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 the 2019 season. They play their first home game June 15 vs. Ottawa. For more info, click here.

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Concerts and Special Events:

June 12-16, 2019

JazzYYC Summer Festival

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April-June 2019

Spring Festivals

June 2019
June 19-23
Sled Island Festival

June 22-23
Calgary Horror Con IX

July 2019
July 1
Canada Day

July 4-14
Calgary Stampede

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

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April-June 2019

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

Various Locations

June 2019
June 15
Street Meet 2019
Sporting Life 10K

June 16
Do It For Dads Walk Run
World Partnership Walk
1st Annual Essex Lease Financial Corporation Father's Day Run & Walk

June 17
Ride To Work Day

June 22
Annual Motorcycle Ride For Dad 2019
Southern Alberta Brain Injury Society's Walk & Roll
Marathon of Sport
Plant Sale & Garden Stroll
Remington Race for Pace

June 22-23
The Johnson MS Bike Tour- Airdrie to Olds

June 23
Ride Don’t Hide
The Divas Half Marathon

July 2019
July 3
Make-A-Wish Rope for Hope

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

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June 2019

June 9-12, 2019

Banff World Media Festival

Fairmont Banff Springs, 405 Spray Avenue, and various locations in Banff, Alberta

Schedule:
Sunday, June 9: 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Monday, June 10: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 11: 7:30 a.m..-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12: 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Registration:
Festival Rate: $1695

Celebrating 40 years, BANFF is a must-attend international conference and marketplace where media moguls, producers, creatives and industry stakeholders tackle issues, develop new content and nurture partnerships in one of the world’s most stunning landscapes.
For 39 years, the Banff World Media Festival has brought top leaders from across the evolving media landscape to the heart of the Canadian Rockies for a totally unique experience. The Festival began as an intimate space where unparalleled access and cutting-edge insight could combine to forge relationships, launch new business and aid the ambitious members of a dynamic industry in reaching their goals.
Attracting over 200 Development Executives and a wide-ranging cross-section of television and digital media professionals from around the world, BANFF is the ideal place to make new contacts, find production partners and green-light new projects. Featuring in-depth spotlights on key international territories, pre-booked Face-to Face Meetings with industry decision makers, and unparalleled opportunities for networking with potential partners from across the globe, the BANFF Marketplace is designed to help you create new development and production opportunities.
BANFF delivers a comprehensive examination of the most critical issues facing the television and digital media industries through keynotes from industry leaders, contentious panel discussions, expert forecasts, celebrity Master Classes, critical case studies, key strategy sessions and more.
The Banff World Media Awards affectionately known as the Rockies are an internationally-recognized awards program celebrating the very best in international television and digital media production.
The star-studded 2019 Rockies awards ceremonies and galas will honour some of the biggest names in the industry, in 21 genre-based categories and 5 interactive categories - a total of 27 distinct categories.
Enjoy sessions, breakfasts, lunches, cocktails, face-to-face meetings, briefings, classes, conversations, panel discussions, workshops, and more with keynote speakers, television's movers and shakers.

Here's a sneak peek at some of those already confirmed to attend BANFF 2019:
Speakers
175+ Speakers
For the full list, click here.

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June 11-13, 2019

Global Petroleum Show

Stampede Park

Exhibition Hours:
Tuesday, June 11: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 12: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 13: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Registration:
FREE registration for individuals working in the energy industry before May 1
May 1-June 10: $75
June 11-13: $125
Three Day Conference Pass: $695
May 1-June 10: $795
June 11-13: $895
All Access Pass: $1495

Global Petroleum Show (GPS) is North America’s Leading Exhibition & Conference, where oil and gas professionals convene to engage in dialogue, create partnerships, do business and identify the solutions and strategies that will shape the industry for the years ahead. GPS has grown exponentially to become the global meeting point for oil and gas professionals. Today, over $6 billion of business is concluded during the exhibition, placing GPS at the very heart of international business of the global energy sector.
Global Petroleum Show (GPS) is back in its 51st year. From June 11-13, GPS provides direct access to the entire supply chain, innovative technologies, products & services and massive number of educational seminars within the energy sector. Global Petroleum Show is an industry leading event, where more than 50,000 energy professionals from more than 110 countries converge for three days to strengthen business relationships, network, and do business with more than 1,000 exhibitors, while 100+ industry leading experts share their knowledge and understanding across the event’s expansive line-up of strategic and technical conference sessions. With a 50-year tradition of connecting industry leaders, Global Petroleum Show is setting the stage for the next 50 years.

Event Features & Highlights
See new technology and explore new exhibition zones:
- Clean Technology Zone
- The Digital Transformation Zone
- Water Innovation Zone
- Pipeline Zone
- Transportation & Logistics Zone
Gain product knowledge, insight into best practices, and expert knowledge:
- Conferences
- Seminar Series
- Presentation Theatres
Meet your clients face-to-face at one of the industry networking events:
- GPS Awards Gala
- Official Industry Party
- GPS Celebrates Concert
Including:
International Energy Marketplace
Specialized Zones
Pavilions
and more

Global Petroleum Show 2019 will offer formal and informal networking opportunities that bring you face-to-face with suppliers, clients and potential customers. Aside from these official events, you may also be interested in some of the other events being hosted throughout the city by other organizers:
GPS Awards Gala
June 11| 5:30 p.m.| Hyatt Regency Calgary
Tickets: $150

Global Market Seminar Series
June 11-13| 10:00 a.m.| Arabian Rooms, BMO Centre
Free to attend with your exhibition/conference pass

GPS Celebrates Concert
June 12| 5:00 p.m.| Big Four Roadhouse, Calgary Stampede
Tickets: $50

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June 13, 2019

JCC 30th Annual Sports Dinner

Beth Tzedec Synagogue, 1325 Glenmore Trail S.W.

VIP Reception: 5:00 p.m.
Cocktails: 6:00 p.m.
Program and Dinner: 6:45 p.m.

