Epicurean Calgary

Epicurean Calgary
Calgary, AB
Canada
ph: 403-269-6592 ex. 2
epicureancalgary@yahoo.ca

What's Up Calendar

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 2017. July home games are July 22 vs. Saskatchewan and July 29 vs. Hamilton. For more info, click here.

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Concerts and Special Events:

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July-September 2017

Summer Festivals

July 2017
July 21-23
Fiestaval

July 27-30
38th Annual Calgary Folk Music Festival

July 31-August 6
Calgary International Blues Festival

August 2107
August 4-12
The Calgary Fringe Festival

August 5
Inglewood SunFest
Franco Festival Calgary

August 8-27
GlobalFest 2017

August 10-13
Taste of Calgary

August 12-13
Calgary Dragon Boat Festival

August 13
Marda Gras Street Festival

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

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July-September 2017

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

Various Locations

July 20, 27, August 3, 10
Lawn Summer Nights

July 22
9th Annual Multiple Miles for Myeloma 5km Walk & 10km Run

July 23
Alberta Ride for Sight (Bragg Creek, Alberta)
Calgary Ironman 70.3

July 29
Rugged Maniac
Reader Rock Garden Annual Stroll

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

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July 2017

July 14-23, 2017

Cyclepalooza

Various Locations

Anyone can lead a ride during Cyclepalooza! Let your creativity run wild and be a part of the most diverse bike festival in Calgary.
Not sure how to lead a ride? We can help you gets started.

July 14
7:30 a.m.
#CoffeeOutside
11:30 a.m. 18+
Downtown Pub Lunch
6:00 p.m.
Mid-Summer Social Ride

July 15
8:30 a.m.
Foldie Fondo
12:00 p.m. $$
Brewery Bike Tour: SE Calgary
8:00 p.m. 18+
F/100

July 16
10:00 a.m.
YYC Green Buildings Bike Tour
12:00 p.m. FF
en Blanc à Vélo (picnic in white)
2:00 p.m.
Bike to the yarn store!

July 17
6:00 p.m. $$
YYC Bike Nights in support of the Branch Out Neurological Foundation

July 18
7:00 p.m.
BEACH BLANKET BINGO PARTY

July 19
11:00 a.m.
G.E.M (Gender Empowerment Mechanics) Day

July 20
5:00 p.m. 18+
Suit and Scotch Ride !!

July 21
7:30 a.m.
#CoffeeOutside
3:15 p.m. 18+ $$
Legacy Prohibition Brewery Tour

July 22
10:30 a.m. FF
Mummas and bubbas ride
6:30 p.m. $$
*7th Annual Bike Prom* 18+

July 23
5:00 p.m. FF
Piñata Ride

Cyclepalooza is a community-driven, do-it-yourself bicycle festival held for ten days every summer in Calgary. With a variety of bike-related events, Cyclepalooza brings together people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels through cycling for fun and transportation. Inspired by Portland's Pedalpalooza and Vancouver's Velopalooza, Cyclepalooza is 10 days of bike events and fun that occurs July 14-23.

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July 19-23, 2017

Westerner Days Fair & Exposition

Westerner Park, Corner of Gaetz Avenue and 19th Street, Red Deer, Alberta

Hours:
Noon to midnight daily
Sunday, July 23: noon-10:30 p.m.
Parade (downtown Red Deer) Wednesday July 19 at 9:30 a.m.

Gate Admission Prices:
Adults: $14
Youth (13-17): $11
Children (6-12): $6
Children (5 & Under): FREE
Seniors (65+): $6
Parking $7
Sunday Family Day Pass (1 vehicle): $32
Ride All Day Pass: $33
The 3 Day MEGA Pass: $25

Entertainment & Attractions
Main Stage:
Jess Moskaluke, Nice Horse, Hey Romeo- Wednesday, July 19
Chilliwack, Kenny Shields and Streetheart- Thursday, July 20
Tom Cochrane with Red Rider, Jamie Woodfin, Ken Stead- Friday, July 21
Coleman Hell, Jocelyn Alice- Saturday, July 22
Doors Open @ 7:00 p.m. | Shows Start @ 8:00 p.m.

19th Street Market
If you love to shop and explore new things you will love the 19th Street Market. With over 100 worldwide exhibits offering everything from toys, books and games to saunas, sports wear and health products, you are sure to find just what youre looking for!

Sunny Family Fun Zone
The Sunny Family Fun Zone is the perfect venue for families as it offers everything from games and activities to live entertainment and family rides that have now joined the Sunny Family Fun Zone.

Also Art Exhibits, Midway Boulevard, Midway Stage, Adeventure Alley, Kids Corral, Race Track, Beer Gardens, Pony Chuckwagon Races, Fireworks Show and more.

Livestock Shows
Celebrate the Westerner Days' rich agriculture history with livestock shows and Livestock Pavilions.

Westerner Days Fair & Exposition Parade
The Westerner Days Fair & Exposition Parade is the traditional kick-off to central Alberta's largest summer celebration. Over 30,000 people will line the streets of downtown Red Deer on Wednesday, July 19 at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy the decorated floats and vehicles, collector vehicles, local celebrities, marching bands and livestock entries.

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July 21-23, 2017

Fiestaval

Olympic Plaza, 228 8th Avenue S.E.

Friday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.- 11:00 p.m.

Fiestaval is a 3 day free multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Latin American Culture. It is an opportunity to support Calgary's Latin community while encouraging multiculturalism among all Calgarians. Fiestaval is a free, family-oriented alternative to celebrating multicultural arts and entertainment in Calgary.
Come down for entertainment, food and merchandise vendors and live entertainmnet with over 15 bands and dancing.

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July 21-23, 2017

21st Annual Millarville Rodeo

Millarvile Racetrack, Millarvile, Alberta

Schedule:
Friday, 6:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m. Concert featuring Domino, Tickets on sale at the door, $15/person.
Saturday, 1:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m. Concert featuring Canadian musician Drew Gregory, Tickets on sale at the door, $15/person.
Sunday 1:00 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Adults: $15.00 Per Person
Kids: $5.00

Welcome to an exciting 2017 MRAS year and celebration of Canada’s 150 years.
At the feet of the Historic Rocky Mountains, Southern Alberta’s premier rodeo challenged some of the best rodeo athletes in North America for the past 21 years.
With competitors ranging from southern to central Alberta the spectators are entertained with two and a half hours of pure rodeo and incredible events that cater to everyone. The community that is created by athletes, locals, and people of afar display that the FCA sanctioned rodeo is much more than a rodeo, but an event that supports education, agricultural heritage and western contemporary lifestyle.
Friday evening will include our FCA sanctioned RODEO, the first ever MRAS Heritage Princess Contest, and our Family Cabaret featuring the up and coming country band Domino.
Saturday will feature the regular Farmers’ Market, heritage and educational demonstrations and booths, children’s area to learn about the agricultural heritage of our western roots, the FCA sanctioned RODEO, children mutton busting and the Family Cabaret featuring Drew Gregory.
Sunday will feature the FCA sanctioned RODEO FINALS together with the children’s calf scramble.
Run under the auspices of The Foothills Cowboy Association, the Millarville Rodeo will feature riveting fan favourite events like bull riding, steer wrestling, saddle and bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, calf roping, tie-down roping, team roping and break away roping. Stand in awe at the trick riders, cheer on the bronc busters and barrel racers, and say hello to the Rodeo queens and princesses while enjoying the great food and a cold one in the Beer Garden

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July 21-23, 2017

Bragg Creek Days

Bragg Creek Community Centre, 23 White Avenue, Bragg Creek, Alberta

Friday, July 21
Heritage Dance

Saturday, July 22
$5 Admission
Bragg Creek Days festivities start bright and early Saturday morning with the Redwood Meadows Firefighters' Association Annual Pancake Breakfast, being held at the Bragg Creek Centre at 7:30 a.m. From there it's the Bragg Creek Days Parade starting at 10:30 a.m., featuring more than 40 colourful entries from throughout Western Canada. This year is the 50th Annual Bragg Creek Days Parade and the theme this year is Red & White in honour of Canada's 150th.
The main highlight of Bragg Creek Days is the festivities being held at The Bragg Creek Centre starting at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. Midway Games, raffles, concessions, face painting, pie eating contest, balloon artists; you'll find it all at the Bragg Creek Days Carnival. Truly something for everyone. Outdoor Market Square, bouncy castles for the young and the young at heart, pony rides and more. Local talents will be showcased on the "Creeker Stage", sure to entertain and delight.

