June 10-11, 2023
Way Out West Fest
Deane House, 806 9 Avenue S.E.
Schedule:
Saturday, June 10
Buffalo Bones With Paul Brandt
Concert and storytelling with Paul Brandt and friends in support of #NotInMyCity.
Join Way Out West Fest in kicking off your summer with an intimate evening of performance and storytelling with Paul Brandt and friends at the elegant Deane House in Inglewood, Calgary.
The VIP dinner package includes welcome cocktail reception, passed canapés, a three course West-inspired dinner and wine pairings with Paul Brandt, a modern West fashion show presented by Cody & Sioux, all of which is followed by an intimate performance by Paul Brandt and friends.
This event is in support of #NotInMyCity – an organization dedicated to working towards ending human trafficking. It is a collaborative effort between Paul Brandt, Deane House, Parker PR and Cody & Sioux.
Please come out and join in for an unforgettable evening, and help fundraise and support the #NotInMyCity initiative at the same time!
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $200
VIP Dinner Package: $750
Sunday June 11
Pure West Art & Artifact Auction
Welcome to the fifth Annual Pure West Art & Artifact Auction
If there could be a more quintessential way to celebrate Western culture than an art show set on the banks of the Bow River, steps away from Fort Calgary and the traditional territorial grounds of the Treaty 7 Nations, we can’t imagine what it would be. Join in at the Deane House for an exceptional afternoon involving art, music, food and drink, and of course, western culture.
Guests will arrive to enjoy the stunning grounds of Deane House, with its extensive riverside patio and garden, amazing views and the most spectacular outdoor dining space in Calgary. The grounds encompass an entire city block of lawns and beautifully tended gardens.
Rain or shine, you'll be covered with tenting, market umbrellas and indoor spaces. You’ll be greeted with a welcome West-centric cocktail and served a selection of West-inspired canapés throughout the afternoon.
Auction viewing begins at 1:00 p.m., along with a traditional indigenous girls’ drumming session. Following talks by leading aficionados of the West, the auction begins at 2:00 p.m. and wraps up by 4:30 p.m., followed by a buffet-style country-style dinner.
1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $45
Dinner In The Big Smoke
Following the 5th annual Pure West Art & Artifact Auction, Deane House invites you to complete your West experience with an upscale barbecue dinner with cocktails on the patio and in the garden. Enjoy a regional culinary exploration of early summer ingredients with scents of grilled applewood smoke in the air. Barbecue favourites and seasonal specialties combine for a true welcome to summer eating in the heart of Inglewood.
5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $65
Right from the initial prototype event in 2017 Way Out West has asked the question, how can people get connected to the West we know and love? And therein, lies the pearl, or if you will here in the West, the arrowhead, of its mission statement. Way Out West Fest is a celebration of the diverse culture and spirit of the modern West. Their mission is to produce an annual event that connects people through participation – embracing the community and lifestyle of the modern West. They believe in the human connection to the West – the lifestyle, the stories, the adventure, the grit and attitude. They believe these attributes not only define, but connect us as a community. As humanity. They give us sense of place in the world, a place we can call our own and be proud of.
The events, which are held within Calgary and points west of the city, offer up a truly remarkable set of inclusive experiences of adventure and learning, sport, music, art, history, culinary, craft, in which participants can expect a healthy bit of Wild West tossed in. The intention is to guide and nurture participants to a taste of the West they might not have dreamed possible. Alberta offers the perfect combination of land, wildness, culture and characters that result in a place, and an identity, that is unlike any other in the world. Be part of this Festival, experience one or more events, and through it discover your West. Allow it to permeate your bones, your soul and to shape your footprint. Let it define you and your future.
Way Out West Festival is a catalyst for connections with the land of the great West, while leaving as soft a footprint as possible. The Way Out West team strives to produce a festival that is innovatively sustainable. Whenever possible, printed goods and brand clothing are made of recyclable paper and organic materials. They work with food and drink partners and sponsors who use biodegradable food packaging and cutlery.
Way Out West Fest is an innovative and world-class West-centric festival that showcases, inspires and supports our rich western heritage and modern West community. It provides a portal to an authentic West – think of it as a great mash-up of the past and present. Take part, celebrate your West and allow it into your bones, your footprint and your soul. Let it define you and your future heritage.