Tickets: $300
Table of 8: $2750
VIP Table of 8: $3250

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Calgary JCC Sports Dinner!
The dinner is their largest fundraiser of the year and one of the biggest fundraising dinners in Calgary. As a non-profit organization, the Calgary JCC relies on fundraising, in addition to program fess, to provide quality programming to the southwest community. This year the guest speaker is Jarome Iginla. Jarome Arthur-Leigh Adekunle Tig Junior Elvis Iginla was born July 1, 1977 and is a Canadian former professional ice hockey forward. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Calgary Flames, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, and Los Angeles Kings — registering 625 goals, 675 assists, 1,300 points, and 1,040 penalty minutes in 1,554 games.
But few players have made an impact on one franchise the way Iginla did for 16 seasons in Calgary. As a Flame, Iginla scored 525 goals and had 570 assists from 1996 to 2013. The six-time all-star is the franchise leader in goals, points (1,095), games played (1,219) and game-winning goals (83). Considered one of the best power forwards of his generation, he twice scored 50-plus goals in a season — and notched 30-plus goals 11 times. Iginla formally announced his retirement in Calgary on July 30, 2018.
The Calgary JCC Sports Dinner is one of Calgary's premier social sports event and largest fundraisers. Funds raised assist in purchasing much needed equipment and hiring quality specialized instructors for inclusive programs such as pulmonary rehabilitation exercise, arthritis management, seniors writing clubs, aqua fitness classes, full daycare, care-based children's programs and summer camps.

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June 13-18, 2019

Waterton Wildflower Festival

Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta

Event Times:
June 13: 8:30 a.m-9:00 p.m.
June 14: 6:30 a.m-11:30 p.m.
June 15: 8:15 a.m-1:00 a.m.
June 16: 8:00 a.m-11:30 p.m.
June 17: 6:30 a.m-1:00 a.m.
June 18: 8:00 a.m-12:00 p.m.

Register for events: Prices range from FREE to $109
Registraton in the Waterton Community Centre, 201 Cameron Falls Drive, Waterton Park

Come discover why Waterton is the Wildflower Capital of Canada!
Step into a wildflower wonderland, a varitable bouquet of wildflowers. The spectacular setting of Waterton Lakes National Park is home to more than 1,000 vascular plant species including half of all wildflower species found in Alberta. Of those, 175 species are listed as rare in Alberta and 20 are only found in Waterton, some of which are also listed as rare in Canada.
From beargrass to orchids, pink meadowsweet, and glacier lilies, learn to identify the different species, see wildflowers from horseback, indulge in an afternoon tea with local experts, and learn about wildflower photography and painting. The possibilities and mediums are endless when learning about Waterton wildflowers during the annual Waterton Wildflower Festival. Join in for guided walks, hikes, workshops and presentations. Come celebrate the first day of summer in a World Heritage Site.
This 7-day event, a program of the Waterton Park Community Association, features many workshops on photography and art, guided walks on plant identification and park ecosystems, family programs, lunchtime and evening photographic presentations and local entertainment. Activities include: Wildflower Photography and Painting, Wildflower Identification, Wildflower Connections, Wildflowers by Horseback as well as an Afternoon Tea with Local Experts.... and more.
Events throughout the festival are led by highly qualified professionals, naturalists and scientists who will help make your Festival experience memorable.
Events throughout the 6 days are led by highly qualified professionals including talented wildflower writers, photographers and artists Alan Dyer, Brenda Holder, Kim Pearson, Roger Riis, Ron McNeil, Joe Desjardins, Valorie Webber, Julie Strong, Mary Ann Reeves, Jo-Anne Reynolds,
Owna Scott-Big Bull, Sasha Galitzki, Kayleigh Nielson, Farley Wuth, James Goulet, William Big Bull, Melodey Wood, Mark Winston, Scott Cady, Jody Allair, Mike Drew, Kyla Black, Mireille Cloutier, Christine Robinson, Joanna Fraser, Lyndon Penner, and more will help make your Festival experience memorable.

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June 14-15, 2019

East Kootenay Beer Festival

Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 5225 Fairmont Resort Road, Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C.

Saturday, June 15: 8th Annual East Kootenay Beer Festival. Live music, delicious food, fabulous beer, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Area. Each ticket purchased comes with a punch card to taste 25 different beer or ciders (additional cards are available for purchase).

Tickets for $59
Mountain Lodge Package: Two nights (June 14-15) $219/person for two nights based on double occupancy.
- Two nights’ accommodation on June 14th & 15th in a classic room with two queen beds
- Entry to Friday night’s outdoor Beer Garden featuring select breweries, beer samples, live music, a BBQ and a free craft beer of your choice.
- Entry to Saturday afternoon’s Beer & Cider Seminar in the Lodge featuring the 2018 East Kootenay Beer Festival winners!
- Two tickets to the 8th Annual East Kootenay Beer Festival-Featuring Craft Distilleries on Saturday
- Access to the ‘After Party’ in the Ski Chalet on Saturday night

Join in for the 8th Annual East Kootenay Beer Festival Featuring Craft Distilleries on June 14th & 15th. Taste a ton of beer, cider and spirits while listening to live music by Cod Gone Wild!
Situated on the slopes of the BC Rockies, come for the stunning festival views while you sample a large variety of beers, cider and spirits from some of the best local breweries and distilleries. This is THE event of the Valley and you won’t want to miss out on it. Every summer, the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort hosts the Annual Beer Festival – the celebrated event that highlights beer, ciders. and spirits from unique Canadian producers. The annual East Kootenay Beer Festival has an enthusiastic team of event coordinators brewing up another fun-filled festivity for all attendees.
The Festival itself will take place at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Ski Area on Saturday June 15, with live music, great food and of course, lots of beer to experience and taste.

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June 14-16, 2019

59th Annual Innisfail Professional Rodeo

Daines Rodeo Grounds, 4 miles north of Innisfail, Alberta

Schedule:
Thursday, June 13: Rodeo Slack at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, June 14: Rodeo starts at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 15: 10:00 a.m. Parade, Rodeo at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 16: Rodeo at 1:30 p.m.
Beer Gardens Concerts Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m.

Admission:
Adults: $20, $25 at the gate
10 & under: Free
All Weekend Pass $80, $100 at the gate
Beer Gardens Concert: $20
Vintage 45 Friday, Dean Ray Saturday
This includes rodeo admission, free camping and rodeo dance for the Adults.

The 59th Annual Innisfail Professional Rodeo will be held at the Daines Rodeo grounds located 4 miles north of Innisfail, Alberta. It's a 4 performance rodeo with prize money in all 7 events. The rodeo grounds offer an up close and personal feel for all rodeo fans, rookies or veterans. Rodeo Dance to follow each evening performance. This year’s event will kick off on Thursday, June 13 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rodeo Slack and Novice events. The Innisfail Professional Rodeo Committee has been voted the top rodeo committee in Canada in professional rodeo of the larger rodeos, 9 out of the last 14 years.

