b'Sharing Stampedes Greatest StoriesSam Centre The Calgary Stampede Foundation, together with the Calgary Stampede, marked a new chapter in southern Albertas historyas they cut the ribbon on the brand-new Sam Centre on May 15, with the space open to the public on May 29.A permanent place for guests to experience and discoverThe Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth year-round, the 30,000 sq. ft.Sam Centre is an immersive, engaging and interactive experience that blends modern with history, sharing Calgarys Stampede story with the community and visitors from around the world.Sam Centre features the Vern Scown Gallery, a permanent gallery with interactive exhibits, artifacts and multimedia experiences, the Ross Glen Gallery, a rotating exhibit which in its first year housed the Behind the Bronze: the Making of Champions exhibit, and Stampede Sensations, a 15-minute, 270 multimedia show that brings the excitement, sound and thrills of the Calgary Stampede to life. Sam Centre also partnered with Maisie Eatery to open a caf, which has already received many accolades for its fresh menu that rotates daily.Since opening, Sam Centre has hosted visitors from the community and around the world with special events,workshops, school field trips and Locked Stampede a locked room-style experience. Guests engaging with an interactive exhibit in Sam Centre.Sam Centre, home of the Stampedes greatest stories.2024 Report to the Community Calgary Stampede 4'