Epicurean Calgary

To get your event listed, or for more information on events below, please CALL or E-Mail us at 403-269-6592 ex. 2 or epicureancalgary@yahoo.ca

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Calgary Stampeders

The Stamps return for the 2019 season. They play their next home game August 17 vs. Montreal. For more info, click here.

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Concerts and Special Events:



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July-September 2019

Summer Festivals

August 2019
August 15-24
GlobalFest 2019

August 16-17
Carifest

August 16-18
Expo Latino 2019

August 17
Franco Festival Calgary
Chinatown Street Festival 2019

August 30-September 1
BBQ on the Bow Festival 2019

September 2019
September 6-7
Great Canadian Beer Festival (Victoria, B. C.)

For a list of seasonal festivals in and around Calgary, clickhere. More to come.

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July-September 2019

Walks, Runs, Rides, Rolls, Strolls, Jogs, Etc.

Various Locations

August 2019
August 17
Annual Sugar Bowl Fundraiser

August 17-18
The Ride to Conquer Cancer

August 17, 25
Run to the Taps - YYC Craft Beer Run

August 18
Paws in the Park YYC 2019

August 25
Calgary Women's Run

September 2019
September 6
Ultra Night Race

September 6-8
Kidney March (Millarville-Foothills-Calgary)

September 7
2019 Flexxaire Parkinson Step 'n Stride
2019 South Health Campus Family Fun Run/Walk

September 8
Dino Dash
Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope
Parkinson SuperWalk
Canmore Rocky Mountain Half Marathon (Canmore, Alberta)
Canada Beer Run- Calgary

To register, pledge, donate, or for more information, click here.

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August 2019

August 9-18, 2019

Alberta on the Plate

At participating restaurants across Alberta

Pricing:
Lunch menus – $19 or $29
Dinner menus – $29 or $39
Kids’ menus – prices vary by restaurant

Participating Restaurants
See the full list of 2019 participating restaurants here. Keep checking back as more spots on the roster fill up.

Unique Events
Alberta on the Plate is proud to showcase events occurring across Alberta that celebrate the local foodscape and provide opportunities for festival-goers to enjoy one-of-a-kind experiences with our culinary community. See the list of events here.

From August 9 to 18, experience Alberta on the Plate, highlighting all things local.
Dig into to all things delicious and Albertan! In celebration of Alberta Local Food Week, Alberta on the Plate is a brand new festival set to showcase the incredible bounty that is grown and produced across our beautiful province. Participating restaurants will be offering multi-course fixed price menus highlighting local producers, growers, distillers and brewers. ach menu has recommended local pairings from the craft breweries and distilleries across Alberta. Additional special events, including brand new Forage on the Farm initiatives, will also be taking place during the festival.
From the mountains to the prairies, the big cities to the small towns, get out and explore Alberta’s incredible local food scene while supporting the farmers and producers that are feeding Albertans day in and day out.

Alberta on the Plate is proudly supported by: Alberta Beef, Alberta Beekeepers Commission, Alberta Milk, Alberta Wheat, Alberta Craft Distillers Association, Alberta Small Brewers Association, Camrose Regional Exhibition, Community Futures Wild Rose and Tourism Lethbridge.  In partnership with Travel Alberta.  Program curated by Food Tourism Strategies Inc.

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August 15, 2019

Barley and Smoke

ENMAX Park, Elbow River Pathway & MacDonald Ave. S.E.

General Admission Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
VIP Experience: 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

General Admission Ticket: $50
Ticket includes ten taster size portions, one from each grill.
VIP Ticket: $200
• VIP Reception hosted within a luxury designated area
• Chance to meet with all the Celebrity Judges
• Early access to taste all food and beer
• Interactive Chef experience
• Champagne and specialty appetizers upon arrival
• Table service for food and drinks

Grillin' For A Cure
Save August 15 for outdoor fun and amazing food! That’s when top local restaurants and breweries will be teamed up to compete for Best Beer, Best Slider and Best Ribs to raise over $100,000 to help our most vulnerable and innocent children, those diagnosed with cancer.
Barley & Smoke is happy to have local Singer and Songwriter, Reinaldo Rebolledo, as a headlining musician. His original music
and multi-genre covers appeal to a diverse audience. Not only is he an able performer, but also a great entertainer. His melodic and bluesy songs connect people tragedies with personal triumphs.
For Calgary Kids at heart, there are also plenty of outdoor games including a neon mini putt golf course, giant beer pong, giant checkers, oversized Jenga and much more. Plenty of fun for all ages!

By The Numbers
10 Competing Teams
550 Visitors This Year
5 Prize Categories: Best Beer, Best Ribs, Best Slider, Best Team
16 Food and Beer Samples

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August 15-24, 2019

GlobalFest 2019

Elliston Park, 1827 68 St. S.E. and other various locations

Tickets:
General Admission: $16
July 28-August 24 (Regular): $21
Finale: $21
GlobalPass: $46
VIP: $46
Special VIP Guest Pass: $176
Admission is free for children 5 years of age and under when accompanied by an adult

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 15: USA
Saturday, August 17: Spain
Tuesday, August 20: China
Thursday, August 22: Canada
Saturday, August 24: Finale

OneWorld Festival
August 15, 17, 20, 22, and 24
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 Cultural Pavilions and Performance Stages
OneWorld Cafe (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.

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 16-17, 2019

Carifest

Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave. S.E., Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave. S.W., and Marquee Beer Market & Stage, 4630 Macleod Trail South

Friday, August 16
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Steel Drum Concert, Shaw Millennium Park
Free admission
9:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
DAY ONE ft. Machel Montano, Marquee Beer Market & Stage
Tickets: $79-$150

Saturday, August 17
11:00 a.m. Parade beginning at Olympic Plaza
2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The Sunshine Festival, Shaw Millennium Park
Free admission

Celebrate Caribbean Arts and Culture
On Friday August 16, Carifest 2019 starts at 6:00 p.m. at Shaw Millennium Park with a Steelpan Fiesta. Come listen and dance to the tantalising sound of the steel drums. Bands from Edmonton, Vancouver and Calgary will entertain an audience of all ages. Food trucks and beer garden.
On Saturday August 17 the parade starts at 11:00 a.m. at Olympic Plaza with hundreds of Masqueraders as they dance to the rhythms of Caribbean Music down Stephen Avenue to Shaw Millennium Park.
Everyone is WELCOME to join the Sunshine celebration at Shaw Millennium Park at 2:00 p.m. and enjoy Caribbean entertainment with local, international bands, dance performances, beer garden, food, art and more for FREE!!

Featuring:
Live performances by Alison Hinds and Patrice Roberts

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August 16-18, 2019

17th Annual Jazz At The Lake Festival

Various locations, Sylvan Lake, Alberta

Tickets: Free- $30 depending on event

Jazz at the Lake 2019 Concert Series Performance Schedule
Friday, August 16
Sylvan Lake Farmers Market with The Wildrose Dixe Band
5:00 p.m.
Sylvan Lake Farmers Market, Lakeshore Park, downtown Lakeshore Drive
Admission: FREE

Jazz At The Lake And Source Mortgage Centre Presents Laila Biali In Concert
8:00 p.m.
Gospel Chapel, 4290 – 50 St.
Admission: $30

Saturday, August 17
Jazz At The Lake And Servus Credit Union Presents Picnic In The Park With Community Jazz Bands
12:00 p.m.
Centennial Park (Sylvan Lakefront)
Admission: FREE

Jazz At The Lake And Benjamin Moore – The Paint Stop & Sylvan Lake Registries Present Swing Dance
8:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, 4916 – 50 Ave.
Admission: $25

Sunday, August 18
Blues & Latin Jazz Party In The Park
12:00 p.m.
Centennial Park (Sylvan Lakefront)
(In The Event Of Inclement Weather, Royal Canadian Legion, 4916 – 50 Ave.)
Admission: Adults $10, Kids Free (Under 10 Years Old)

“PUBS & CLUBS”
Late afternoon into the evening
Multiple venues along Lakeshore Drive
Pete’s At The Beach, 4711 Lakeshore Dr.
Good Earth Coffeehouse, #130, 5003 Lakeshore Dr.
Undercurrent Brewing, #170, 5003 Lakeshore Dr.
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge, 4907 Lakeshore Dr.
Bukz, 4903 Lakeshore Dr.
Snake Lake Brewing Company, 26 Industrial Drive
Admission: Free
For All Outdoor Concerts BYO Chair

2019 Featured Artists
Laila Biali
Jack Semple
Gabriel Palatchi
Johnny Summers Little Big Band
and more

Sylvan Lake has a rich musical history, much greater in scope than its relatively small, but rapidly growing, population would seem to warrant. The legendary days of the Varsity Hall with its travelling Alberta and Canadian bands are warmly remembered by many in the community. The town has fostered some of the country’s best jazz artists. Two time Juno Award winner P.J. Perry, one of the finest saxophonists in the country, hails from Sylvan Lake. Senator Tommy Banks, a world class jazz musician is also a well known source of pride to the area. International jazz recording artist Cheryl Fisher claims her roots in Sylvan and has a home there still.
This is a festival that commemorates a tradition of live music, family fun and cultural awareness that has been ongoing in this community since World War II. There were three operating Dance Halls in this community at one time and it was a hub for live music and dancing for both military bases in Calgary, Edmonton and all surrounding areas. The Varsity Hall was still in operation until the 1960’s providing live entertainment in the Town.
The Jazz At The Lake Festival Society is made up of like-minded community spirited individuals from civic, business, and artistic enterprises that saw the need and the unique opportunity to create a jazz festival that would offer live music in a beautiful setting, and in so doing, positively add to the cultural landscape of central Alberta.
With the sultry and swinging sounds of jazz floating through the air and a line-up to rival any festival bill, there’s nowhere better to be during the THIRD weekend of August than the 17th annual JAZZ AT THE LAKE FESTIVAL.
Known as ‘The Jazz Event Of The Year’ in Central Alberta, Sylvan Lake’s JAZZ AT THE LAKE FESTIVAL brings close to 100 local, regional, national and international jazz artists to this beautiful locale to perform across multiple stages over four unforgettable days.
Whether you’re a confirmed jazzaholic or a mainstream music lover, you’re sure to be enthralled by the incredible talent that has transformed this festival into one of Alberta’s oldest and most prestigious music events.

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August 16-18, 2019

Expo Latino 2019

Prince's Island Park, 698 Eau Claire Ave. S.W.

Friday, August 16
6:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
FREE with a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank]

Saturday, August 17
12:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
FREE from noon-1:00 p.m.

Sunday, August 18
12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
FREE from noon-1:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Advance Weekend Passes: $35
Seniors (65+) or Youth (13-17) Weekend Pass: $25
Children 12 and under free
Daily pass online: $25
$15 – Seniors or Youth Day Pass
FREE admission for children under 12

Western Canada's largest Latin Festival. Celebrating it's 23rd anniversary.
For its 23rd edition, the Expo Latino Festival will unite with the International Salsa Festival to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Salsa music genre.
Creating experiences of discovery and learning through the celebration of people, music and dance. EXPO LATINO 2019 is presented by Hispanic Arts Society of Calgary and is all about latin art and culture, music and dancing, handicrafts and jewellery stalls, great food and, of course, a beer garden.
Expo Latino heats up Prince's Island Park August 16-18, featuring World class performances igniting the stage with music and dance. Sample exotic foods, shop at the Art Market, or take a sizzling spin on the dance floor; Expo Latino has something for everyone.

Performers:
Willie Panamá
Ismael Miranda
Los Adolescentes
Oscar D’ Leon
Oliver Miguel & The Revolución
and more

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August 16-18, 2019

Country Thunder Alberta 2019

Prairie Winds Park, 223 Castleridge Blvd. N.E.