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June 14–16, 2019

Roll Out Roller Skate Festival

Village Square Leisure Center, 2623 56 St. N.E.

Schedule:
Friday Night
6:00 p.m. Check in and register.
7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Learn to Roller Skate Workshop (beginner & skilled skaters)
8:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m. Skate Party (viewing area for non-skaters)

Saturday
9:00 a.m. Check in and register.
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Skate Park and Roller Dance Workshops
7:00 p.m. Gala Showcase
8:00 p.m. Skate Party – 12- :00 a.m. (viewing area for non-skaters)

Sunday
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Skate Park and Roller Dance Workshops
5:00 p.m. Skate path roll to secret dance party location for weekend pass holders only

Admission:
Full Weekend Pass Adult: $150.00
Full Weekend Pass Adult VIP: $165.00
Full Weekend Pass Youth: $135.00
Full Weekend Pass Youth VIP: $145.00
Friday Night Skate Party Adult: $15.00
Friday Night Skate Party Youth: $10.00
Saturday Night Gala Adult: $25.00
Saturday Night Gala VIP Seats: $30.00
Saturday Night Gala Youth: $15.00
Saturday Night Gala VIP Youth: $20.00
Saturday Workshops Only: $95.00
Sunday Workshops Only: $75.00

Calgary’s hottest festival on 8 wheels!
On June 14–16, Calgary will experience a festival that brings magic on wheels for a weekend of workshops, performances, great music and skating at the amazing Village Square Leisure Center. Watch, dance, skate and learn from international guests, local professionals and skaters from across North America, in Calgary one weekend only! This weekend features a Friday night skate, Saturday night spectacular Gala Showcase featuring international stars, an amateur showcase, park skating and roller dance workshops.
Special Guests include Michelle Steilen “Estro Jen” of the Moxi Skate Company.

Watch
Saturday Night Gala performances featuring amateur and professional roller dancers and skate park superstars featuring local and international guests. There is also a viewing area where you can watch the public skate.

Dance
Friday and Saturday night enjoy the public skate parties and roll to your hearts content in the amazingly spacious Village Square Leisure Center.

Learn
Workshops for experienced and beginner skate park enthusiasts and roller dancers from high quality instructors to give you lots of new tricks.

Roll Out Roller Skate Festival has something for everyone.
New to roller skating? Try a learn to skate class Friday night and you'll get rolling with confidence for the skate parties.

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June 15, 2019

Neighbour Day 2019

Celebrate Calgary’s sixfth annual Neighbour Day!
Held annually on the third Saturday of June, Neighbour Day is an opportunity to get together with your neighbours and celebrate Calgary’s strong community spirit.
Neighbour Day originated in 2014 to celebrate the incredible outpouring of support and generosity neighbours demonstrated after the 2013 floods. It has evolved into an annual celebration of what makes Calgary such a great city – our strong and caring communities. Neighbour Day continues to grow each year.

Neighbour Day Ideas
The City welcomes all Calgarians to celebrate and encourages as many people as possible to host local community events.
Here are a few ideas on how you and your neighbours can celebrate Neighbour Day:
- Host a block party on your residential street.
- Have a neighbourhood picnic at a local park.
- Host a neighbourhood potluck or front yard BBQ.
- Host afternoon tea in your backyard.
- Organize a parade of lawn parties.
- Hold a street chalk drawing competition.
- Grab a Litter Cleanup Kit, get together and tidy up your park or natural area.
- Help your neighbour with their spring cleaning or gardening.
- Make up your own way to celebrate your community spirit in Calgary.
The idea is to meet neighbours, make new friends, have fun and maybe work together on a project that benefits the entire community.
Share your experience by using #yycNeighbourDay.

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June 15, 2019

21st Annual Water Valley Celtic Festival

Various locations, Water Valley, Alberta

2019 Schedule
Water Valley Community Hall
9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Upper Level Chinook Creative Arts Centre (Old School House)
9:00 a.m.-8:45 p.m.
Lower Level Chinook Creative Arts Centre (Old School House)
9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
FAMI Tent
9:45 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Water Valley Community Association Tent
9:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Settle In / Wine & Beer Tent
9:00 a.m.-8:45 p.m.
School Tent
11:15 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Papa Luigi’s Café
10:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Water Valley Church Centre
9:00 a.m.-8:45 p.m.

Tickets:
Prepaid: Single $25, Family $75
At the door: Single $30, Family $90
Family Pass: 2 adults, max. 4 children under 18 - children under 6 are free

20th Annual Water Valley Celtic Festival is a one day lively and totally unique experience that features talent of all levels involving music, dance and stories performed by individuals and groups covering the range from amateur to professional level. This festival is patterned after the festival held at Feakle, Co. Clare, Ireland, which was the inspiration for the festival's founder Dave Settles.
The festival is designed to promote traditional Celtic material and local talent. The Calgary area has many fine festivals that promote imported talent and contemporary music. This festival is not designed to compete with other events but rather to add another dimension to the Celtic entertainment choices . . . . including comfort!! This event is all inside or weather protected by tents.
You will find performances in over 10 different venues including the historic church, schoolhouse and on an old-time general store porch, all in the picturesque community of Water Valley.
You may need to dance in your Water Valley Oxfords, but there will be tents up and lots of tasty food. Guaranteed to be a great time!

Artists:
Alison Demeter
Alison Demeter & Doug Baker
Alvin Moore
Alyse McLeod
Barry Luft
Bob Chartier
Bob Crabb
Brian Volke
Bill Watson
Blue Note High
Caiseal
Calgary Burns Club Choir
Cathy & Nobuo
Celtara
Celtic Routes
Ceòl and Friends
Christie Simmons
Cochrane Pipe Band
David Foster
David Gregory
Derek Lofthouse
Diminished Fifth
Doc Mehl
Double Standard
Eric Coyle
Father Married Cousin
Fromage Chaud
Gan Ainm
Gerry Madigan
Get Reel
Ghosts in the Hills
Gordon Churchill and Doreen Vanderstoop
Hazel Grey
Hither and Yon
Horizon Ridge
Inisheer
Jake Ian
James Thurgood
Jeff Stockton
John Leeder
Karen and Natalie
Kathy Pepers
Ken the Whistle Guy
Key of H
Lilybelle
Lonni Robley
Lucid Diversity
Merrill Tannerand Ernst Birss
Mindy Woolcot
Mike Barry
May Bees
Morrisseys Private Stock
May Contain Alcohol
My Son Ted
Noises from the Basement
Nora Maidman
‘Nuf Said
On Irish Street
Pam and the Boys
Patchwork Yak
Phoenix Rising
PoorBoy
Ralph McNeil
Rob Skeet & Clay Pigeon
Rosaleen and David Gregory
Rosaleen and the Balladeers
Rosaleen Gregory
Scottish Tradition
Silkstone
Six by Six
Soulstice
Sheila Andersen (for Soulstice)
Sypher's Cove Band
The 2A Community band
The Harp Trio
The Haymakers
The Irish Cultural Society Choir (ICS)
The Noble Lennies
The Rocky Mountain Rappers
The Waltzing Matildas
The Yard Arms
Togaibh I Calgaraidh
Tullamore Moon
Wee Jammed
Will Quan

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June 15, 2019

TEDxYYC 2019

Jack Singer Concert Hall, Arts Commons, 205 8th Avenue S.E.