Sunday July 23
Partnering with Ride For Sight
Pancake Breakfast, Poker Rally, Outdoor Market Square, Show and Shine, live entertainment, beer gardens, and more.

Bragg Creek Days has been a weekend event in Bragg Creek for over 50 years. There will be something for everyone: market square, face painting, dunk tank, beer gardens, food and concession, bounce houses, live music, morning parade, and more every year.

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July 21-23, 2017

Langdon Days 2017

Langdon, Alberta

Event Schedule:
Friday July 21
6:00 p.m. Slo-pitch tournamant starts
6:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Beer Gardens open, Food trucks onsite
9:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. DJ

Saturday July 22
7:00 a.m. Slo-pitch tournament cont.
8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast
10:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m. Parade
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Vendor's Village
10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Childrens festival
11:00 a.m.- 1:00 a.m. Food Trucks onsite
12:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. Synergy Youth Activities
12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Beer Gardens open
3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Skateboard tournament
6:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. Beer Gardens
8:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. Silent Auction
9:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m. DJ

Sunday July 23
7:00 a.m. Slo-pitch tournament cont.
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Vendors's Village, Food Trucks onsite
10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Church Service (Field House)
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Car Show & Shine (Langdon School)
11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. Dr. Von Hooligan's Carnival of Calamities
12:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Beer Gardens open

Ticket Prices:
Children's Festival: $5 Child, $10 Adult, $25 Family of 4
Beer Gardens: $5

There are a variety of activities planned for this 3 day event including: parade, pancake breakfast, slo-pitch tournament, children & youth activities, food trucks, vendors village, car show, & beer gardens with live entertainment.

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July 21-23, 2017

South Country Fair

Fish & Game Park, 249 Lyndon Road, Fort Macleod, Alberta

Friday: 5:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m
Saturday: NOON-1:00 a.m.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

Tickets:
Advance Weekend Pass: $100/Gate: $130
Advance Weekend Pass Stud./Sen.: $90/Gate: $120
Friday/ Saturday Evening: Advance $50/Gate: $55, Stud./Sen.: $50
Saturday ALL DAY: Advance $60/Gate: $65, Stud./Sen.: $60
Sunday/Sunday Afternoon: $30
Kids 12 and under: FREE

South Stage Lineup
Friday July 21
5:00 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.

Saturday July 22
Noon: Dance workshop
1:30 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.
East Stage Lineup
Noon- 6:25 p.m.

Sunday, July 23
11:00 a.m.- 4:20 p.m.
East Stage Lineup
Noon- 4:10 p.m.

The 31st annual South Country Fair takes place July 21-23. South Country Fair is a rural, peace oriented, camping, music and arts festival that manifests itself annually just outside Fort Macleod, Alberta. Since the late 80s SCF has brought together all of the elements of old-world festivals and the heady and exotic flavours inherent to international ports-of-call, combined with very high production standards, juxtaposed against a big blue prairie sky on the edge of a natural riparian forest.
You can expect to see almost anything on stage, from dub and rant poets, art films, street performers, scathingly hot Cape Breton fiddling, hot-blooded bag pipes or Flamenco guitars, cool sarod or santur, djembe and/or dadouk, screaming electric guitars and mandolins - pretty much everything under the sun.
Four performance areas. Three days. Too much to see. One Old Man River. And of course theres the Fair Mall, Kidz Kountry and an Awareness Tent, too. It all works together to provide a well-rounded, magnificent experience for everyone.

Artists include:
Dana Sipos, Junkman's Quire, Chicken-Like Birds, Gordie Tentrees & Jaxon Haldane, Viper Central, Washboard Hank, Kitty & the Rooster, Ben Rogers & the Bloodred, Scott Nolan, Sam Tudor, Mariel Buckley, Justin Lacroix, Coig, Eliza Doyle, Joe Nolan & The Dogs, William Prince, McQuaig, Spencer Murray & Pipeslinger, Slocan Ramblers, Entangados, Lindsay Beaver & The 24th Street Wailers, Bad Pop, Circus Act Insomniacs, Eden Middleton, John Williamson, Tyler Perry, and more.

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July 22, 2017

Chestermere Water Festival

Chestermere Lake and John Peake Park, Chestermere, Alberta

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

Schedule
9:00 a.m.
Wakeboard Competition

11:00 a.m.
Kids Fun Zone
Artisan Market

12:00 noon
Lake Tours

1:00 p.m.
Summer Music Showcase
Beer Gardens hosted by Chestermere Lions Club.

10:30 p.m.
Fireworks

Come celebrate summer on the lake at Chestermere’s Annual Water Festival at John Peake Park.
Water Festival is the City of Chestermere's annual celebration of summer on the lake! Visitors are able to wander through the artisan market to the sounds of the Summer Music Showcase, enjoy a beer or glass of wine in the Lions Beer Garden, laugh with their children at kids’ entertainer Captain Jack in the Kids Fun Zone. Families are also able take a ride along the lake in the Boat Rides. The day ends with the music of this year's headliner Kirby Sewell Band and the breathtaking fireworks display on Chestermere Lake!
The Water Festival is a fun packed day with live entertainment and a spectacular show of fireworks after sunset. Activities will include the annual car show, wakeboard competition, lake tours, kids fun zone, beer gardens, live music, an artisan and vendor outdoor market and the finale of fireworks.

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July 22, 2017

Annual European Classic Car Meet

Stanley Park, 4011 1A St. S.W.

Show is from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

2017 Rev-Up Party:
July 21
Millarville Ranch House, Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W.
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.
Food served at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $20

Free Admission

This annual event has run successfully for the past 24 years with each successive year’s event being bigger and better than the last. Come see European and other classic cars, race cars and motorcycles. This show attracts participants from clubs across Western Canada and the northern USA. See fresh vintage cars, new to the public and participants. Last year they had a collection of over 200 European cars.

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July 22, 2017

Taste of Okotoks

Downtown Okotoks from Centre Avenue to the Okotoks Art Gallery at Lineham Avenue, Okotoks, Alberta

11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Food Samples:
Sampler tickets will be available to purchase for $1 each and each participating restaurant will be showcasing delectable treats from their menus. Samples may cost anywhere from 1 to a few tickets. Enjoy tasty treats while listening to live music, happening all afternoon around the Olde Towne Plaza and at the outdoor stage in front of the Okotoks Art Gallery.

Be a part of this fun culinary event - experience all the delicious food and drink this part of the world has to offer! Perfect for foodies and anyone who likes to 'nom nom'! This pedestrian-friendly event boasts live music, great food from local restaurants, boutique shopping and a street market featuring a wide array of local artisan wares from MarketSquare.
There are plenty of boutique shops in downtown Okotoks; plus the street will be closed and turned into a full artisan market with over 100+ vendors from MarketSquare selling their wares! The market features a wide array of local artisans and boutique businesses showcasing fantastic hand-made and imported home decor, jewelry, food, accessories & more.

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July 22-23, 2017

Vul-Con 2017

Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station, 115 Center Street East, Vulcan Arena/Curling Rink, - 705 Elizabeth Street, Cultural Recreation Center (CRC), 504 4th Ave South, Vulcan, Alberta

Vendors room is open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday

Tickets:
VIP Pass: $150
Entitles attendee early entry to the convention on both Saturday and Sunday, front of the line access to autographs and photo ops, front rows VIP seating for all presentations, panels and Q & As, dinner and dance tickets, an exclusive limited edition Vul-Con t-shirt, an exclusive swag bag.
General Weekend Pass: $25
Single day: $15
Meet & Greet Dinner & Dance: $40
All Photo Ops are $40
All Autographs are $40

Celebrating Star Trek's 51st Anniversary Vul-Con 2017 - bigger and better than ever.
Welcome to Vulcan Alberta's Celebration of 51 years of Star Trek at Vul-Con 2017.
The Sci-fi convention formerly part of the Spock Days Festival each year in Vulcan, Alberta, is back on its own weekend and has been renamed Vul-Con. Look for Star Trek presentations throughout the weekend including one immediately following the Dinner. Other presentations to occur on the Q & A Stage as well as shorter presentations on the Media Stage in the Vendor Room!
There will be different programming and guests on each day of the event. Plan to attend BOTH days, Saturday July 22 and Sunday July 21.
The change is to simply make the convention bigger, better and more affordable. Look for a large Vendors room along with an artist alley. One fee will allow you to enter the vendor’s room, artist alley, guest autograph and photo areas, regular panels and Regular Q & As. Attendees can purchase single day or two day passes. Also look for VIP and Deluxe passes available. Providing something different every day so you won’t want to miss out.

