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 2018. Their next home game is August 25 vs. Winnipeg. For more info, click here.

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Concerts and Special Events:

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July-September 2018

Summer Festivals

August 2018
August 7-25
GlobalFest 2018

August 17-19
Expo Latino 2018

August 18
Franco Festival Calgary
TD Chinatown Street Festival 2018

August 24-25
Carifest

August 31-September 2
BBQ on the Bow Festival 2018

September 2018
September 7-8
Great Canadian Beer Festival (Victoria, B. C.)

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

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July-September 2018

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

Various Locations

July 2018
July 19, August 2, 9, 17
Lawn Summer Nights

August 2018
August 18
Annual Sugar Bowl Fundraiser

August 18-19
The Ride to Conquer Cancer

August 25
10th Annual 12 Stop Ride for Recovery Motorcycle Road Rally
Night Race
Ride for the Breath of Life
Woman2Warrior and Guy2Gladiator

August 26
40th Annual Calgary Women's Run
Run to the Taps - YYC Craft Beer Run

September 2018
September 7-9
Kidney March (Millarville-Foothills-Calgary)

September 8
2018 Flexxaire Parkinson Step 'n Stride
Walk to Remember
2018 South Health Campus Family Fun Run/Walk
Dino Dash
Jail n’ Bail 2018

September 9
Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope
One SMALL Step
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 2018

August 7-25, 2018

GlobalFest 2018

Various Locations

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

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

OneWorld Festival
August 16, 18, 21, 23, and 25
Time: 6:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Elliston Park - Entrance at the corner of 17th Ave and 60th Street S.E.
Elliston Park opens at 6:00 p.m., so come early, set up your lawn chairs and take in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes that the OneWorld Festival has to offer. Pavilions from some of Calgary's unique cultural communities will be showcasing their heritage dress, cultural music, incredible performances, and interactive activities for all. Take a stroll through the Night Market; featuring vendors that will have authentic handcrafted arts and keepsakes.
The OneWorld Festival will play host to various activities on site:
OneWorld Village with 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.

Human Rights Forum
August 7-11
Time: Tuesday-Friday: Doors open at 3:30 p.m., Receptions: 4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., Presentation runs 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Time: Saturday: Doors open at 12:00 p.m., Reception at 12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m.,  Presentation runs 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
John Dutton Theatre, The Calgary Central Public Library, 616 Macleod Tr. S.E.
Dates:
Tuesday, August 7: Take Shelter
Wednesday, August 8: Good Work
Thursday, August 9: Food Dignity
Friday, August 10: Learning Together
Saturday, August 11: Future Generations

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

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August 9-18, 2018

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 $20-$45.

Participating Restaurants
Anju, 344 - 17th Avenue S.W.
Brasserie Kensington, 1131 Kensington Rd. N.W.
Bridgette Bar, 739 – 10th Avenue S.W.
Buffo, CF Chinook Centre, 6455 MacLeod Tr. S.W.
Container Bar, 1131 Kensington Rd. N.W.
Klein/Harris, Main Floor 110 - 8th Ave S.W.
MARKET, 718 – 17th Avenue S.W.
Model Milk, 308 – 17th Avenue S.W.
Pigeonhole, 306 – 17th Avenue S.W.
Rouge, 1240 – 8th Ave. S.E.
Shokunin. 2016 – 4th St. S.W.
Teatro, 200 – 8th Ave. S.E.
The Guild, 200 – 8th Avenue S.W.
Winebar Kensington, 1131 Kensington Rd. N.W.

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August 17-19, 2018

16th Annual Jazz At The Lake Festival

Various locations, Sylvan Lake, Alberta

Tickets: Free- $30 depending on event

Jazz at the Lake 2018 Concert Series Performance Schedule
Friday, August 17
Concert/Sing-a-Long with The H.O.T. Dixieland Jazz Band (for residents and guests only)
1:30 p.m.
Sylvan Lake Seniors Lodge, 4620 – 47th Avenue
Admission: FREE

Sylvan lake Farmers Market with The H.O.T. Dixieland Jazz Band
5:00 p.m.
Sylvan Lake Farmers Market, Lakeshore Park, downtown Lakeshore Drive
Admission: FREE

Saturday, August 18
Jazz Workshop with Laila Biali and Cheryl Fisher
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
Alliance Community Church, 4404 – 47th Avenue
Admission: FREE

Jazz at the Lake and Source Mortgage Centre present: Laila Biali in concert
8:00 p.m.
Alliance Community Church, 4404 – 47th Avenue
Admission: $30 (early bird $25 ends August 5)

Jazz at the Lake and the Sylvan Lake & District Lions Club present: Late Night Lions Jams
10:00 p.m.
Lions Hall, 5119 – 50A Avenue
Admission: By donation

Sunday, August 19
Jazz At The Lake and Servus Credit Union present:
Community picnic with DJ Sabotage & Jazz Explosion
12:00 p.m.
Centennial Park (Sylvan Lakefront)
Admission: Free

“PUBS & CLUBS”
Late afternoon into the evening
Multiple venues along Lakeshore Drive
Pete’s At The Beach, 4711 Lakeshore Dr., 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. – Jazz Plus Trio (Canmore/Calgary)
Good Earth Coffeehouse, #130, 5003 Lakeshore Dr., 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. – Shelley Jones Trio (Edmonton)
Undercurrent Brewing, #170, 5003 Lakeshore Dr., 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. – Gabriel Palatchi Trio (Argentina/Mexico/Canada)
Fireside Restaurant & Lounge, 4907 Lakeshore Dr., 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. – Fedora Club (Calgary)
Viva La Sirena, 4903 Lakeshore Dr., 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. – Tricia Edwards Trio (Calgary)
Snake Lake Brewing Company, 26 Industrial Drive, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. – Claude Godin Groove Ensemble (Red Deer)
Admission: Free

For All Outdoor Concerts BYO Chair

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 16th 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 17-19, 2018

Expo Latino 2018

Prince's Island Park, 1st Avenue and 4th Street S.W.