Doors at 11:00 a.m.
Event 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
After-Party to follow

Ticket prices:
General Admission = $76-$107.95
Student = $60.25-$91.75
Group = $69.70-$98.05
(8 ticket purchase required minimum)
TEDxYYC+ After-Party Add-On =$20.00

TEDxYYC 2019 celebrates ten years of ideas worth spreading with this year’s theme: You Are Here
TEDxYYC 2019 will celebrate ten years of ideas worth spreading right here in our city and look forward to the impact we’ll have in the years to come. Who will take the stage to share new ideas in 2019? What will it feel like to be part of that energy, and where will these new ideas take us? There’s only one way to find out!
The event theme this year is: You Are Here. You’ve made it here, but where are you? Context is everything, and we’re all just trying to figure out what “here” really means. Establishing where we’ve come from, and where we are now, will be what launches us into the future.
Hear passionate speakers on stage create powerful energy together with deep discussion and intimate connection. TEDxYYC strives to bring the best and brilliant to Calgary, fueling those who gather to push boundaries of their own. What have we accomplished together so far? Most importantly, where are we going next? It’s time to find out, together.
Don’t miss the chance to experience TEDxYYC 2019 live!
As Calgary’s largest independently-organized TED event, the tenth annual event will continue the legacy of excellence and inspiration in the areas of Technology, Entertainment, and Design. Over the last nine years, TEDxYYC has welcomed an impressive list of the world’s brightest minds, representing all that is new and inspiring in the fields of Technology, Entertainment and Design. As Calgary’s largest and most well-attended independently-organized TED event, TEDxYYC is geared up to bring the very best to the stage for the tenth year.
Sharing ideas about our future is essential in building a stronger community; and what better way to do that than by attending one of the most exciting, most talked about events in Calgary? TEDxYYC is a catalyst for the power of ideas and positive change. Be part of the movement, and join in at TEDxYYC 2019!
“TED” stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. And in fact, the event is broader still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. Attendees have called it “the ultimate brain spa” and “a journey into the future.” The diverse audience — CEOs, scientists, creatives, philanthropists — is almost as extraordinary as the speakers, who have included Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Jane Goodall, Frank Gehry, Paul Simon, Sir Richard Branson, Philippe Starck and Bono.

2019 Speakers Announced:
Jo Anne Stratton & Sarthak Sinha
Robert Wolkow
Paul Brandt
Scott Gravelle
Todd Hirsch
Douglas Cardinal
Barb Higgins
Maria Hoover
Casey Berglund
Mark Erickson & Matthew Kennedy
Morgan Hamel
Dave Proctor
Philip Calvert
and more...

Performers:
Le Cirque de la Nuit
Hymn

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June 15, 2019

VegFest Calgary

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

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

VegFest Calgary 2019 is a FREE event with voluntary donation upon entrance.
• 100% Vegan Fare & Goodies
• Notable Industry Speakers
• Talented Local Musicians
• Kids Activity Zone
• Live Cooking Demos
• Beer Gardens

Get ready for Calgary's 3rd Annual Vegan Lifestyle Festival.
On September 23rd, 2017 VegFest Calgary hosted over 8000 veg and veg-curious Calgarians for an immersive vegan experience featuring powerful industry speakers, talented musicians, cooking demos, local businesses and a large selection of mouth-watering fare. This one-day outdoor festival is returning to Calgary on Saturday, June 15th for its third annual celebration and exposé of all things vegan!
VFC 2019 is a one-day epic festival filled with delicious food, powerful industry speakers, local businesses, kids activity zone, live musicians, beer gardens and so much more! Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or just curious about the lifestyle, everyone is welcome!
This year will have MORE speakers, MORE cooking demos, MORE vendors, a VEGAN-CERTIFIED BEER GARDENS in partnership with Cold Garden Beverage Company, and DJ's. Look for over 75 exhibitors, and a day of music and vegan education.
You won’t want to miss VegFest Calgary 2019: Beets, Beats, Beers edition.

Speakers:
Dominick Thompson, Fitness & Masculinity
Lauren Ornelas, Food Justice
Camille Labchuk, Ethics & Animal Rights
Mexie, Environment
Christopher Sebastian, Food Justice
Dr. Pamela Fergusson, Health & Wellness

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June 15, 2019

Prostaid Calgary Dinner Gala Fundraiser

Grey Eagle Event Centre, 3777 Grey Eagle Drive S.W.

5:30 p.m.

Tickets: $199
Includes: Event Entry, Champagne, & Plated Dinner

PROSTAID Calgary has started a Capital Fundraising Campaign to create Canada’s first PROSTAID Home, a place where men and their families on a prostate cancer journey can go to find an atmosphere of caring, sharing and comfort. In addition to hosting PROSTAID Calgary's programs and monthly meetings, PROSTAID Home will serve as a home away from home for men who must travel to Calgary to receive much needed medical treatment for prostate cancer.
On June 15, PROSTAID Calgary is hosting the inaugural Gala fundraiser at the Grey Eagle Event Centre. It will be a fun night with a four-course dinner, live and silent auctions, live entertainment by a legendary Canadian rock and roll icon, Randy Bachman of Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who, and more. The Gala will be held on the Father’s Day weekend – the evening of Saturday June 15th. What a great way to honour ALL the fathers in our lives, not just those suffering from prostate cancer!

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June 19-23, 2019

Sled Island Festival

Various Locations

Music Schedule:
Tuesday, June 18: 7:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 19: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 20: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Friday, June 21: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Saturday, June 22: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 23: 10:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.

