Food first, event second
These are worth leaving the house for because the eating is the plan. Scan price, location, and whether it is a full festival or a crawl.
food festivals
The food-and-drink festival layer: tasting weekends, night-market food runs, wine and brunch events, and edible reasons to plan ahead.
These are worth leaving the house for because the eating is the plan. Scan price, location, and whether it is a full festival or a crawl.
Markets, tasting events, patios, and cultural festivals sit together here so mixed groups can find something with enough choice.
🎉Best Bet
Calgary’s big free street-festival kickoff fills 4th Street with food, vendors, music, patios, and enough movement to tire out the whole family.
🍷Best Bet
A two-day community festival with dancing, food, vendors, and enough colour and music to make an easy group outing.
🎨Best Bet
More than 50 local comic creators bring zines, prints, stickers, books, and original work to Hillhurst Sunnyside for a by-donation Saturday browse.
Step back in time at an outdoor medieval festival featuring knights, artisans, food, entertainment, and a lively market just outside Calgary.
Festival: The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods, from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques & collectibles, artisan eats & more!
Celebrate Global Running Day with a relaxed 5km social run open to all paces, plus a walking group for a more leisurely evening of movement, community, and connection in one of Calgary’s most beloved parks.
Step into a fairytale world where mischief sparkles, and villains steal the spotlight! Wednesday, June 10th Glenmore Christian Academy
A weekly local Alberta Approved Farmers Market featuring over 25 vendors, food trucks, live music, and more. Vendors will have products ranging from Alberta grown vegetables and fruits,
‘They’re on their way, to the city lights’ … and, THE predominant Canadian Rock ‘n’ Roll band of the 1970s – The Stampeders – are bringing along all their
MarketSpot returns to Tomkins Park on 17th Ave with an evening neighbourhood market after a decade away.
The Inglewood Night Market is a modern market with locally sourced and handmade vendors selling diverse goods; from handmade crafts to vintage clothing, antiques & collectibles, artisan eats &
Come “Sip & Shop” with us on Friday, June 12th for the first of two night markets this season at the historic Shawnessy Barn! We’ll have 34
Calgary Farmers’ Market starts showing World Cup matches on every game day that the markets are open, with food-court seating and vendors nearby.
Crossroads Market marks the arrival of its BC farmers for the summer produce season.
🚜Harvesting good vibes’n beautiful music 🎼❣️Join us at the LieLow Music Festival. Eargasmic adventures are coming to the prairies! Just a 1.15-hour drive SE from Calgary,
Round 2 of the Triple Crown Series delivers more world-class show jumping alongside outdoor concerts, food vendors, and family-friendly activities across the Spruce Meadows grounds.
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures and support local artists and vendors while soaking up the sun along RiverWalk. Explore a vibrant mix of artisan goods, handmade crafts, and unique
This is your opportunity to find your favorite local reptile, amphibian and invertebrate enthusiasts under one roof. This event is Hosted ENTIRELY by the volunteers from The
Everyone's favorite pink festival is back!
A weekly Inglewood farm stand at Alexandra Centre Society with fresh produce and neighbourhood market energy.
If you LOVE Garage sales, this is an event with a MASSIVE Garage Sale under one roof. Come check us out. So many great items to see &
Avenue Calgary lists Ube Fest as a June 13 festival celebrating Filipino food, music, local market vendors, and ube-flavoured treats at Historic Fire Hall No. 1.
Come join us at Circular City for music, fun and hangout vibes! There will be a Calgary Dollars vendor market and free bike repairs and maintenance! The
Community Fest #1, June 14th 2026. The event will feature two stages, 8 bands, Vendors, A food truck, and activities designed for all ages.
A guided Sunday brunch tour through Calgary Farmers’ Market West with a light brunch and more than a dozen tastings.
A Punk Rock Flea Market in Tomkins Park with punk covers playing while shoppers browse local vendors.
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
An in-depth conversation between Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, plus an author signing!
