Your Questions, Answered
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The Gems Cup 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 20 at Rocky Mountain Show Jumpingin Calgary, Alberta.
Guest arrival begins at 2:00 PM, with show jumping, hospitality, and activations throughout the afternoon and evening, followed by our after-party celebration (on-site).
View our itinerary for details.
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The Gems Cup is a refined outdoor equestrian event where fashion is part of the experience.
Guests are asked to dress in elevated summer attire that reflects the elegance of the setting and the sophistication of the occasion.
Throughout the day, you will see florals, fine dresses, tailored suiting, and statement headwear — all contributing to the distinctive atmosphere of the event.
For inspiration, we invite you to explore our Gallery.
Women
Floral or statement dresses (midi and maxi styles)
Elegant tailored sets or elevated jumpsuits
Refined fabrics and structured silhouettes
Fascinators or wide-brim hats encouraged
Wedges, dress shoes, or heels suitable for grass
Men
Blazer or summer suit
Collared dress shirt
Tie optional
Dress hat welcomed
Dress shoes or loafers
To preserve the tone of the event, casual attire is not permitted — including athletic wear, shorts, flip flops, baseball caps, casual sneakers, and overly distressed denim.
*Guests who do not meet the dress code may be denied entry.
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The Gems Cup brings together two worlds that rarely meet so seamlessly — elevated experience and meaningful impact.
Guests enjoy a thoughtfully curated day of sport, hospitality, fashion, and celebration, while knowing that as a fully non-profit event, every dollar raised directly supports GEMS and its work empowering survivors of domestic abuse.
There is no separation between the experience and the cause — The Gems Cup is luxury with purpose.
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Yes. The Gems Cup is hosted outdoors at Rocky Mountain Show Jumping, with VIP tenting and covered hospitality areas available.
We recommend sunglasses, a light layer for the evening, and grass-friendly footwear.
The event proceeds rain or shine.
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Yes — complimentary on-site parking is available.
Guests planning to enjoy alcoholic beverages are encouraged to arrange transportation in advance.
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Yes. Professional photography and videography will be captured throughout the event.
By attending, guests consent to potential promotional use.
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All tickets include the below offerings varying by level (Event Pass, VIP and or Sponsorship package).
Every guest enjoys:
Dinner service
Access to the show jumping competition
Curated hospitality areas and activations
Live entertainment and programming
The silent auction
Afterparty admission
VIP tables and Sponsorship packages include enhanced dining service, premium seating, and full access to the entire venue, including the VIP tent and designated hospitality areas.
Event Pass guests enjoy access to the main event grounds, competition viewing, and general hospitality areas; however, entry into the VIP tent and reserved VIP sections is exclusive to VIP and Sponsorship guests.
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*The Gems Cup is a rain-or-shine event.
As an outdoor equestrian tournament, programming may be adjusted if required for the safety and well-being of the horses and riders. In the event of severe weather, competition schedules may be modified; however, event programming will continue as planned wherever possible.
*All ticket and sponsorship purchases are final and non-refundable.
As a fully non-profit fundraiser in support of Gems for Gems, commitments directly fund charitable initiatives and are allocated in advance of the event.
If you are unable to attend, tickets may be transferred to another guest with advance notice to the event team.
We appreciate your understanding.
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For general inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, vendor participation, media collaborations, or partnership discussions, please contact:
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The Gems Cup is an 18+ event. All guests must be 18 years or older to attend.