Tickets:
Festival Discovery Pass: $214 before June 16, $225 after
Festival Discovery Plus Pass: $366 before June 16, $385 after
All-Ages Pass (under 18): $40
Single Show Tickets: $15-$35

Sled Island Music & Film Festival 2019
Sled Island is a 5 day festival featuring over 250 musical acts and over 100 visual artists, film makers and comedians in over 30 venues throughout Calgary.
Also:
Comedy
Film
Art
Special Events
Conference

Since 2007, Sled Island's thoughtful, eclectic programming and independent spirit have produced a one-of-a-kind festival experience. Each June, the five-day music and arts festival brings together a community of more than 250 bands, comedy, film and art as well as over 30,000 attendees in more than 30 venues, earning rave reviews from attendees, artists and media across the globe.
The festival includes jaw-dropping line-ups and surprises in unique and intimate settings around every corner. Sled Island 2019 guest curator is Julien Baker.
Of course, Sled Island is more than just music - with film screenings, art openings, comedy performances, panel discussions and more at all hours, there's something, well, many things actually, for everyone at this year's festival. Festival passes are on sale now online - a festival pass grants access to all music, art, comedy, film and workshop event at Sled Island subject to venue capacity.

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June 20, 2019

Big Hearted Cowboys

Cowboys Dance Hall, 421 12th Ave. S.E.

Time: 3:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Tickets: $250

It’s your chance to meet some of the world’s best Rodeo Cowboys, Chuckwagon Drivers and Barrel Racers up close and in person. At the same time you can sample some lipsmackin’ appetizers and wash ’em all down with some bubbly beverages. On Thursday June 20th, Big Hearted Cowboys will un-officially kick off the 2019 edition of the Calgary Stampede…the best party you can have with your boots on!
Cowboys Dance Hall will again host and be the major sponsor at this great fundraising event. With cuisine from Executive Chef Shaun Desaulniers from Trop Bar & Grill, this party will definitely be the “go to” event of the Stampede season. The Big Hearted Mavericks Foundation and Big Hearted Cowboys will work together to support kids and families in Calgary and Southern Alberta. With your help we can make a difference in the lives of some of the kids who need it the most.
The goal for this year’s Big Hearted Cowboys event is to raise $150,000 to benefit Community Kitchen and Kidsport. There are various sponsorship opportunites available (cash & gift-in-kind) to help support this great event. If sponsorship is not in the cards, the silent and live auctions have proven over the years to be on of the highlights of the evening. Help by providing a unique item for auction. Individual tickets are also available or purchase a table to help support this great cause!

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June 20-23, 2019

Guy Weadick Days & WPCA Chuckwagon Racing

High River Agricultural Grounds, High River, Alberta

Schedule:
Thursday, June 20, Chuckwagons 7:00 p.m.
Friday, June 21, Rodeo Slack 1:00 p.m., Chuckwagons 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 22, Rodeo 2:00 p.m., Chuckwagons 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 23, Rodeo 1:00 p.m., Chuckwagons 4:00 p.m.
Cabarets Friday and Saturday: 9:00 p.m.

Family Zone:
Thursday 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Friday 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Rodeo:
Adult: $25.00
Youth (10-17): $10.00
Child (3-9): $5.00

Chuckwagons:
Adult: $20.00-$25.00
Youth (10-17): $10.00
Child (3-9): FREE-$5.00
All Access Pass: $153

Full Weekend Pass:
GWD Entertainer & AAA Pass: $166.50
Adult: $123.50
Youth (10-17): $51.00
Child (3-9): $21.25
Day Pass:
Adult: $37.50- $44.00
Youth (10-17): $18.00
Child (3-9): $8.00
Wagon Weekend Pass:
Adult: $85.50
Youth (10-17): $36.00
Child (3-9): $13.50
Friday Drew Gregory Cabaret: $20
Saturday Tanya Ryan & Blake Reid Cabaret: $20

Wild West Rodeo
Guy Weadick Days 2019 will be one show you DO NOT want to miss. This year anticipate the return of Pro Rodeo like you've never seen it before as the Guy Weadick Days Wild West Rodeo. You will see the best of the best cowboys' professional rodeo has to offer and the wildest wild west entertainment you've ever seen. An afternoon of broncs, bulls, pretty ladies with fast horses and various other acts for your enjoyment. The clown this year is none other than Brinson James, who's been doing this since he was just a kid. This is a full performance with lots to see. Don't miss out!
Don't forget the historic World Professional Chuckwagon action, who Guy Weadick himself created in the early 1920's. Come cheer on the drivers as they match the half mile of hell. The prairies of southern Alberta are the heartland of ranch country and the birthplace of this sport. Guy Weadick was instrumental in chuck wagon racing becoming something more than a bunch of cowboys trying to cook up some beans and bacon on the open range, faster than the next outfit. Come and cheer on the 36 drivers of the WPCA as they cast their fate to the figure eight.
Head over to the Family Zone and check out family friendly activities, including Wagon Rides, Petting Zoo, Bouncy Castles, Farmers Markets, Food Trucks, Tractor Museum and more. Last but not least come kick up your boots at this year's concerts and rodeo dance with Drew Gregory playing.

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June 22, 2019

4th Annual Olds Beer Fest

Olds Regional Exhibition, 5116 54 Street, Olds, Alberta

5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Tickets:
$10 advance
$15 at the door
$2/token ~ typically samples are one (1) token with premium sampling being more as desired by the vendor

Mark June 22 on your calendars for the 4th Annual Olds Beer Fest!
The Olds Craft Beer Festival showcases some of the most winning and progressive breweries in Alberta!
Olds Regional Exhibition is delighted to offer this rural craft beer festival that also features some delightful local wines, meaderies and spirits. There will be entertainment, games, food and the opportunity to interact with some of the most talented and accomplished brewmasters! Look for the Cask Competition which features speciality unfiltered or unpasteurized beer.
This celebration is intended for the most passionate beer connoisseurs, wine enthusiasts and spirit lovers!

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June 22, 2019

Parkland Summerfest

Parkland Community Centre/Park96, 14660 Parkland Blvd. S.E.

9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Tickets: $65
Youth: $20
Youth Day Only (9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.): Free

Parkland Summerfest is a community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable festival in Parkland’s beautiful Park 96. The Festival is thrilled to announce Colin James as this year's headliner.
Saturday morning the park will be a buzz with plenty of activities for all including a fun run, tennis, disc golf, car show and tons of free activities for the kids that start at 11am this year. The music starts up early Saturday evening and if you get hungry you can enjoy delicious food from an array of excellent local vendors. There is also an outstanding bar providing refreshments to those over 18 years of age supported by Village Brewery and Eau Claire Distillery.