A weekly local farmers market featuring over 30 vendors, food trucks, live music, kids play area and much much more. Each week a local band will play from 5:30 – 7:30
Shoppers can take advantage of huge savings with ZWILLING, Henckels, STAUB and Ballarini products as well as essentials from Backstage Beauty, including ZWILLING Beauty & Tweezerman, which
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Just what is the difference between The New World and The Old World when it comes to white wine? Let's find out!
Welcome to Calgary Night Market supporting local vendors, artisans, entrepreneurs, designers to showcase their talent in a fun and safe place. A night time of fun shopping
Butterfield Acres brings a free petting zoo to Crossroads Market near Rocky’s Burgers.
We are turning the downtown into a festival of colour, creativity, and community spirit. We’d love to see floats, local businesses, community groups, dance troupes, sports
Be a part of Rhubarbfest! Enter rhubarb-themed competitions in the categories of best drink, best pie, and longest stalk. Join us in Southwood for the event of
Close out SineMa 2026 with Ang Larawan, a powerful final feature that brings the festival to a striking and unforgettable finish. Join us for an evening of bold
Parkland Summerfest is a community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable festival in Parkland’s beautiful Park96.
Market Wines is getting saucy - with our favourite chicken wings!
Summer is in full swing, so we’re throwing a massive picnic at High Park on June 20th
Cheer on the Stamps as they take the field for a high-energy afternoon of football. HOW MUCH Tickets :$37.50 & up How to get tickets? Buy Online Phone: 1
The Millarville Farmers’ Market thanks you all for an amazing 2025 season and is looking forward to the 2026 season, our 44th year! We have 185 amazing vendors for you
Parkland Summerfest is a community festival bringing people together for a fun and memorable festival in Parkland’s beautiful Park 96. Saturday morning the park will be a
Come shop By the Bridge in Inglewood! We will have 10+ vendors including vintage clothing, jewelry, pottery, home decor, handmade goods, and more! We are pet friendly, free
Join us as WP Puppet Theatre celebrates 35 incredible years of creativity, community, and storytelling! Since 1991, Calgary has helped bring our puppets, our pop ups and festivals to
Western Canada’s longest-running “Comic Collector and Toy Expo” is back again! More than 50 Vendors that will be selling thousands of comics, toys, manga, artwork, role-playing games
Calgary Farmers’ Market lists Father’s Day programming at both South and West market locations on June 21.
Experience Calgary’s Best Father’s Day Brunch He’s the handyman, the coach, the chauffeur—and somehow still manages to crack a dad joke or two.
For one full week of live jazz music from around the world come and join us for our annual JazzYYC Summer Festival. Performances span traditional jazz, experimental,
Grab your friends & family and venture Downtown to see what is new on Stephen Avenue, it is the place to gather and shop! Join us on
Wordfest and Calgary Public Library are thrilled to announce the 3rd Annual Reading in the Wild, Calgary’s only outdoor read-a-thon. This event is FREE. Please RSVP
Kick off the Summer with the joyously vibrant Sound Atlas Festival where whimsy meets the unexpected. Revel in spectacular performances that amuse and delight, and basque in
University District invites guests to join in the kickoff of the U/D Night Market Series at University District. Spend the evening exploring curated local vendors, enjoying
Come make your own custom cowboy hat with us, because the best outfits aren’t found… they’re made.
The Kensington Night Market is BACK for it’s 5th year. Entertainment, Local vendors and so much more; shop the market then Experience and Enjoy Kensington. For
The world of wine can be complex and intimidating - but it doesn't have to be! Come join us as we teach you just how easy it can be!
“One of jazz piano’s most brazenly virtuosic players.” The New York Times Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has
Over more than 20 years as a recording artist, the jazz piano phenomenon Hiromi has shifted seamlessly from one spellbinding project to the next. In the process, she’
Enjoy three days filled with epic country music! From jaw-dropping performances to legendary moments, Country Thunder Alberta is your ticket to the hottest weekend of the summer
A defining voice in modern groove, guitarist Mark Lettieri—of Snarky Puppy—brings a tightly honed mix of funk, jazz fusion, and R&B. With the
A defining voice in modern groove, guitarist Mark Lettieri—of Snarky Puppy—brings a tightly honed mix of funk, jazz fusion, and R&B. With the
Celebrated Canadian jazz vocalist Molly Johnson takes the Studio Bell stage for what promises to be one of the festival’s most memorable evenings, with her rich, soulful tone and magnetic stage presence.
