7 Calgary food events happening this week: August 27 to September 3
Summer might be winding down, but now we are still looking ahead with excitement for a seriously great month of amazing Calgary food events.
This last month has had some of the city’s favourite seasonal food events like coffee tours, movie nights, and all of the massive foodie barbecues and festivals. There are still so many more to come.
There are many food spots that are opening up as well, so checking those out should also be on the to-do list.
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Here are the best Calgary food events to check out this week.
TD Inglewood Ramsay Pride Patio Party
In its fifth year, this fun event, in partnership with the Centre for Newcomers and End of the Rainbow Foundation, is returning to Ol’ Beautiful on Monday, August 28.
When: Monday, August 28 at 6 pm
Where: Ol’ Beautiful Brewing — 1103 12th Street SE, Calgary
Price:Â $30 per ticket
Roastery Tour
Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters is one of the most popular coffee makers in YYC. Hosting a series of classes this month, 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 August.
When:Â Thursday, August 31
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: Saturday, September 2
Where: Okotoks Towne Plaza
Price: Buy tickets here
Visit the new Seoul Fried Chicken
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Located on the vibrant 4th Street, this tasty new Korean fried chicken joint has been in the works for several months, and it’s finally opened. Known for its menu filled with various flavours of Korean fried chicken, sides, salads, and beer, this will be one of the best fried chicken spots in Calgary. There is even a patio.
Address: 2100 4th Street SW, 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 August 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 University District