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FESTIVAL GUIDE

2017More than 200 events—big, small, downright obscure—are heading this way to enliven your spring, summer and, shudder, fall. It’s time to get busy. FEstival GuidE 2017

May A Night at the Banff Mountain Film Festival When: Wednesdays and Sundays until May 31, June 16 to Sept. 15 What: Featuring award-winners and audience favour- ites from the annual festival. Where: Lux Cinema, 229 Bear St., Banff, Alta. 1-800- 413-8368, banffcentre.ca.

Ginapalooza When: Ongoing until Thursday, June 1 wrap What: Gin-focused festival celebrating local gin distill- ers, international gin brands and gin cocktails. Where: Various venues. ginapalooza.com.

Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival your head When: Friday, May 19 to Saturday, May 27 What: Nine days of LGBTQA programming guaranteed to provoke, challenge and entertain. Now in its 19th season, Fairy Tales features more than 35 screenings of queer film from around the world as well as perfor- around this mances, parties and panels. Where: The Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd. N.W. Our annual guide to festival season will put you in fairytalesfilmfest.com. Grand-Opening Weekend the centre of the action. It’ll be like the summer When: Saturday, May 20 to Monday, May 22 What: Western ’s largest outdoor family revolves around you. opens for another season of fun. Where: 245033 Range Rd. 33. calawaypark.com.

urs is a circular path. The Earth since its inception 28 years ago. Heritage Park Opening Weekend Oaround the sun. The days of the In the course of the 12 years we When: Saturday, May 20 to Monday, May 22 week, months of the year and the have been producing our annual fes- What: The Historical Village opens for its 53rd summer season, offering horse-drawn wagon seasons. tival (OK, so magazines can be a bit rides, the thrills of the antique midway and rides The same is true of festivals, but circular, too) we’ve seen the festival on the steam train. while some annual get-togethers— scene thrive in good times and bad. Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W., the Stampede, Calgary Folk And, while our current times are 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca. Fest, 4th Street —have closer to the latter than the former, Little Britches Weekend proven to be perennial that does those seeking fun—indoor, outdoor, When: Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 not mean they are static. Each year paid and free—still have a wealth of What: Featuring the annual parade, River of Music brings a new spin on a classic, and options to choose from. Festival, a Cultural Taste of and rodeo fea- turing events such as barrel racing, pole bending, goat 2017 is no different. This year the As some great philosopher once tying, break away roping, calf riding and Stampede will crown new champi- said—Nietzsche or Journey, we can mutton busting. ons, reverse its parade route and never remember—“wheel in the sky Where: Throughout the town of High River. discover a food that has not yet keeps on turnin’ / I don’t know where highrivertourism.com. been deep-fried to good effect. The I’ll be tomorrow.” When it’s festival One Tribe Community Festival Folk Fest has a new lineup every season, we’re only too happy to go When: Saturday, May 20 to Monday, May 22 year and the Lilac Fest has been around in circles. Hang on; it’s going What: Family-friendly community festival with work- shops and music by Phutureprimitive, Mat the Alien S growing like its eponymous plant to be a dizzying ride. and Nada Deva. Where: Camp Chief Hector, Kananaskis. tribefestival.com.

Serbian Festival When: Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 21 What: Featuring Serbian dances, cuisine, workshops, sports and displays. Where: 16025 243rd Ave E., DeWinton, Alta. serbianfest.org.

14 times featuring the Argentinian high Calgary International Children’s Festival wire, aerial motor cycle cyclone, When: Wednesday, May 24 to Saturday, May 27 acrobatic strap and silk act, What: Includes Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey, Zerbini Liberty horses, hula Rattle and Strum, Go Go Peekaboo and Secret hoop maze and more. Agent 23 Skidoo. Where: , Where: , 228 8th Ave S.E. and Arts 18011 Spruce Meadows Way Commons, 205 8th Ave. S.E. calgarykidsfest.ca. S.W. royalcanadiancircus.ca.