Mainstage
Friday, August 16th
Starts at 4:00 p.m.
Miranda Lambert, Tanya Tucker, Lindsay Ell, Meghan Patrick

Saturday, August 17th
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Jake Owen, Lauren Alaina, Jordan Davis, Hunter Brothers, Shawn Austin

Sunday, August 18th  
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Jason Aldean, Terri Clark, Jimmie Allen, Roots & Boots (Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye), Leaving Thomas

Tickets:
Daily General Admission: $75
3-Day General Admission: $179
3-Day Reserved Seating: $350-$425
Platinum Experience: One Day $300, Three Day $600
Children 12 and under are free in the general admission area with the purchase of an adult ticket.

The fourth year of this inner city festival in Calgary - featuring Eric Church, Dean Brody, Madeline Merlo, Hunter Brothers, Midland, Dierks Bentley, The Cadillac Three, Chad Brownlee, Drew Gregory, Toby Keith, Restless Heart, The Kentucky Headhunters, Jess Moskaluke, Bryan White and many more as they invade Prairie Winds Park in for one unforgettable weekend.
Country Thunder is a music festival brand that hosts several concerts in North America each year. They have operated festivals in Wisconsin and Arizona since 2009, and shows in Saskatchewan since 2005 and in Alberta since 2016.

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August 16-18, 2019

2019 Cochrane Fair

The Cochrane Ag Society Park, 43080 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane, Alberta

2019 Midway Hours:
Friday: 4:00 p.m.-late.
Saturday: NOON-late
Sunday: NOON-5:00 p.m.

2019 Market Place Hours:
Friday: 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

2019 Entertainment Hours:
Friday: 4:00 p.m.-late.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-late
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Beer Garden Hours:
Friday: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 12 Noon-7:00 p.m.
Sunday 12 Noon-5:00 p.m.

Cochrane Classic Bullriding: 7:00 p.m. Saturday night, August 17th with a super Dance to follow
Adults – $30
Students (5-17) – $20
Seniors (65+) – $20
Under 5 – Free

Gate Admission:
$10/person, 5 & under FREE
Individual Weekend Passes: $40/weekend
Includes 3 days of fair admission plus admission to Cochrane Classic Bull Riding on Sat. evening
One Day Family Pass: $40
Includes 2 adults plus max. 4 kids

2019 Cochrane Fair in Cochrane, Alberta is coming August 16-18, brought to you by the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society. There's something for everyone at the fair. Enjoy Cochrane Classic Bullriding, Junior Rodeo, midway rides, market place, tons of entertainment, reptile shows, family fun zone, Superdogs, Mutton Busting, Extreme Cowboy Alberta Races, pony rides, Wild Angels Trick Riders, mini chuck wagon races, petting zoo, horse events, pet show, beer gardens, and more.

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August 16-18, 2019

Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival

Broadway Farms, Township Road 162, 18 km. east of Nanton, Alberta on Highway 533

Schedule:
Friday: 5:45 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Friday August 17
Old Growth Quartet
Foghorn Stringband
The Slocan Ramblers         
Mile Twelve

Saturday August 18
Go Ask Earl
Magnolia Buckskin
Story House
Old Time Jam
Mile Twelve
The Lonesome Town Painters
Old Growth Quartet
Foghorn Stringband Rotary Park

Workshops
10:00 a.m and 11:00 a.m.
Workshops are festival style which is Q&A, stories and tunes except when noted.

Sunday August 19
Gospel Open Stage
Youth Performance/Open Stage
Open Stage
The Bugs
Old Growth Quartet
Story House
The Lonesome Town Painters
Magnolia Buckskin

Tickets:
Weekend passes: $105
Friday Pass: $50
Saturday Pass: $50
Sunday Pass: $20
12 and under (with paid adult): FREE

Shady Grove is one of the longest running music festivals in Alberta. Started in 1990 by the Late Ken Wishart and wife, Rosemary, it was held for the first three years on their property in the small town of Nanton. Ken and Rosemary played, loved and embraced traditional bluegrass and made that the theme for the festival; a theme which remains firmly in place to this day. In 1993 it moved to Broadway farm, an event farm just east of Nanton, and this venue has made it truly unique. The main stage has always been in an enclosed pavilion the owners called The Blue Sky Pavillion , so patrons are high and dry if its raining, but if the sun is shining , as it mostly does the third weekend of August, the roof retracts to allow the glorious sun to shine in.
The festival was operated as a non-profit organization by committee until 2006, and was dormant for two years until Foothills Bluegrass Music Society of Calgary stepped in to rejuvenate it in 2009.
Over the years, much of the talent has come from Alberta and other known Canadian bluegrass bands, but many of the bands were high profile groups from USA; the likes of The Special Consensus, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Bluegrass Etc., Chris and Sally Jones, Lost Highway and Jeff Scroggins and Colorado.
The quality and presentation of talent has always been top notch, and the volunteers make it run smooth as silk. Combine this with the charm and uniqueness of Broadway Farm and it becomes one of the most unusual musical venues one would hope to find.
There is ample unserviced camping space and a family run food concession. Gates open at noon on Friday with first music after supper, then all day Saturday and closes mid-afternoon on Sunday.

2019 Lineup
Mile Twelve / The Foghorn Stringband / Old Growth Quartet / Story House / The Lonesome Town Painters / Magnolia Buckskin / Go Ask Earl / The Bugs / The Slocan Ramblers         

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August 16-18, 2019

Didsbury Fair And Rodeo

Didsbury Exhibition Grounds, Didsbury, Alberta. Northwest of Didsbury. North on 23rd Street, then west on Township Road 314.

Friday, August 16
Rodeo at 6 p.m.
Kids Zone
Beer Gardens
Thunder on the Prairies Fireworks at dark

Saturday, August 17
Elks Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
Parade
Rodeo 1:00 p.m. start
Beer Gardens
Kids Zone
Wild Pony Race
Wild Cow Milking
Catch 'n' Keep
Beer Gardens
Muttin Bustin'
Entertainment following Rodeo

Sunday, August 18
Clifford Scott Tractor Pull and Gymkhana at 12:00 p.m.

Admission: $10
Kids: $5

Mark the third weekend in August on your calendars—it's rodeo time! That means August 16 & 17. Beginning Friday afternoon/evening, the annual Didsbury Fair and FCA (Foothills Cowboy Association) Rodeo is a top-notch event, complete with concessions, games for the kids, and beer gardens.
After the Friday night show, stick around! Once the sun goes down, you are treated to the best fireworks show around, with up-front seats. Thunder on the Prairies never ceases to amaze spectators, as the sky lights up and the music echoes across the Grounds...it is an experience you won't soon forget.

The FCA rodeo continues,with another performance on Saturday, and always delivers great entertainment as skilled contestants match up against some of the best stock around. There are, of course, all the fan-favourite events that make a rodeo a rodeo, such as:
Bareback riding
Saddle bronc riding
Tie-down roping
Team roping
Steer wrestling
Barrel racing
Steer riding
Bull riding
And, there is the wild pony race and mutton busting for the kids and, for everyone's entertainment...wild cow milking!
The rodeo clown will keep you laughing between events, and the kids can take a ride around the grounds in an open-car train, or get their faces painted with fantastic designs. While at the grounds, you can enjoy some great food (yes, there will be mini donuts, lemonade, hot dogs and tacos) or take in the action from the shade of the beer gardens. However you choose to enjoy the rodeo weekend, you will have a great time.
New great addition to the rodeo for 2019...The Didsbury Agricultural Society is proud to welcome Freestyle Motocross featuring Billy Kohut! Stick around after Saturday`s rodeo performance to catch this spectacular show (included with your rodeo entry ticket).

FCA Rodeo (Foothills Cowboy Association). Beer gardens, Kids Zone, and Thunder on the Prairies Fireworks after dark on Friday night. Free camping and parking all weekend. Rain or shine. The Didsbury Exhibition Grounds are located northwest of Didsbury. North on 23rd Street, then west on Township Road 314.

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August 16-25, 2019

Summer Feast

Various locations

Three-course prix fixe menu for lunch or dinner, ranging from $20-$45

Experience Summer Feast, Calgary’s Prix Fixe Dining Event
Join in for Calgary’s annual dining event, Summer Feast! During this ten-day prix fixe foodie affair, some of the city’s top chef-driven restaurants are joining forces to share delicious culinary creations. Take your pick of any three-course prix fixe menu for lunch or dinner, ranging from $25-$65.

Participating Restaurants
Alforno Bakery & Café, 222 7th St. S.W.
Anju, 344 - 17th Avenue S.W.
Brasserie Kensington, 1131 Kensington Rd. N.W.
Bread and Circus, 616 17th Ave. S.W.
Bridgette Bar, 739 – 10th Avenue S.W.
Buffo, CF Chinook Centre, 6455 MacLeod Tr. S.W.
Calcutta Cricket Club, 340–17 Avenue S.W.
Cucina, 515 8th Ave. S.W.
Donna Mac, 1002 9 St. S.W.
Elbow Room, 802 49 Ave. S.W.
Foreign Concept, 1011 1 St. S.W.
Hayloft, 403 MacKenzie Way S.W. #5101
Klein/Harris, Main Floor 110 - 8th Ave S.W.
Lulu Bar, 510 17 Ave. S.W.
MARKET, 718 – 17th Avenue S.W.
Model Milk, 308 – 17th Avenue S.W.
NOtaBLE, 4611 Bowness Rd. N.W.
Pigeonhole, 306 – 17th Avenue S.W.
Rouge, 1240 – 8th Ave. S.E.
Royale, 730 17 Ave. S.W.
Tavernetta, 1002 Edmonton Trail N.E.
Teatro, 200 – 8th Ave. S.E.
The Guild, 200 – 8th Avenue S.W.
The Nash, 925 11 St. S.E.
Two Penny, 1213 - 1st Street S.W.
Vendome Café, 940 2nd Ave. N.W.
Winebar Kensington, 1131 Kensington Rd. N.W.

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August 17, 2019

Rally 4 Hospice and 10 Years of Caring Gala

Foothills Country Hospice (Rally Launch Site), 322001 32nd St. E., Okotoks and Gallery on the Green Congress Hall, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W.

It’s back! You’re invited to take part in the 2nd Annual Rally 4 Hospice & Gala fundraiser.

Rally 4 Hospice
Calling all car enthusiasts! Join on an adventure through the scenic Alberta foothills. Collector and specialty car owners are invited to take part in a series of challenges and compete in the second Rally 4 Hospice. The paved route and checkpoint locations will be kept under wraps until the day of event. Clues will be distributed at each checkpoint and will lead the driver and navigator to their next destination and task. The format is simple – follow the clues, complete the tasks and raise a whole lot of money for charity!
This is not a race. Trophy and prize package will be awarded to the team that accumulates the most points.
Vehicles of all makes & models welcome.
Following the rally, enjoy the evening gala at Spruce Meadows. There, the rally winners will be crowned and celebrate the Foothills Country Hospice Society. Guests will enjoy an incredible evening of philanthropy complete with an elegant strolling dinner, entertainment and live auction by Danny Hooper Productions.
Time: 12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
$1,000 registration fee includes rally entry for one vehicle, lunch for driver and navigator and two Gala tickets.
Additional rally passengers may register for $125 each (includes lunch & gala ticket).

The Gala
Following the rally, enjoy an evening Gala at Spruce Meadows. Guests will enjoy an incredible evening of philanthropy complete with a strolling dinner, rally awards ceremony, Dueling Piano Kings entertainment and live auction by Danny Hooper Productions.
Cocktails: 5:30 p.m. | Reception: 6:00 p.m.
Tickets: $175
Table of 8: $1200

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August 17, 2019

Franco Festival Calgary

Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave. S.E.