Friday, August 17
6:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
FREE! with a donation to the Food Bank

Saturday, August 18
12:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 19
12:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Advance Weekend Passes: $35
Seniors or Youth (13-17) Weekend Pass: $20
Children 12 and under free
Daily pass online: $20
$10 – Seniors or Youth Day Pass
FREE admission for children under 12

Western Canada's largest latin festival. Celebrating its 22nd anniversary.
Creating experiences of discovery and learning through the celebration of people, music and dance. EXPO LATINO 2018 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 17-19, 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:
Luis Enrique
Lucy Grau
Paula Zuleta y Las Divas All Star Band
Los Amigos Invisibles
and more 

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August 17-19, 2018

Country Thunder Alberta 2018

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

Mainstage
Friday, August 17th
Starts at 4:00 p.m.
Dierks Bentley, The Cadillac Three, Chad Brownlee, Drew Gregory

Saturday, August 18th
Starts at 1:00 p.m.
Toby Keith, Dean Brody, Restless Heart, Madeline Merlo, Hunter Brothers

Sunday, August 19th  
Starts at 3:00 p.m.
Eric Church, Midland, The Kentucky Headhunters, Jess Moskaluke, Bryan White

Tickets:
Daily General Admission: $75
3-Day General Admission: $179
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 third 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 17-19, 2018

2018 Cochrane Fair

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

2018 Midway Hours:
Friday: 4:00 p.m.-late.
Saturday: NOON-late
Sunday: NOON-5:00 p.m.

2018 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.

2018 Entertainment Hours:
Friday: 4:00 p.m.-late.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-late
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Gate Admission:
$10/person, 5 & under FREE
$7.50 in advance

2018 Cochrane Fair in Cochrane, Alberta is coming August 17-19, brought to you by the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society. There's something for everyone at the fair. Enjoy the  West Coast Lumberjack Show, Cochrane Classic Bullriding, Junior Rodeo, midway rides, market place, tons of entertainment, family fun zone, Extreme Cowboy Alberta Races, pony rides, mini chuck wagon races, petting zoo, horse events, pet show, beer gardens, and more.
The 6th Annual Bucking Horse Futurity joins up with the Cochrane Fair to bring you tons of excitement on Friday night, August 17th! Come on out to see these amazing horses and riders  ~ And stay for the dance that follows!
Tickets are only $20 and include gate admission!

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August 17-19, 2018

Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival

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

Schedule:
Friday: 5:45 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Friday August 17
 The Greg Blake Band
 North Country
 The Lonesome Ace String Band
 Blue Canyon Boys

Saturday August 18
 Rotary Park
 Prairie's Edge
 Tragically Hick
 The Steve Fisher Band
 Five on a String
 Nomad Jones
 North Country
 Blue Canyon Boys

Sunday August 19
 Gospel Open Stage
 Rotary Park at Open Stage
 Youth Performance at Open Stage
 North Country
 Nomad Jones
 Five on a String
 Steve Fisher Band

Tickets:
Weekend passes: $115
Friday Pass: $50
Saturday Pass: $50
Sunday Pass: $20
16 and under (with paid adult): FREE

Come join the fun and hear some great Bluegrass music at the Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival. Instrument workshops, slow jam, band scramble, and campfire jamming. Main acts will perform indoors at the pavilion. Food and merchandise vendors on site, camping available.
Shady Grove is one of the longest running music festivals in Alberta having started in 1990. The festival is run by a non profit organization the "Foothills Bluegrass Music Society". The weekend is filled with non-stop concert performances and campfire jamming. The Broadview farms which has been home to the festival since 1993, provides a spacious but intimate setting, with a convertible Blue Sky Pavilion as the mains stage.
This year features bands across North America including local Alberta Bluegrass Bands. Dry camping is available on site for those who want to settle in for the weekend.
This annual three-day event features bluegrass music and has been held for over 25 years now and has developed a serious following of loyal bluegrass music enthusiasts.
Artist Lineup: The Greg Blake Band,  North Country, The Lonesome Ace String Band, Blue Canyon Boys, Rotary Park, Prairie's Edge, Tragically Hick, The Steve Fisher Band, Five on a String, Nomad Jones,
and much more.

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August 17-19, 2018

Didsbury Fair And Rodeo

Didsbury Exhibition Grounds, Didsbury, Alberta

Friday, August 17
Rodeo at 6 p.m.
Kids Zone
Beer Gardens
Thunder on the Prairies Fireworks at dark

Saturday, August 18
Elks Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
Parade
Rodeo 1:00 p.m. start
Beer Gardens
Kids Zone
Wild Pony Race
Wild Cow Milking
Beer Gardens
Muttin Bustin'
Entertainment following Rodeo

Sunday, August 19
Clifford Scott Tractor Pull at 12:00 p.m.

Admission: $10
Kids: $5

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 18, 2018

Franco Festival Calgary

Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave. S.E.

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 18, 2018

Korean Day Festival

West Hillhurst Community Association and Park, 1940 6 Ave. N.W.

10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The 15th Korean Day Festival is August 18 at West Hillhurst Community Association and Park. In this Festival various Korean attractions and eateries will prepare a variety of athletic events including jianzi, tuho toss, group jump rope, air play, colourful folk games and sketching competitions and rides for children, etc., plus taekwondo demonstrations. Gilnolyi and a variety of traditional folk performances with amusing performances will are be featured. There will also be a Superstar K Calgary Korean Association contest in the K-pop format, where you can participate in some dancing and singing for prizes.

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August 18, 2018

12th Annual Spring Hill Charity Show & Shine

Spring Hill RV Park/Spring Hill Shell Station on the corner of Hwy. 22 & Hwy. 567, 7 km. north of Cochrane

Charity: Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation

Registration: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Registration Fee: $10.00 (Proceeds to be donated to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation)
Charity BBQ: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Proceeds to be donated to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation)
Show & Shine: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
50/50 Draw: 3:00 PM
Live Music: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. provided by WD and the 40's
Awards: Door prizes throughout the show & shine, trophies at 3:00 PM

Join in for the 12th Annual Spring Hill Charity Show & Shine to benefit the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. Come see some of the most beautiful and unique automobiles in the area while supporting a great cause. Coinciding with the Show & Shine will be a delicious BBQ where 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. There is also a 50/50 draw and numerous door prizes.

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August 18, 2018

TD Chinatown Street Festival 2018

3rd Ave. and 1 St. S.E.

Time: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Free Admission

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.
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.
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. Conclude with live entertainment, draw prizes or take home some souvenirs with bargain prices from the local merchants.

