Chuckwagon racing event to be held in High River this July

By Kayla Butler

Posted Jun 16, 2021 12:15 pm.

Last Updated Jun 16, 2021 12:22 pm.

HIGH RIVER – While chuckwagon races will not be happening at the Calgary Stampede next month, you will still be able to get your fix outside of town.

The World Professional Chuckwagon Association will hold races over a couple of weekends in High River.

“The Battle of the Foothills” will run from July 16 to 18, and the following weekend, 23 to 25.

Prizes total $150,000 at this point but there is a chance the money will increase with more sponsors signing on.

The Stampede announced it had cancelled this year’s chuckwagon races in May.

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