11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Free Admission

Calgary Francophonie, Cultural Village, Kids Village, Rouleauville Square, Bistro and Food, Workshops, Stage
Franco Festival Calgary (FFC), the first Francophone Multicultural festival in Calgary, was established in August 2011 and is an initiative of Le Portail de l’Immigrant Association (PIA), a non-for-profit organization which launches a variety of projects in different areas such as education, awareness, promotion of immigration and diversity, sociocultural and economic integration.
Franco Festival Calgary is a celebration the scope of multiculturalism that exists within the Francophone community. Francophone culture from Africa, Europe, Asia, South America and North America is presented through music, dance, food, crafts and many other exhibitions. Franco Festival demonstrates the magnitude and diversity of Canadian heritage.
Enjoy Calgary Francophonie, Cultural Village, Kids Village, Rouleauville Square, Bistro and Food, Workshops, Stage, and more.

Artists:
Sacha
Powerhouze
Dépaysés
Cristian De La Luna
Renelle Roy
Brazilian Heat
Mitsho Mundos

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August 17, 2019

Chinatown Street Festival 2019

3rd Ave. and Centre Street S.E.

Time: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Free Admission

Experience the Silk Road
In school, many of us learned about the Silk Road, the historical trade routes between China and the Far East to South Asia and the Middle East where spices, cloth, tea, soaps, jewelry and more were exchanged or sold. On Saturday August 17th, come experience the Silk Road at Calgary Chinatown's 18th Chinatown Street Festival (CSF2019) and join 35,000+ people in one of six festival different zones - Cultural, Merchants, Food, Performance, Family Fun plus the Hidden Gems of Chinatown. Come experience Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and other southeast Asian experiences plus Indian, Pakistani, Nepalese, and other cultures of the South and Middle East. This promises to be satisfying family time.
Organized by the Calgary Chinese Merchants Association, The Chinatown Street Festival is Chinatown's Premiere Summer Multi-Cultural Festival, a combination of Food & Merchant Booth Tents and Entertainment featured on the Main Stage. The event is located in the heart of Chinatown. With the generous support from the Sponsors and Volunteers, this year's Festival will include many cultural activities, evening events, entertainment and great prizes.
At the Main Stage, the festival kicks off with the Lion Dance followed by variety shows of Chinese opera, singing, folk dancing; magic shows and carried into dusk with live bands. Be part of this one day showcase of the Chinatown Community featuring culture, arts, unique shopping and dining experiences. Sample authentic Chinese foods, play a game of Mah-Jong, a challenging game of Chinese Chess, or check your fortune. Bring the kids to the community Family Fun Zone hosted by the Calgary Flames to enjoy great family fun, alimni and player autographs, street hockey, and hockey skills challenge. Wander into a photo exhibit display of Chinese Culture.  Conclude with live entertainment, draw prizes or take home some souvenirs with bargain prices from the local merchants.

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August 17-18, 2019

112th Annual Priddis and Millarville Fair

Millarville Race Track, Millarville, Alberta

The Farmers' Market will be held in conjunction with the Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fair hours are 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. both days
Bench exhibits are open at 9:00 a.m.
Petting zoo opens at 11:00 a.m.

Gate admission: $5.00 per person
Kids under 9: Free

The Priddis & Millarville Fair is one of Southern Alberta’s oldest and largest country fairs. Located at the Millarville Racetrack and co-hosted with the Millarville Farmers’ Market, the Fair is the place to come to learn about Alberta’s agricultural history, touch the animals, view the creations of local artisans, gardeners, photographers and wood workers. Find antique tractors, cars and trucks that span generations, horse riding events of all types, and contests – pie eating, rooster crowing, watermelon eating, youth talent.
With products made, baked or grown in Alberta, you can support local farmers and crafters while learning about our rich agricultural history. From field crops to honey bees and whether it is observing how livestock is graded or taking time to marvel at the great display of judged entries, there is no shortage of things to do at the Fair! Interested in home cooking & baking, arts & handicrafts, fibre arts, photography, woodworking, flowers, fruits and vegetables? Then there is something for you.
Make & Take activities are scattered throughout the exhibits – cookie decorating, rock painting, sheave tying, knitting, crocheting, felting and more. Ready to be entertained? On stage this year the band ‘Taken By Sanity’, Malcolm the Magician, the Priddis Volunteer Fire Brigade, the Birds of Prey will all be featured.
The Priddis & Millarville Fair, more than a century-old, is one of the last, great, traditional, old-time Agricultural Fairs in Canada. Founded in 1907 and held every year since, the Fair today attracts more than 4,000 bench entries contributed by over 500 exhibitors, contests, competitions and displays, with more than 6,000 in attendance. Once you are through the gate, all activities and attractions are free. Browse the exhibits, participate in a pie auction, cheer for your favourite team in the pie and watermelon eating contests, eat ice cream made by a horse, go for a hayride, ride the mechanical bull, pet some small animals, watch how wool is made and how to milk a goat, and more

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August 17-18, 2019

2019 The Bearspaw and District Olde Tyme Country Fair

The Cochrane Ag Society Park, 43080 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane, Alberta

Saturday, August 17
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration and Entries
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Judging
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Viewing area open - ongoing demonstrations (Bench show closed until judging concludes)

Sunday, August 18
10:00 a.m. Bearspaw Tent open to public
12:30 p.m - 1:15 p.m. Calgary Fiddlers
2:00 p.m. Egg Toss
2:15 p.m - 3:00 p.m. Calgary Fiddlers
3:00 p.m. Zucchini Races
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Look for other exciting family events at the Tent
4:00 p.m. Award Presentations
5:00 p.m. Removal of Bench Entries and Exhibits

Gate Admission:
$10/person, 5 & under FREE
Individual Weekend Passes: $40/weekend

2019 Fair Theme: Bears and Berries
The 51st Annual Old Tyme Bench Exhibition, August 17th and 18th. The Bearspaw and District Olde Tyme Country Fair was established in 1969. The fair's goal is to create a family event that encourages the connection with rural life in Alberta.
The Bearspaw Old Tyme Bench Exhibition (the fair) was established on July 15, 1969 by several families with the support of local organizations, and was later incorporated under the Societies Act on August 24, 1970.
The first fair was held on Sept 6, 1969 at Rudolph's Barn, and took place every year on the Saturday prior to Labour Day. By 1974, the fair had grown so much that it was moved to the Cochrane Arena, and in 1978 it joined the Cochrane & District Agricultural Society in order to qualify for additional grants.
Since 2015, in partnership with the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society, the combined two community happenings converge on the same fun weekend. The Cochrane Fair now hosts the Old Tyme Bench Exhibition on the same weekend.

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August 17-18, 2019

Alberta Open Farm Days

Various locations

Free Admission

Culinary Experiences
Culinary Events
On August 17th and 18th local chefs from across the province will team up with Alberta producers to offer a memorable series of culinary experiences. This year’s culinary events include something for everyone. Choose one of the great events listed below and enjoy the tastes of Alberta agriculture.
A list of all Culinary Events is here.

A Taste of the Farm
Alberta Open Farm Days is a weekend that brings Albertans together, and you’ll come away knowing your rural neighbours a little bit better and how food gets from the farm to your table.
A list of all farms is here.

Tours
A list of all tours is here.

Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbors to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn more about the farmers who grow their food. As well, some of Alberta's most talented chefs and rural communities will be hosting a memorable series of farm to table culinary events that will be held around the province using Alberta farm products.
Join in on August 17th or 18th when more than 100 farms, ranches and ag-tourism operators open their gates and invite visitors to share in local stories, see on-farm demonstrations and purchase locally grown and produced products.
Join Alberta’s farmers, ranchers, and chefs as producers open their gates on August 17th and 18th. Join in and explore Alberta this summer.
Alberta Open Farm Days is a collaborative, province-wide, two-day event that gives Albertans an opportunity to experience the farm and understand where their food comes from. It is a backstage pass to meet the farmer, experience Ag-tourism in Alberta and taste local foods direct from the producer.
Open Farm Days has taken place in Canada for over 10 years, starting in the Maritimes and moving West. 2019 will mark the seventh annual Alberta Open Farm Days. The goal is to showcase Alberta’s agriculture and tourism industry in a fun, engaging and meaningful manner to participants of all ages.

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August 20, 27, September 3, 10 2019

Alberta Beer Festivals present Brew Ed.

Brewer's Apprentice, N3 448 8 Ave. S.E.

6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. each class

Registration: $165
Includes all four "classes" including beer and brewery tour. Registration can be bought as a gift to use in any month in 2019.

Alberta Beer Festivals has always been about beer education. In order to continue that practise, they have created Brew Ed. (formerly Beer School), a four-part course that will cover all aspects about beer. Intimidated by the number of beers available and would like to know more about different beer styles? Are you currently employed or thinking about working in the restaurant service or alcohol retail industry? Do you plan to take the Cicerone Certification Program or want to learn more about the Beer Judge Certification Program? Intent on becoming a home brewer, but would like to know what varieties to brew? Or, simply, you just like beer and would like to know more about it? If you answered yes to any of the above, then Brew Ed is for you.

Each class of 10 people (maximum) will run approximately three hours and will cover a different topic such as the history of beer styles, how beer is made, and get up and personal with beer’s different ingredients. We will study beer’s characteristics and components, what makes a good beer, and even learn how to judge a beer. You’ll also learn a bit about beer packaging, glassware and home brewing. Lastly, we will also look at some food and beer pairings and talk about cooking with beer. Approximately a dozen beers will be sampled each class, so you’ll see and taste the difference between the different beer styles. The final class will be a “field trip” to one of Calgary’s breweries, where the “students” can see how beer is made first hand. And note: there will be NO final exam!

In addition to learning about the world’s most popular alcoholic beverage in an educational yet fun “classroom” you will:
- Receive your own Growler
- Be eligible to win some beer swag
- Try some surprise beers
- Be eligible to judge or steward at Calgary International Beerfest in May 2020, which includes free admission to the show. Details will be explained in “class”.

So register for Calgary’s most comprehensive beer learning experience today, before all the spots fill up! The next session will begin in September 2019. Note: You must be 18 years or older to register.

Click here to see Course Outline.

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August 20-24, 2019

Whoop-Up Days Family Festival

Exhibition Park, 3401 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta

Times:
Gates will open from 12:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Tuesday
Gates will open from 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Daily Wednesday
Gates will open from 1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Daily (Thursday - Saturday)
Parade: Tuesday August 20 starting at 10:00 a.m. from 1st Avenue & 3rd Street South. Heads east on 3rd Avenue South and North on 13th Street to 9th Avenue North.

Daily Gate Admission: $20 per person, $12 in advance
Family/Community Day Admission (August 21): $5.00
Everyday Seniors, Military & Veteran Day: $5
Children under 10: FREE
Advanced ExPass (Five Day): $33.60
Super Ticket: $60 per person - Gate and Midway Wristband, $45 in advance
Thursday Moonlight Madness Wristband: $40. Moonlight Madness is 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Join the Festival. Whoop-Up Days is one fun week. Take part in the best entertainment value in all of Lethbridge! Included in gate admission is access to daily concerts, Kids Zone, Pioneer Park, Main Pavilion Trade Show, Family Stage, Festival Street Entertainmnet, a CanAm Pro Rodeo, The Pendleton Whisky “Let ‘er Buck” Saloon, Farmer's Market, entertainment on the free stage, street performers, fireworks and lots more! Exhibition Park is once again very proud to bring back an extensive Whoop-Up Days entertainment portfolio, including Mango and Dango and the Adventures of the Flying Umbrella Ship, Dan the One Man Band and President’s Choice Superdogs Acrobark! Kick off Whoop-Up Days with a parade on Tuesday morning, beginning at 10:00 a.m. As well you can find a free breakfast or lunch practically everyday of the week. Don't forget the West Coast Amusements Midway rides with over 40 rides.
Exhibition Park is proud to unveil the StagEX Music Festival entertainment lineup.This lineup serves to celebrate a historic moment in the 122 year history of the Lethbridge and District Exhibition.