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August 18-19, 2018

111th 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.
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 18-19, 2018

2018 The Bearspaw and District Olde Tyme Country Fair

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

Saturday, August 18
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ?Registration and Entries
1:00 p.m.  Judging begins
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Viewing area open - ongoing demonstrations (Bench show closed until judging concludes)

Sunday, August 19
10:00 a.m. Bearspaw Tent open to public
11:00 a.m. Farm Transportation ('Red Neck' Ride) Registration closes
2:00 p.m. Egg Toss
3:00 p.m. Zucchini Races
1:00 p.m. - 4:00pm Look for other exciting family events at our Tent
4:00 p.m. Award Presentations
5:00 p.m. Removal of Bench Entries and Exhibits

Gate Admission: $5/person, 5 & under FREE

The 50th Annual Old Tyme Bench Exhibition, August 18th and 19th. 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 takes 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 18-19, 2018

Alberta Open Farm Days

Various locations

Free Admission

Culinary Experiences
On August 18th and 19th local chefs from across the province will team up with Alberta producers to offer a memorable series of farm-to-table culinary experiences. Please note that most of these culinary events require tickets to be purchased ahead of time.

A Taste of the Farm
In or near: Leduc County
Sunday

Feast of Bergen
In or near: Bergen, Mountain View County
Saturday

FireRoasters Longtable Farm Dinner and Stories
In or near: Bon Accord
Sunday

Flying Cross Ranch Farm Dinner
In or near: Lacombe
Sunday

Food Truck at Honest Meat Co.
In or near: Caroline
Saturday

Growing Kneehill - Long Table Dinner Presented By Kneehill County
In or near: Kneehill County
Saturday

Guitars & Denim presented by Drayton Valley Museum & Drayton Valley & District Agricultural Society
In or near: Drayton Valley
Saturday

Happy Acres U-Pick Good Morning Tour
In or near: Spruce Grove
Sunday

Lunch with the Pioneers
In or near: Pincher Creek
Saturday

Picnic on the Plains
In or near: Kneehill County
Saturday

RGE RD at Nature's Green Acres; Farm Tour And Dinner
In or near: Beaver County, Viking
Saturday

The 3rd Annual Feast on the Farm hosted by Lakeland College
In or near: Vermilion
Saturday

Westerner Parks farm-to-table
In or near: Red Deer
Saturday

Tours
ALUS Northern Sunrise - 2018 Agriculture Stewardship Tour
In or near: Peace River
Saturday

Big Country Agricultural Society
In or near: Oyen
Saturday
Saturday & Sunday

Hilton Ventures Ltd./ Origin Malting Company Ltd.
In or near: Strathmore
Saturday & Sunday

Local Farm Trail
In or near: Parkland County
Sunday

Northlands Tour
In or near: Edmonton
Sunday

Parkland County Self-Guided Road Trip
In or near: Red Deer County
Saturday & Sunday

The Great Southern Alberta Ag Tour
In or near: Lethbridge
Saturday

YYC Growers
In or near: Calgary
Saturday

Farm Experience
Alberta Open Farm Days is a weekend that brings Albertans together, and we want you to be our guest. You’ll come away knowing your rural neighbours a little bit better and how food gets from the farm to your table.
Join in on Saturday August 19th or Sunday August 20th 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. Dates and times vary by farm.

Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbours 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 Alberta’s farmers, ranchers, and chefs as producers open their gates on August 18th and 19th. 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. 2018 will mark the sixth annual Alberta Open Farm Days.
In Alberta, Open Farm Day will be held on August 18-19. Join in with more than 100 farms, ranches and ag-tourism operators as they open their gates and invite visitors to share in local stories, see on-farm demonstrations and purchase locally grown and produced products. 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 19, 2018

Brewery & The Beast– Festival of Meat

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

Time: 1:00 p.m.-4:15 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 is a premium culinary experience that features the highest quality meats through the vision of an extraordinary line-up of chefs. Only the finest selections of locally sourced products are featured at our events. Farms from BC and Alberta who are committed to responsible and ethical farming practices supply chefs with an outstanding variety of proteins to be included in their preparations.
Brewery & The Beast was created to educate the importance of becoming a conscientious consumer. It is more important than ever to support local farmers and 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, the goals of the event are; keep our local and regional food systems thriving while continually supporting the local restaurant and food & beverage industry.
Brewery & The Beast is an experience guests can feel good about. Food, drink, music, and community: locally sourced 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. Left Field Cider and premium BC wines are featured for pairing with the cuisine of the day, a wide variety of quality non-alcoholic options are available 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 BC Hospitality Foundation, SAIT, Island Chefs Collaborative, and the Hawksworth Young Chef Scholarship Program.

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August 19, 2018

Caskapalooza

Craft Beer Market, 345 10th Ave. S.W.

Time: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Tickets: $20
Tickets include 12 x 4 oz. samples and additional samples are available for purchase.

One Day. 20+ Casks.
Caskapalooza is back for another year! Join in for an afternoon sampling unique casks made just for this event.
Proceeds from this event will go to support the Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre. Founded in 1999, this organization fights prostate cancer through a multi pronged approach all in a one-stop patient focused, not-for-profit, premier medical facility.
Join in for great beers all for a great cause!

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August 21-25, 2018

Whoop-Up Days Family Festival

Exhibition Park, 3401 Parkside Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta

Times:
Gates will open from 1:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Daily (Tuesday - Saturday)
Parade: Tuesday August 21 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, $15 in advance
Everyday Seniors, Military & Veteran Day: $5
Children under 10: FREE
Super Ticket: $65 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.
Budweiser bash Kick Off Party: $35, $45 at the gate
Featuring The Sheepdogs and Joey Landreth at the Pioneer Park Gas King Stage

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 (including The Road Hammers, Prism, Ryan Lindsay, Harlequin, Lee Aaron and Helix on Wednesady through Saturday), Kids Zone, Pioneer Park, Main Pavilion Trade Show, Family Stage, Festival Street Entertainmnet, a CanAm Pro Rodeo, Whisky Saloon, Farmer's Market, entertainment on the free stage, street performers, fireworks and lots more! Kick off Whoop-Up Days with a parade on Tuesday morning, beginning at 10 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.

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August 23, 2018

Le Diner en Blanc

Secret location

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

Price: $40.00 per person + $9.00 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 2018, with worldwide city announcements upcoming. Join the family and experience a global event phenomenon.
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 6th turn in Calgary this August.
Established 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 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 25 countries, in 70 cities, and it has hosted more than 120,000 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 23-25, 2018

Taber Corn Fest 2018

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

Thursday, August 23
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.

Friday, August 24
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) 

Fine Arts Craft Sale-11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Taber Arts & Crafts Society (Red Building by Spray Park)

Arts & Craft Market- 12:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Civic Centre

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

Dr. Von Houligan- 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 p.m. 

