20 best Calgary food events to check out in July
Stampede month is finally here and it really looks like July will be a seriously great month of amazing Calgary food events.
This month has some of the city’s favourite seasonal food events like coffee tours, movie nights, and all of the fun Calgary Stampede events. There were many food spots that opened up last month 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 in July.
YYC Summer Scoop Fest
In collaboration with Calgary Meals on Wheels, this is a celebration of summer from the best ice cream spots in the city.
Taking place from June 30 to July 7, several different local ice cream shops will be concocting unique ice cream flavours and creations to showcase.
When: June 30 to July 7, 2023
Where:Â Participating locations across Calgary
A Summer’s Night
Happening on Canada Day and starting at 10 am, this will be an all-day and all-night event packed with live music, DJs, and local vendors selling handmade goods, drinks, and food stalls.
When: Saturday, July 1 at 10 am
Where: 311 8th Street SW, Calgary
Blue Jay Sessions
Hosted at the Prairie Emporium, this edition of the Blue Jay Sessions will be featuring tropical-inspired drinks and eats along with live music by some amazing Canadian songwriters.
When: Wednesday, July 5
Where: The Prairie Emporium
Price: Starting at $17.96; buy tickets here
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 July.
When: Thursday, July 6, 2023
Where: 618 Confluence Way SE, Calgary
Price: $52.45, buy tickets here
Calgary Stampede Breakfasts
Every year, there are so many pancake breakfasts all over the city. There’s every different kind of pancake breakfast, from free, family-friendly ones to ticketed ones that have a wild party atmosphere.
Every Calgary Stampede, there are so many barbecues all over the city, and it’s never too early to get excited about grilled meats and vegetables.
When: July 6 to July 17, 2023
Where: Various locations
Calgary Stampede Tents
It seems like there will be more Stampede tents than ever, with returning favourites and a few new ones as well. From National Saloon to Cowboys, these are the hotspots of the Stampede for food, concerts, and fun.
When: July 6 to July 17, 2023
Where: Various locations
Calgary Stampede Midway
It’s fair to say the Stampede brings food we’ve never seen, tasted, or even heard of before. In 2022, the food you could find included tongue pizza, squid ink corndogs, habanero ice pops, and Kraft Dinner soft serve ice cream. The 2023 list was just released and you can check it out here.
When: July 6 to July 17, 2023
Where: Stampede grounds
Mexifest
Kicking off on Friday, July 7, and running the entire weekend, this Mexican celebration is a family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival.
Mexifest in Calgary looks to showcase the diversity in Mexican gastronomy, arts, music, and culture.
Presented by The Latino Folkloric Society and Casa Mexico Foundation, visitors that weekend can expect to find authentic and delicious Mexican food and beverages, an artisan market, and two stages for dancers and live bands.
When: July 7, 8, and 9, 2023
Where: Calgary Tower Parkade – Parking Lot 6 — 125 9th Avenue SW, Calgary
Price: $12.50; buy tickets here
Bastid’s BBQ
Bastid’s BBQ, an all-evening event filled with BBQ, shows, and dancing, is returning to Calgary in July.
This unmissable event will feature a lineup of Calgary’s top talent, and famed international performers, like DJ Skratch Bastid, Joanna Magik, and Young Nino, to name a few.
Where: Whiskey Rose Saloon – 1012 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
When: Saturday, July 8, from 3 pm to 10 pm
Price: $28.42 to $33.99; 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: July 1, 6, 8, and 13, 2023
Where: Okotoks Towne Plaza
Price: Buy tickets here
Honky Tonk Market
This night market is hosted inside the new space of Village Brewery on the first day and goes to National Saloon (one of the best-Stamped tents) for the next two days. It’s a bit of a Stampede sneak peek, taking place Thursday, July 6, starting at 6 pm.
When: Thursday, July 6, starting at 6 pm
Where: Village Brewery – 5000 12a Street SE, Calgary
When: July 7 and 8
Where: National Saloon
Price: $20
Inglewood Night Market
The market happens in the streets of Inglewood with no specific address; however, shoppers will find vendors and food trucks primarily along 10th and 11th Streets SE and 10th Avenue SE.
When: July 14, 2023
Where: 10th Avenue and 10th Street SE, Calgary
Visit the new Class Clown Hamburgers
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Located on the vibrant 4th Street, this tasty new burger joint has been in the works for several months.
Address: 1711 4th Street SW #106, 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 July 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
District Night Markets
Hosted by Marketspot at the District at Beltline, there will be five different night markets throughout spring and summer. Offering delicious food, live music, and a curated artisan market, the first of these events will be held on May 25.
When:Â July 20 from 4 to 8 pm
Where: The District at Beltline — 227 11th Avenue SW, Calgary
Marda Loop Night Market
Marda Loop Night Market is giving inner-city residents three great night markets to check out this summer. There will be plenty of live entertainment and food options, plus all the great shopping options you are used to at a great night market.
When:Â July 21, 2023
Where: 34th Avenue between 18th & 19th Street SW
Currie Market
The Currie Market will see vendors all over Parade Square with everything you want from a market, including local food trucks, a craft area, some great drinks, and live entertainment.
Where: Parade Square — 4040 Breskens Drive SW
When: Saturdays in July and August
4th Street Night Market
It’s not just Lilac Fest on 4th Street this year. The 4th Street Night Market is back for its third year along the river in Mission. This free market will give you three chances to enjoy live entertainment, great shopping, and some fantastic food options.
When: July 22, 2023
Where: 10th Avenue and 10th Street SE
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