StagEX Music Festival Lineup:
Starting at 7:00 p.m. each night
August 20: Corb Lund, Aaron Goodvin, Alee, Tickets: $20
August 21: Sam Roberts Band, Nuela Charles, Mariel Buckley, Tickets: $25
August 22: Walk Off The Earth, Scenic Route to Alaska, Julian Taylor Band, Tickets: $20
August 23: Arkells, Dear Rouge, The Dirty Nil, Tickets: $25
August 24: Lil Jon, Notorious YEG, Harman B, Tickets: $25

Exhibition Park is excited to announce the new and improved Pendleton “Let ‘er Buck” Saloon. In an effort to expand the entertainment offering, the Saloon will open at 3:00 p.m. daily, offering Happy Hour pricing until 6:00 p.m. and acting as the official after party of the StagEX Music Festival with extended evening hours daily. The Pendleton “Let ‘er Buck” Saloon offers some of the best up-and-coming Country Music stars:
August 20: Mahony
August 21: Ryan Lindsay
August 22: Justin Hogg Band
August 23: The Abrams, Garrett Gregory, Justin Hogg Band
August 24: Chris Buck Band, Karac Hendriks

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August 22-24, 2019

Taber Corn Fest 2019

Confederation Park, 50 Ave. and 50 St. and surrounding area, Taber, Alberta

Thursday, August 22
Parade: 4:00 p.m.
Sneak-a-peek Midway Wristband Night: 5:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.
All you can ride 1 Night Only, $30 in advance - $35 at the gate
Farmers Market: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. @ Taber Administration Building Parking Lot
Opening Ceremonies: 6:00 p.m.
Live Entertainmnet: 6:30 p.m.-Midnight

Friday, August 23
Angels In The Outfield Mixed Slowpitch Tournament -All Day, Ken McDonald Ball Park. Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Pancake Breakfast: 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Western Tractor (165043 Hwy #3) 
Cornfest Arts Craft Sale: 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Community Centre Auditorium (next to Midway)
Laser Tag- 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Live Entertainmant- 2:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.
Scotiabank Kent Moffit Chili Cook Off: 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.., Next to Beer Gardens
Bull-A-RAama- 6:00 p.m. Doors open, 7:00 p.m. Performance, at 6802 53st (Taber Agriplex)
Also:
Groundtech Kids Corn-er
Go Karts
Lumber Jax Axe Throwing
Midway
Beer Gardens
Family Entertainment
Town of Taber Bungee Jump
Live Entertainmnet: 11:00 a.m.-Midnight
Fireworks- 9:50 p.m.

Saturday, August 24
Taber IGA & Taber Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast- 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m., Confederation Park
The Cornfest Fun 5k & 10k Run- 8:45 a.m., Starting at the AquaFun Centre, Registration: $27-$42.50
Arts & Craft Market- 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Community Centre Auditorium (next to Midway)
Show & Shine: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Downtown Taber
Interpipeline Mini Golf: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Corn Stuffing: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Petting Zoo: 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Rogers Sugar/Lantic Inc. Corn Tasting: 12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Corn Eating Contest- 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Laser Tag- 2:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Annual Borderline Skateboard Corn-Test: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Also:
Enmax Moments Photo Booth
Groundtech Kids Corn-er
Go Karts
Lumber Jax Axe Throwing
Midway
Beer Gardens
Family Entertainment
Town of Taber Bungee Jump
Live Entertainmnet: 9:30 a.m.-Midnight
Fireworks- 9:50 p.m.

Sunday, August 25
Non-Denominationl Church Service- 10:30 a.m.

Admission is FREE!

Every year in August, the Taber and District Chamber of Commerce hosts the largest free family festival in western Canada. It celebrates with music, entertainment, rides, chili cookoff, show and shine, skateboard corn-test, huge fireworks, and much more! Come for the corn and stay for the fun!
Taber Cornfest is the largest FREE family festival in western Canada, thanks to the generosity of sponsors and many others! People come in large numbers from near and far for two days of fun, entertainment, exhibitions, displays, a large Show and Shine of classic and many other character cars, a midway of rides, and a variety of other events. Corn is King at Cornfest, and the famous Taber vegetable is celebrated in displays, events and of course in food. You have to be here to see what all the fuss is about.

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August 23-25, 2019

Huckleberry Festival 2019

Castle Mountain Resort, Pincher Creek, Alberta

Friday, August 23 (3:00 p.m.-LATE)
T-Bar Pub & Grub Open (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.)
Huckleberry Fest Patio Party w/live music, beer tasting, outdoor BBQ
Live Music in the T-Bar Pub & Grub (after dark)

Saturday, August 24 (9:00 a.m.-LATE)
Breakfast Buffet
Mountain (Vendor) Marketplace
T-Bar Pub Open (11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.)
Kids Activities (Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Lawn Games)
Scenic Chairlift Rides / Huckleberry Picking
Alpenland Summer Sale
Specialized Bicycles E-Bike Demo
Wood Carving Demo
Big Rock Brewery’s “Castle Cornhole Championship”
Beer & BBQ Garden
FREE Outdoor Live Music
Pig Roast & Roast Beef Dinner
Live Music in the T-Bar Pub & Grub

Sunday, August 25 (9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.)
T-Bar Pub & Grub Open (Breakfast Available)
Guided Hike to Haig Lake
Scenic Chairlift Rides / Huckleberry Picking
Alpenland Summer Sale
Mountain (Vendor) Marketplace
Kids Activities (Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Lawn Games)
Beer & BBQ Garden
FREE Outdoor Live Music

Admission to festival grounds is free of charge with meals, beverages, and scenic lift rides available for cost.
Huckleberry Festival all-access pass:
Adults (13 +) at a cost of $89/person or $54/children (6–12).
The Huckleberry Fest pass includes:
- Access to festival grounds
- Unlimited scenic lift rides both days
- Buffet Breakfast on Saturday
- Commerative Huckleberry Fest pass
- 1 BBQ lunch (Saturday or Sunday)
- Pig Roast/Roast Beef dinner on Saturday
- Huckleberry Festival t-shirt
Huckleberry Chair open for huckleberry picking/scenic lift rides
Single ride tickets $20/Adult (13+), $14/Child (6–12), FREE for children 5 & under

Enjoy three family fun days packed full of fun. Activties will include:
- Hot Breakfast Buffet (Day Lodge) ($20/Adult, $14/Child (12 & Under))
- Chair rides for Huckleberry picking
- Craft Sale, Bake Sale & Annual silent auction
- T-Bar Pub open for grub and beverages
- Free face painting for kids
- Free Bouncy Castle
- FREE LIVE MUSIC on the outdoor stage
- Annual community Pig Roast Dinner
- Beer Tasting
- Beer Garden
- Bonfire
- Chair Rides
- Pig Roast & Roast Beef Dinner (Day Lodge) 
$25/ Adult (13 +), $18/Child (12 & Under)

Come for the berries, stay for the fun!
The main attraction of this fun family event are the Huckleberries! Castle Mountain's main mountain, Mount Gravenstafel is home to thousands of Huckleberry bushes and loads of berries.
The "Blue" Sundance Chair operates for two days only during the summer and this year it is August 24-25. Bring a bucket with a good fitting lid so you don't loose your berries, sunscreen, water and hat and good hiking clothes.
Let Castle and the Community take care of breakfast with a pancake breakfast, lunch with a BBQ burger and dinner with the famous community Pig Roast!
Live FREE outdoor music starts in the base area before 12:00 p.m. and the tunes will be rockin' the valley until late.
All afternoon in the lodge local crafters will be showing and selling their creations. The community silent auction, also in the lodge is a great spot to grab some good deals and do some unique shopping. Mark this dates on your calendar and plan to bring the whole family. If you haven't had a chance to experience Castle in the summer this is a great opportunity to check it out.

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August 23-25, 2019

Okotoks Pro Rodeo

Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, 306097 192 St. W., Millarville, Alberta

Schedule:
Friday, Aug. 23, Rodeo Starts: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24 Slack Starts: 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24, Rodeo Starts: 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 25, Rodeo Starts: 1:00 p.m.

Tickets:
General Admission Seat: $20.00/day
Rush Seating: $15.00/day
Friday Family Package: $50.00/family. Friday only. Includes 2 adults and 2 children (12 & under)
Saturday Night Cabaret! Featuring KixxSin 9:00 p.m. in the Big Tent. Tickets: $10

The Okotoks Pro Rodeo is held annually and in 2019 they are celebrating their 29th year. This non-profit Rodeo is produced entirely by volunteers. Contestants and visitors come from all parts of Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. They take over the Town of Okotoks with western themed events and activities for the whole family.
Rodeo is a part of a very unique lifestyle, a tradition handed down from our forefathers who developed various events and evolved them into competitions of individuals and animals competing against their neighbouring ranches to see whose 'outfit' had the most skilled cowhands and the best animals. The Okotoks Pro Rodeo brings the same competition, skill and excitement for you to see how a part of the west was won.
The rodeo is sanctioned by the Canadian Professional Rodeo Association - CPRA, with co-sanctioning by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association - PRCA. This rodeo is one of the last qualifying and important stops for contestants vying to qualify for the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR) - held in the late fall of each year, in Red Deer, Alberta, and the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) held in Las Vegas.
The volunteers organize and host a great community rodeo with 7 Professional Events and 3 other exciting events:
Bareback
Tie Down Roping
Saddle Bronc
Mutton Bustin
Wild Pony Race
Steer Wrestling
Ladies Barrel Racing
Team Roping
Bull Riding
Novice Boys Steer Riding
Novice Saddle Bronc
Novice Bull Riding
New Event: Ladies Breakaway Roping
Specialty Act Featuring Niki Cammaert Flundra titled "UNBRIDLED"

Other Events:
- The Saturday Night Dance immediately after the rodeo will feature KixxSin 9:00 p.m. in the Big Tent. Tickets: $10
- There will be daily family friendly Beer Gardens, Food truck vendors, Face Painting and so much more
- The annual  Millarville Farmers Market on Saturday August 24th from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.

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August 23-September 2, 2019

Calgary Pride 2019 29th Annual Festival

Various locations

Essential Dates
Saturday August 24-Sunday August 25
Calgary Pride Raft on the Bow
10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Paddle Station, 5227 13 Ave. N.W.
You’re invited to The Paddle Station’s annual Calgary Pride Raft on the Bow 2019 on August 24+25 where you can enjoy a spectacular a day of rafting and/or kayaking!

Saturday August 24-Sunday August 25
Memorial Park Pride
11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Central Memorial Park, 1221 2 St. S.W.
Memorial Park Pride is a two day, multi-generational, inclusive, accessible and educational event kicking off Pride Week in Central Memorial Park, a prominent landmark in Calgary's queer history. This celebration includes performances from local artists, family-friendly activities hosted by community groups, and workshops as diverse as our community, all free to attend.

