11 best Calgary food events to check out in October
Summer has come to an end, but we can still look ahead to what will be a seriously great month of amazing Calgary food events. Fall is a fantastic season for foodies.
This month has some of the city’s favourite seasonal food events like coffee tours, pizza fests, and the epic Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival. There are many food spots that are opening up as well, so checking those out should also be on the to-do list.
Here are the best Calgary food events to check out in October.
Soupalicious
This family-friendly harvest celebration won’t be only tasty bowls of soup. There will also be an artisan market, hay rides, outdoor games, and live music. If you’re a fan of craft beer, then you’re in luck. Many brews will be on-site to sip on while you slurp back your soups.
When: Sunday, October 1, from 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Highfield Regenerative Farm – 1920 Highfield Crescent SE, Calgary
Price:Â $15
YYC Pizza Fest 2023
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To highlight local businesses and Calgary’s vibrant pizza culture, this event has been in YYC since 2014. This 10-day festival supports Calgary Meals on Wheels, so you’ll be digging in for a good cause.
It only dips into October for one day, but still… it’s pizza.
When:Â September 15 to October 1, 2022
Where:Â Participating locations across Calgary
Terroir Symposium 2023
For the second year in a row, the Terroir Symposium is coming to Calgary.
This is a massive hospitality event where industry professionals can connect, share ideas, create opportunities, and make some seriously delicious food.
It’s one of the largest food events in Canada. Tickets are on sale right now, and the early bird tickets are “going fast.”
When: September 30 to October 2, 2023
Where: SAIT and the Jack Singer Concert Hall
Price: Starting at $131.25; buy tickets here
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Roastery Tour
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters is one of the most popular coffee makers in YYC. This tour offers the chance to view the space and try some great coffee.
This series is one of the hippest Calgary food events in October.
When:Â October 5 and 12
Where: 618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary
Price: $52.45, buy tickets here
Okotoks Food Tour
Have you ever explored the food scene in Okotoks?
This charming tour will hit many of the coffee shops, light snacks, and light eating options that downtown Okotoks has to offer. It might be a bit of a drive, but we still think it counts as one of the best Calgary food events.
When: Every Saturday in October
Where: Okotoks Towne Plaza
Price: Buy tickets here
Visit the new fried chicken spot Cluck N Cleaver
This new outpost will be located in Southwest Calgary, at 151 Walden Gate SE. The grand opening is happening on Thursday, October 5.
Cluck N Cleaver’s chicken, which is supplied by local Alberta farms, is offered by the piece (think crispy, moist Southern-style fried chicken).
Address: 151 Walden Gate SE Suite 220, Calgary
The Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival — Calgary
With hundreds of wines, spirits, and beer paired alongside some of your favourite local restaurants and food purveyors, here are some of the most exciting things to look forward to at this year’s Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival.
When: Friday, October 13, 2023, 5:30 to 10 pm; Saturday, October 14, 2023, noon to 4 pm and 6 to 10 pm
Where: BMO Centre Hall Stampede Park — 20 Roundup Way South East, Calgary
Sunday Brunch Trivia
A brunch menu filled with eggs benny, mimosas, delicious french toast, and lots of local craft beer is enough for us, but the trivia to go along with it makes it even more fun.
When:Â Every Sunday at 1 pm
Where: Penny Black Bar & Kitchen — 11520 24th Street SE, Calgary
Price: FREE, reserve your spot here
The Wilde Sunday Brunch
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Besides decadent brunch dishes like lobster hash, lemon ricotta pancakes, and caviar bennies, there will also be stations for an Alberta Beef Tomahawk carvery, charcuterie, boulangère, and a Liquid Nitrogen Seafood Bar.
Like every great Sunday brunch, there will be mimosas, and unlike most breakfast options, it’s bound to be a party, too with an all-day DJ.
When: Every Sunday in October from 11:30 am to 4 pm
Where: The Dorian – 525 5th Avenue SW, Calgary
University District Night Markets
Hosted by Marketspot at Central Commons Park, there will be five different night markets throughout spring and summer, all offering delicious food, live music, and a curated artisan market.
There will be more than 30 local vendors, live music, and unique entertainment at this family-friendly and free event.
When: The last Wednesday of each month from 5 to 9 pm
Where: Central Commons Park in the University District
Spooky Sips and Sweet Treats
This is a unique tasting experience that focuses on pairing Halloween candies with some incredible wine and spirits.
When: Saturday, October 28 from 2 to 3 pm
Where: 4109 University Avenue NW, Calgary
Price: $20; buy tickets here
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