Also:
Parade
Vendor's Room
Gaming Area
Colouring Tables for kids - Face Painting available - Kidz Zone
Trivia Contest
Auctions
Costume Contest
Special Ceremonies

Special Guests:
Marc Okrand - author of The Klingon Dictionary
Hana Hatae - Molly O'Brien
Ira Steven Behr - producer
Cirroc Lofton - Jake Sisko
Robert O’Reilly - Gowron

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July 26-29, 2017

The 130th Annual Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede

Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds, 2055 21st Ave. S.E., Medicine Hat, Alberta

Grounds Times:
Daily: Noon - Midnight

Admission:
$9.00 Adults
$4.00 Children 12 & under

Rodeo:
Thursday, July 27: 4:45 p.m.
Friday, July 28: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 29: 1:30 p.m.

Ticket Prices:
Adults (Premier Seating) $25.00 each includes GST & Gate Admission
Adults (Regular Seating) $20.00 each includes GST & Gate Admission
Children 12 & Under $14.00 each includes GST & Gate Admission

Tickets for evening performances:
The Stampeders/54-40/Glass Tiger- Wednesday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.: $59-$79
Blue Rodeo- Thursday, July 28, 9:00 p.m.: $64-$92.80
The Band Perry- Saturday, July 30, 8:30 p.m.: $64-$89
Package prices for all 3 events- Adults $150-220

Parade:
Date: Thursday, July 27
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Downtown

Free Entertainment:
Kickstart Band
Tim Holand the Ventriloquist
Spruce Meadow Prairie Dogs
March Hare Band
Nerveless Nocks
Terrance B the Hypnotist

The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede has much more than a rodeo. There are Pancake Breakfasts, a Casino, Horse Show, Kid's Area with Pioneer Village, Petting Zoo, Pony Hops, Bounce Castle, and Prizes, the Midway, the Annual Ranch Horse Competition & Sale, Visual Arts Classes including original paintings, drawings, prints, ceramic pottery, sculpture, photographs, fibre arts and Childrens' art, a Better Living Area with all the best handmade products in Medicine Hat and area, from Quilts to wine making, and Country in the City with informative, educational and interactive displays on topics related to agriculture, energy, recycling, and living in the country.

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July 27-30, 2017

38th Annual Calgary Folk Music Festival

Prince's Island Park

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

Tickets:
Adult 4 Day Single-User Pass: $195
Youth/Senior/Student 4 Day Pass: $130

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

Seniors/Student Tickets
Senior Thursday Ticket - $25, $30 at the gate
Senior Friday Ticket - $30, $35 at the gate
Senior Saturday Ticket - $40, $50 at the gate
Senior Sunday Ticket - $40, $45 at the gate

2017 Enmax Mainstage:
Thursday, July 27
5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Dawes
Coeur de pirate
Billy Bragg and Joe Henry

Friday, July 28
5:45 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Birds of Chicago
Archie Roach
Michael Kiwanuka
Basia Bulat
City and Colour

Saturday, July 29
5:30 p.m..-11:30 p.m.
Mbongwana Star
Sidestepper
John K. Samson & The Winter Wheat
Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin + the Guilty Ones Barenaked Ladies

Sunday, July 30
5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Yola Carter
Darlingside
Foy Vance
Blue Rodeo

From its origins as an eccentric kitchen party writ large to the major national event it has become, the Calgary Folk Music Festival embraces a singularly Canadian festival style, earning a glowing reputation for programming that welcomes music from around the corner and the globe, bringing together marquee artists, local favourites, history-makers and innovators to Calgary for a broad-ranging vision of folk with an edge, and a festival with a wry, get ’er done attitude.
The Globe and Mail dubbed the Festival ‘one of the seven musical wonders of the world’ noting that it has the best programming of the post-folk music fests. It provides authentic, magical encounters that surprise even dedicated festival aficionados, creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for both artists and audience members.
For four days each July, a village fifty thousand strong writes their stories on the warm summer breeze and brims with the joyous sounds of musical exploration, community and inspiration. It’s an aural adventure; sweet and edgy, evolving and unpredictable. It’s the Calgary Folk Music Festival.

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July 28-29, 2017

Bikes & Bulls

Airdrie Rodeo Grounds, 9 km. west of Airdrie on Highway 567

Tickets:
$50 Weekend pass
$30 Day pass

Poker Run: 1:00 p.m. Friday

The Airdrie Oilmen’s Association works towards its goal of giving back to the Airdrie community by donating the proceeds from Special Fundraising Events. In 2011, the 1st Annual Bikes & Bulls Charity Event & Concert was held at the Airdrie Rodeo Grounds and included a weekend of fun-filled activities like the Bike Poker Drive, Bike Rodeo, Bull Riding, Concerts and more.
This year’s Bikes & Bulls event is scheduled for July 28-29. This unique one-of-a-kind event brings together motorcycle enthusiasts and bull riding fans for one awesome weekend at the Airdrie Rodeo Grounds. Featuring Pro Bull Riding, Motorcycle Rally, Show N Shine, Beer Gardens, Live Music on both Friday and Saturday evening. Friday night is BrokenToyz. Saturday features Trevor Dennis.
Proceeds from the event go to Community Links, Airdrie Foodbank, and Airdrie & District Victims Assistance Society

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July 28-30, 2017

The 20th Annual Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree

Granview Recreation Park, Granum, Alberta

Friday July 28th
5:00 p.m. Supper
7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Opening Concert with MC Darrel Janz

Saturday July 29th
10:00 a.m. Morning Concert with MC Darrel Janz
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Noon Lunch at the concession
1:00 p.m. Afternoon Concert with MC Darrel Janz
5:00 p.m. Supper
6:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Evening Concert with MC Darrel Janz

Sunday July 30th
8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Free Pancake Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Morning Service

The 20th Annual Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree
Celebrating 20 years of Keeping the Gospel in the Jamboree
Their mission is to present the gospel through music while promoting interdenominational relationships, celebrating Christian heritage, promoting the family friendly community of Granum, and providing a venue for developing Christian musicians in Western Canada.

Featuring This Year’s Entertainers:
Liberty Quartet
Dawn Loewen and Family
The Daae Family
Joyful Melody Trio
The Trudel Family
The Gripping Family
and more...

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July 28-August 7, 2017

Historic Calgary Week 2017

Various Locations

Time to plan your participation in Historic Calgary Week 2017. Join in to celebrate 150 years of Confederation and bring our rich history to life. Chinook Country Historical Society presents 70 walks, talks, family events, museum and community visits. Check out the Week At A Glance that lists the titles of all events to plan your participation in the 11-day history festival.
All events are open to the public and are free of charge, with one exception. Some events require pre-registration due to limited space.
This year, our History Hunt is back and will feature questions about school names and street names. A new, giant crossword puzzle will again highlight our history and will be published in the Calgary Herald on Friday, July 28. Both the History Hunt and the Crossword Puzzle can be downloaded from the website as well on that date.
Check out the exciting lineup of walks, talks and excursions to again bring Calgary's history to you. For these eleven days, history enthusiasts gather to celebrate some of Calgary's oldest and most unique stories and treasures. Enjoy special events, various celebrations and more. It's an opportunity for Calgarians and visitors to hear the stories of the people that built the city, enriched people's lives through the arts and preserved the open spaces for all to enjoy.

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July 29, 2017

Packwood Grand

Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, 261095 Dwight McLellan Trail, Balzac, Alberta

Time:
Red Carpet: 12:00 p.m.
Post: 1:20 p.m.

Tickets are available to incumbent guests and by invitation only. To request an invitation to this event, you need to submit your information.

Packwood Grand is set to be a true celebration of old world leisure and sophistication. Last year, this refined and colourful event set the stage for the ultimate in luxury, horse racing, fashion, and food & drink. As the must-attend social & lifestyle event of 2017, more than 2000 of Calgary’s highly cultured, business-leading, and fashion forward bon-vivants will take part in the affair.