Tuesday, August 27
Pride Lawn Bowling August 27
6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Calgary Central Library, 800 3 St. S.E.
$125

Thursday, August 29
Healthy Relationships for LGBTQ2S+ Youth
5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Centre for Sexuality, 700 – 1509 Centre Street S.W.
“Healthy Relationships for LGBTQ2S+ Youth”  is hosted in weekly sessions in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada and the 4th R Program. It will be for LGBTQ2S+ youth aged 14-20, and they will get to choose on session topics such as Identity, Coming Out, Dating, and Mental Health.
Free

Thursday, August 29
Pride at Work – Panel Discussion and Reception: Trans Inclusion in the Workplace
5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Calgary, 700 Centre Street S.E.
Join Pride at Work Canada for an evening of networking and connecting with LGBTQ2+ and ally professionals in Calgary at The Hyatt Regency Calgary. The night’s festivities will include a panel discussion bringing together business and community leaders to share insights on how to include trans, two-spirit, and gender diverse people in the workplace. Following the panel will be a lively networking reception.

Thursday, August 29
Reversed Racism – Pride Yourself Vol 2
7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Junction – Food, Stage, Bar, 628 8th Ave. S.W.
Hosted by Devery Bess Drag King & YYC Poc Events
Guest list - $15, Online Tickets Door - $20

Friday, August 30-Sunday, September 1
Twisted Pride 
7:00 p.m.-3:30 a.m.
Twisted Element, 1006 - 11th Ave. S.W.
Twisted Element is proud to present - RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11 Pride Weekend extravaganza! For three nights, starting Friday, August 30, until Sunday, September 1, they will be hosting contestants from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 11. Along with their charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent, Calgary's hottest drag performers will also be gracing the stage. Plus, a international DJ line-up each night upstairs and downstairs. A weekend you cannot miss!
Tickets: $20

Saturday, August 31
3rd Annual Here and Queer Patio Take Over
August 31
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Ship & Anchor Pub, 534 17 Ave. S.W.
This event is open to all LGBTQQIP2SAA folks! Come out for some sun, a drink and brunch at a Calgary Queer favorite.... the Ship and Anchor.

Saturday, August 31
Pure Pride Calgary: Yvie Oddly – A’keria – Nina West
8:30 p.m.-3:30 a.m.
The Palace Theatre, 219-8 Ave. S.W.
Pure Prise's 14th anniversary pride party starring RuPaul's Drag Race stars; season 11 winner Yvie Oddly; A’keria C. Davenport and the fabulous Nina West! There will be the hottest men and boys performing along with amazing local entertainers to be announced. DJ Darkstar will be spinning tracks to keep the dance floor jumping all night! For Drag Race super fans there will be VIP Meet and Greet tickets that put you on the main stage, where you meet all 3 stars and have a professional picture taken with all 3 season 11 superstars!
Tickets: $30-$80

Sunday, September 1
Pride Parade
11:00 a.m. Start Time
Downtown Calgary – Pride Parade Start Point, 421 6 Ave S.E. then along 6th Ave. & 6th St.
It’s the most colourful event of the year!
2019 brings forth the 29th iteration of the annual Calgary Pride Parade – the signature event that colours all of downtown Calgary with rainbows and smiles! Originally a small march of LGBT Calgarians, some of whom wore masks and bags over their faces to protect from persecution, the event has grown in leaps and bounds to become the second biggest parade in Calgary.
Today, Calgary Pride welcomes non profit organizations, businesses big and small, politicians, political parties, churches, unions, and more, all to come together and celebrate Calgary’s diversity. This incredible gathering of inclusive and diverse organizations draws tens of thousands of spectators each year, and showcases the diversity of Calgary’s community.

Pride in the Park
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Prince’s Island Park
After the parade, continue into Prince’s Island Park where there is something for everyone. Pride in the Park is Calgary Pride’s post-parade celebration and cultural festival where you can enjoy delicious food from an array of food trucks, experience live entertainment at the Main Stage while sippin’ a cold one over in the Village Beer Garden, or maybe change it up with a burlesque show and more at the Palm Bay Lounge. Dance barefoot in the grass, peruse the Marketplace, reconnect with your best self at the Wellness Oasis, and of course make a toast to a beautiful, diverse and inclusive city!
Pride in the Park is free, fabulous and formidable!

Celebrate 29 Years of Pride! Calgary Pride is a not-for-profit organization that exists to promote equality and celebrate Calgary’s diversity.

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August 24, 2019

Okotoks Chili Fest and Cook Off

Downtown Okotoks (Elizabeth Street), Alberta

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chili Tasting: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or later
Taste the day away, then vote for the chili you like best! The Chili Tasting area is at Elk Ave & Elizabeth St. Plus enjoy live entertainment and a street market with artisan vendors.
Tasting tickets: $5 each

The Annual Chili Fest & Cook Off
Western-themed activities take over downtown Okotoks, including the central event - a chili cook off. Come down to taste the chili creations or register a team and compete. Spice up your weekend with chili sampling, children's activities, live music, and an outdoor artisan street market.

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August 24, 2019

3rd Annual Barley Belt Tap Tour

Where:
Village Brewery, 5000 12A Street S.E.
Annex Ale Project, 4323 1st St. S.E.
Banded Peak Brewing, 119 519 34 Avenue S.E.
OT Brewing Company, 1155E 44 Ave. S.E.
Born Colorado Brewing, 414 36 Ave. S.E.
Paddy's Barbecue & Brewery, 3610 Burnsland Road S.E.
Cabin Brewing Company, 505 36 Ave. S.E.
Confluence Distilling, 507 36 Ave. S.E.
The Establishment Brewing Company, 4407 1 Street S.E.
Legend 7 Brewing, 4025 9 St. S.E.
Outcast Brewing, 607 Manitou Rd. S.E.
Uncommon Cider Co., 3915 Manchester Rd. S.E.

Time: 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $15
Includes entry to all participating breweries, complimentary bus transportation between and your first beer. $5 from every ticket is donated to United Way of Calgary and AreaBeer:

Breweries, Beers, Bands, Food Trucks!
Join Annex Ale Project, Banded Peak Brewing, Born Colorado Brewing, Cabin Brewing Company, Confluence Distilling, The Establishment Brewing Company, Legend 7 Brewing, Outcast Brewing, The O.T. Brewing Company, Paddy's Barbeque and Brewery, Uncommon Cider Co. and Village Brewery for the Third Annual Barley Belt Tap Tour.

A day of beer gardens, cider, spirits, bands, biking and food in Calgary's Manchester and Highfield Industrial Park. Hop between all the barley belt breweries by bus or bike and enjoy outside beer gardens at each stop with live music from local acts. Join in for the 3rd Annual Barley Belt Tap Tour, taking place August 24th. Explore the areas of Manchester and Highfield as each brewery hosts a parking lot beer garden with their own personal flare. Food trucks will be on site.
How will I get between breweries you might ask? Shuttle buses will be running between each brewery every 15-20 minutes. Biking, skateboarding, scootering, jogging are also highly encouraged.

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August 25, 2019

Brewery & The Beast– Festival of Meat

Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave. S.E.

Time: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Ticket Price: $99.95
Tickets are fully inclusive of the entire restaurant and chef’s offerings at the event – no additional purchasing is required.
10 beverage tokens are included. Beverages are poured as follows: Beer – 10oz, Cider – 6oz, Wine – 3oz.
Additional beverages can be purchased for $2 each.

Brewery & The Beast was created to educate and inform guests of the importance of being a conscientious consumer. It is more important than ever to support responsible and sustainable food producers by purchasing their harvest in restaurants, grocery stores, and markets. By providing guests with a tangible experience of how these foods taste, information about the farms they come from, and where they can purchase these products, we can achieve our goal: keep our local and regional food systems thriving while continually supporting the local restaurant and food & beverage industry.
Brewery & The Beast is an experience our guests can feel good about. Food, drink, music, and community. The finest ingredients are the highlight of inspired dishes prepared by the best chefs in each city.
The Phillips Brewing Company offers a diverse selection of their award winning beers to pair with chefs dishes. Craft cider and premium wines are also featured for pairing with the cuisine of the day, along with a variety of quality non-alcoholic options to enjoy, and live music from The Electric Timber Company provides the soundtrack.
Brewery & The Beast is committed to community. Each one of the events provides funding and support to local and national, industry based foundations, charities, and scholarships. Beneficiaries include The Chefs’ Table Society of BC, SAIT, and the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Program.

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August 25, 2019

The Cochrane Outhouse Races

312 1 St. W. and 1st Street West (Main Street), Cochrane, Alberta

Festivities start at 10:00 a.m.
Races start at 1:00 p.m.

Come wipe out the competition!
The Cochrane Outhouse Races are an annual event hosted by the retail store, Heavenly Outhouse. The course is located on the two blocks on main street, in front of the Heavenly Outhouse.
The races are simple: 4 runners and one person on the throne! Two teams race on the course at a time. Winners for funniest and fastest get $500 cash! Each team must make a donation to enter, which then supports the Cochrane Activets. They are raising money for a new, all-inclusive playground in association with the Girl Guides. All event proceeds will go to this cause. Team with the biggest donation receives a surprise prize! Door prizes, sidewalk sales.

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August 28, 2019

Le Diner en Blanc

Secret location

Meeting place is between 5:45 p.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Price: $42.00 per person + $10.00 membership
Registration to Le Dîner en Blanc® event takes place in 3 phases:
1. Phase 1: Close friends of the organization and Leaders
2. Phase 2: Friends recommended during the Phase 1 registration process
3. Phase 3: Guests who have signed up to the waiting list
In phase 1 and 2:
• The number of places is limited, and take place on a "first come, first served" basis.
• Invitations will be sent out 48 hours prior to the opening of each particular registration phase.

The most sought after SECRET event continues to grow in 2019, with worldwide city announcements upcoming. Join the family and experience a global event phenomenon. In Calgary in 2019, the event returns with a new hosting team.
Dîner En Blanc is a surprise pop up picnic event where friends and family arrive simultaneously at a secret location to share an evening of food, wine and fun. All guests dress completely in white and bring along picnic baskets, white folding tables, chairs and dinner ware. It is in augural debut in Western Canada, Le Dîner en Blanc saw over 1200 Vancouver diners grace Jack Poole Plaza at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre to celebrate under the Olympic Cauldron. From the attending guest feedback the experience was one-of-a-kind and almost a surreal dream on “what is possible” when it comes to events in the city.
The event makes its 7th turn in Calgary this August.
Established over 30 years ago, Le Dîner en Blanc de Paris has evolved into a “très chic” tradition that attracts over 10,000 people annually, showcasing prestigious sites in the French Capital. In June 2018, Le Diner en Blanc de Paris marked its 30th anniversary. A record 17,000 guests from Paris and around the world gathered at the Esplanade des Invalides to celebrate this historic moment.
In 2012, Dîner en Blanc International was created with the goal of sharing this wonderful experience with the rest of the world. The concept went viral, attracting and connecting people from different backgrounds all around the globe­—forging bonds, and building a close network of friends.
Today, Le Diner en Blanc is held in over 30 countries, in over 80 cities, and it has hosted more than 150,000 guests. Along with New York, Los Angeles, Montreal, Sydney, Singapore, Mexico City and over 50 other cities, Calgary is a proud host of Le Dîner en Blanc, having held events since 2013.

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August 28-September 1, 2019

Shaw Charity Classic

Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, 12501 14th St. S.W.

Schedule
Monday August 26
Blakes Women's Day (closed to public)
8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Tuesday August 27
Qualifier - Elbow Springs Golf Course
Tee Times Starting at 9:00 a.m.
MEG Energy Junior Clinic
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
*Course closed to the public except during the Junior Clinic.