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June 22-23, 2019

Calgary Horror Con IX

Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, 2120 16 Ave. N.E.

Doors Open 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. daily
Films:
Saturday Screening Room (Selkirk Room)
11:30 a.m.-7:19 p.m.
Sunday Screening Room (Selkirk Room)
11:30 a.m-7:05 p.m.
Costume Contest
Sunday at 5:00 p.m. in the Lobby

Tickets:
Calgary Horror Con Elite: $450.00
Celebrity Banff Trip Friday includes VIP All Weekend Access
Weekend Pass: $40.00
Saturday Day Pass: $30.00
Sunday Day Pass: $25.00
VIP All Weekend Access Pass: $75.00
1 Hour Early Entry, Weekend Pass No line, Includes VIP party with Guests

After Dark VIP Party Friday
Host: Visha Loo
Texas Chainsaw Barbecue
Celebrity Meet and Greet
White Hat Ceremony
Cover Band: Blind Box

The Calgary Horror Con is the first Convention in Canada dedicated to Horror. It is the largest gathering of Horror Fans in Canada. The show consists of Celebrity Guests, Panels, Workshops and Movie Screenings. They have over 100 different Horror related vendors and artists.
The Convention is a gathering for the community of fans who love all forms of horror; be it cinema, literature, live performance, or art. From the initial idea sprung a grassroots movement by a group of volunteers, and the support of amazing local Alberta talent. The show consists of celebrity photo ops, celebrity autographs, full Horror Film Festival, Horror themed vendors, SFX makeup demos, costume contests, Indy horror film making workshops, and VIP Party.
The Calgary Horror Con is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of all horror-related communities and their activities within Calgary and the global arena. Their mandate is to work towards the betterment and success of local performers, artists, trades and businesses for the development of a stronger and enriching Horror community.
Through networking and developing collaborations between all horror-related artistic activities, the Calgary Horror Con is dedicated to promoting Calgary as a diverse, and prolific source of horror arts, culture, performance, and business.

Guests include:
Teri McMinn, John Dugan, Bill Moseley, Kane Hodder, CJ Graham, R.A. Mihailoff, Danny Lloyd, Edwin Neal, Bob Elmore, Eugene Clark, Alex Vincent, Christine Elise, and more.

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June 24, 2019

MADE WITH LOVE Calgary Regional Finals

The Palace Theatre, 219-8 Ave. S.W.

6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Tickets:
Early bird (Until June 10th): $55
General Admission: $65
At the Door: $75
One ticket for the event includes a complete tasting of all showcased cocktails, food-pairings as well as a right to vote for your favourite cocktail creation/favourite Bartender

Calgary's best barchefs compete in an extravagant cocktail competition! Who will be crowned the winners? Come taste, vote and cheer on the city's finest bartenders!!
MADE WITH LOVE is the annual event that allows you to discover what your city’s craft cocktail scene has to offer. On June 24th, the Calgary Regional Finals will take place at the Palace Theatre, and will undoubtedly impress cocktail lovers who are on the hunt for some out-of-this-world flavours. Join in for a spectacle offered by the industry, where the city’s bartenders will gather to highlight Calgary’s cocktail culture.
The most talented bartenders from Calgary’s bartending community are warming up to compete at MADE WITH LOVE!
Proud regional finalists will present exclusive cocktail recipes to impress a panel of renowned judges and guests.
Judges and attendees will face the challenging (and delicious!) task of tasting and evaluating their creations based on
originality, creativity and flavour balance. The two crowned winners of each category, Public’s Choice and Judges’ Choice, will represent Calgary at the National Finals taking place in Spring 2020.

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June 25-July 1, 2019

Ponoka Stampede

Stampede Grounds, Ponoka, Alberta

Schedule:
June 25th: Grounds open 5:30 p.m.
June 26th through July 1: Grounds open at Noon.
12:30 PM – 10:00 PM: West Coast Amusements Midway
Rodeo, Chuckwagons & Concerts

Tuesday, June 25th
9:00 AM: Farmers Market- Arena Complex
6:30 PM: 83rd Ponoka Stampede Kick-off Pro Rodeo & Stage Show featuring Leann Rimes
Live entertainment and Dance at the Stagecoach Saloon plus Fireworks.

Wednesday, June 26th - “Senior’s Day”
1:00 PM: Pro Rodeo
6:30 PM: Kids Wild Pony Racing, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons
Ponoka Stampede Star Talent Showcase & Fireworks after dark.
Live Entertainment at the Stagecoach Saloon

Thursday, June 27th
1:00 PM: Pro Rodeo
6:30 PM: Kids Wild Pony Racing, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons, Stage Show featuring Lee Brice & Fireworks. Live Entertainment at the Stagecoach Saloon.

Friday, June 28th- Kid’s Day
10:00 AM: Ponoka Stampede 3 Mile Parade
1:00 PM: Pro Rodeo
6:30 PM: Kids Wild Pony Racing, Pony Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagons
8:30 PM: Beer Gardens and Downtown Dance (Garrett Gregory and Michela Sheedy) - Tickets: $15

Saturday, June 29th
1:00 PM: Pro Rodeo
6:30 PM: Kids Wild Pony Racing, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagon Racing & Fireworks after dark.
8:30 PM: Beer Gardens and Downtown Dance (Garrett Gregory and Michela Sheedy) - Tickets $15.00.

Sunday, June 30th
1:00 PM: Pro Rodeo
6:30 PM: Kids Wild Pony Racing, All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons, World Professional Chuckwagon Racing & Fireworks. Live Entertainment at the Stagecoach Saloon.

