44th Annual Firefighters vs Cowboys Pole Climb Charity Event
44th Annual Firefighters vs Cowboys Pole Climb Charity Event is a free-to-attend event on Monday, July 6, 2026 6:00 PM – 11:45 PM at Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall in Calgary.
44th annual charity pole climb where cowboys and firefighters race to the top in a classic Stampede showdown.Proceeds go to PRCA Cowboy Benefit Fund & Firefighter Burn Society
Details
- Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM – 11:45 PM
- Venue: Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall
- Category: other
- Location: off-grounds, around Calgary
- Admission: free
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Frequently asked questions
When and where is it?
Monday, July 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 11:45 PM, at Ranchman’s Cookhouse & Dancehall.
Is 44th Annual Firefighters vs Cowboys Pole Climb Charity Event free?
Yes, it is free to attend.