Wednesday August 28
RBC Championship Pro-Am Round 1
Gates open to the public at 7:00 a.m.
Morning Tee Times: 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Afternoon Tee Times: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Free admission

Thursday August 29
RBC Championship Pro-Am Round 2
Gates open to the public at 7:00 a.m.
Morning Tee Times: 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Afternoon Tee Times: 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Free admission

Friday August 30
Shaw Charity Classic Round 1
Gates open to the public at 8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tee Times
HGS KidZone | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Charity Ball Drop in support of Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink 3:30 p.m.

Saturday August 31
Shaw Charity Classic Round 2
Kid's Day | 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Gates open to the public at 8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tee Times
HGS KidZone | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Charity Ball Drop in support of Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink 3:30 p.m.

Sunday September 1
Final Round
Gates open to the public at 8:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tee Times
HGS KidZone | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Charity Ball Drop in support of Shaw Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink 3:30 p.m.
Awards Ceremony | 5:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Pro-Am Good-Any-Day Ticket (Wed. or Thurs.): FREE
Good-Any-Day Ticket (Fri.-Sun.): $32.50
Weekly Grounds Package (Wed.-Sun.): $65
4-Pack Ticket Package: $90
2-Pack Ticket Package: $55
Juniors aged 15 and under will be provided with FREE access to the Shaw Charity Classic when accompanied by a ticketed adult
The Sandhill Champions Club: $75 (daily)
Weekly Grounds Package (Wed.-Sun.): $150
4-Pack Ticket Package: $200
2-Pack Ticket Package: $125

The Shaw Charity Classic will host some of the greatest names in the game of golf in Calgary at the Canyon Meadows Golf and Country Club, August 28–September 1. The field, which will consist of 81 stars on the PGA TOUR Champions Tour, will compete for US $2.35 million in a three-round, 54-hole stroke-play tournament. The winner will receive US $352,500 and 352 Charles Schwab Cup Points. The only PGA TOUR Champions Tour stop in Canada will showcase Calgary to the world through its broadcast on the Golf Channel.
This year's field is shaping up to be the best one yet! Committed for 2019 are  Retief Goosen, Bernhard Langer, Scott McCarron, Colin Montgomerie, Mark O’Meara, Mark Calcavecchia, Paul Broadhurst, Vijay Singh, Jesper Parnevik, Carlos Franco, Ken Tanigawa, Esteban Toledo, and David Frost.
Remaining true to the Champions Tour mandate of supporting the community, the Shaw Charity Classic aimed to break records for charitable donations in the inaugural year with a goal to raise $1 million for local children’s charities. Since 2013, the Shaw Charity Classic has raised more than $22.1 million for over 159 children and youth charities in Alberta.
For five straight years, the Shaw Charity Classic has set a record for charitable giving on the PGA TOUR Champions. In 2017, the tournament raised over $12,357,863 shattering its previous 2017 record of $8.3 million. In 2019, the tournament is aiming to set another record as it provides contributions to charities across Alberta. Help raise even more for children's charities by joining in at the 2019 Shaw Charity Classic!
The 2019 Official Charity Partners are: Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary, Calgary Police Foundation, Classroom Champions, Junior Achievement Southern Alberta, Kids Cancer Care, KidSport Calgary, and The PREP Program.

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August 29, 2019

Caskapalooza 2019

Craft Beer Market, 100 Anderson Rd. S.E.

Time: 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $25
Tickets include 12 x 4 oz. samples and additional samples are available for purchase.
One Day. 20+ Casks.

Caskapalooza - Craft's famous summer craft beer sampling event - is back for another year at Southcentre Mall in Calgary! Join in for a festival-style night of entertainment, good vibes and local beer tasting - featuring over 20 unique casks from your favourite local craft breweries.
Partial proceeds will be donated to Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids, a charity works in partnership with Calgary schools to make and deliver free healthy lunches for students who would otherwise go hungry.
Cheers to giving back and good vibes!! Join in for great beers all for a great cause!

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August 30-September 1, 2019

BBQ on the Bow Festival 2019

Montgomery Community Centre/Shouldice Park, 5003 16th Avenue N.W.

Schedule:
Friday, August 30
6:00-11:00 p.m.
Bow River BBQ Banquet and Dance
Tickets: $50, $60 at the door
Montgomery Community Centre

Live Music – Schedule & Artists
Saturday, August 31: 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 1: 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Beer Gardens
Saturday, August 31: 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 1: 11:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Open to the public free of charge

BBQ on the Bow is an annually occurring Kansas City BBQ Society (KCBS)  sanctioned BBQ Competition and outdoor festival taking place at the Montgomery Community Association (Shouldice Park) during Labour Day long weekend. The mission is to spread the love, passion and joy for “southern style” BBQ  while simultaneously  celebrating and promoting local products, businesses and musicians. The BBQ on the Bow is free to attend and aims to provide something for all ages.
The 27th annual BBQ on the Bow Festival will be held at the Montgomery Community Centre on August 31st and September 1st. Up to $10,000 in cash prizes for Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, Third Overall, Fourth Overall, Individual Categories and Chef’s Choice. Teams compete for prize money, a chance to cook at the American Royal in Kansas City, and a shot to win a draw to compete at the World Invitational Jack Daniels BBQ Competition in Lynchburg, Tennessee.
Founded in 1993, the BBQ on the Bow was created to jointly promote “Southern BBQ” and Alberta agricultural products (pork, beef and chicken products). Now in it’s 27th year the event has endured  everything mother nature has had to throw at it and has evolved from a small competition with a  handful of teams to one of Canada’s premier competitions with over 35 teams competing annually.
This is Canada's Oldest BBQ Competition and home of the Alberta BBQ Championships. In the BBQ on the Bow "Alberta Championship", teams vie for recognition as the Grand Champion by earning the most points in all four required categories. These categories are: Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork Butt (shoulder) and Beef Brisket. There is also a 5th category called 'Chef's Choice' but the points earned in this category do not count towards the BBQ on the Bow "Canadian Championship", just bragging rights.

Join in for a SMOKING HOT DAY of activities.
Activities:
- KCBS BBQ Competition
- Kids Q BBQ Competition
Food Demonstrations
- A variety of local food vendors/bbq competitors will be teaching their secret recipes
Interact with BBQ Competitors
- Learn more about the craft
- Get tips and advice
Live Music and Beer Gardens
Kids Zone
- Children’s Playground
- Face painting
Food Trucks
- Opportunity to purchase from BBQ food trucks and variety of other local vendors
Marketplace
- A variety of companies will be on site selling merchandise

BBQ on the Bow is pleased to partner with the Canadian BBQ Society, a new BBQ organization in Canada tracking Canadian Teams and their competition successes.

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August 31, 2019

Calgary Highland Games

Calgary Rugby Union, 9025 Shepard Rd. S.E.

Gates open at 7:30 a.m.
Events at 8:30 a.m.

Admission (advance):
Adult VIP: $70
Adult: $20
Age 6-17/Seniors: $15
Family Pass: $60
Children under 5 are FREE

The Calgary Highland Games is one of the oldest gatherings in North America and will be celebrating 106 years since the first games, held in 1913. Organised by the Calgary United Scottish Games Association, these games have gained the reputation as being one of the most prestigious Highland events in the West. Attracting competitors and spectators from across Western Canada and the USA, you will watch some of the world's top pipers, drummers, dancers, and heavy event athletes compete and perform.
The skirl of the pipes, the beating of the drums ... sounds that bring the blood to a boil, sounds that many of our ancestors proudly followed into battle in defence of their beloved Scotland, the land of tradition, the birthplace of some of the world's most important men and women.
Calgary has been welcoming Scottish Calgarians and those who wish they were to the Highland Games since 1913.

Competitive events of the Calgary Highland Games:
Highland Dancing
Piping and Drumming

Heavy Events:
Braemar Stone
Caber
Heavy Hammer
Heavy Weight for Distance
Light Hammer
Light Weight for Distance
Open Stone
Sheaf
Weight Over Bar

Other events and activities include:
Clans and Scottish Vendors
Beer Gardens
Raffle Draws
Opening Ceremonies
Food Trucks
Scottish Highlanders Kicking Hunger
Closing Ceremonies
Vendor Row: Check out all the vendor and clan tents, and don't forget to try the many tastes of Scotland.

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August 31-September 1, 2019

Party In The Park

Winsport Arena, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. S.W.

Saturday August 31 Lineup
Gates open at 1:00 p.m.
George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Vince Neil Performing all the Hits of Motley Crue
The Northern Pikes
The Static Shift

Sunday September 1 Lineup
Gates open at 1:00 p.m.
Styx
Trooper
54•40
Toque

Tickets:
2-Day Weekend Pass: $138.00-$185.00
Saturday or Sunday Pass: $60.00-$125.00

VIP 2-Day Weekend Pass: $300.00
VIP Saturday or Sunday Pass: $175.00
Includes
- A premium seat within the first 7 rows on the floor
- Unlimited access to the VIP Lounge
- Private VIP Coat Check, Full Bar, Concessions, and Washrooms
- VIP express entry and re-entry into Winsport Arena
- Designated VIP Parking

Party in the Park has now been moved inside!
With recent concerns over weather and smoke, you can enjoy two full days of rock indoors, all in the comfort of reserved seats. Plus, now the weekend is open to anyone 13 years and older!
Join some of the worlds most prolific performers and songwriters for a two-day indoor rock festival that includes: all day food and beverage service, full use of the Winsport parking lot with pre-purchased parking passes, enhanced experience VIP packages, and unlimited re-entry throughout the weekend… Plus much more!

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August 31-September 1, 2019

Reynolds Alberta Museum Harvest Festival 2019

Reynolds-Alberta Museum, 6426 40 Avenue, Wetaskiwin, Alberta

Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Admission Fees:
Adult: $13.00
Senior: $11.00 (65 years and older)
Child: $9.00 (7-17 years, 6 & under free)

The smells are sweet, the noise is big, the machines are giants and the fun is huge - it's Harvest Festival, at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin on August 31-September 1. What a great opportunity to see more than 40 pieces of vintage agricultural machinery in action. Plowing, threshing and binding are just a few of the fieldwork demonstrations. The smoking, chugging, and massive steam traction engines are the real crowd-pleasers of this show.
The ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen will have an interactive display with home economists available to answer your household questions. The focus will be on pickling and canning, as well as bread baking. There will be samples, games and an “enter to win” contest.
Bread baking demonstrations happen each day, along with demonstrations of rope making and the grain elevator in the main building. Children's crafts, Family Fun Zone, pie auction, and music by the Foggy Minded Mountain Boys.
Don't forget the Farmer's Market outside on the grounds. Martin Deerline showcases modern-day John Deere harvest equipment and lawn and garden equipment. Also, Open Cockpit Bi-plane rides, Food vendors, free tractor rides, Petting Zoo, and more.

For more fun, add this Family Fun Package to your family admission (for $10):
- Take a tractor ride.
- Play carnival games and win prizes in the Family Fun Zone.
- Visit your animal friends in the petting zoo.

