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Epicurean Calgary
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Festivals

July 2018

July 19-22, 2018

Calgary Turkish Festival

Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. all days

Admission: FREE

Come experience the Calgary Turkish Festival. Enjoy Turkish art, folk dance, music and gourmet food, and celebrate, learn, and savour Turkish hospitality, culture, heritage and cuisine.
Visitors will be able to browse and buy Turkish products, souvenirs and handcrafts, participate in activities for children, view many authentic demonstrations and performances, sample Turkish cuisine, and do much, much more at the Festival.
This wonderful event effectively brings Turkey to Calgary, showcasing a rich cultural heritage while allowing visitors to sample fine Turkish cuisine from sumptuous kebabs to mouth-watering pastries. Visitors are encouraged not to come to the festival alone, but to bring their family, friends, and neighbours, too.
This year, like last, the Festival will be alive with the sights, sounds and aromas of Turkey. Come and sample authentic Turkish food and pastries while enjoying original Turkish-style doner-kebab, adana- kebab, iskender kebab, shish-kebabs and famous pita-style sandwiches, along with gozleme pastry or kunefe and baklava with Turkish Tea or Turkish coffee.
Taste the most delectable delights this side of Istanbul, along with authentic Turkish salads and a wide variety of other meals and baked goods. In addition, this year’s Festival will feature unique and fascinating demonstrations of distinctive traditional Turkish crafts, such as Turkish Calligraphy, this is a day not to be missed, explosion of taste and culture in the heart of the summer, in the heart of Calgary.
Since 2007, Bur Intercultural Centre has organized the Calgary Turkish Festival. Vendors offer wares common to the bazaars and back streets of Istanbul, as well as non-traditional items. Students from the Horizon Education Centre perform a Whirling Dervishes ritual that is seldom seen in public in Canada. Participants can try a variety of delicious, traditional Turkish foods, drink Turkish coffee while surrounded by Turkish carpets, and watch performances of Turkish music and dance. Indeed, the music is so irresistible that some visitors can't help but join in dancing in the open area below the stage.

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July 20-22, 2018

Fiestaval

Olympic Plaza, 228 8th Avenue S.E.

Friday: 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:30 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.

Fiestaval is a 3 day free multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Latin American Culture. It is an opportunity to support Calgary's Latin community while encouraging multiculturalism among all Calgarians. Fiestaval is a free, family-oriented alternative to celebrating multicultural arts and entertainment in Calgary. It will take place in the heart of downtown Calgary at the Calgary Olympic Plaza on July 20, 21 and 22.
Come down for entertainment, food and merchandise vendors and live entertainmnet with over 15 bands and dancing.

For full lineup and times click here

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July 26-29, 2018

39th Annual Calgary Folk Music Festival

Prince's Island Park

Thursday, July 26: 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Friday, July 27: 3:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 28: 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 29: 10:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Adult 4 Day Single-User Pass: $195
Youth/Senior/Student 4 Day Pass: $135
Flex Pass: $225

Thursday Evening: $60, $65 at the gate
Friday Evening: $65, $70 at the gate
Saturday All Day: $80, $90 at the gate
Sunday All Day: $75, $85 at the gate

Seniors/Student Tickets
Senior Thursday Ticket - $35, $40 at the gate
Senior Friday Ticket - $35, $40 at the gate
Senior Saturday Ticket - $45, $50 at the gate
Senior Sunday Ticket - $45, $50 at the gate

2018 Schedule
Thursday, July 26
4:00 p.m. - gates open
Mainstage
5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
The War and Treaty
The Milk Carton Kids
Passenger
Alvvays

National Stage 4
5:45 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Doctor Nativo
Land of Talk
Chad VanGaalen

Friday, July 27
2:00 p.m. - gates open
3:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. - concerts and collaborative sessions on 3 stages.
Mainstage
5:45 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Archie Roach
Rhye
Stars
Joe Jackson

