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While Calgarians and visitors have been excited to see all the epic performances slated to go down during the Stampede this year, it’s clear that some celebs, like Diplo, were excited to experience The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth for themselves.
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The American DJ was in Calgary to perform as a part of EXSTERNO Festival at The Palace Theatre, which went down over the weekend as a part of Canada’s first MAXIM Magazine party.
Diplo got right into the thick of Stampede culture, and it looks like he had a time.
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The artist posted over a dozen Instagram stories of his adventure on the grounds, which included everything from the rodeo to the midway to behind the scenes rubbing shoulders with the horses.
The internationally-recognized DJ was wearing the ultimate Western get-ups while perusing the grounds, drinking Bud Light, and feeding the animals.
![Diplo Stampede 2019](https://images.dailyhive.com/20190709101912/Screen-Shot-2019-07-09-at-10.11.06-AM.png)
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![Diplo Stampede 2019](https://images.dailyhive.com/20190709101855/Screen-Shot-2019-07-09-at-10.09.20-AM.png)
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At the end of his journey, Diplo bid farewell to Canada and sent some love to our country saying, “Bye Canada, loved you”, something that we’re used to hearing from most A-listers who visit.