the competition, which also included visits to areas around the community.
Why this matters
The Stampede Queen competition is an annual community tradition tied to the Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede, recognizing young women who represent the event and the city. The competition involves public-facing community engagement activities.
Confirmed details
Two contestants are competing for the 2026 Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Queen title.
The Family Barbeque event took place on Wednesday as part of the competition schedule.
Contestants visited different areas around the community as part of the competition activities.
What happens next
Watch for announcement of the 2026 Medicine Hat Stampede Queen winner as the competition concludes ahead of the Exhibition and Stampede.