Monday, July 1st
1:00 PM: Pro Rodeo Finals
6:30 PM: 83rd Ponoka Stampede “Showdown”
All Pro Canadian Chuckwagons $10,000 “Dash for Cash” Championship Heat
World Professional Chuckwagons $50,000 Tommy Dorchester “Dash for Cash”
Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo Stampede Showdown $105,000 Bonus Prize Money
Cattle Raffle- Final Drawing for $70,000 cash or 50 bred heifers

Tickets:
Rodeo and Chuckwagons: $23, $26 day of
Finals: $32
Seniors/Kids (12 and under): $12
Chuckwagons and Concert:
June 25- Ponoka Stampede Kick-off Pro Rodeo followed by Leann Rimes Stage Show, Dodge Truck Giveaway and Fireworks after dark: Adult $50, Kids (3-12) $25
June 27- Ponoka Stampede Pro Rodeo followed by Stage Show featuring Lee Brice and Fireworks after dark: Adult $60 (advance), $65 (day of)
All Performance Package:
Adults - $298.75
Kids - $217 (12 and under)

Seven rodeo events and chuckwagons plus beer gardens, live entertainment, fireworks, dance, parade, casino and VLTs, midway, Ponoka Farmer's Market, art show and much more.
Ponoka Stampede, the Wild West of '36 has one of the best Pro Rodeo competitions in the country. Amidst a flurry of wranglers, chaps and spurs, the Ponoka Stampede grounds comes alive for 7 days straight with bucking bulls and barrel-racing horses in a posse of action-packed performances. More than 600 contestants vie for prize money in the excess of ($325,000) Daily afternoon performances consist of rough stock (bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding) and timed events (steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping and barrel racing). Ponoka Stampede also features amateur bareback riding, saddle bronc and boys steer riding. Don't miss the Stampede Showdown where the Top 4 cowboys/cowgirls from each event advance from the Finals to compete for a $15,000 BONUS.

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June 28-July 1, 2019

Airdrie Pro Rodeo

The Rodeo Ranch, 10 kms. West of Airdrie, Alberta on Highway #567

Schedule:
Friday, June 28
Junior Rodeo - 6:00 p.m.
Pro Rodeo - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 29
Junior Rodeo - 6:00 p.m.
Pro Rodeo - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 30
Junior Rodeo - 6:00 p.m.
Pro Rodeo - 7:00 p.m.

Monday, July 1
Junior Rodeo - 1:30 p.m.
Bull Riding Bonanza - 2:30 p.m.

Pro Rodeo includes the following:
Bareback Riding
Barrel Racing
Bull Riding
Saddle Bronc
Steer Riding
Steer Wrestling
Team Roping
Tie Down Roping

General Admission Tickets:
Ages 0-10: Free
Ages 11-17: $15
Ages 18-64: $20
Ages 65+: $15
4 day Rodeo Pass $60
Chute Tours: $50

Celebrate the 52nd anniversary of the rodeo in 2019! Be part of the Legacy.
The Airdrie Pro Rodeo is one of the largest 10 Rodeos in Canada, and is the longest standing athletic event in Airdrie.
It attracts some of the best cowboys and cowgirls offering fans the opportunity to see world class athletes in an intimate and light-hearted atmosphere. It offers the city a unique tradition to celebrate and be proud of.
The Rodeo’s roots date back to July 1 1967 when the Airdrie’s Lions Club organized a gymkhana and parade in celebration of Canada’s 100th anniversary. In fact the first Canada Day parade was also part of the celebration in 1967 and was organized by the Rodeo committee for many years. Today the Rodeo includes a Pro and novice Rodeo, cabaret and children's activities. It attracts over 10,000 visitors, volunteers, and athletes each year. As the event has grown, the spirit of a community gathering has been preserved, with a casual fun atmosphere where you can get so close to the action you often get a bit dirt of flying your way and with something for people of all ages and backgrounds.
This annual 4-day event is organized by the Airdrie Rodeo Ranch Association, a not-for-profit, 100% volunteer driven group of passionate community members who are committed to preserving our rural roots and promoting our great community. Interested in lending a hand, learn more about becoming a part of the fun.
Every fan loves watching the kids as they give it their all! Let your young cow folk experience rodeo first hand by entering them in one of the Jr. Rodeo events: Mutton Busting, Sheep Scramble, Calf Scramble, Wild Horse Riding, Pee Wee Barrel Racing & Jr. Barrel Racing.
Also Mini Broncs & Wild Pony Races. There is something for everyone! Kids' Activities, Food Trucks, Beer Gardens, Evening Entertainment & Camping. The grounds offer live music every night, free parking, free camping, and more.
After the last bull is ridden, the entertainment in the beer gardens begins. There will be a cabarets on some nights as well. So stick around and dance the night away.

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July 2019

July 1, 2019

Canada Day Celebrations

Various locations

Join in celebrations in and around Calgary. Click here for more info.

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July 1, 2019

Encore 4-on-4 Street Hockey Tournament

Southcentre Mall, 100 Anderson Road S.E.

Registration:
$465/team until June 9, $495 after
$70/individual until June 9, $75 after

Each team shall have a minimum of 4 players and a maximum of 7 players, including a goalie. All games will be played with 3 players and 1 goalie. All co-ed teams shall have a minimum of 1 female player (not including the goalie) on the court at all times.
Divisions
Adult Rec
Adult Rec Co-Ed
Adult Competitive
Legends (35+)
Kids and Youth

This is how we grow up in Canada. Playing street hockey outside until the sun goes down.
Whether it's on a driveway, in a parking lot, or anywhere else they let us set up our nets, we battle for our own homemade versions of the Stanley Cup. For some of us, these weekend games have turned into monthly games. We're working grown-up jobs, and pursuing other dreams and aspirations. Many of us play street hockey to relive the nostalgia of playing outside until the street lights would turn on in front of our homes.
This July 1, spend Canada Day the most Canadian way
Encore teams up with Southcentre Mall, CRAFT Beer Market, and Western Canada Pond Hockey Championship to bring you Calgary’s best street hockey experience! This Canada Day, for one day only, you'll have the chance to compete and be crowned street hockey champions. With divisions for all ages and skill levels, this is a family-friendly event that everyone can enjoy.
With nearly 200 shops and restaurants, there are plenty of amenities for everyone to take advantage of between games. And with beer gardens presented by CRAFT, you can take in a cold one after leaving it all on the street. There will also be dedicated kid’s areas to make it a memorable experience for the entire family!
PLUS, to make it a true Canada Day celebration look for other activities, including.
- Free come-and-try-it booth with Breathe Parkour
- Archery Zone by Strike Combat Archery
- Ladder-style tournament by Cornhole YYC
- Food and beer gardens by CRAFT Beer Market - Southcentre
- Kid’s Zone by Trico Centre

More than 1,500 people are expected to attend this event spanning multiple divisions, including Recreational, Competitive and Legends (35+). The tournament is for all ages, from Kids U8 to Legends (35+), and includes co-ed and unrestricted divisions.
The tournament is run by the Western Ball Hockey League. Each team is guaranteed a minimum of 3 “regular season” games and 1 playoff game. All games, including playoffs, will be played on Monday, July 1.

