8 Calgary food events happening this week: July 31 to August 6
July had so many fun foodie events, but now we are looking ahead to what will be a seriously great August filled with 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 massive foodie BBQs and festivals. 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 in August.
Taste of Calgary
This event that keeps growing in popularity was a blast last year. There is free admission, beer gardens, and some of the best grub YYC has to offer, all in one place.
When: August 3 to 7 from 11 am to 10 pm
Where: Calgary Parking Authority Lot #6 – 311 8th Street SW, Calgary
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 August 3 from 10 to 11 am
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:Â Saturday, August 5, from 11:30 am to 2 pm
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 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 Sunday, August 6 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
Annual Marda Gras Street Festival
The streets will transform into Bourbon Street to create a unique family-friendly event with over 200 local artisans, makers, food trucks, and more. There will also be live entertainment, interactive games, dancing, and the iconic (and adorable) Pet Pageant, to name a few.
When: Sunday, August 13 from 10 am to 5 pm
Where: 33rd Avenue between 19th Street and 22nd Street SW
Price: FREE
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
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