Calgary food and drink festivals you can’t miss this spring
Spring is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be quite the season for delicious food and drink festivals in Calgary.
With plenty of unique dining experiences and tasting events coming up, spring is bringing us all the eats and sips we’ve been craving after a long winter.
If you’re looking to get dates in your calendar, here are the best food festivals taking place in Calgary this spring.
YYC Food and Drink Experience
Over 100 of Calgary’s best restaurants will participate in this huge dining event, offering prix fixe menus. There will also be collaboration events with visiting Michelin-starred chefs, cocktail classes, and themed dinners.
When: March 14 to 30, 2025
Where: Various restaurants across Calgary
Price: From $25 per person
Grape Escape
You’ll be able to test out sips from dozens of vendors, including wine, beer, and spirits, as part of this huge tasting event. With so many beverages on offer, you may even find some new favourites.
When: March 21 and 22, 2025
Where: BMO Centre – 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary
Price: $70 per person; buy tickets
Made With Love Banff Food and Cocktail Festival
This 13-day event kicks off with a two-day outdoor festival on Bear Street, where vendors from some of the town’s best restaurants will serve delicious food and beverages. Over 16 local restaurants and bars will be crafting creative food and drinking pairings throughout.
When: April 22 to May 4, 2025
Where: Various locations across Banff
Price: Street fair tickets from $45; buy tickets
Feast on Fourth
Calgary’s budget-friendly food festival is back for its spring edition. Businesses on 4th Street S.W. will be dishing out treats for just $10.
When: April 23 to 27, 2025
Where: Various businesses
Calgary International Beerfest
At this enormous event, beers from hundreds of different breweries will be ready and waiting to be tasted. In addition to plenty of beer, you’ll be able to get your hands on eats from local vendors and check out some live music.
When: May 2 and 3, 2025
Where: BMO Centre – 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary
Price: From $19.99 per person; buy tickets
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