National Stage 4
6:15 p.m.-10:15 p.m.
Sudan Archives
Saul Williams
Blackalicious

Saturday, July 28
9:30 a.m. - gates open
10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - 6 stages host concerts and collaborative sessions
Family area and artisan market in operation
Mainstage
5:30 p.m..-11:30 p.m.
Kobo Town
African Head Charge
Lee Ann Womack
Reuben and the Dark
A Tribe Called Red

National Stage 4
6:15 p.m.-10:15 p.m.
Damien Jurado
Destroyer
The Barr Brothers

Sunday, July 39
9:30 a.m. - gates open
10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - 6 stages host concerts and collaborative sessions
Family area and artisan market in operation
Mainstage
5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Shovels & Rope
Neko Case
Bahamas

From its origins as an eccentric kitchen party writ large to the major national event it has become, the Calgary Folk Music Festival embraces a singularly Canadian festival style, earning a glowing reputation for programming that welcomes music from around the corner and the globe, bringing together marquee artists, local favourites, history-makers and innovators to Calgary for a broad-ranging vision of folk with an edge, and a festival with a wry, get er done attitude.
The Globe and Mail dubbed the Festival one of the seven musical wonders of the world noting that it has the best programming of the post-folk music fests. It provides authentic, magical encounters that surprise even dedicated festival aficionados, creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for both artists and audience members.
The programming format, lovingly referred to as a series of arranged marriages, creates rare, wonderful opportunities for artists to meet and collaborate. These collaborative sessions group disparate artists loosely by themes, encouraging them to collaborate on each others material, creating coveted once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for audiences and artists alike.
The festival stays true to its roots and has kept its Woodie Guthrie-style ethos. The festival site is likened to a small town in a big city, nestled on an island in the heart of downtown Calgary, surrounded by rivers and skyscrapers. Stepping off the concrete, you enter a serene site built lovingly by the hands of 1700 volunteers. Eco policies are second-to-none. They are leaders in our community, feeding volunteers and artists organic, locally sourced meals, composting across the site, providing water free to all patrons, and disallowing the sale of bottled water. They were recently rewarded for these efforts with A Greener Festival (UK) award.
For four days each July, a village over fifty thousand strong writes their stories on the warm summer breeze and brims with the joyous sounds of musical exploration, community and inspiration. Its an aural adventure; sweet and edgy, evolving and unpredictable. Its the Calgary Folk Music Festival.
The Calgary Folk Music Festival was founded in 1980 and is produced by the not-for-profit Folk Festival Society of Calgary. Held at Calgary's bucolic Prince’s Island Park since its inception, it’s one of Canada’s flagship, trailblazing music festivals with a national and international profile and a broad, cutting-edge programming vision.
The annual Festival is a four-day family-friendly cultural and musical extravaganza. Some 70 artists from Alberta, Canada, and the world perform on six daytime and two evening stages in concerts and sessions – unpredictable mash-ups where artists collaborate in unique and unexpected ways, sharing songs and stories. It’s a genre-bending affair that cleverly unites roots, world and indie icons and upstarts from around the globe; a destination event and essential community gathering for 53,000 Calgarians and tourists.
The site boasts a family area with interactive activities and live entertainment, a Talk Tent featuring comedians and spoken word artists plus other site animations, an artisan market, global culinary delights, a record tent and tree-shaded beer garden within earshot of two stages. Its multi award-winning environment program includes recycling, composting, wind-powered energy and bicycle parking.

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July 30-August 5, 2018

Calgary International Blues Festival

Various locations and Shaw Millenium Park, 1220 9 Ave. S.W.