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July 29-30, 2017

Pet-A-Palooza

Eau Claire, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Bulldog Races at 1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Wiener Dog Races at 1:30 p.m. Saturday

The West Coast’s largest outdoor pet festival, Pet-A-Palooza™ is coming back! This free and pet friendly festival is the most fun you’ll have with your pet all summer. Bring your pet to sample treats, food, accessories, toys and get hooked up with loads of free swag! Over 100 exhibitors are the leaders in the pet industry and are proud to show what they can do for your pet! Also, enjoy a hilarious 30 ft. bulldog race! Think your bull has what it takes to reign supreme?! Enter them to see if they are the first to cross the finish line and win big! Join Saturday and you'll be asking "you did what with your wiener?!" This knee slapping good time will be an event you DON'T want to miss! Win Big with your Calgary Low Rider! Open Registration at 12:00 p.m. at the Sleep Rover Booth - Race Starts at 1:30 p.m.
There will be red carpet photo-ops, free stage with live music, ask-a-vet, free teath cleaning, fur trimming, hydration stations, kid zone, and more. Check out all the latest Doggie Styles at the Pet-A-Palooza™ fashion show! Join in the North Plaza at Eau Claire on Saturday - strutting their stuff will be dogs available for adoption through JLA Society S.V.U, Heaven Can Wait and Pause For Change.
Pet-A-Palooza is a fundraiser for Just Love Animals Society.

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July 29-30, 2017

CentreFest

Downtown Red Deer, Alberta, on Ross Street and 49th Avenue

Schedule:
Friday: Kick-Off BBQ in City Hall Park at Noon, $5/person
Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday Outdoor Adult Show: 8:00 p.m., Tickets: $20

Central Alberta’s largest outdoor street performer festival!
All ages can enjoy diverse talents and performers from across the globe, at the Centrefest Street Performer Festival in downtown Red Deer.
Artists, performers, and street acts combine to create a unique atmosphere that will inspire and amaze you with their outrageous and ingenious performances. Have a laugh, enjoy the food, listen to some great music taking place on stage at the 100.7 Cruz FM, kids can learn some circus skills in Circus World. Entertainment, food, face painting, crafts and much more...
Refresh yourself at Rotary Water World, containing sprinklers, and refillable water bottles to keep you comfortable. Bring the little ones to Kids World, where they can enjoy a variety of kid friendly activities, such as face painting, performances, and more.
Tour the street market, a unique shopping place with fantastic food, local vendors peddling their locally produced or exotic wares, not to mention the wide variety of shops found only downtown.
With something for everyone at CentreFest, be it the street vendors, exotic performances, tasty treats, Rotary Water World, Kid's World, the Music World, Circus World, CentreFest 2016 promises to be the biggest and best to date.

2017 Circle Show Performers
As always, the all star line-up of jugglers, comedians and acrobats come from all parts of the world and are guaranteed to make you laugh and leave you in awe with their crazy antics and out-of-this-world stunts.
Spandy Andy, Red Deer, AB
The Silver Starlets, Ontario, Canada
Mighty Mike
Tianna the Traveller, Alberta, Canada
The Checkerboard Guy, Ottawa, Canada
Sharon Mahoney, Oakville, Ontario

2017 Roving Artists
These hilarious and engaging artists will be walking and performing all over the festival site.
Doris the Tyrannosaurus (Nikolai Smith), Edmonton, AB
The FlowBot. (Michael Ortiz), Edmonton, AB
Kyle Key, Magician, Red Deer, AB
Jason Kodie, Edmonton, AB

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July 31-August 6, 2017

Calgary International Blues Festival

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

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

2017 CALGARY BLUESFEST PASSES ON SALE
4-DAY PASS: $129
ADVANCE DAY PASSES: $50
THURSDAY: $30
2 for 1 THURSDAY Pass: $50
Children 12 & under are free when accompanied by a parent

Calgary Bluesfest Mainstage Schedule
Thursday, August 3
Gates at 4:00 p.m., Stage at 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Black Cherry Perry's Mississippi Medicine Show
The Thrill Ain't Gone - Jack Semple's Tribute to B.B. King
Paul DesLauriers Band

Friday, August 4
Gates at 4:00 p.m., Stage at 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Brother Ray Lemelin
Angel Forrest Band
Big Bill Morganfield featuring the Delta Sonics

Saturday, August 5
Gates at 11:00 a.m., Stage at 12:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Billy Joe Green Band
Charlie B & the Groove Crew
Brent Parkin Band
Amos Garrett & the Eh! Team featuring Dale Spalding
Ghost Town Blues Band
Andy T Band featuring Alabama Mike
Toronzo Cannon

Sunday, August 6
Gates at 11:00 a.m., Stage at 12:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Sunday Gospel Hour
The Claudettes
Williams, Wayne & Isaak
Randy McAllister & the Scrappiest Band in the Motherland
Sugar Brown Band
Bob Hall & Lil' Jimmy Reed
Mr.Sipp

Acts include: Black Cherry Perry's Mississippi Medicine Show, The Thrill Ain't Gone - Jack Semple's Tribute to B.B. King, Paul DesLauriers Band, Brother Ray Lemelin, Angel Forrest Band, Big Bill Morganfield featuring the Delta Sonics, Billy Joe Green Band, Charlie B & the Groove Crew, Brent Parkin Band, Amos Garrett & the Eh! Team featuring Dale Spalding, Ghost Town Blues Band, Andy T Band featuring Alabama Mike, Toronzo Cannon, The Claudettes, Williams, Wayne & Isaak, Randy McAllister & the Scrappiest Band in the Motherland, Sugar Brown Band, Bob Hall & Lil' Jimmy Reed, Mr.Sipp and more.

The 13th annual Calgary International Blues Festival returns July 31st to August 6th for the best party of the summer! A full week of Blues workshops, concerts and special events culminate in 4 days & nights (August 3-6) of non-stop music on MainStage at Shaw Millennium Park, followed by the nightly Twilight Blues Dance Parties.
Bring the family and c'mon down to the park for some of the finest music to be had on the planet! Check out the colourful arts market, pick up some festival souvenirs and get your CDs autographed, enjoy the delicious cuisine offered by our YYC Trucks, and sip on a cool beverage in the shade of a beer tent! Summertime and Blues... it doesn't get better!
Another killer lineup of first class talent awaits you at this year's Calgary Bluesfest! From the multiple-award winning Big Bill Morganfield (son of Muddy Waters), living legends Bob Hall and Lil' Jimmy Reed, to the royalty of Quebec Blues, IBC finalists Paul DeLauriers Band and award-winning vocalist Angel Forrest Band, to local legend Amos Garrett his band the Eh! Team with featured guest, Canned Heat front man, Dale Spalding, to Memphis greats, the Ghost Town Blues Band, Toronto's IBC semi-finalist, Sugar Brown, and many, many more.

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August 2017

August 3-6, 2017

25th Annual Big Valley Jamboree

Camrose, Alberta

Main Stage Concert Bowl
Gates Open 9:00 a.m.
Show Start 1:00 p.m.
Show Ends 10:30 p.m.

Coors Banquet Saloon
Thursday 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Friday - Sunday 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Jim Beam Backroom Bar
Friday - Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

North Bar
Friday - Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Molson Canadian Cider House
Thursday - Sunday Noon - 2:00 a.m.

Tickets:
3-Day Adult Pass: $240
Kids 11 & under: FREE
Kick-Off Party: $60
Single Day Adult: $110
Reserved Seating Sec B,C,D,E: $330
Reserved Seating Sec A & F: $300
VIP Seating Ticket: $850

Thursday - Kick off
Coors Banquet Saloon
The Give ‘Em Hell Boys
The Dungarees
Eric Paslay
Big & Rich
Dee Jay Silver

Friday- Main Stage
Colter Wall
Madeline Merlo
George Fox
Jess Moskaluke
Willie Nelson
Little Big Town

Coors Banquet Saloon
Rik Reese Band
The Road Hammers
Dee Jay Silver

Saturday- Main Stage
Tracy Millar
Williams & Ree
Sam Palladio
Tanya Tucker
Kacey Musgraves
Keith Urban

Coors Banquet Saloon
Leaving Thomas
Jason Blaine
Dee Jay Silver

Sunday- Main Stage
Wine Soaked Preachers
Adam Gregory
The Washboard Union
Gord Bamford
Chris Young
Jason Aldean