Lamb Weston Cornbread Contest- 6:00 p.m. Judging Starts next to Beer Gardens

Bull-A-RAama- 6:00 p.m. Doors open, 7:00 p.m. Performance
Taber Agri-Plex

Midway
Beer Gardens
Family Entertainment

Fireworks- 9:50 p.m.

Saturday, August 25
Taber IGA & Taber Kiwanis Club Pancake Breakfast- 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Confederation Park

Town of Taber 5k & 10k Run- 8:45 a.m. Starting at the AquaFun Centre

Arts & Craft Market- 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Civic Centre

Show & Shine- 9:00 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.

Face Painting- 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Petting Zoo- 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Dr. Von Houligan- 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 8:00 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
Skateboard Park, 1st prize - $600, 2nd - $250, 3rd $150, Registration/Warm- up @ 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

Midway
Beer Gardens
Family Entertainment

Fireworks- 9:50 p.m.

Sunday, August 26
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 23-27, 2018

Motion Notion 2018

Coldwater Fields Festival Grounds, 845 Neilson St., Merritt, B.C.

11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 24-7:00 a.m. Monday, August 28

Full Festival Pass:
Advance: $249-$299
Weekend Pass: Friday-Monday: $269
Sunday Pass: $129
Gate Tickets:
The ticket price will vary depending on the time you arrive at the event.
PRICE LEVEL ONE: Arrival between 9 a.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday | $400 cash
PRICE LEVEL TWO: Arrival between 9 a.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday | $360 cash
PRICE LEVEL THREE: Arrival from 9 a.m. Saturday to 9 a.m. Sunday | $280 cash
PRICE LEVEL FOUR: Arrival from 9 a.m. Sunday to 7 p.m. Sunday | $190 cash
PRICE LEVEL FIVE: Arrival after 7 p.m. onwards | $85 cash

An exploration of sound, nature, and the infinite...
Since it's birth in 2000, Motion Notion's open atmosphere has encouraged people to become more in touch with themselves, others, and the Earth through experiencing mind-expanding music & art in a very natural environment.
2018 will feature two multiple unique sound-spaces:
THE TEMPLE
THE CABANA

Motion Notion will now be held on the world-famous Coldwater Fields Festival Grounds located in Merritt, B.C.. This site is one of North America's most pictureque festival sites - featuring beautiful thick green pastures, gorgeous cliffsides and mountains at the foot of the grounds, a clear warm river and forrested camping. It's the ideal place for Motion Notion! Experience bliss!
Motion Notion encompasses a diverse variety of musical genres intertwined with related visual and physical environments so as to encourage spiritual growth (and ass-shaking!) through the transition & building upon different styles over time.
Expect to hear DJs and live-acts playing the following styles: psy-trance, electro,house, progressive, breakbeat, drum & bass, jungle, fidget, tribal, ambient, techno,trance, world, percussion, acid-jazz, downtempo, funk, rock, hip-hop, glitch, dub,dubstep, glitch-hop, psy-dub, minimal, idm, and experimental strains ofelectronically-influenced music. Over 100 acts, with workshops, Sheesha (Hookah) Lounge, live art, costumes performances, vendors, lasers, bonfires, pyrotechnics, movies, and other attractions.

2018 Acts: Click here

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August 24-25, 2018

Carifest

Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave. S.E. and Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave. S.W.

Friday, August 24
4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Pan on De  Plaza

Saturday, August 25
10:00 a.m. Parade beginning at Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave. S.E.

10:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
The Caribbean Festival
Shaw Millennium Park

Free admission

Celebrate Caribbean Arts and Culture
Calgary’s Carifest celebrates Caribbean arts and culture. The festival will kick off at Olympic Plaza with a parade down Stephen Avenue. Afterwards, you can join the celebration at Shaw Millennium Park and enjoy local, international and Caribbean entertainment, food, art and more.

Featuring:
Ricky T
Ultimate Rejects

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August 24-26, 2018

Okotoks Pro Rodeo

Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, Millarville, Alberta

Schedule:
Friday, Aug. 24, Rodeo Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 25 Slack Starts: 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 25, Rodeo Starts: 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 26, Rodeo Starts: 1:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Adult Seat: $20.00/day
Standing Room Only area:
Adults: $15.00/day
Children 12 and under: $10.00/day
Friday Family Package: $60.00/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 2018 they are celebrating their 28th 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
Boys Steer Riding
Specialty Act Featuring Tyson Wagner - Professional Barrel Man & Rodeo Clown

Other Events:
- The Saturday Night Dance immediately after the rodeo will feature KixxSin 9:00 p.m. in the Big Tent. Tickets: $10

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August 24-26, 2018

Huckleberry Festival 2018

Castle Mountain Resort, Pincher Creek, Alberta

Friday, August 24
3:00 p.m.-close

Saturday, August 25
9:00 a.m.-close

Sunday, August 26
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

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 $79/person or $49/children (6–12).
The Huckleberry Fest pass includes:
- Access to festival grounds
- Unlimited scenic lift rides both days
- Buffet Breakfast on both Saturday & Sunday
- Commerative Huckleberry Fest pass
- 1 BBQ lunch (Saturday or Sunday)
- Pig Roast/Roast Beef dinner on Saturday

Huckleberry Chair open for huckleberry picking/scenic lift rides
Single ride tickets $19/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) ($15/Adult, $10/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
- BBQ lunch outside the Day Lodge ($15/Adult, $10/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 25-26. 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 24-September 3, 2018

Calgary Pride 2018 28th Annual Festival

Various locations

Essential Dates:
Tuesday, August 28
Halsey
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
MacEwan Hall, 2500 University Drive N.W.
Tickets: $55

Wednesday, August 29
Pride: A Conversation
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
West Hillhurst Community Association, 1940 6th Ave. N.W.
During Calgary Pride celebrations, the WHCA is hosting an informational session and Q&A with a panel of seven (7) interesting LGTBQ+ Calgarians. This discussion is open to everyone.
The session is FREE to attend.