Thursday: 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Friday: 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday: 12:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

2018 CALGARY BLUESFEST PASSES ON SALE
4-DAY PASS: $139
ADVANCE DAY PASSES: $50
THURSDAY: $50
2 for 1 THURSDAY Pass: $50
Children 12 & under are free when accompanied by a parent

Calgary Bluesfest Schedule
Monday, July 30
Festival Kickoff & Volunteer Appreciation Bash
7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Mikey's on 12th, 918 - 12th Ave. S.W.
Join the party to kick off the 14th Annual Calgary Bluesfest and help to celebrate CBMA volunteers, who are some of the finest on the planet! Dance the night away and join in the fun with Brian McCullough's The Blonde & the Bluesmen, featuring this year's pick for top vocalist from the Singing the Blues Vocal Camp.
All are welcome. FREE EVENT

Tuesday, July 31
Blues Guitar Workshop
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
EMMEDIA, 2005 10 Ave. S.W.
A guitar workshop by host renowned Blues great Tim Williams, offers Blues guitar instruction for all ages and all skill levels. Topics include the many facets to playing the blues, from song forms to chord progressions, rhythm and styles. Be sure to bring an acoustic guitar as there are no amplifiers.
FREE EVENT

Wednesday, August 1
Blues at Noon
Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, 218 7 Ave. S.E.
CBMA partners with Pro Arts Society to present this noon hour concert. Bring your lunch, relax in this beautiful historic venue and hear some great music!
FREE EVENT

A Walk Through Blues History
Fox on 6th - Ramada Hotel, 708 - 8th Ave. S.W.
7:00 p.m.
Blues musician and historian John Rutherford hosts an interactive talk show style discussion with a special guest.
FREE EVENT

Thursday, August 2
Mainstage
Shaw Millenium Park, 1220 9th Ave. S.W.
Gates at 4:00 p.m., Stage at 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Mike Watson & the 6L6s
6:30 p.m. Samantha Martin
8:00 p.m. Jim Byrnes

Twilight Blues Series
Kerby Centre, 1133 7 Ave. S.W.
10:00 p.m. Samantha Martin
11:15 p.m. Jim Byrnes
12:30 a.m. Mike Watson & the 6L6s

Friday, August 3
Mainstage
Shaw Millenium Park, 1220 9th Ave. S.W.
Gates at 4:00 p.m., Stage at 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band
6:30 p.m. Boogie Patrol
8:00 p.m. Dawn Tyler Watson

Twilight Blues Series
Kerby Centre, 1133 7 Ave. S.W.
10:00 p.m. Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band
11:15 p.m. Dawn Tyler Watson
12:30 a.m. Boogie Patrol

Saturday, August 4
Mainstage
Shaw Millenium Park, 1220 9th Ave. S.W.
Gates at 11:00 a.m., Stage at 12:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
NOON John Rutherford & Big Blues Trio
1:00 p.m. Bill Johnson Trio
2:30 p.m. Kal David•Lauri Bono & the Real Deal
4:00 p.m. Duffy Bishop Band
5:15 p.m. Jonn del Toro Richardson
6:45 p.m. Popa Chubby
8:15 p.m. BB King's Blues Band

Twilight Blues Series
Kerby Centre, 1133 7 Ave. S.W.
10:00 p.m. Popa Chubby
11:15 p.m. Duffy Bishop Band
12:30 a.m. Jonn del Toro Richardson

Sunday, August 5
Mainstage
Shaw Millenium Park, 1220 9th Ave. S.W.
Gates at 11:00 a.m., Stage at 12:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
NOON Elsie Osborne Band featuring Jack Semple
1:00 p.m. Steve Kozak Band
2:30 p.m. Sue Foley Band
3:45 p.m. Lloyd Jones Struggle
5:15 p.m. Southern Hospitality
6:45 p.m. Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials
8:15 p.m. Chicago Blues Reunion

Twilight Blues Series
Kerby Centre, 1133 7 Ave. S.W.
10:00 p.m. Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials
11:15 p.m. Lloyd Jones Struggle
12:30 a.m. Southern Hospitality

Acts include: BB King's Blues Band, Bill Johnson Trio, Brian McCullough's the Blonde & the Bluesmen, Boogie Patrol, Chicago Blues Reunion, Dawn Tyler Watson, Duffy Bishop Band, Elsie Osborne Band, Jim Byrnes, John Rutherford & the Big Blues Trio, Jonn del Toro Richardson, Kal David•Lauri Bono & the Real Deal, Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials, Lloyd Jones Struggle, Mike Watson & the 6L6s, Popa Chubby, Samantha Martin, Southern Hospitality, Steve Kozak Band, Sue Foley, Uncle Wiggly's Hot Shoes Blues Band, and more.