Coors Banquet Saloon
Trinity Bradshaw
SiriusXM Surprise Artist
Dee Jay Silver

In 1992 the owner/operators of Big Valley jamboree, Craven Saskatchewan were looking for a location to host a second festival in Alberta. Big Valley, Alberta was chosen as the original location; name and geography being one of the main deciding factors.
In September of 1992 the promoters hosted a weekend rock concert headlined by Bryan Adams. Mother nature unleashed her fury and a freak snow storm devastated what was to be a spectacular event. Although the site location had a spectacular view, road access, services and amenities were not available to handle the potential crows expected for an annual event. The spring of 1993 saw the promoters once again searching for a new home for the country music festival.
The Camrose Regional Exhibition (CRE) was in the process of resurrecting the annual summer fair; moving from its original city centre location to what is now the exhibition grounds on the east end of the city. The BVJ promoters approached the CRE with the idea of taking over the annual fair weekend; brining International and national artists to the community. After much deliberation, the CRE Board of Directors voted to cancel the production of the “Camrose Country Fair” and work with the BVJ promoters offering a facility and community services to accommodate a high profile music festival.
So there is no big valley, no hills, no river, but the Big Valley Jamboree name has significance and history. It’s over 20 years later, the festival has been named CCMA Country Music Event of the Year 5 times since 2011 which would indicate that the original promoters had a valid idea; Alberta is a great place for a country music festival. And Camrose is proud to be the city of choice!
Don't forget, there's also a tradeshow with all kinds of fabulous stuff, and where else can you start the day off watching the wild thrills of bull riding. Other activities held during the event include a family stage, songwriter's workshop, casino, gospel jamboree, kick-off party, slots, marketplace tradeshow and parade.

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August 4-7, 2017

2017 Strathmore Stampede

Strathmore, Alberta

General Grounds Admission:
Adults - $5.00
Youth (6-12) - $3.00
Seniors (+60) - $3.00
Kids under 6 - FREE
Grounds Admission is included with the purchase of any Rodeo or Chuckwagon event ticket.?

Grandstand Ticket Prices:
Friday, August 4
Rodeo: 1:00 p.m.: $15, Rush $13
Chuckwagons: 7:00 p.m.: $20, Rush $18

Saturday, August 5
Rodeo: 1:00 p.m.: $20, Rush $18
Running With The Bulls and Chuckwagons: 6:00 p.m.: $30, Rush $28

Sunday, August 6
Rodeo: 1:00 p.m.: $20, Rush $18
Running With The Bulls and Chuckwagons: 6:00 p.m.: $30, Rush $28

Monday, August 7
Chuckwagon Finals: 1:00 p.m.: $25, Rush $23
Rodeo Finals: 4:00 p.m.: $20, Rush $18
Weekend Package: All Performances Friday - Monday: $180

With more than $250,000 in prize money up for grabs, Strathmore Stampede, is Canada's Third Largest Rodeo. It's just 25 minutes east of Calgary on the Trans Canada Highway. World, Canadian and Calgary Stampede champions are among over 400 contestants competing in seven major rodeo events including: saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, team roping and ladies barrel racing plus novice bareback and saddlebronc. Many of these top ranked competitors and rodeo stock will also appear at both the Canadian and National Finals Rodeos, as well as the Calgary Stampede.
The Strathmore Stampede annually welcomes the World Professional Chuckwagon Association Tour! During each heat, four wagons, 12 men, and 36 horses thunder through the figure-8 start in the infield and around the 5/8 mile track right in front of the crowd. Professional Chuckwagon Racing is a spectacle unsurpassed anywhere and will be a western memory you will never forget!
Come see the only Running With the Bulls in Canada. This is the 13th consecutive year of this exciting event. Get your fix by watching fearless men and women run for their lives! Reserve tickets now for Saturday or Sunday wagon races included.
Are you brave enough to step in the ring with these massive beasts? Run With the Bulls! Sign up behind the grandstand from 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. the day of for $25. Entertainment for the weekend includes the Rodeo, Chuckwagons, Running with the Bulls, stage & grounds entertainment, Tradeshow, beer gardens, concessions and a Creative Arts Show. and so much more.

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August 4-7, 2017

AKC Summer Classic 2017 Show

Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Wy. S.W.

Times:
9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Friday
8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Monday

Admission:
Adults: $10.00
Seniors/Youth (12-18): $5.00
Children (under 12): FREE

Join in for the 2017 AKC Summer Classic proudly hosting the Purina National. Bring the family and join in the fun of the Alberta Kennel Club Summer Classic dog show. More than 35 booths will be on site for plenty of shopping and information.
The largest outdoor dog show in Canada with nineteen specialty conformation shows, two specialty obedience & rally obedience trials. Judging in 21 categories in more than 4 groups. 1 Limited Breed Show (Groups 3, 5, 6 & 7), and more.

Also:
4 All Breed Shows
4 Obedience Trials
4 Rally Obedience Trials
6 CKC Agility Trials

Rally-Obedience Sanction Match August 3
Agility Fun Run August 3
Obedience Ring Time August 3
Best Baby Puppy Competitions August 4,5,6, 7
Best Veteran in Show Competitions August 5,6
Best of the Specialties Competition August 6
Breeder’s Sweepstakes August 7
Scent Hurdle Racing August 5 & 6
Junior Showmanship Competition August 5 & 6

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August 4-12, 2017

The Calgary Fringe Festival

Various locations in Inglewood

Friday, August 4: 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 5: 11:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 6: 11:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Monday August 7: 11:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Tuesday August 8-Friday August 11: 12:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Saturday August 12: 11:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

SuperPasses:
Frequent Fringe (5 tickets per Pass): $55
Buddy Pass (10 tickets per Pass): $105
Fringe Binger (20 per Pass): $200
Tickets: $2-$15

Shows and Schedules:
Hundreds of shows over the nine days.

Venues:
Lantern Church - Basement
Lantern Church - Sanctuary
Festival Hall
ArtPoint Gallery
Alexandra Centre Society

The Calgary Fringe Festival runs August 4-12, in Calgary's oldest neighbourhood, Inglewood. This non-juried, uncensored artistic event will feature raw and innovative local, national, and international theatrical productions - and MORE! All in the heart of Inglewood, the oldest and trendiest neighbourhood in Calgary! As they have done for over fifty years, Fringe Festivals around the world continue to generate atmospheres of spontaneity, collaboration, and risk-taking. It's exciting to have this ongoing artistic legacy in Calgary. Prepare to experience your tremendous artistic community in action.

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August 5, 2017

Inglewood SunFest

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

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

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

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August 5, 2017

Franco Festival Calgary

Murdoch Park: Centre Avenue & Ninth Street N.E., Bridgeland

11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Free Admission

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.

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August 5-6, 2017

Chasing Summer

The Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds, 1001 Barlow Trail S.E.

Doors at 1:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Single Day General Admission: $99.95
Two Day General Admission: $149.95-$159.95
VIP: $189.95
Marquee VIP Patio & Table Service Lounge: $279.95
Bespoke VIP Lounge: $279.95
Weekend VIP Cabana: $5000.00
Premium View Weekend VIP Cabana: $6000.00

Featuring:
Saturday:
Tiësto, W&W, Infected Mushroom, Tritonal, Illennium, What So Not, Kill The Noise, Lost Kings, Grandtheft, Loud Luxury, Daijo, Goldbrix, and more.

Sunday:
Zedd, Jauz, NGHTMRE, The Funk Hunters, Slushii, Rezz, Delta Heavy, DJ Bl3nd, Spag Heddy, Elephante, Bleep Bloop, Smalltown DJs, and more.

Western Canada's Largest Outdoor Electronic Music Festival returns August 5-6 at The Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds.
Western Canada’s most anticipated outdoor EDM event of the summer returns to Calgary for its fourth year with a new home on the Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds. Chasing Summer Festival and will once again feature a list of world class artists and expanded attractions.
With a weekend attendance of over 33,750 last year, Chasing Summer has seen tremendous growth since its inaugural event in 2013, featuring previous headlining performances by Tiësto, Above & Beyond, Hardwell, Kaskade, Afrojack, DVBBS, Adventure Club, and more.
Having outgrown the usable space at Fort Calgary, Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds was selected as the ideal location to host the growing event as it permits greater expansion, is easily accessible from Memorial Drive and Barlow Trail, allows for greater experiential opportunities, and works within the festival’s green initiatives with LRT access within a 5 minute walk from the festival site. It also offers one of the most breaktaking views of the Calgary skyline and the Rocky Mountains to be found in the city.