Pink Flamingo PRIDE Pinball Party
8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Pin-Bar, 501 17th Ave. S.W.
Come as your filthiest self for Pride Week's Pink Flamingo Party! Prizes for the filthiest, of course. Come as you are. $10 covers free play all night, a raffle ticket to win awesome prizes from sponsors, food and drink specials.
Tickets: $10

Thursday, August 30
Reversed Racism – Pride Yourself
7:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Dickens Pub, 1000 9 Ave. S.W.
This Is a Showcase Of LGBTQIA2+ BIPOC. Produced By A QBIPOC.
Tickets: $15

Sashay, Fillet!
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Hotel Arts, 119 - 12 Avenue S.W.
Sashay, Fillet! is the gearing up to be an evening to remember and will see the worlds of culinary and drag collide during Calgary Pride's only celebratory food event that is all ALL AGES. Five local chefs from award-winning local restaurants like Pigeonhole, Foreign Concept and Oxbow will be paried up with local drag talents including Perla Coddington, Grease Jones and Duke Carson and put through a series of fun and interactive challenges onstage throughout the evening.
Tickets: $60

Girls On Decks: Up All Night Pride Party
9:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.
Twisted Element, 1006 - 11th Ave. S.W.
Girls on Decks is proud to present "UP ALL NIGHT" Pride Party! Featuring legendary Girls On Decks DJ's and Dancers from the Bombshell Brigade (YYC) Rabbyt Applebaum BLAIR VAN RIESEN MOLLYFI Smokin hot go-go dancers by the Bombshell Brigade and a strip tease or two Drink Specials.
Tickets: $7

Friday, August 31-Sunday, September 2
Otahpiaaki Closing Weekend
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
East Village Junction, 439 8 Ave. S.E.
Otahpiaaki hits the bricks this summer for weekends full of fashion, fun, and retail at The Junction! Join in PARK, Sewing Seeds Canada and Days For Girls all summer long. Been a while since you sat at sewing machine? Always wanted to learn how to bead? Want to learn about Indigenous protocol, or pick up a bit of Blackfoot or Cree language? Stop by the shipping container paradise in Calgary’s east village.  So’kapi…it’s good!
FREE

Friday, August 31
Pride Party: The Movement
5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Broken City, 613 11 Avenue S.W.
The Original YYC Girl Party! Hosted by MollyFi with local talent on 2 levels! Hosted by MOLLYFI featuring Mr. Beltline, Chris Brennan, MollyFi, Applebaum, Babes, Bass and Beats featuring: RIKI ROCKET, BC- YELRIHS and more.
Tickets: $25

Unity In Uniform 2018
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The Bank and Baron Pub, 125 8th Ave. S.W.
Kick off the Final Weekend to Calgary Pride 2018 with the Second Edition to Unity and Uniform. This was Canada first community-based event that gives the Pride community the opportunity to say thank you to the service men and women who keep us safe, not only during pride, but all 365 days a year.

CMC Sing-along: “The Greatest Showman”
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Globe Cinema, 617 8 Ave. S.W.
Step right up and join the Calgary Men’s Chorus for this family-friendly sing-along movie extravaganza! Tickets are available at the door by donation to the CMC — first come, first served. Circus attire is encouraged!
Tickets by donation to the CMC

All-Star Pride Weekend – LUST
Organized by: Twisted Element
8:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Twisted Element, 1006 - 11th Ave. S.W.
LUST - a passionate or overmastering desire or craving for ones love. Season One - RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars - Chad Michaels On the Mainstage DJ Dopamine In the Twisted Underground DJ Deko-Ze
Tickets: $15

Friday, August 31-Saturday, September 1
Calgary: FAB BEAR PRIDE
9:00 p.m.
The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club, 109 7th Avenue S.W.
Kick off this pride weekend with the bears, cubs, otters, wolves, puppies, eagles, pandas, pumas, chipmunks… as we head to the Palomino Smokehouse for our third annual Pride BEEF Bash! The Fellowship of Alberta Bears promotes body positivity and all types of men are welcome to join. Proceeds from cover will be donated to FAB's charities.
Tickets: $10-$15

Saturday, September 1
All-Star Pride Weekend – WRATH
8:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Twisted Element, 1006 - 11th Ave. S.W.
WRATH - deeply resentful of the treatment of our family. Featuring Shangala Laquifa Wadley (RPDR All-Stars Season 3), 'Wet & Wild' feat. DJ Nic Bertossi and DJ Del Stamp (Mainstage), DJ Reid Bourgeois (Underground). Passes Available
Tickets: $15

Pure Pride Calgary starring: Kameron Michaels -Mz Cracker-Eureka
9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
THE PLAZA THEATRE, 1133 Kensington Road N.W.
The 13th anniversary Pure Pride party with the best of the best!! Not only can you see 3 of the top 5 queens from season 10 but playing the music for the night in international DJ Producer and muscle bear hunk Shane Stiel bringing the best pride music North America has to offer to keep you bouncing all night ! Plus Calgary sensation Nic Nemesis.
Tickets: $40

Sunday, September 2
Pride Parade
11:00 a.m. Start Time
Downtown Calgary – Pride Parade Start Point, 350 6 Ave S.E. then along 6th Ave. & 6th St.
It’s the most colourful event of the year!
2018 brings forth the 28th 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. - 6:00 p.m.
Prince’s Island Park
Join in for one of Calgary’s largest FREE outdoor cultural celebrations, immediately following the Pride Parade. Enjoy live music on the main stage, activities for youth and children in the family zone, a cold beer or refreshing cocktail in the Village Brewery Beer Gardens, or get better acquainted with the local community as your browse the marketplace.
Tickets: FREE

All-Star Pride Weekend – PRIDE
6:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
Twisted Element, 1006 - 11th Ave. S.W.
PRIDE - A celebration of freedom. Official Pride After Party Season Three - RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars - Trixie Mattel On the Mainstage DJ Showboy In the Twisted Underground DJ Del Stamp
Tickets: $20

Hot Mess Pride 2018 *Starring AJA*
9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Commonwealth Bar & Stage, 731 10 Avenue S.W.
Back hanging with pals at Commonwealth for Pride 2018, and bringing a new friend along: S9/All-Star 3's AJA in her Calgary debut! Two dance floors all night.

Celebrate 28 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 25, 2018

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

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.
Downtown Okotoks will be closed from Veterans Way to 87 Elizabeth Street for this fun, western cooking showdown. The closure will be in effect from 8:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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August 26, 2018

2nd 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.

Time:
12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Free Admisssion or pre-purchase your beer passport ($30) at any participating brewery from now until the end of the tour.
Grab your beer passport, which allows you 1 pint at each of the six breweries along the Barley Belt. Fill out the passport at each stop and gain major bragging rights for completeing the tour. Passports available at each participating brewery now!

Beer:
Beers are $6.00 at every brewery

Breweries, Beers, Bands, Food Trucks!
Join in for the 2nd Annual Barley Belt Tap Tour, taking place August 26th. Explore the areas of Manchester and Highfield as each brewery hosts a parking lot beer garden with their own personal flare.
Grab a Beer Passport to truly experience this event the way it should be. $30 gets you 1 beer per brewery (6 breweries in total) and $5 from every passport sales is donated to United Way of Calgary and Area. Passports are now on sale at each brewery. Individual pints will also be available for $6 throughout the day and 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 28, September 4, 11, 18
2018

The Brewer's Apprentice
presents Brew Ed.