The 14th annual Calgary International Blues Festival returns July 30th to August 5th for the best party of the summer! A full week of Blues workshops, concerts and special events culminate in 4 days & nights (August 2-5) of non-stop music on MainStage at Shaw Millennium Park, followed by the nightly Twilight Blues Dance Parties.
Bring the family and c'mon down to the park for some of the finest music to be had on the planet! Check out the colourful arts market, pick up some festival souvenirs and get your CDs autographed, enjoy the delicious cuisine offered by YYC Trucks, and sip on a cool beverage in the shade of a beer tent! Summertime and Blues... it doesn't get better!
Another killer lineup of first class talent awaits you at this year's Calgary Bluesfest! For 50 years the legendary BB King and BB King's Blues Band defined the Blues, averaging over 250 dates a year. Chicago blues is what united Barry Goldberg, Nick Gravenites, Corky Siegel, and Harvey Mandel as teenagers in the '60s and it's what cemented their friendship for over five decades, and keeps them performing their world class music in the Chicago Blues Reunion. A multiple award winning artist who captured the the coveted first place spot out of over 260 acts at the 2017 International Blues Challenge, Dawn Tyler Watson brings her dynamic vocals to the stage. Equally known as an actor and musician, Jim Byrne's first love, however, is the blues. With his evocative, smoky vocals, eclectic style and collaborative spirit, Jim has been on the blues highway for 45 years, releasing close to a dozen albums and capturing numerous awards along the way. Lil' Ed & the Blues Imperials' big sound,fueled by Lil' Ed's gloriously rollicking slide work and rough-edged, soulful vocals, is as real and hard-hitting as Chicago Blues gets. A force to be reckoned with, Popa Chubby brings a torrent of talent and a style he describes as "the Stooges meets Buddy Guy, Motorhead meets Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix meets Robert Johnson", to the Calgary Bluesfest MainStage. Ottawa born Sue Foley is equally loved here in Canada as she is in Austin, Texas, where she spent the last several years. Sue has a new album out that features such greats (alongside her multi-talented self) Jimmy Vaughan, Billy Gibbons and more!

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August 4, 2018

Inglewood SunFest

9 Avenue between 11th and 14th St. S.E.

11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

A feisty summer festival in the heart of Inglewood. Be here to celebrate, engage, entertain, and delight. Seize the Sunfest on Saturday, August 4th.
At Sunfest, there is an activity made for all ages. This could mean a jump in the bouncer for the kids, discovering a great new band, being wowed and amazed by our cool street performers, choosing a perfect summer patio or searching for a trendy fashion; there is no shortage of things happening.
Inglewood is host to over 200 vendors that vary from artisan crafts, to imported wares, to community organizations and more
The Annual SunFest is a 3 block Renaissance Street Fair held on 9th Ave in Inglewood. Put on in part by the business community of the Inglewood BRZ, 9 Ave S.E. between 11th and 14th Street gets closed to vehicular traffic to allow pedestrians to wander and enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of Calgarys Original Main Street.
The festival entertainment line up includes international street performers, outdoor stages, face painting, theatre performances, stages, art bazaar, torso tours, roving performers, living art, art market, festival foods, body paint, beer gardens, the Annual Pie Eating contest, Annual Show-n-Shine car and motorcycle show between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., free antique appraisals, over 200 vendors selling their wares including local restaurants and merchants, 5 venues of the Calgary Fringe Festival and much more.