Montgomery’s Chalk the Block is BACK! 🖍️ Join us for a vibrant day of art, community, and summer fun at the Chalk the Block Competition & Street
🌟 Calling all ages to join us for an enchanting Market experience like no other! Dive into a marketplace bursting with creativity and charm, where over 30 talented vendors
Two distinct voices in contemporary songwriting: Raul Midón’s solo set blends virtuosic guitar, soulful vocals, and jazz-inflected groove, while Elysia Biro’s trio pairs lyrical
Shop original art, ceramics, prints & gifts by local artists at the See Me. Hear Me.
Come join us on Sunday, June 28th for our Annual Oyster Festival at Rodney’s Oyster House Calgary, in support of The Mustard Seed.
Rodney's annual Oyster Fest is back! Enjoy fresh oysters, watch the shucking competition, groove to the DJ and bid on silent auction items. Delight in fresh seafood
We're thrilled to bring back our stampede event for the third year in a row. This time, we're raising money for Trellis Society.
Stampede’s freestyle motocross crew returns with world-class riders performing flips, tricks, and short scheduled shows.
Dog Bowl brings high-energy canine performances to Stampede Park as part of the festival’s family show lineup.
Stage of Wonders is Stampede’s family-friendly variety and magic-style show stage.
The BMO Kids’ Zone collects kid-focused activities and entertainment inside Stampede Park.
The Market brings shopping and vendor browsing to Stampede Park through the July festival run.
Alessia Cara headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
Join people from around the world at The Calgary West Rotary Club's annual Stampede Parade Breakfast on Friday, July 3rd, 2026
Our annual Stampede Parade Seats fundraiser supports scouting adventures for members of the 31st St Cyprian's Scout Group.
Support the Rotary Club of Calgary Olympic and grab your seats and enjoy the best view of the Stampede Parade in 2026!
Skip the early alarm and avoid the rush by purchasing reserved seating at Knox United Church for the 2026 Calgary Stampede Parade!
The Calgary Stampede returns July 3-12 with rodeo, midway, food, music, attractions, and western events across Stampede Park.
The daily Calgary Stampede Rodeo starts at 1:30 p.m., with competitors building toward Showdown Sunday.
The nightly Evening Show and Grandstand Show anchor Stampede evenings with arena entertainment and fireworks.
Logan Ryan Band is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
Crossroads Market hosts its annual Calgary Stampede pancake breakfast with pancakes and fixings.
All Time Low headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
Colin James is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
Our Lady Peace headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
The Calgary Stampede Powwow brings dancers and drummers from across Canada and the United States to the Saddledome July 6-7.
Jonah Kagen headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
Join us for our 5th Annual event benefitting Little Warriors!
Terri Clark is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
deadmau5 headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
The Marshall Tucker Band is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
Johnny Reid is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
Mother Mother headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
Saddle up for an unforgettable Stampede day! Join IRWA Chapter 48 & AASLA at Cowboys Dance Hall on Jul 9, 2026, DJ spinning the latest hits
One Culture. Switch The Sound.
William Prince is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
Take home your own personalized wax-sealed bottled cocktail! Ready-to-pour, enjoy the spoils of a good time for a long time.
Tanya Tucker is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
Alanis Morissette performs at the Scotiabank Saddledome as part of the Stampede Concert Series presented by Uber Eats.
QR Calgary welcomes Alanis Morissette at Scotiabank Saddledome July 11, 2026 during the Calgary Stampede! Tickets go on sale to the public February 12 at 10am local time.
The Beaches headlines the Calgary Stampede Coca-Cola Stage, which is free with park admission.
Glass Tiger is listed as a 2026 Big Four Roadhouse headliner during the Calgary Stampede music lineup.
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