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

Registration: $165
Includes all four "classes" including beer and brewery tour. Registration can be bought as a gift to use in any month in 2018.

The Brewer's Apprentice and Alberta Beer Festivals has always been about beer education. In order to continue that practise, they have created Brew Ed., 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 2019, 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 late September 2018. Note: You must be 18 years or older to register.

Click here to see Course Outline

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August 29-September 2, 2018

Shaw Charity Classic

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

Schedule
Monday August 27
Practice Round (closed to public)

Tuesday August 28
Junior Clinic

Wednesday August 29
7:00 AM - Gates Open
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM: RBC Championship Pro-Am Round 1

Thursday August 30
7:00 AM - Gates Open
7:30 AM - 7:30 PM: RBC Championship Pro-Am Round 2

Friday August 31
First Round – broadcast by Golf Channel
8:00 AM - Gates Open
9:10 AM - First Round of Tournament Play

Saturday September 1
Second Round - broadcast by Golf Channel
8:00 AM - Gates Open
9:10 AM - Second Round of Tournament Play

Sunday September 2
Final Round - broadcast by Golf Channel
8:00 AM - Gates Open
9:10 AM - Final Round of Tournament Play
Trophy Ceremony to begin after tournament play ends

Tickets:
Pro-Am Good-Any-Day Ticket (Wed. or Thurs.): FREE
Good-Any-Day Ticket (Fri.-Sun.): $30
Weekly Grounds Package (Wed.-Sun.): $75
4-Pack Ticket Package: $100
Juniors aged 17 and under will be provided with FREE access to the Shaw Charity Classic when accompanied by a ticketed adult
Champions Club: $75 (daily)
Weekly Grounds Package (Wed.-Sun.): $150
4-Pack Ticket Package: $250

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 29 – September 2. 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 2018 are Davis Love III, Colin Montgomerie, Vijay Singh, Bernhard Langer, Darren Clarke, Chris DiMarco, Rocco Mediate and Scott McCarron returns to Calgary to defend his golf title.
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 $8.3 million shattering its previous 2016 record of $5.2 million. In 2018, 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 2017 Shaw Charity Classic!
The 2018 Official Charity Partners are: Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, Calgary Police Foundation, Classroom Champions, Horizon Housing, Junior Achievement Southern Alberta, Kids Cancer Care, KidSport Calgary, and The PREP Program.

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August 31-September 2, 2018

Fiesta Filipino YYC

Olympic Plaza, 228 8 Ave. S.E.

Schedule:
Friday: 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Free admission

This is the fourth cultural festival representing the Filipino community of Calgary and the entire province of Alberta. The PFCA community of this province come together and celebrate their heritage as a united group. In addition, this also gives the community a chance to share their beautiful and colourful heritage with every Albertan and Canadian.
The word “fiesta” will bring a smile to the face of almost any Filipino. After all, a fiesta is a special time with friends, a time for fellowship, food, and lots of activities. Each year brings numerous fiestas. Sometimes people are busy for weeks preparing for them. It is surprising, how even those facing many problems in their day-to-day life set them aside and participate in the festivities.
True to its primary objective in promoting the Filipino arts, culture and traditions, the Fiesta Filipino YYC, during its three-day celebration, features exhibits, paintings, songs, food, sports and dances that showcase the richness of Filipino cultural heritage.

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August 31-September 2, 2018

BBQ on the Bow Festival 2018

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

Schedule:
Friday, August 31
6:00-11:00 p.m.
Bow River BBQ Banquet and Dance
Tickets: $45 before August 15, $55 after, $60 at the door
Montgomery Community Centre

Live Music – Schedule & Artists
Saturday, September 1: 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 2: 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Beer Gardens
Saturday, September 1: 11:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m.
Sunday, September 2: 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 26th annual BBQ on the Bow Festival will be held at the Montgomery Community Centre on September 1st and 2nd. 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 26th 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–September 3, 2018

Waynestock 2018

Last Chance Saloon, 555 Jewel Street, Wayne, Alberta

Schedule
Friday, August 31
Tent Stage: 7:00 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Main Stage: 8:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Saturday, September 1
Saloon Stage: 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Tent Stage: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Main Stage: 1:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 2
Saloon Stage: 11:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Tent Stage: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m.
Main Stage: 1:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Monday, September 3
Saloon Stage: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Tent Stage: 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Main Stage: 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Friday Pass: $20
Saturday Pass: $35
Sunday Pass: $30
Monday: $15
Weekend Pass: $90
Children 11 & under are free

Long weekend music festival at the Last Chance Saloon. Enjoy 4 days of music at this years festival featuring over 40 artists. Enjoy musical styles such as rock, bluegrass, country, hillbilly, blues, and more! Enjoy musical styles such as roots, rock, country, hillbilly, blues, bluegrass, and more! Camp right on site at the Last Chance Saloon.
Food will be available onsite all weekend, including a pancake breakfast Saturday and Sunday with live entertainment.

Lineup
Amy Bishop and the Hopeless Sinners • Bebe Buckskin • Bixby Band • Bobby Dove • Boots & the Hoots • Bradley Abel • Brooke Wylie Band • Cat Country • Cable Street • Dean Ray Band • The Doll Sisters • Electric Audrey 2 • Flint & Feather • Frontera Sur • Gillian Moranz • Good Nature • The Give ‘Em Hell Boys • The Hearts • Hewson Grey • Jenny Allen • Joe Vickers • Kimberley MacGregor • Liz • Magnolia Buckskin • The Misery Mountain Boys • Mitch Belot Band • Netty Mac • Rae Spoon • Rebecca Lappa • Reuben & Angela • Ryan D. Langlois • The Sadlier-Brown Band • Skinny Dyck and the Chicken Catchers • Sean Ashby • Son of Ray • The Steven Spencer Band • Ten Cent Lift • Tim Hus • The Van Dangos • VISSIA • The Wardens • Zander • Zonnis • The 427’s

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September 2018

September 1, 2018

Calgary Highland Games

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

Gates open at 7:30 a.m.
Events at 9:00 a.m.