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August 6, 2018

Heritage Day Events

Heritage Day at Fort Calgary

Fort Calgary, 750 9 Avenue S.E.

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Celebrate Heritage Day at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers, where Calgary began. Enjoy various family-friendly activities, including Mountie uniform try-on sessions, kids’ crafts, and a walk through the heritage gardens.

Heritage Day at Heritage Park

Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Day Gate Rates:Adult (Age 16-64): $26.50
Child (Age 3-6): $13.65
Youth (7-15): $18.95
Senior (Age 65+): $20.70

Do more than celebrate our heritage this Heritage Day, live it at Heritage Park! Join in for a interactive history-filled day, that's sure to delight the entire family. Lively costumed interpreters bring history to life in the homes, shops and on the streets of Heritage Park. Wander through the exhibits, take a spin on the antique midway, a cruise on Calgary’s only paddlewheel boat or tour the park on an authentic steam train. Play old fashioned games, train to be a voyageur and march with the Mounties. This is your chance to:
- Enjoy a live Canadian Citizenship ceremony as you welcome new Canadians
- Play family-friendly games including three-legged races, potato sack races, and stick pony gymkhana
- Stamp your way around the Park with the "Passport to History". Complete the challenge and enter to win a family pass!

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August 7-25, 2018

GlobalFest 2018

Various Locations

General Admission: $15
July 29-August 25 (Regular): $20
Finale: $20
GlobalPass: $45
VIP: $45
Special VIP Guest Pass: $175

International Fireworks Competition
Elliston Park - There are three entrances to Elliston Park - two entrances off of 17 Avenue (International Avenue) SE and one along 60 Street SE.
Thursday, August 16: Ukraine
Saturday, August 18: Spain
Tuesday, August 21: Phillippines
Thursday, August 23: China
Saturday, August 25: Finale (Canada)

OneWorld Festival
August 16, 18, 21, 23, and 25
Time: 6:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Elliston Park - Entrance at the corner of 17th Ave and 60th Street S.E.
Elliston Park opens at 6:00 p.m., so come early, set up your lawn chairs and take in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes that the OneWorld Festival has to offer. Pavilions from some of Calgary's unique cultural communities will be showcasing their heritage dress, cultural music, incredible performances, and interactive activities for all. Take a stroll through the Night Market; featuring vendors that will have authentic handcrafted arts and keepsakes.
The OneWorld Festival will play host to various activities on site:
OneWorld Village with 23 Cultural Pavilions and 3 Performance Stages
OneWorld Cafe (7 Ethnic Food Booths) & International Bar
Food Trucks
Night Market
Calgary has the world in its hands embracing diversity across the planet through food, drink, entertainment, fireworks, and tons of family fun.

Cultural Pavilions
Africa
Azerbeijan
Bangladesh
Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park Ltd.
Brasil
Caribbean
China
Francophonie Calgary / Le Pavillion de Francophonie
India
Iran
Japan
Pakistan
Philippines
Romania
Scotland
Slovenia
Spain
Thailand
Turkey
Urban Arts
Venezuela
Viva Mexico

Ethnic Food Booths
Deli Q
Eat A Pita
India
Indonesian Kitchen
Panda Soluxe
Philippines
T&T Caribbean
Taste of Vietnam
Tryzub Ukrainian

Food Trucks
Arepas Ranch
Bannock Tea & Grill
Corn Roasters Canada
Empanada Queen
Fiasco Gelato
The Exploring Moose
Jacked Up Coffee
Jane Bond Mongolian Grill
Lazy Dog Lemonades
Lil’ Orbits Mini-Donuts
Red Plate
Shogun Teppanyaki Grill
So Yum Eh!
Sugar Creek Kettle Corn
Taiko Taco
Wannawafel
Whales Tails

Night Market
Arcane Coda
Corabella Handcrafted Wirework Jewellery
Jungle Flare

Come see what featured vendors have to offer. Experience for yourself the cultural atmosphere and authentic arts and keepsakes that only the GlobalFest Night Market can offer.