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August 31-September 1, 2019

Canmore Highland Games

Centennial Park, 6th Street, Canmore, Alberta

Saturday, August 31
Taste of the Highlands
5:00-11:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of wine, scotch, beer and food tasting at the Don Garen Festival Tent. Sample over 90 local and international wines and scotches from some of the world’s most celebrated producers including micro-breweries! The Celtic lounge atmosphere makes the Taste of the Highlands a fun venue to enjoy a myriad of tastes among friends. Experts are available to share their knowledge as you taste your way from booth to booth. A great opportunity to find the perfect wine, scotch or beer!! Accompany your beverages with appetizers served up by some of Canmore’s finest restaurants.
Tickets: $25, $30 at the door

Sunday, September 1
Full Highland Games and Evening Ceilidh at Centennial Park
Featuring:
7:00 a.m. Gates open to all
7:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Scottish & Celtic Retail Booths open
8:30 a.m. Individual Piping & Drumming Competition, Heavy Sports Competition
9:00 a.m. Highland Dance Competition
10:00 a.m. Beer Garden opens, Food trucks (field) and Games Food Booth (in festival tent) open
12:00 p.m. Sheep Dog demonstrations
12:40 p.m. 78th Fraser Highlanders musket shoot
1:00 p.m. Official Canmore Highland Games opening ceremonies
1:30 p.m. Highland Dance Competition, Tug of War Heats
2:30 p.m. Whisky tasting, Pipe Band Competition begins (Adults Only) $25
4:45 P.M. Tug of War final
5:00 P.M. Massed Pipes & Drums of the Canmore Highland Games, Official closing ceremonies and awards for Piping & Drumming
6:00 P.M. Evening Ceilidh with live entertainment

Games Admission:
Adults: $15, Gate: $23
Seniors (65 and over) & Youth (13-17): $10, Gate $20
Kids 6-12: $5
Under age 6 Free
Ceilidh Admission: $30 Adults, $40 at the door
Ceilidh Group Admission: $250 for 10 Adults
Highland Games: Family of 4 - 2 Adults & 2 Children: $30
Adult Weekend 3 main events: $60
Whisky tasting (Adults Only) $25

A Celtic festival presented annually since 1991 on the Sunday of the Labour Day weekend, including a highland dance competition, piping and drumming competition, heavy sports contest, sheep dog demonstrations, massed bands, clan tents, Celtic wares and traditional food and beverages.
It seems especially fitting to have a Highland Games in Canmore, as one of the first Highland Games known was organized by King Malcolm III Canmore (1058-1093). Held at a fairly flat meadowland (the Brae O’Mar) along the River Dee, this sporting event was used for a royal contest to find the swiftest and strongest man in the kingdom with the necessary stamina to carry Malcolm’s messages across the land.
Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy sports, especially the caber toss. While centered on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Celtic culture.
Enjoy the comfort of the Don Garen Festival Tent to relax and enjoy with food and beverages. This covered, heated venue is where you will find the Taste of the Highlands on Saturday evening, the Beer Garden with continuous entertainment throughout the day on Sunday, and the closing Evening Ceilidh. (Big Scottish Party!)
Vendor Row: Check out all the vendor and clan tents, and don't forget to try the many tastes of Scotland, with food trucks, kids tent and Scotch tasting.

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August 31-September 2, 2019

53rd Annual Cochrane Lions Club Labour Day Rodeo

Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds, 109 5th Avenue West, Cochrane, Alberta

Schedule:
Friday, August 30th
Gates are Open: 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. (RANCH RODEO)

Saturday, August 31st
12:00 p.m. Gates OPEN
1:00 p.m. Lions Kid's Zone OPENS
1:00 p.m. Rodeo Grand Entry
5:00 p.m. Slack - TBD
8:00 p.m. Lion's Centre opens for LIVE music and dancing, Tickets: $20 

Sunday, September 1st
10:00 a.m. Cowboy Church
12:00 p.m. Gates OPEN
1:00 p.m. Lions Kid's Zone OPENS
1:00 p.m. Rodeo Grand Entry
TBD Cowboy of the Year

Monday, September 2nd
10:00 a.m. Labour Day Parade
12:00 p.m. Gates OPEN
1:00 p.m. Lions Kid's Zone OPENS
1:00 p.m. Rodeo FINALS Begin
          Crowning of Lions Royalty
          End of Day's Events

Tickets: Adults $20, Youth (13-17) and Seniors (55+) $15, Children under 12 free

The  53rd Annual Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo will be hosted through the September long weekend. Still considered one of the toughest Amateur Rodeo's in Canada and FCA sanctioned, it follows closely in the footsteps to the infamous Calgary Stampede. In fact, you can expect to see many of the same riders & stock showcased there, but in a much more intimate setting. Running 53 years strong, kick back and enjoy all the action of a Tournament Style Rodeo, featuring many of the world’s toughest competitors. With more than 16 events unfolding daily including: ladies barrel racing, bareback, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc and bull riding to name just a few. But stick around for some of other the crowd favourites such as Wild Cow Racing, Mutton Busting and the Wild Pony Races.
In the 1990’s the Lions Club began to focus their efforts on creating a family weekend by incorporating children’s entertainment, local vendors, outdoor family entertainment, the biggest parade of the year, fireworks, live entertainment and the always popular Saturday Night Dance. The hosting of these events created a major tourist attraction to the Town of Cochrane with thousands of out-of-towners visiting this small western community.

September 2
Cochrane Activettes Pancake Breakfast, Before the Parade 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Northstar Ford, 340 Railway Street West. Cost $3 per person or $10 per family of 4.
Cochrane Labour Day Parade at 10:00 a.m. The Parade will leave the form up area and starts on River Avenue to 1st Street West (Main Street) and throughout the downtown.

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September 2019

September 5-8, 2019

CCMA Country Music Week

Various locations

Schedule
Thursday, September 5, 8:00 p.m.
The Palace Theatre, 219 8 Avenue S.W.
SIRIUSXM Top of the Country Finale Ft. High Valley
Canada voted, now the top three artists move on to perform at the biggest country music event in Canada! Come and see who will be the next SiriusXM Top of the Country contest winner!
Tickets: $20

September 5-8
Songwriters' Series
Performance Hall, Studio Bell,  850 4 St. S.E.
Hosted by James Barker, Aaron Goodvin and Tim Hicks, the CCMA Songwriters’ Series is a four-part acoustic performance series that will kick off on Thursday, September 5 with more sessions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These four marquis events celebrate the storytellers of country music, inviting listeners to enjoy songs from a whole new perspective.
Performances include:
September 5: Jason Blaine, Kristin Carter, Leah Daniels, Aaron Goodvin, Mallory Johnson, Jess Moskaluke, Meghan Patrick and Leaving Thomas
Doors open: 2:30 p.m., Showtime: 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
September 6: Alee, James Barker, Lindsay Ell, Doug Folkins, Nice Horse, Livy Jeanne, Mackenzie Porter and The Reklaws
Doors open: 2:30 p.m., Showtime: 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
September 7: Tenille Arts, Sons of Daughters, Jade Eagleson, Stacey Lee Guse, Tim Hicks, Steven Lee Olsen, Emily Reid and Tenille Townes
Doors open: 1:00 p.m., Showtime: 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
September 8: Kelly Archer, Jim Cuddy, Mitchell Tenpenny and Pam Tillis
Doors open: 1:30 p.m., Showtime: 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: SOLD OUT

September 6-8
CCMA Fan Village
CCMA Tent
This is a FREE event
Friday, September 6
4:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.
Saturday September 7
10:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 8
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
This is a FREE event

Friday September 6, 7:30 p.m.
Jack Singer Concert Hall, 205 8th Avenue S.E.
CCMA Legends Show
One of the most popular events at Country Music Week and brought to life by Stingray Music, the CCMA Legends Show celebrates the best the genre has to offer.
With performances by: Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Alan Doyle, Jade Eagleson, Lindsay Ell, Tim Hicks, Andrew Hyatt, Aaron Pritchett, The Reklaws, Tenille Townes, The Wilkinsons and Michelle Wright.
Tickets: $42.29-$60.10

Saturday, September 7, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
CCMA Fan Fest
Fan Village attendees will have the opportunity to get a professional photo taken with some of Canada’s brightest country music stars.
CCMA Tent
This is a FREE event

Country Music Week began in 1977 as an annual event created to heighten awareness and increase exposure for Canada’s country music artists. Today, Country Music Week is made up of three components:a music festival, which includes CCMA Fan Village, a Songwriters’ Series, talent showcases, FanFest, and the Legends Show; the CCMA Awards Show, which is a two-hour live, television special highlighting a year in country music; as well as an industry conference which allows the Canadian country music industry to honour those working behind the scenes via educational workshops and seminars, networking receptions, awards ceremonies and more.
Since 1976, the CCMA has been committed to ensuring the growth and development of the Canadian country music industry. Through education, communication, information, promotion and recognition, the CCMA offers members these advantages in an increasingly competitive environment. Core to these efforts is Country Music Week. It is the focal point for the organization and its members, providing professional development opportunities, showcasing slots, and an opportunity to heighten awareness and increase exposure for Canada's country music artists.
In 1987, the organization's name was officially changed to the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA). Growing in both reputation and experience, the CCMA was able to secure a broadcast partnership with CTV Television which allowed the 1987 Canadian Country Music Association Awards to be televised for the first time coast to coast to coast. The CCMA continued its partnership with CTV until 1998.
It was in 1999 that the CCMA entered into a new partnership, now with CBC Television, with encore broadcasts on CMT in Canada. The 2005 Canadian Country Music Association Awards were also broadcast for the first time on the U.S. Network GAC (Great American Country) and on CMC (Country Music Channel) in Australia.
It can be said that music is the very soul of this country, and reflects the true identity of Canada. As the country genre evolves to embrace new styles, it is reflecting new versions of our Canadian identity, as well as our heritage. Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards continue to be a celebration of the music and the artists that represent our unique culture.

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September 6-7, 2019

Great Canadian Beer Festival

Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Avenue, Victoria, B. C.

Sept. 6th, 4:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.
Sept. 7th, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tickets: $40
Friday & Saturday Weekend Pass: $70.00
includes your taster glass, program and BC Transit Get Home Safe bus ticket.
Beer tokens are $2.00 each, sold inside the stadium only.

NO TICKETS ON SALE AT THE DOOR!

The Victoria Beer Society hosts the 27th annual Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Victoria on September 6 & 7. This year, more than 90 breweries and 2 cideries will have a booths featuring over 250 beers and ciders. Also, The Alberta Brewers Booth returns with 8 members and many breweries serving up unique cask beer. Returning will be local food vendors, live entertainment and more!
The Great Canadian Beer Festival has become one of the world's must attend beer events. People from all over the globe seek out Victoria and the GCBF every year; brewers from Australia, volunteers from England and beer lovers from all over. The little annual beer festival first held in 1993 has blossomed into a truly international event.
The GCBF is held each year on the first weekend after Labour Day with over 90 craft breweries from across Canada and the USA and more than 8000 happy people coming together in the beautiful city of Victoria to celebrate the diversity of the brewers' craft.
As always, there is non-stop entertainment by local acts and once again there will be a fantastic selection of food offered by local restaurants and caterers. Join in this year in Canada's beer capital for lots of fun, sun and some really great beers!

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September 6-15, 2019

YYC Burger Battle 2019

Various locations

List of participating locations:
Battle Contestants

For the love of YYC Burgers - An Epic Battle for Burger Supremacy
The YYC ( Calgary ) Burger Battle is a burger fest of epic proportions. With around 50 of Calgary's best restaurants taking part it will be almost too easy to find the perfect burger. Eat burgers, support charities, have fun, maybe win something.
The burger battle is back this year and aims to raise money for a very deserved local charity. In 2019, Eat Burgers To Support The Alex.

The Alex
Changing Health. Changing Lives.
The Alex is changing how we look at health care in Calgary.
We know that good health is the complete state of physical, mental, emotional and economic well-being. We cannot enjoy whole health when we are hungry, when we are in chronic pain, when we don't have a roof over our head, when we feel disconnected from our community, when we are living in poverty. And fixing one of these issues while ignoring the rest is just a band-aid solution.
Our health, housing and food programs support our most vulnerable neighbours, tackling tough health and social issues head-on, and our preventative, cost-effective programs save millions in taxpayer dollars by moving people from poverty to stability and from crisis to wellness.