Admission:
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 105 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:
6th Annual Scots on the Run
Clans and Scottish Vendors
Beer Gardens
Raffle Draws
Opening Ceremonies
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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September 1-2, 2018

Reynolds Alberta Museum Harvest Festival 2018

Reynolds-Alberta Museum, 2 km. west of Wetaskiwin, Alberta on Hwy. 13

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 September 1-2. 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.

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September 1-2, 2018

Canmore Highland Games

Centennial Park, 6th Street, Canmore, Alberta

Saturday, September 1
Taste of the Highlands
5:00-11:00 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of wine, scotch, beer and food tasting at the Big Rock 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 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 2
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. Drum Major contest
12:15 P.M. Sheep Dog demonstrations
12:45 P.M. 78th Fraser Highlanders musket shoot
1:00 P.M. Official Canmore Highland Games opening ceremonies
1:30 P.M. Highland Dance Competition
1:45 P.M. Pipe Band Competition
2:30 P.M. Whisky tasting- A unique tasting experience featuring a selection of premium & ultra-premium single malts (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
Two Day Pass: Adults $60

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.
Enjoy the comfort of the Ed McNally Big Rock 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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September 1-3, 2018

52nd Annual Cochrane Lions Club Labour Day Rodeo

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

Rodeo begins at 1:00 p.m.

Tickets: Adults $15, Teens and Seniors $10, Children under 12 free

September 1-3
Rodeo events at Cochrane Rodeo Grounds. Bareback/Saddle Bronc/Bull Riding/Steer Wrestling/Calf Roping/Junior Steer Riding/ Novice Horse Riding/Team Roping/Ladies Barrel Racing/Junior Barrel Racing/Breakaway Roping/Junior Bull Riding/Wild Pony Race/Mutton Busting/Pee Wee Barrel Racing/Trick Riders. Crowning of the new Cochrane Lions Rodeo Queen and Princess.

September 3
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 10:30 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 7-8, 2018

Great Canadian Beer Festival

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

Sept. 7th, 4:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.
Sept. 8th, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tickets: $40
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 26th annual Great Canadian Beer Festival returns to Victoria on September 7 & 8. This year, 66 breweries and 2 cideries will have a booths featuring over 250 beers and ciders. Also, new this year is The Alberta Brewers Booth which has 4 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 60 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 7-8, 2018

2018 Mountain View Arts Festival

Didsbury, Alberta

It All Happens in Didsbury! A Weekend of Creativity & Family Fun!
Mark September 8-9 on your calendar today ... the 2018 Mountain View Arts Festival is an event the entire family will enjoy.
The Mountain View Arts Festival is an annual, 2-day, multi venue, arts & cultural festival in Didsbury Alberta. This year will be the 8th Annual! It is Mountain View County's largest outdoor festival of its kind. Art lovers see Didsbury 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!
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!

Something for Everyone - Different Venues!
Saluting the weekend full of arts and culture and our heritage, all in beautiful downtown Didsbury! Take a stroll down "Music Block" with Alberta musicians performing at the Elks Hall and the new Vintage Coffee Bar. Chalk Artists will be scattered throughout the downtown core, and Artists at Work fills the Train Station!
The fun starts with the new Family Dance Friday... a lead-in to a weekend full of arts and culture and heritage.
- Elks Hall Downtown - Something New - Musical and Stage Entertainment will fill the Hall, so ALL the daytime fun is in downtown Didsbury!
- Mugs Coffee House - And even more music! One stage has not been enough, so they're filling two!
- Artists at Work - A program that provides an opportunity for festival visitors to experience art-making up close as you watch artists create in real time.
- Saturday Night Concert - Heather Blush and the Uppercuts opening for AV (funk/soul project of Ann Vriend) Tickets: $25/$30 at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Didsbury Elks Hall.
- Chalk-A-Holics Unite! Look for some special chalk artist guests downtown, and there's plenty of room around the Train Station for you and your kids to "Chalk It Up!"

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September 7-10, 2018

CKOC All Breed Show

Crescent Point Regional Field House, 125 Fieldhouse Dr., Okotoks, Alberta

Schedule:
Friday, Saturday judging starts at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday judging starts at 10:00 a.m.
Monday judging starts at 8:30 a.m.

CAL K9 FUN MATCH - Thursday evening
RALLY FUN MATCH - Thursday
SWEEPSTAKES JUVENILES AND VETERANS - Friday
SCENT HURDLE RACING - Saturday & Sunday.
BYOMeat BBQ – Saturday, with Games, Prizes, Meet & Greet.
JUNIOR HANDLING CONFORMATION - Saturday and Sunday.
JUNIOR HANDLING OBEDIENCE - Saturday and Sunday.

There will be Sweepstakes, Junior Handling and Baby Puppy classes and many more things to participate in. Enjoy the show, talk to breeders, pet some dogs and have a great time.
The Calgary Kennel & Obedience Club (CKOC) was incorporated under the Alberta Societies Act in 1958 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of purebred dogs. Their goal is to hold two all breed dog shows each year, both offering conformation events, and at least one show offering obedience events as well.

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September 8, 2018

Circle Carnival

Shaw Millennium Park, 1220 9 Ave. S.W.

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

Regular Admission: $35, $45 at the door
Kids 4-14: $5
Kids 3 and under: FREE

"Calgary circles the wagons like no other; our gathering of efforts during the floods has proven this to be true. We are looking forward to building this annual celebration with the whole city" - Jim Button - Village Brewery

Circle - The Travelling Food, Beer & Music Carnival
Welcome to Circle, Calgary’s celebration of the best things in life, the stuff we can all agree on: fine food, cold drinks, music on the stereo, and friends to share the moment with. From the imaginations of BassBus, YYCFoodTrucks & Village Brewery, and in collaboration with Currie, a traveling carnival of local food, beer, music, art and performers will come together for a celebration unlike any other.
It’s 2018, and Circle is turning five years old! A fifth anniversary party means bigger, better and more awesome, so there's lots in store. More wiener dogs? Check. More local craft food and beer? Check. A circus school for kids of all ages? Double check. Yet another diverse collection of local and international musicians and dancers, scheduled on three different stages for 10 solid hours of non-stop, jam-packed fun and revelry in one compact location? Sure! Just don’t forget the wiener dogs.