Human Rights Forum
August 7-11
Time: Tuesday-Friday: Doors open at 3:30 p.m., Receptions: 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Presentation runs 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Time: Saturday: Doors open at 12:00 p.m., Reception at 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m., Presentation runs 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
John Dutton Theatre, The Calgary Central Public Library, 616 Macleod Tr. S.E.
Dates:
Tuesday, August 7: Take Shelter: safe and dignified solutions to homelessness, disrepair, overcrowding, and landlord/tenant problems for Indigenous people and new Canadians. How access to housing solutions can break through the barriers to healthy living.
Wednesday, August 8: Good Work: understanding our labour rights in Alberta and the path to citizenship for foreign workers. This panel discussion will break down laws and policies that affect us all.
Thursday, August 9: Food Dignity: how access to healthy food in a holistic community system can dissolve the barriers of difference and nourish future generations. Emphasis on nutritional education and Indigenous food sovereignty.
Friday, August 10: Learning Together: how education and the urban arts can bring youth from all backgrounds together and activate collaboration for a brighter tomorrow.
Saturday, August 11: Future Generations: an action-packed session of live entertainment on the topic of youth voices, Indigenous knowledge and speaking our truths.
1-hour presentation by Indigenous Hip Hop duo Lightning Cloud, featuring MC Red Cloud whose recent adult colouring book entitled “Indigenous Legends” became a best-seller on Amazon in 2018.
1-hour presentation by the GlobalFest Urban Arts Crew entitled “Truth”, a theatrical production featuring urban and traditional Indigenous stories.

The Human Rights Forum has been offered since 2007 as part of GlobalFest's mandate asa not-for-profit society producing an inclusive, world class, multi-faceted arts andculture festival that celebrates and showcases cultural diversity and artistic excellence within our communities and across the globe. The intent of the HumanRights Forum is to share information about issues as part of a larger international coalition being promoted through UNESCO's Coalition of Municipalities against Racism and Discrimination.
The Human Rights Forum presented by UNAC Calgary has been recognized as an excellent platform for sharing experiences, knowledge and practical solutions necessary to address issues of racism and discrimination in a positive and safe environment.

GlobalFest burst onto the scene in 2003 with 10 cultural pavilions and three countries competing in Calgary's very own international fireworks competition. On the fourth and final night of the international competition, the festival celebrated a remarkable accomplishment. The festival had attendance of close to 100,000 in the very first year, making GlobalFest one of Calgary's top draws for local citizens and tourists alike.
GlobalFest's mandate as a not-for-profit society is to produce an inclusive, world class, multi-faceted arts and culture festival that celebrates and showcases cultural diversity and artistic excellence within our communities and across the globe.

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August 9-12, 2018

Taste of Calgary

Eau Claire Festival Plaza, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

Schedule:
11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. every day

Admission to the festival is Free
Tickets are $1.00 each - available at the event. Menu items range from $1.00 - $5.00 and are paid for with tickets. Maximum number of tickets for 1 menu item is 5.

Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants and beverage companies.
Taste of Calgary returns for its 23rd year at Eau Claire's Festival Plaza from Thursday, August 9 through to Sunday August 12. Enjoy a mix of exotic global cuisine like Cajun, Caribbean, East Indian, and Mediterranean.
To celebrate over 20 years of history in our community, a second stage that will showcase demos by the finest chefs in the city, chef celebrities, authors, speakers, contests, showdowns and much more will be implemented.
Buy sampling tickets for $1 each right at the festival and use them to sample any of the food or beverage menu items.
And. . . . Visit a variety of artisans, entrepreneurs, and interactive activities to add to the fun of the festival. Admission to the festival is free and includes a taste of Calgary's best musical acts.

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August 10-12, 2018

Calgary Dragon Boat Festival

North Glenmore Park, 7305 24 St. S.W.

