Go stand on the tarmac for the chucks, drink beers, and make loonie bets.
It is by far the best activity to do during Stampede and it is not even close.
-It's relatively cheap because you pay standing room costs but the experience is 1000x better than sitting in a chair
-You get the big tent type feel because you're standing around on concrete surrounded by people with beers in your hand, but instead of being in a big freaking tent you're actually on the grounds taking in the chucks
-If you feel so inclined, you can keep drinking and catch the start of the Grandstand show from right up close while the chucks crowd filters out. Then you go find a bar to go to in the relative lull.
If you want to go to a bar I recommend that Palomino. Rarely a line because the place is way bigger than most people think it is with that massive basement and patio out back. Plus BBQ.
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