Events Around Town: August 2017
Calgary International Blues Festival, July 31-August 6
Head to Shaw Millennium Park for a weekend of music, dancing and food. The 13th annual Calgary International Blues Festival showcases local and international award winning artists. Listen to cool beats, dance on the lawn, grab a cold one in the beer tent and munch on food truck fare. It’s a family friendly event, so bring the kids and make a day – or weekend – of it.
Calgary Fringe Festival, August 4-12
Discover local, national and international theatre at the Calgary Fringe Festival. Choose from 26 unique productions, performed at venues throughout the city. There’s 160 ticketed shows in total and anything goes at the fringe, so expect the unexpected and prepare to be entertained. Check-out the online guide, and buy your tickets in advance, as shows can sell out quickly.
Canmore Folk Music Festival, August 5-7
Party in the park at the Canmore Folk Music Festival. Sweeping views of the Canadian Rockies and an amazing lineup of artists awaits you at Alberta’s longest running folk fest. With four stages and a kids’ zone featuring arts and crafts, puppet shows and a climbing wall, it’s the perfect event to inspire a family getaway in the mountains. Purchase single day tickets, or a full weekend pass. Family packages are also available.
Taste of Calgary, August 10-13
Indulge your taste buds with a weekend of sampling at Taste of Calgary, held in Eau Claire’s Festival Plaza. Discover some of the city’s top restaurants and culinary superstars. Sample delicious gourmet fare, listen to local music and shop the marketplace for unique artisan wares. Sampling tickets are just $1 and can be purchased in advance online.
GlobalFest, August 15-26
Prepare to be mesmerized at Calgary’s spectacular fireworks competition. Held in Elliston Park, every Thursday and Saturday night over ten-days, GlobalFest is one of the city’s premier summer events. A night market with multi-cultural pavilions, dance shows and an array of ethnic cuisine complement the five choreographed firework shows and grand finale.
-by Mhairri Woodhall