Schedule:
Friday, August 10
1:00 p.m. Exhibition Races & Practices
5:00 p.m. Dragon Boat Charity Race Participant Practice
7:00 p.m. Team Captains Meeting

Saturday, August 11
7:00 a.m. Festival Site Opens
7:30 a.m. Dragon Boat "Eye Dotting" Ceremony
9:00 a.m. Racing Starts
11:10 a.m. Breast Cancer Race & Pink Flower Ceremony
- Sistership Dragon Boat Association
11:45 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
- Official Welcome Remarks - Recognition - Announcements
- Chinese Lion Dance
12:30 p.m. Global Fest Multicultural Performances
1:00 p.m. Racing Resumes
2:30 p.m. Live Entertainment
3:00 p.m. Open Challenge Cup Race
3:20 p.m. Racing finishes for the day
6:00 p.m. Festival Site Closes

Sunday, August 12
7:00 a.m. Festival Site Opens
9:00 a.m. Racing Starts
11:10 a.m. Corporate Challenge Cup
11:30 a.m. Dragon Boat Charity Race
12:30 p.m. Global Fest Multicultural Performances
12:40 p.m. Racing Resumes
2:30 p.m. Live Entertainment
2:40 p.m. Racing finishes for 2018
3:15 p.m. 2018 Dragon Boat Awards Presentation
- Chinese Lion Dance
- Race Cup & Metal Presentations
- Festival Closing Remarks
6:00 p.m. Festival Site Closes

Beer Garden hours
• Saturday – 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday – 11:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Kids Zone - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Face Painting
Bouncy Castle
Trampoline

Free Admission

This year will mark the 27th anniversary of Dragon Boating in the City of Calgary. As one of Calgary'spremier sport festivals, the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival draws +1850 competitors, +4000 spectators and an abundance of excitement and cultural experiences. Stemmed by a 2000-year-old Chinese legend, Dragon Boat Racing is still very active and remains a tradition to this day. Every year, the Calgary Dragon Boat Society (CDBS) organizies this 2 Day Dragon Boat Race & Festival at North Glenmore Park to show case culture and dragon boat racing.
The Dragon Boat Race & Festival provides a unique opportunity to bring together the sport of Dragon Boating and honour the rich cultural traditions. This year's festival will include the excitement of recreational and competitive dragon boat races, a "village" environment for local and out-of-town teams, multi-cultural performances, food trucks, beer gardens, live bands, various fun and experiential activities for children and families. On Saturday, look for a Breast Cancer Race & Ceremony and on Sunday, a Dragon Boat Charity Race to raise awareness & funds for Calgary Zoo Foundation.
The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is geared towards creating an unforgettable experience. The dragon boat competition illustrates comradery, teamwork and inspiration.

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August 12, 2018

Marda Gras Street Festival

Marda Loop, on 33 Ave. S.W. between 18 St. & 22 St. S.W.

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

This annual, fun-filled, family-friendly event attracts over 35,000 visitors from all over Calgary. On Sunday August 12th, the streets of Marda Loop will come alive for the 34th time with this New Orleans themed festival. The sights and sounds of New Orleans; purple, green and gold pageantry; a variety of high quality cultural performers, dance groups and musicians; outdoor activities; and a wide variety of delicious cuisine draws kids of all ages to this popular festival every year. Free parking will be provided by the Military Museums at 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W.
The Marda Gras Street Festival is hosted by the Marda Loop BRZ and is held in Marda Loop, on 33rd Avenue S.W., just east of Crowchild Trail. In addition to many vendors and food options, there are lots of activities and entertainment for the whole family. Come on down and see all that the festival has to offer, 2018 is shaping up to be the best summer yet.

Also:
Pet Pageant
Kids Quarter
Food Trucks
Open Streets Area
Show and Shine
Art Tent
Main Entertainment Stage
Street Performers
Other Entertainment to be found throughout the festival

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