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August 5-7, 2017

40th Canmore Folk Music Festival

Centennial Park, Canmore, Alberta

Gate Opening Times:
Saturday: Advance Ticket Gate opens at 3:30 p.m.
Main Gate open at 4:00 p.m.
Gate closes at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday & Monday: Advance Gate opens at 9:30 a.m.
Main Gate opens at 10:00 a.m.
Gate closes at 9:30 p.m., 9:00 p.m. Monday

Festival Friday Free Concert
Canmore Civic Center, 902 7 Ave.
4:00 p.m. Canada 150
6:00 p.m. Andy Donnelly's Celtic show live broadcast.
8:00 p.m. The Canmore Folk Festival's Street Party Concert hosted by Tom Coxworth featuring Langhorne Slim

Main Stage
Saturday August 5
Harrison Kennedy 4:30 p.m.
William Prince 5:35 p.m.
Birds Of Chicago 6:40 p.m.
Langhorne Slim 7:45 p.m.
Yola Carter 8:50 p.m.
Whitehorse 9:55 p.m.

Sunday August 6
Oscar Lopez Trio 4:30 p.m.
Ten Strings And A Goat Skin 5:35 p.m.
Three Women And The Truth 6:40 p.m.
The Steel Wheels 7:45 p.m.
Foy Vance 8:50 p.m.
Las Cafeteras 10:10 p.m.

Monday August 7
Join in for a FREE pancake breakfast & Live Music from 8:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
7th Ave, between Main Street and 7th Street. (Right beside Miner's Union Hall).
Irish Mythen 3:30 p.m.
Russel Decarle 4:30 p.m.
James Hill & Anne Janelle 5:35 p.m.
The Paul Mckenna Band 6:40 p.m.
Blackie And The Rodeo Kings 7:40 p.m.
Bruce Cockburn 8:55 p.m.

Passes:
Weekend Adult (26+): $120, Gate: $130
Weekend Senior (65+): $75, Gate: $85
Weekend Youth (age 17-25): $75, Gate: $85
Weekend Child (age 6-16) $35, Gate: $45
Weekend Family $280, Gate: $300

Daily Tickets:
Saturday Adult (26+): $45, Gate: $55
Saturday Senior (65+): $35, Gate: $45
Saturday Youth (age 17-25): $35, Gate: $45
Saturday Child (age 6-16) $12.50, Gate: $15
Saturday Family $100, Gate: $110
Sunday or Monday Adult (26+): $55, Gate: $65
Sunday or Monday Senior (65+): $45, Gate: $55
Sunday or Monday Youth (age 17-25): $45, Gate: $55
Sunday or Monday Child (age 6-16) $15, Gate: $15
Sunday or Monday Family $110, Gate: $129

Featuring: Bruce Cockburn, Whitehorse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Foy Vance, Amelie Patterson, Birds of Chicago, Coco Love Alcorn, Harrison Kennedy, James Hill and Anne Janelle, Las Cafeteras, Langhorne Slim, Leonard Podolak, Leela Gilday, Mélisande [électrotrad], Oscar Lopez, Quantum Tangle, Russell deCarle, Ten Strings and a Goat Skin, The Paul McKenna Band, The Steel Wheels, Three Women and the Truth, William Prince, Yola Carter School of Song Featuring: Bardic Form, David Unsworth, Justine Vandergrift, Martin Kerr, Mariel Buckley, Sydney Mae
Bow Valley Locals: Brad Brewer, Dépaysés, Elk Run and Riot, Léa McCroy, Nico Tobias, Olivia Tupper, Rake Job, The Raven & The Fox, The Woodnotes and more.

The Canmore Folk Music Festival is the longest running folk music festival in Alberta and one of its finest. Adhering to a philosophy and legacy of folk, world, blues and roots music, the festival since 1978 has attracted up to 21,000 music fans annually from across southern Alberta, western Canada, the northwestern USA and indeed the world. The Canmore Folk Music Festival takes place in Centennial Park and at the Miners’ Union Hall in the heart of downtown Canmore.
Taking place over three days of the Heritage Day long weekend in August, the festival features 30+ individual acts or performers, family-friendly site, a free downtown concert on festival Friday evening, a kids’ area jammed with crafts, puppets, music, storytelling and a climbing wall. Its venue is the downtown Centennial Park in the heart of Canmore’s valley bottom. Surrounded on all sides by the majestic Rocky Mountains, the backdrop of breathtaking scenery merely enhances the incredible music pouring forth from four stages all weekend long.
The workshop stages partner up eclectic mixings of musicians from disparate and diverse backgrounds, often resulting in that ephemeral "lightning in a bottle" sound that will never be recreated twice. Each evening the main stage concert features six hours and six performances highlighting the best of what each has to offer. Audiences are renowned for their respectful listening, allowing every patron to enjoy the music and every performer to enjoy the rapt attention directed their way.
Over the years, the Canmore Folk Music Festival has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to the local community through outreach programs in the schools, the construction of the landmark Stan Rogers Stage in Centennial Park, infrastructure upgrades to the park, the development of musical scholarships for students, and songwriting workshops for both youth and adults.

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August 5-7, 2017

2017 Le Tour de Bowness

Various Locations

Saturday, August 5- The road race takes place on Horse Creek just outside the Town of Cochrane. With its rolling hills and majestic scenery, all racers are challenged by the 22 kilometer course.
9:00 a.m. Staging of Categories
9:05 a.m. Category 1/2 start; 132km
9:10 a.m. Category 3 start; 132km
9:15 a.m. Category Women 1,2,3; 132km
9:20 a.m. Category 4 start; 88 km
9:25 a.m. Category 5 start; 88 km
9:28 a.m. Category Women 3,4,5; 88 km

Sunday, August 6 - Bici Bucerias Hill Climb (Canada Olympic Park, 88 Canada Olympic Rd. N.W.)
The Bici Bucerias Hill Climb is an exciting dash to the top of Canada Olympic ParkHill at the edge of Calgary. This grueling climb takes brute power and strength to successfully conquer the 1.25 kilometer long steep 120- metre ascent. Lined with cheering spectators and a gorgeous view of Calgary in the background.
6:00 p.m. Category 5
6:20 p.m. Category 4
6:40 p.m. Category 3
7:00 p.m. Women 1,2,3,4,5
7:20 p.m. Category 1/2

Monday, August 7 - Criterium (Bowness at downtown Bowness on 64th Street and Bowness Road N.W.)
The Criterium is a speed race on a short circuit with the city streets closed to traffic. Racers reach speeds of up to 70 km/hr as they race on the circuit that loops from Bowness Rd, past Bow Cycle and back around the winding streets of the community of Bowness.
This event is a crowd-favourite as the racers take the turns at highspeed and the constant sprinting whips the crowd into a frenzy as riders compete for cash prizes known as lap primes (pronounced “preems”). The unique course has the benefit of a chicane to test the skill of the riders as they ride the bownesian pave.
9:00 a.m. Women 3,4,5 - 20 Laps
9:45 a.m. Category 5 - 20 Laps
10:30 a.m. Category 4 - 30 Laps
12:00 p.m. Category 3 -35 Laps
1:00 p.m. Category Women 1,2,3 -25 Laps
2:00 p.m. Category 1/2 -45 Laps
Results and awards to follow as soon as possible after the event.

Registration:
The price for registration is $105
Riders will compete in one of the following categories:
Women Cat. 1,2,3
Women Cat. 3,4,5
Men Cat. 1 and 2
Men Cat. 3
Men Cat. 4
Men Cat. 5

This year marks the 16th running of the Tour de Bowness and Bow Cycle’s 60th anniversary. On Saturday, watch the cyclists from many great viewing points along the road course just outside of Cochrane. On Sunday evening, come to Canada Olympic Park and see who is the fastest up the hill. On Monday, visit beautiful Bowness to see the racers tackle the challenging 7 turn Criterium course.
Stick around on Monday to enjoy the Street Festival put on by the Bowness BRZ.

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August 8-13, 2017

2017 ATB Financial Classic

Country Hills Golf Club - The Talons Course, 1334 Country Hills Blvd. N.W.