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September 7-8, 2019

2019 Mountain View Arts Festival

Didsbury, Alberta

2019 Arts Festival - What Makes You Smile
This is Mountain View County's largest festival of its kind. Art lovers see Didsbury Alberta come alive with all that is arts and culture in the region, including dancers, storytellers, musicians and songwriters, handicrafts, painters, potters, carvers - you name it, if it's artsy, it'll be here!
The Mountain View Arts Festival has always been a great family fun event to share a memory, share a story, or share a laugh. 2019 is no exception as they recognize the vital issue of mental health from a variety of different "artsy" angles - art exhibits, live music, historical stories and yes, even "happy mistakes"!
Take part in any event over the 2½ days of the festival. If you come with a frown, don't worry, they'll send you home with the best souvenir possible - a great, big smile!! Since 2011, festival visitors have been treated to an incredible showcase of the arts and culture that is found in Central Alberta... specifically Didsbury and Mountain View County!

What Makes You Smile - HANDS-ON FUN!
Life can be full of ups and downs and trying something new, meeting new people and getting active are just some of the simple steps you can take to help you improve your mental well being. 
Let's Make Stress Balls!
Want some help getting over the massive stress that life can sometimes bring? Then plan to stop into the Didsbury Library and make your own "Stress Balls".

Mexican Yarn Art!
A big part of our Arts Festival is the "Make Your Own Souvenirs" program, and you'll find plenty of artsy fun to do during your visit to the Didsbury Museum.
We first tried our hand at Mexican Yarn Art back in 2016, and we're bringing it back by popular demand! Known for bright colours and bold designs, you'll start with a blank floor tile and create from there! We'll have a few patterns for you to choose from, or you can just go wild with your own creativity!

Picnic with a Scarecrow!
A warm welcome awaits you at the Museum during the Scarecrows on Parade contest. Pack a picnic lunch, throw in your favourite park blanket, and sit on the beautiful lawn amongst a myriad of very friendly scarecrows.

What Makes You Smile - ART & ARTISTS
What's an arts festival without artists? Artists are set up at the Provincial Historic Resource, the Didsbury Train Station, right in the heart of downtown Didsbury. It's more than just showing people how it's done. It's offering an interactive feature so that everyone can learn, first-hand, the value - and fun - in creating!

And for the Public
Artists at Work will be bursting at the seams with a full house of fabulous Alberta artists and artisans.
Artists will be on hand ready to answer your questions, explaining how they use their tools and materials. They'll even give you a chance to participate in a collective piece of art, handle raw materials and tools, or do a "Make It - Take It" project!

And There's More!
Didsbury has become known for its unique Chalk Art during the Festival. Held in a paved lot right beside the Train Station, they invite everyone to "Chalk It Up!"! Come join the unique community they like to call "Chalk-a-Holics"! Just pop over to the Train Station from 11 am - 5 pm on Saturday or Sunday.

What is a "Happy Mistake"?!!
Have you ever started out doing one thing and ended up with something totally different? You know, we all have, and this year, the Didsbury Library is going to help celebrate those "Happy Mistakes"!

What Makes You Smile - MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC!
This year's Festival Theme is "What Makes You Smile".
Enjoy lots of music at two different stages, all day long, both Saturday and Sunday.
1. Vintage Coffee Bar, 2019 - 19 Avenue
2. Didsbury Museum, 2110 - 21 Avenue

Buskers
Buskers add delight, interest and energy to our Arts Festival, especially for those out for an afternoon stroll. Didsbury's streets provide a wonderful opportunity for buskers to showcase their craft and for residents and visitors to be entertained and show their appreciation.

What Makes You Smile - HISTORY & HERITAGE!
Tour the beautiful two-storey brick and sandstone Didsbury Museum, built in 1907 - there's so many possibilities for the history buff, or those looking to dig a little deeper into their Central Alberta family heritage! See Inuit heritage collection of baskets, bone carvings, arrowheads, traditional regalia dresses, and items from one of the first white nurses in the Yukon, a Didsburian!

History at the Library!
Not only is Didsbury's museum old, but the library, established in 1908, is the oldest little library in Alberta! You can explore your family history with the many resources available, and with ancestry.com available on the library's computers.
And since we're talking arts and culture, when you pop into the library to make your stress balls, ask about how you can learn a new language and connect with other cultures. You can use Pronunciator to take a course in anywhere up to 80 different languages, and you can even download a phrasebook to your phone!

6th Annual Scarecrows on Parade!
The Didsbury Museum hosts the Scarecrows on Parade Competition, and invites everyone to put their artistic thinking caps on and plan their scarecrow(s) this summer.

The Roadroad Comes to the Festival!
Working closely with the dedicated preservationists of the Mountain View Model Railroad Club, they will help tell the story of the settling of area communities, led by the Canadian Pacific Railway and Sir John A. Macdonald. Enjoy this opportunity to see the personal side to railroading and the way of life that still celebrates our country's heritage and history.

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September 7, 2019

47th Springbank Old Tyme Fall Fair

Springbank Park For All Seasons, 32224A Springbank Road

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Kids Zone: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Free Admission

Each September, the Springbank Park For All Seasons sponsors the Annual Springbank Fall Fair. The day kicks off at 9:00 a.m. with the Annual Family Fun Run and Walk which is followed by a pancake breakfast put on by the Springbank Lions Club. All day long there are activities, Kids Zone filled with games, activities, and attractions, Activity, Club, and Sport Sign-Up, 4H Pony Rides, Farm Animals & Livestock Education and Demonstrations, Agricultural and Horticultural Displays, rope making, antique displays, a human combine, exhibits, vendors featuring local Community Groups, handcrafted merchandise, tasty treats, food trucks, and a variety of other articles for purchase, Live Entertainment, Climbing Wall & Springfree Trampoline, and much more to give you a taste of Springbank's Heritage.

9th Annual Kristen Lee Coutts Memorial Family Fun 5K Walk & Run
9:00 a.m.
Starts at the Springbank Lions Soccer Park
Adult - $40.00
Family - $90.00 (Max 4 people)

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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September 7, 2019

30th Annual Chestermere Country Fair

Chestermere Recreation Centre, 201 West Chestermere Drive, Chestermere, Alberta

Country Fair Schedule of Events:
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Chestermere Fall Supper with Jennie Ogilvie, Alberta's Favourite Medium, Tickets: $40.00 & Entertainment Main Hall

The Chestermere Country Fair is the oldest ongoing annual event in Chestermere, held every year in September.
Featuring a parade, pancake breakfast, gymkhana, outdoor farmers' market, kids zone, mutton busting, Red Ribbon Baking Contest, indoor marketplace with over three dozen vendors, food trucks, bike decorating contest, and more.

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September 7-8, 2019

Calgary Produce Marketing Association's Harvest Sale

Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.

10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. both days

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

Join the Calgary Produce Marketing Association, Heritage Park Historical Village, the Alberta Children's Hospital and the Calgary Community Kitchen as they partner to offer truckloads of fresh fruit and vegetables at historically low prices. This year's Harvest Sale will take place on September 7 and 8 in the Celebration Field at Heritage Park Historical Village. Stock up on healthy food at eye-popping rock-bottom prices, learn the benefits of eating fresh fruit and vegetables and support the local community at the same time. Funds raised at this event will support local charities.
Product at the Fall Harvest Sale varies each year. Growing conditions determine what the Association can receive for the sale. Product shortages due to fires, mother-nature, and market conditions play a major role in availability. Product comes in from across Canada and the United States, ensuring a vast assortment each year; cabbage, potatoes, carrots, beets, apples, bananas, tomatoes and greens are just some of the assortment that you will find at this year’s sale.
Bring a dolly or wagon to carry out all your produce and stay and enjoy the rest of the day at Heritage Park. Regular Admission rates apply. Free admission for Annual Pass Holders. Historical Village, including rides and exhibits, is open until 5:00 p.m.

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September 8, 2019

The Red & White Calgary Fall Comic & Toy Expo

Red & White Club, McMahon Stadium, 1833 Crowchild Trail N.W.

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

Admission: $5.00
Children 12 years old & under are free with a paid adult admission.

The Red & White Calgary Comic & Toy Expo offers comics, toys, manga, original artwork, role-playing games and much, much more! There will be an artist alley, costume contest and silent auction.

Costume Contest Times:
Ages 12 & under: Noon
Ages 13 & over: 2:00 p.m.

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September 8, 2019

The CCMA Awards

Scotiabank Saddledome, Stampede Park

7:00 p.m.

Tickets: $44.50-$127
VIP: $561.25-$1632.00

Revel in a star-studded evening as country music’s hottest talent descends on Calgary for the 2019 CCMA Awards presented by TD. Showcasing this year’s most brilliant and buzz-worthy artists with spectacular live performances, the CCMA Awards stage will witness another group of Canada’s top artists crowned winners in categories like Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Group of the Year, SiriusXM Rising Star, Album of the Year, Apple Music Fans’ Choice and, for the first time in three decades, the coveted Entertainer of the Year. The 2019 CCMA Awards will be broadcast live on Global from Calgary’s Scotiabank Saddledome.
Each year, the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) honours its members who have excelled during the past year, with a Canadian Country Music Association Award. CCMA Awards are presented each fall during Country Music Week.
The CCMA Awards are voted upon by the membership in a three stage ballot process; during the first of which, potential Candidates who have released product within the eligibility period and meet the criteria outlined in the Rules & Regulations, are brought forward for consideration and nominated by the voting membership through a 'write-in' ballot. The Second Ballot presents the top ten eligible contenders, as verified by the Awards and Balloting Committee, who have received the most votes in each category to be voted upon for the Third (and final) Ballot, which contains the top five contenders in each category, who become the final five nominees.

AWARD CATEGORIES
Artist Awards (15 Awards)
Entertainer of the Year (Award #1)
Album of the Year (Award #2)
Apple Music Fans' Choice (Award #3)
Female Artist of the Year (Award #4)
Group or Duo of the Year (Award #5)
Interactive Artist of the Year (Award #6)
Male Artist of the Year (Award #7)
Rising Star (Award #8)
Roots Album of the Year (Award #9)
Single of the Year (Award #10)
Songwriter(s) of the Year (Award #11)
Top Selling Album of the Year (Award #12)
Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year (Award #13)
Top Selling Canadian Single of the Year (Award #14)
Video of the Year (Award #15)

Musician Awards (7 Awards)
Bass Player of the Year (Award #16)
Drummer of the Year (Award #17)
Fiddle Player of the Year (Award #18)
Guitar Player of the Year (Award #19)
Keyboard Player of the Year (Award #20)
Speciality Instrument Player of the Year (Award #21)
Steel Guitar Player of the Year (Award #22)

Radio Awards (6 Awards)
Music Director of the Year (Large Market) (Award #23)
Music Director of the Year (Medium or Small Market) (Award #24)
On-Air Personality(ies) of the Year (Large Market) (Award #25)
On-Air Personality(ies) of the Year (Medium or Small Market) (Award #26)
Radio Station of the Year (Large Market) (Award #27)
Radio Station of the Year (Medium or Small Market) (Award #28)

Industry Awards (14 Awards)
Booking Agency of the Year (Award #29)
Country Club of the Year (Award #30)
Country Festival, Fair or Exhibition of the Year (Award #31)
Country Music Program or Special of the Year (Award #32)
Management Company of the Year (Award #33)
Music Publishing Company of the Year (Award #34)
Record Company of the Year (Award #35)
Industry Person of the Year (Award #36)
Creative Director(s) of the Year (Award #37)
Recording Studio of the Year (Award #38)
Record Producer(s) of the Year (Award #39)
Retailer of the Year (Award #40)
Ron Sakamoto Talent Buyer or Promoter of the Year (Award #41)
Video Director of the Year (Award #42)

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