Your ultimate guide to Calgary’s best summer food and drink festivals
Summer is almost here, and with the new season comes a host of delicious food and drink festivals to check out in Calgary.
It’s set to be an action-packed few months for foodies, with tons of different cuisines, weird and wacky delicacies, and so much more on offer.
If you’re looking to get some dates on your calendar, here are a few of the best food festivals heading to Calgary this summer.
Rodney’s Oyster Fest
Rodney’s annual Oyster Fest is back once again, with a live DJ, food and beverage booths aplenty, and a silent auction.
There’ll also be a Shucking Competition, where pros and amateurs can show off their skills. Proceeds will go to support The Mustard Seed.
When: Sunday, June 28, 2026
Where: 355 10th Ave. SW, Calgary
Tickets: From $45; buy tickets
Mexifest
This family-friendly event highlights the very best of Mexican culture, from entertainment to arts and, of course, cuisine. Vendors will be serving up Mexican food and beverages to enjoy.
When: Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026
Where: Eau Claire Plaza – 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
Admission: $20; buy tickets
Calgary Stampede
The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth returns to YYC for another year, and with it comes a whole heaping of foodie goodness. From free Stampede Breakfasts to dozens of brand-new foods hitting the Midway, you won’t want to miss out.
When: Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 12, 2026
Where: Stampede Park – 1410 Stampede Trl. SE, Calgary
Price: $28
Fiestaval
A weekend celebration of Latin America is coming to the city in July. Over 30 food vendors will gather at Eau Claire Plaza to serve treats. There will also be a beer garden, live entertainment, and an artisan market to browse.
When: Friday, July 17 to Sunday, July 19, 2026
Where: Eau Claire Plaza – 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary
Admission: Free
YYC Ice Cream Fest
For all you ice cream fans, don’t miss out on YYC Ice Cream Fest. Participating cafes, restaurants, and creameries will get creative to serve up delicious chilled treats to Calgarians, all in support of Calgary Meals on Wheels.
When: Friday, July 17 to Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
Where: Various locations across Calgary
Taste of Calgary
One of Calgary’s best summer foodie events is returning! Hundreds of the city’s top restaurants, breweries, and food trucks will gather in one place to offer samples of their culinary delights. Best of all, admission is free.
When: Thursday, July 30 to Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
Where: Cowboys Park – 1220 9th Ave. SW, Calgary
Admission: Free
Alberta on the Plate
This 10-day dine-out festival is all about celebrating all the incredible food Alberta has to offer. Participating restaurants offer multi-course, fixed-price menus highlighting local producers, growers, distillers, and brewers.
When: Friday, Aug. 7 to Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026
Where: Various restaurants across Calgary
Brewery & The Beast
This “all you can enjoy” festival will see over 60 of YYC’s top chefs, distillers, brewers, and meat producers gathered for one day only. You’ll be given a wooden board with a cupholder and free rein to eat as much as you’d like.
When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2025
Where: The Confluence (formerly Fort Calgary) – 750 9th Ave. SE, Calgary
Tickets: Starting at $159.95, buy tickets
Picklefest
Canada’s largest pickle festival will be making its way to Cowtown for the first time.
There’ll be pickle-inspired eats from classic dill spears to pickle pizza, kimchi and sauerkraut, as well as pickle-infused cocktails, local craft beers, ciders and soft drinks.
When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
Where: Big Rock Brewery – 5555 76th Ave. SE, Calgary
Tickets: Starting from $24.95; buy tickets
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