Calgary Winterfest

9 - 19 February

This major event celebrates the winter season with loads of fun games and activities, with ice-carvings, ice playgrounds & all things ice!

Calgary Exhibition & Stampede

6 - 15 July

Reputedly Calgary's most popular event, this 10-day festival plays up the city’s reputation as a cowboy town, with rodeo events, free pancake breakfasts, performances, free entertainment and a two-hour Stampede Parade.

Afrikadey

7 - 12 August

This event celebrates the African culture, with performances, exhibitions, activities and arts & crafts.

A Taste of Calgary

9 - 12 August

This 3-day food festival showcases the best of Calgary's cuisine, with restaurants trying to outdo each other every year with the best food preparations & presentations. A must for foodies everywhere! Also featured are a showcase for international cuisine as well as an array of lip-smacking beverages.