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July 4-14, 2019

Calgary Stampede

Stampede Park and various locations in and around Calgary

It's the Calgary Stampede's 107th Anniversary and there are lots of events going on! The Fifthteenth season of the Original Stampede Spreadsheet, Edition One; Calgary's first and most complete listing of Stampede events, on and off the grounds, is now up. Look for breakfasts, concerts and other live entertainment, special events, bar/nightclub/saloon info and more, with much more information to come! Check back often for new additions.

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July 5-7, 2019

Mexifest

Eau Claire Plaza, 200 Barclay Parade S.W.

Friday: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Admission:
Daily: $15
Weekend Pass: $30
children under 12 and adults over 65 have free admission

Come and experience Mexico in Calgary
The Latino Folkloric Society presents: Mexifest a 3 day ethnic festival that specifically highlights the culture of Mexico, Mexifest will showcase the diversity in Mexican gastronomy, arts, music, and culture. Mexifest will give Calgary a Taste of Mexico.
Mexifest is a family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Mexican Culture. It will take place in the heart of downtown Calgary at Eau Claire Plaza on July 6th and 7th. It is an opportunity to support Calgary’s Mexican community while encouraging multiculturalism among all Calgarians. Mexifest aims at attracting attendees from all walks, with a focus on promoting cross-cultural experiences and introducing the city to the finer aspects of contemporary and traditional Mexican culture.
Mexifest will showcase amazing Mexican entertainment including Mariachis, Mexican Folkloric dancers, authentic Mexican banda, corridos, norteña, duranguenses and all kinds of Mexican cultural expressions. Two stages with one for dancers one for live bands, one wrestling ring with real luchadores (wrestlers) from Mexico. All surrounded by the most authentic and delicious Mexican food and beverages, artisan market, kids area and so much more.

Main Stage
Will showcase amazing Mexican entertainment including mariachis, Mexican folkloric dancers, authentic Mexican banda, corridos, norteña, duranguenses and all kinds of Mexican cultural expressions.

Luchadores Ring
Will have authentic Mexican luchadores. Wrestlers doing shows during the day, it will be interactive and fun for the whole family!

Kids Area
Will make sure the little ones have a great time at Mexifest with interactive games, piñatas, bouncy castle, Mexican crafts, face painting, Spanish classes, and many more cool Mexican cultural activities.

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July 5-7, 2019

Vegreville's 46th Annual Ukrainian Pysanka Festival

The Vegreville Country Fair and Exhibition Grounds, 45th Avenue and 47A Street Vegreville, Alberta

Grandstand Performances
Friday, July 5
12:00 PM: Pioneer Village Demonstrations opens
Cultural & Band Showcase stage show starts ~ free admission
Beer Gardens open ~ free admission
Yarmarok Marketplace opens
Artists Market and Trace Your Roots opens
2:00 PM: Opening Ceremonies at Cultural Showcase Stage (multiplex)
5:30 PM: The NoFrills Pysanka Games
6:30 PM: Cultural & Band Showcase stage show closes
6:30 PM: Beer Gardens Close
7:00 PM: Grandstand Show - approx. 2 hour show ~ $25 show
9:00 PM: Evening Zabava doors open ~ $15 admission
10:00 PM: Yarmarok and Artists Market closes

Saturday July 6
10:00 AM: Pioneer Village Demonstrations opens
10:00 AM: Folk Arts and Trace Your Roots opens
10:00 AM: Yarmarok Marketplace and Artists Market opens
11:00 AM: Cultural & Band Showcase opens
2:00 PM: Grandstand Show - approx. 2 hour show ~ $25 show
6:30 PM: Cultural & Band Showcase closes
7:00 PM: Grandstand Show - approx. 2 hour show ~ $25 show
8:00 PM: Yarmarok Marketplace and Artists Market closes
9:00 PM: Evening Zabava doors open ~ $15 admission

Sunday July 7
10:00 AM: Pioneer Village Demonstrations opens
10:00 AM: Yarmarok Marketplace and Artists Market opens
10:00 AM: Folk Arts and Trace Your Roots opens
2:00 PM: Grandstand Show - approx. 2 hour show ~ $25 show
4:00 PM: Yarmarok Marketplace closes
4:00 PM: Artists Market, Folk Arts and Trace Your Roots closes

Tickets:
Free main gate admission
Grandstand: $25
Grandstand & Zabava Passports available: $115 (includes 4 grandstand shows & 2 zabavas)
Children 12 and under FREE
Evening Zabava: $15 admission

Welcome to Vegreville's 46th Annual Ukrainian Pysanka Festival on July 5-7.
Come experience the Ukrainian Culture! Vegreville Alberta's 3-day showcase of Ukrainian Culture on July 5, 6, 7. FREE gate admission, and many free attractions! Folk Art Displays, Demonstrations, Workshops and Information Sessions, Grandstand Shows, Evening Dances, Beer Garden, Ukrainian Dance Competitions, Cultural & Band Showcase, Yarmarok Marketplace, delicious Ukrainian Food, and more!
~ delicious authentic Ukrainian food: some of the best hearty comfort food
~ treat your eyes and ears to 5 amazing grandstand shows
~ smell the aroma of fresh baked outdoor oven bread... and the taste of this bread is like no other!
~ go back in time to see how rope-making and blacksmithing was done by pioneers
~ tap your foot to some upbeat Ukrainian music as you listen to some upbeat Ukrainian music
~ dance the night away at evening Zabavas--the best Ukrainian parties always have a Kolomeyka!
~ the beautiful colourful display of folk arts cannot be missed... do you have time to learn how to make a Pysanka?
~ visit the Yarmarok marketplace to take home a Ukrainian blouse, Pysanky, and many more items
In the early seventies an idea was brought forward by some citizens of Vegreville of Ukrainian descent. Vegreville, being a centre of Ukrainian settlement in northeastern Alberta, might be a logical place for hosting a Ukrainian festival. Such an event, which could become an annual attraction, might be a most innovative and appropriate way to exhibit and preserve some of the finest aspects of our cultural heritage. It could also provide one of the best opportunities for the young generation to learn about their rich culture and for the people in general, to share in the understanding of each other's ethnic values through music, song and dance.
So the Festival is now over four decades old and has, in that time, observed the Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine, the Centenary of the arrival of Ukrainian immigrants in Canada, and the realization of independence for Ukraine. They anticipate the Festival observing many such events into the new millennium.

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July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2019

Alberta Beer Festivals present Brew Ed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Click here to see Course Outline.

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