Hard to believe we aren’t event half way through the most amazing 10 days in Calgary’s calendar year. But hey, who’s complaining! Start your Day off in true Canadian fashion with a delicious Stampede Breakfast. Here’s a quick list to help get you sorted.
- Calgary Parking Autority Stampede Breakfast – 620 9th Avenue SW
- Stampede Toyota Stampede Breakfast – 2508 24th Avenue NE
- Bootleggin Breakfast 2017 at the Westin – 320 4 Avenue SW
- Market Mall Caravan Breakfast – 3625 Shaganiappi Trail NW
- Scotia Bank Stampede Breakfast – 240 8th Avenue SW
Give A Mile Stampede Breakfast
Say good morning with the Pig & Duke Connaught neighbourhood pub 8am-11am. They’ll be cookin a scrumptious breaky and taking donations for Give a Mile – an organization dedicated to assisting getting loved ones to their families who are critically ill. http://pigandduke.ca/
Canada 150 Day – Get into the park for $1.50 until 1:50pm
Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with thousands of new friends AND get into the ground for just $1.50 until 1:50pm. Heck, stay all day, get your Nashville North time in, and see Mariana’s Trench later that night. The cheapest concert you’ve ever been to. Boom! http://www.calgarystampede.com/canada-150-day
See Doc Walker, Jess Moskaluke and The Dead South
Spend some time toe-tappin’ and girl twirlin’ at the legendary Nashville North Tent. Oh and with Doc, Jess and The Dead South serenading the crowd you can’t go wrong. http://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/music/nashville-north
See Mariana’s Trench – 9pm
Need we explain? Where: Coca-Cola Stage – 9pm. http://www.calgarystampede.com/marianas-trench
Try a Deep Fried Tequila Shot
Sure the mention of tequila shots might make you cringe but have you ever had them deep fried? Here’s your chance. Find Steve’O’s “Deep Fried” Public House on the grounds and give it a try. http://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/attractions/food/deep-fried-tequila-shot-bites
Check out the Lammle’s World Champion Hat Stomp Competition
Just when you thought you’d seen it all, you haven’t seen this. Get a kick watching a few participants from the crowd try to destroy a cowboy hat in 30 seconds. Daily winners are invited to Saturday’s championship mashing. It’s all happening at Flour Rope Square at 10:05 am. http://stampede-downtownattractions.com/things-to-do/