What’s in store, you ask? Plenty!
- Three curated stages of music and dance from the DJ next door to international touring acts, presented by BassBus. Enjoy a perfect middle ground on all fronts for Circle’s musical backdrop: styles progress from upbeat funk and catchy folk during the daytime, to an all out fire-infused, brightly coloured party when the sun goes down. Expect soulful melodies, big funky basslines, and dancefloors full of smiling faces.
- Three bars by Village Brewery, with a site wide liquor license to keep everyone milling happily about the entire transformed festival grounds. Sip on the Village Brew classics you know and love or knock back a highball before you cruise to whatever festival silliness you fancy.
- Local food by YYCFoodTrucks, from BBQ to gelato to perogies - every palate and craving you may or may not have can be satisfied from noon to night, so don’t worry about packing a lunch.
- The Fast ‘n’ The Furriest Wiener Dog Race - for all the excitement and fast-paced shenanigans happening at Circle, suffice it to say that the Fast ‘n’ The Furriest Wiener Dog Race is without a doubt the pinnacle of competition and intensity for the day. Watch out, folks, the stakes are high!
- Carnival Market, featuring local artisan vendors - deck out your sunshiney wardrobe, find that perfect accessory, and support craftspeople and merchants who live and work in your community.
- Circus performers in every corner, from the main stage to roving characters. Warning: hoots and hollers may occur without warning from children and adults alike. Stilts included!
Kids Stage - magicians and kooky delights galore at this fun stop amongst the larger revelry
- Circus School for kids - turn that endless ball of energy into something new and fun. Awaken new passions for dance and performance that your young ones didn’t even know they had.
- Lego Land - build, craft, create and share. An endless pile of ever-shifting colourful fun.
NEW this year is a giant 30,000 Ball Pit for kids & adults.
- Crystal Lounge for yoga and sensory delights - find some zen and channel your excitement into flow

Plus some new exciting surprises to celebrate the fifth anniversary!

Artists:
TBA

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September 8, 2018

Bust Loose! Brewery Tour

Begins at Mill Street Brewpub, 219 17 Ave. S.W.

Itinerary:
3:00 p.m. – Registration Begins at Mill St.
3:15 p.m. – Registration Ends and Tour & Tastings Begin
4:30 p.m. – Hop on the Party Bus for Ol’ Beautiful
5:00 p.m. – Bus Arrives at Ol’ Beautiful for tasting
6:30 p.m. – Hop on the Party Bus for Wild Rose Brewery
7:00 p.m. –  Bus Arrives at Wild Rose Brewery
8:30 p.m. – Hop on the Party Bus for Trolley 5 Brewpub
9:00 p.m. - Formal Conclusion at Trolley 5 Brewpub

Tickets: $79
Tickets Include:
Brewery Tours
Sample Flights at Each Brewery
Party Bus Transportation Between Breweries
Brewery Discounts & Swag
Dinner at Trolley 5

Bust Loose! Party Buses & Pub Crawls brings together likeminded ale blazers to travel to 3 very unique and very different breweries, on the late summer Brewery Tour!
Mill St. is the little red engine that could. From humble beginnings in Toronto’s distillery district, their quality beers grew in popularity and so did their brewery! It’s a treat to host them in Calgary, and not only is their brewing profile prolific, you’ll also find some of the most delicious eats at a Calgary brewery!
Ol’beautiful is a culmination of people, passion, and place. A collection of characters brewing a menagerie of beers in a place they love. They share a mutual appreciation for the old ways of doing things and are passionate about the revival of the craft spirit; their beers reflect that.
Only true entrepreneurs would look at a WWII Air Force hangar and see a brewery. In 2006, an enthusiastic tribe donated supplies, picked up their tools and paintbrushes, and converted a 1936 quonset hut at Currie Barracks into a microbrewery. As one of Calgary’s oldest breweries, they’ve managed to balance accessible beer with all the intricacies a devoted beer-geek fawns over.
Trolley 5, located in ‘The Heart of The Red Mile,’ epitomises the best of Calgary and is built on the ideals of hard working fun loving people, who love great beer and quality food! The in-house growler trolley is a marvel that needs to be seen to be believed!
What are you waiting for? Hop on!

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September 8, 2018

46th Springbank Old Tyme Fall Fair

Springbank Park For All Seasons, 32224A Springbank Road

10:00 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.

Family 5K Fun Run & Walk & Kristen Lee Coutts Memorial Family Fun 5K Walk & Run, 9:00 a.m.
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 8, 2018

The Beat Goes On Gala

BMO Palomino Room, Stampede Park

Time: 6:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Tickets: $400 each

The fifth annual The Beat Goes On Gala will be held on Sept. 8. This year's event will feature Steven Page, formerly of the Barenaked Ladies, and the Odds. Linda Olson of Global News will emcee the event. Proceeds from the event will support the women's cardiovascular health research initiative at the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.
The Beat Goes On Gala is one of Calgary's most prestigious and entertaining fundraising events. Held annually in September, this spectacular event raises proceeds that support a variety of innovative and cutting-edge research and care delivery initiatives. With the support of the gala's partners (Libin Cardiovascular Institute, University of Calgary, Alberta Health Services, and the Calgary Health Trust) and the community proceeds of approximately $3.6 million has been raised - a true testament to the Calgary spirit.

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September 8, 2018

29th Annual Chestermere Country Fair

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

Country Fair Schedule of Events:
8:00 a.m. Parade line-up begins Chestermere Middle School
8:30 a.m. Bike Decorating Contestants meet Chestermere Middle School
9:30 a.m. Parade Begins at the Chestermere Lake Middle School and proceeds north on West Chestermere Drive to the Chestermere Recreation Centre.
9:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Location TBA
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Kids Zone Soccer Fields
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Indoor Marketplace Main Hall
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Facepainting Lobby, outside main hall
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Farmers’ Market Parking Lot
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Red Ribbon entries open for viewing Curling Rink
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Calgary & District Beekeepers Association Bee Display Curling Rink
11:00 a.m. Gymkhana starts Corral
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Children's prize money available for pick-up Curling Rink
11:00 a.m. Chestermere Soundwaves
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Whitecappers Country Kitchen North end of rec centre
12:00 p.m. Zuchinni Car Races Curling Rink
1:30 p.m. Pie Auction
2:30 p.m. Red Ribbon Trophies awarded Curling Rink
2:30 p.m. Mutton Bustin’
5:30 p.m. Chestermere Fall Supper with Jennie Ogilvie, Alberta's Favourite Medium, Tickets: $40.00 & Entertainment Main Hall

"Salute to Emergency Services"
The Chestermere Country Fair is the oldest ongoing annual event in Chestermere, held every year in September.
?Featuring a parade, pancake breakfast, gymkhana, farmers' market, kids zone, mutton busting, indoor marketplace with over three dozen vendors, and more.

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September 8-9, 2018

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 8 and 9 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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