Tuesday, August 8
7:00 a.m. Sponsor Pro-Am 1
7:00 a.m. ATBFC Qualifying (Canal Course at Delacour Golf Club)
8:00 a.m. Player Registration
11:00 a.m. Sponsor Pro-Am 2
12:15 p.m. Sponsor Pro-Am 3

Wednesday, August 9
All Day Tour Practice Rounds

Thursday, August 10
7:00 a.m. Gates Open
7:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Round 1 (156 Players off 1st and 10th tees)
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Corporate Chalet Open
12:15 p.m. Round 1 - Afternoon Draw

Friday, August 11
7:00 a.m. Gates Open
7:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Round 2 (Cut to low 60 and ties after round 2)
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Corporate Chalet Open
12:15 p.m. Round 2 - Afternoon Draw

Saturday, August 12
7:00 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Round 3 (low 60 and ties after round 3)
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Corporate Chalet Open

Sunday, August 13
7:00 a.m. Gates Open
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Round 4
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Corporate Chalet Open
3:00 p.m. Stampeders Foundation Charity Walk*
5:00 p.m. Closing Ceremonies

Tickets:
Daily ticket: $15.00
Tournament Pass (4-days-Thursday to Sunday): $40.00
Under 14 Free

*On Sunday, August 13th, people will have the opportunity to participate in the Stampeders Foundation Charity Walk in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC). Participants will walk 3K around the Country Hills Golf Club during the final round of the ATB Financial Classic. It is a great opportunity for participants to raise money for a great cause, and at the same time watch some incredible golf from Mackenzie Tour Players. In addition, current and former Stampeders, will be on-hand to participate in the walk. For an entry fee of $30, participants will receive a final round ticket to the 2017 ATB Financial Classic, as well as a meal following the round. In addition, prizes will be available for top fundraisers.

The 2017 ATB Financial Classic will be held August 8-13 at the Country Hills Golf Club (Talons Course). The ATB Financial Classic will be the 13th stop on the 2017 Mackenzie Tour – PGA TOUR Canada schedule.
A field of 156 players from nearly 20 countries will be in Calgary for the $175,000 tournament with the hopes of gaining position on the season-long Order of Merit, where the season-ending money leader will earn exempt status on the Web.com Tour, part of the path to the PGA TOUR, for 2018.
Players will battle the tough 7,209 yard Tom McBroom Designed Talons Course at Country Hills located in Northwest Calgary. Known for its lightning fast greens, The Talons last hosted the ATB Financial Classic last year.
2017 marks the 11th year of the ATB Financial Classic, and year four of an agreement between ATB Financial and The Mackenzie Tour that will keep in the tournament in Calgary through 2017.
The official charity of the 2017 ATB Financial Classic is the Stampeders Foundation. The Stampeders Foundation is the charitable arm of the Calgary Stampeder Football Club. The Foundation’s mission to improve the lives of Calgarians and Albertans in both Central and Southern Alberta through grassroots and minor football and education as well as health and wellness projects. The goal is to raise $50,000 in 2017 towards this important cause.

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August 8-27, 2017

GlobalFest 2017

Various Locations

General Admission: $15
July 30-August 27 (Regular): $20
Finale: $20
GlobalPass: $78
July 30-August 27 (Regular): $90
VIP: $45
Special VIP Guest Pass: $240

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.
Tuesday, August 15: The West
Thursday, August 17: Prairies
Saturday, August 19: Ontario
Tuesday, August 22: Quebec
Thursday, August 24: Atlantic
Saturday, August 26: Finale

OneWorld Festival
August 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, and 26
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 29 Cultural Pavilions and 3 Performance Stages
OneWorld Cafe (10 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.

Human Rights Forum
August 8-12
Time: Tuesday-Friday: Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Presentation runs 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Time: Saturday: Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Presentation runs 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
John Dutton Theatre, The Calgary Central Public Library, 616 Macleod Tr. S.E.
Dates:
Tuesday, August 8: Theme: The Indigenous Labor Force: Barriers and Paths to Success
Wednesday, August 9: Theme: Exploring Sustainable Solutions: Indigenous Resource Development and Asset Management
Thursday, August 10: Theme: The Indigenous Offender: The Over-representation in Canada’s Correctional Facilities
Friday, August 11: Theme: Two Spirited: Exploring Gender Identity from an Indigenous Lens
Saturday, August 12: Theme: The GlobalFest Indigenous Urban Arts Program: Seeking Reconciliation

GlobalFest 2017 Urban Arts Program/Youth Forum at Elliston Park
August 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, and 26

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.
2017 is to be a massive celebratory year. Not only is it Canada’s 150th year, it’s also GlobalFest’s 15th Anniversary.
To celebrate these two important anniversaries, they’re planning an even bigger event. In honour of Canada’s 150th or Sesquicentennial, there will be 6 nights of fireworks, AND, all the invited fireworks teams will be Canadian!
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 10-13, 2017

Taste of Calgary

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

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

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

Taste of Calgary is the city's most appetizing festival, giving visitors the chance to sample the city's food, beverages, music and other cool things. Discover Calgary's global cuisines from a mix of unique restaurants and beverage companies.
Taste of Calgary returns for its 21st year at Eau Claire's Festival Plaza from Thursday, August 10 through to Sunday August 13. Enjoy a mix of exotic global cuisine like Cajun, Caribbean, East Indian, and Mediterranean.
To celebrate over 20 years of history in our community, a second stage that will showcase demos by the finest chefs in the city, chef celebrities, authors, speakers, contests, showdowns and much more will be implemented.
Buy sampling tickets for $1 each right at the festival and use them to sample any of the food or beverage menu items.
And. . . . Visit a variety of artisans, entrepreneurs, and interactive activities to add to the fun of the festival. Admission to the festival is free and includes a taste of Calgary's best musical acts.

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August 10-20, 2017

Opera in the Village

ENMAX Park, Elbow River Pathway

South Pacific, Thursday-Saturday: 8:00 p.m.
Sundays: 3:00 p.m.
Cinderella, Saturday and Sunday matinees: 12:00 p.m.

South Pacific Tickets: $35-$125
Cinderella: $15

Calgary’s East Village ENMAX Park will be bursting with music and mirth as Canada’s only outdoor summer opera festival returns for the fifth annual Opera in the Village.
The centerpiece of this year’s Opera in the Village is South Pacific. There will also be family friendly matinee performances of Cinderella. Both will be performed in a 900-seat open-air tent.
The festival takes place of August 10-20 in Calgary’s East Village ENMAX Park. It’s eight days filled with beautiful music, and a host of other fun-filled activities and surprises. Opera in the Village is a great introduction to the opera experience.

South Pacific
Calgary Opera is thrilled to bring Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific to Opera in the Village. This timeless production has instantly recognizable hits like Some Enchanted Evening, There is Nothing Like a Dame, Bali Hai and I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair.

Cinderella
Join in for Cinderella at Opera in the Village, an adaptation by Rob Herriot of two operas; Gioacchino Rossini’s La Cenerentola and Jules Massenet’s Cendrillon. This one-act opera is a perfect introduction to opera, and fun for the entire family.
Please note the Cinderella requires audience participation! Four children from the audience will be asked to act as ‘mice’ to help with Cinderella’s ball gown and guide her coach! The story of two mischievous children who find a delicious gingerbread house hiding a wicked secret.
Enjoy this classic abridged tale performed by Emerging Artists. It's a favourite for the whole family.

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August 11-12, 2017

2017 Southern Alberta Music Festival

Aspen Crossing, Highway #24, 1 km west of Mossleigh, Alberta

Friday, August 11: 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 12: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.

Tickets:
$80 - General Admission (Fri & Sat)
$95 - Reserved Seating (Fri & Sat)
$25 - Friday Night Only
$70 - Saturday Only

Get together with friends and enjoy two days of Southern Alberta’s hottest live music! Kick back and relax while you listen to a variety of country, blues, folk and good old fashioned rock n’ roll. While at the music festival explore different vendors, relish a delicious meal from one of the concessions or unwind in the beer gardens.
The 2017 Southern Alberta Music Festival is a STARS Air Ambulance Fundraiser.

2017 Music Festival Lineup
Domino
Drew Gregory
Larry Vannetta
Nitelife
High Steppin Daddy
Tin and The Toad
Glen Brown
B.B. Jaru
Broken Smoke
Free Beer Band
Chet Defreese
Boots & The Hoots
Blue Cicada
Melinda Bailey
Spitzee Post Band
Extended Family Band
RockaBully
Danielle Deighton
The History Wrangler & The Dusty Saddle Gang Band
Andrew Gregory Lewis
Richard Rapatel
Bill Thornhill

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August 11-13, 2017

When Words Collide

Delta Calgary South, 135 Southland Dr. S.E.

Schedule:
Friday: 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Merchants Corner
Friday: 1:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Open to the Public
- Merchants Corner
- Festival Guest Readings: Friday 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Autograph session: Saturday 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Registration:
Adult: $55
Child (8-12): $20
Student: $40
Senior: $40
Banquet only: $50 each

When Words Collide is a festival for readers, writers, artists and publishers of commercial and literary fiction, including genre, YA, Childrens books, and Poetry.
When Words Collide is an annual non-profit festival designed to bring readers and writers together in a celebration of the written word. Up to 10 tracks of programming, beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Friday and running through 5:00 p.m. Sunday, offer informational, educational, and social activities covering a wide spectrum of literature including Mystery, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Historical, Literary, Script-writing, Poetry, Comics, and Non-fiction. Roughly 650 readers, writers, editors, publishers, agents, and artists attend with over 200 presenters in the program. Organizers and presenters alike volunteer their time and talents to make When Words Collide as accessible and varied as humanly possible.
The festival program includes items you may find at a professional writers conference, such as blue pencil cafe and pitch sessions, as well as items you may find at a readers festival, such as talks, readings, and autographs by best-selling authors. Most of the program items are panel discussions where four authors, editors, or other subject experts discuss the aspects of a topic such as how eBooks are impacting how authors write and readers read. Other popular activities include hands-on workshops or improving dialog in your writing; and Live Action Slush, where editors respond to manuscripts submitted by the audience.

2017 Festival Guests
Jennifer Estep
Will Ferguson
Sam Hiyate
C.C. Humphreys
Guy Gavriel Kay
Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Returning Festival Guests from Previous Years
Vanessa Cardui
David B. Coe
Shirlee Smith Matheson
Robert Runté

Amazing Additional Presenters for 2017
Confirmed Presenters / Panelists:
Brandy Ackerley
Angela Ackerman
Brent Anderson
Kelsey Attard
Amanda Audit
Jayne Barnard
Ella Beaumont
EC Bell
Nancy M Bell
Gerald Brandt
Bill Bunn
Sharon Butala
Susan Calder
Margaret Chandler
Dr. Ruoh-Yeng Chang
Victoria Chatham
Pam Clark
Dwayne Clayden
M Jane Colette
Graeme Connell
Thomas Conner
Tracy Cooper-Posey
Eleanor Cowan
Naomi Davis
Angelica Dawson
Katherine Dell
Craig DiLouie
Joan Donaldson-Yarmey
Adam Dreece
Zoey Duncan
Sandra Fitzpatrick
Jill Flanagan
Susan Forest
Ron Friedman
Chadwick Ginther
Sarah Kades Graham
Jenna Greene
Jacqueline Guest
Timothy Gwyn
Brian Hades
Michelle Heumann
Julie Hiner
Linda Hopkins
Ronald J Hore
Jenn Howard
Axel Howerton
Sandra Hurst
Jessica Jackson
Irma Janzen
Calvin Jim
Rissa Johnson
Constantine Kaoukakis
Jennifer Kennedy
AG Kirkham
Miranda Krogstad
Fonda Lee
Karen Lee
Halli Lilburn
Blair Lindsay
Erin Lindsey
Nicole Luiken
Ellie Lynn
Susan MacGregor
Shirlee Smith Matheson
Clare C. Marshall
Meghan Masterson
Randy McCharles
T.K. Boomer
Trevor Melanson
Joan Mettauer
Billie Milholland
Joanne Morcom
E.D. Morin
Carrie Mumford
Nina Munteanu
Joy Norstrom
Al Onia
Anna Ottaviani
Alyssa Linn Palmer
Rhonda Parrish
Kristene Perron
Sherry Peters
Susan Pieters
Katherine Prairie
Rebekah Raymond
Mahrie G Reid
G.W. Renshaw
Tim Reynolds
TJ Rob
Merrilee Robson
Ariel Rodriguez
Simon Rose
Bianca Rowena
Robert Runté
Nola Sarina
Jonas Saul
Catherine Saykaly-Stevens
Casia Schreyer
Randy Schroeder
Barbara Scott
Madelaine Shaw-Wong
Sharon Skretting
Victoria Smith
Raina Schnider
Anne Sorbie
Melanie Stanford
Dan St. Yves
Del Suelo
Det. Sweet
Rena Traxel
Hayden Trenholm
Inge Trueman
Dawn van de Schoot
Gisèle Villeneuve
Randy Ward
Patrick Weekes
Allan Weiss
Luis Welbanks
Sandra Wickham
Edward Willett
Sheri-D Wilson
S.G. Wong

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August 12, 2017

Calgary Police Rodeo

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

Gates open at 10:00 a.m.
Rodeo action kicks off at 1:00 p.m.
Barn Dance with Drew Gregory and Domino at 8:00 p.m.

Admission:
$15 Adults
$10 students
$5 seniors
Age 12 and under free.
Special All-Day Pass: $20
Barn Dance Only: $10
Tickets are available at the gate on the day of the rodeo.
Free admission to all CPA members and their spouse.

The Calgary Police Rodeo, the only police rodeo in North America, is an amateur competition featuring contestants from all over the police community throughout Canada and the USA. In addition to the rodeo, this family-orientated event includes a Children's Carnival, exhibitions, concessions and a beer garden while in the evening, cowboys and adult spectators enjoy a barn dance featuring country music entertainment from Drew Gregory and Domino. The Cochrane rodeo grounds open at 10:00 a.m. with free camping and free children's carnival.
Rodeo events may include bareback riding, team roping, wild horse race, saddlebronc, break a way roping, wild cow milking, ladies barrel racing, steer wrestling, chute dogging, boys steer wrestling, bull riding, steer scramble and mutton bustin'.
Over $10,000 was donated to Missing Children Society of Canada in 2016 and $2,000 donated to the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund.

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August 12, 2017

Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri”

Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Trail S.E.

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

Admission: $5
Kids 6 to 12: $2
Kids 5 and under: Free

Now in its seventh year, the Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri” will be held at the Max Bell Centre. Adults and children of all ages are invited to join in on Saturday, August 12, to help celebrate Japan, its people, and the Japanese Canadian populations of Calgary and around the country.
“OMatsuri” is the Japanese term for a “traditional festival”. Visitors to the festival will be treated to authentic Japanese customs, presentations of traditional music, dance & song, martial arts demonstrations, and more.
There will be games for the kids, galleries of local Japanese arts and crafts as well as several food kiosks featuring traditional Japanese cuisine. Don’t miss out on the fabulous sake tasting as well as the beer gardens.
So join in on August 12 to support the members of the Japanese Canadian Community and celebrate Japanese heritage, culture and traditions.

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August 12-13, 2017

Calgary Dragon Boat Festival

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

Schedule:
Saturday, August 12
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 13
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

Free Admission

This year will mark the 26th anniversary of Dragon Boating in the City of Calgary. As one of Calgary'spremier sport festivals, the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival draws +1850 competitors, +4000 spectators and an abundance of excitement and cultural experiences. Stemmed by a 2000-year-old Chinese legend, Dragon Boat Racing is still very active and remains a tradition to this day.
The Dragon Boat Race & Festival provides a unique opportunity to bring together the sport of Dragon Boating and honour the rich cultural traditions. This year's festival will include the excitement of recreational and competitive dragon boat races, a "village" environment for local and out-of-town teams, multi-cultural performances, food trucks, beer gardens, live bands, various fun and experiential activities for children and families. On Saturday, look for a Breast Cancer Race & Ceremony and on Sunday, a Dragon Boat Charity Race to raise awareness & funds for Give a Mile.
The Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival is geared towards creating an unforgettable experience. The dragon boat competition illustrates comradery, teamwork and inspiration.

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August 13, 2017

Marda Gras Street Festival

Marda Loop, on 33rd and 34 Ave. S.W. between 19 St. & 22 St. S.W.

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

This annual, fun-filled, family-friendly event attracts over 35,000 visitors from all over Calgary. On Sunday August 13th, the streets of Marda Loop will come alive for the 33rd time with this New Orleans themed festival. The sights and sounds of New Orleans; purple, green and gold pageantry; a variety of high quality cultural performers, dance groups and musicians; outdoor activities; and a wide variety of delicious cuisine draws kids of all ages to this popular festival every year. Free parking will be provided by the Military Museums at 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W.
The Marda Gras Street Festival is hosted by the Marda Loop BRZ and is held in Marda Loop, on 33rd and 34th Avenues S.W., just east of Crowchild Trail. In addition to many vendors and food options, there are lots of activities and entertainment for the whole family. Come on down and see all that the festival has to offer, 2017 is shaping up to be the best summer yet.

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

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