Bach at Knox Waterton Food Festival When: Thursday, May 25 to Saturday, May 27 When: Friday, May 26 to What: Explore the many aspects of Johann Sunday, June 4 Sebastian Bach with the Calgary Philharmonic What: A 10-day showcase of May is Orchestra, conducted by Ivars Taurins. Featuring the finest, most delicious and performances of Bach’s St. Mark Passion, unique cuisine that Waterton Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 and Bach’s has to offer. for the kids organ classics. Where: Various locations Where: Knox United Church, 506 4th St. S.W. in Waterton, Before the semi-anarchic summer months, kids are 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com. mywaterton.ca. treated to a smorgasbord of organized fun in May. It begins with the Banff Centre Children’s Festival Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Best of Calgary (May 16), a busy day of fun that includes Dancers of When: Thursday, May 25 to Sunday, May 28 Ideas Week Damelahamid, an indigenous dance company from B.C.; What: More than 10,000 participants take part When: Saturday, -based magician Sheldon Casavant; and Québécois May 27 to Friday, in the marathon, half marathon, 10K or 5K fam- musicians De Temps Antan. ily walk and run. This year, the races celebrate June 2 The good times keep rolling with the opening weekends of Canada’s 150th; all finishers will receive a com- What: Share ideas memorative toonie medal. and talk about Heritage Park and Calaway Park (May 20-23). Once kids and Where: All races start and finish at Stampede homegrown inno- parents have worked up a little stamina, they can test their met- Park. calgarymarathon.com. vations. The Best- tle at the Calgary International Children’s Festival (May 24-27). Of Bash goes May The four days of fun include the puppet shows The Man Who Banff Yoga Festival 31 and celebrates Planted Trees from Scotland and A Heart in Winter/Le Coeur en When: Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28 the best things Hiver from Quebec’s Théâtre de l’Oeil. What: Participants will be refreshed and renewed in the city, from And, if families survive the comparative marathon that is the in yoga classes, hiking adventures, and cultural food and drink, to kids’ fest, they may want to check out the Scotiabank Calgary and social gatherings. music and enter- Marathon Race Weekend (May 25-28). We’re not Where: Fenlands Recreation Centre, Banff, Alta. tainment, to arts suggesting parents and kids contest the and culture. banffyogafestival.com. marathon, but the Goodlife Where: Various Fitness 5K Family Canadian International locations. Fashion Film Festival bestofcalgary.city. Walk & Run (May When: Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28 28) might What: Screenings, panel discussions Crossroads appeal. and an awards show centred around Multicultural fashion-related movies. Festival Where: Various locations. canifff.com. When: Saturday, May 27 Canadian Rockies Cowboy Festival What: A celebration of When: Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28 the diversity of the com- What: Performances by Drew Gregory, munity of Crossroads with Lori Kole, Two Bad Apples, Tim Hus, Tristan an international buffet, sport- Horncastle and more. ing event, dancing and music. Where: David Thompson Resort, Nordegg, Alta. Where: Crossroads (Three hours northwest of Calgary). 1-888-810- Community Association, 2103, davidthompsonresort.com. 1803 14th Ave. N.E. crossroad- scommunityassociation.com. Chestermere Country Connections When: Friday, May 26 and Saturday, May 27 Festival of Quilts What: Celebrate spring with a pancake breakfast, When: Saturday, May 27 to farmers’ market, fireworks and more. Sunday, May 28 Where: Camp Chestermere, 1041 East Lakeview What: Western Canada’s largest outdoor Rd., Chestermere, Alta. quilt show, featuring workshops, special facebook.com/chestermerecountryfair. displays, a merchants mall and hundreds of homemade quilts decorating Heritage Park. Royal Canadian Family Circus Spectac! Where: Heritage Park, When: Friday, May 26 to Sunday, May 28 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 403-268-8500, What: Circus tradition that goes back to medieval heritagepark.ca. Mutt Strut Royal Canadian Family Circus Spectac! When: Saturday, May 27 When: Thursday, June 1 to Sunday, June 4 What: Bring your favourite What: Circus tradition that goes back to medieval canine and raise funds for times featuring the Argentinian high wire, aerial the Cochrane & Area motor cycle cyclone, acrobatic strap and silk act, Humane Society. Zerbini Liberty horses, hula hoop maze and more. Where: Mitford Where: CrossIron Mills. royalcanadiancircus.ca. Park, Cochrane, Alta. cochrane-tourism.ca. Spur Festival Calgary When: Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4 History in the Hills What: This year, Canada’s national festival of Weather When: Tuesday, May politics, art and ideas considers the subject of risk. 30 to Friday, June 2 “What are we willing to risk to build a more equi- What: Set in a tra- table society?” Subjects will include risk and the Watch ditional camp circle environment, climate change, sport, the economy, around an archeological geopolitics, and more. The festivals of June are a bit like the rest of us, ven- dig, History in the Hills Where: Various locations. turing outside for brief periods, unsure if the weather celebrates aboriginal spurfestival.ca/calgary-2017. can be trusted. So, while keeping one eye on the skies, it culture and the history might be best to devise a gradual return to the outdoors. of the Cypress Hills. Vantopia 4 Start out with a one-day festival like Rhubarb Fest (June 3) Learn about environ- When: Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 4 or the Lilac Festival (June 4). If that goes well—no rain show- mental awareness What: Camping concert with priority parking ers, hail storms or plague of frogs—throw caution to the wind and respect, watch for vans. Bands include Chron Goblin, The Weir, a hide-tanning Buffalo Bud Buster, Sweet Grass and Riot City. (hopefully, a gentle breeze) and take in a two-day festival that demonstration Where: Equity, Alta. facebook.com/vanditsvc. has nothing to do with vegetation. The Performance in the Park and have a ban- (June 9-10) is two nights of concerts, featuring Hedley and Walk nock snack. Calgary Mental Film Festival off the Earth in Banff. Train Days (June 17-18) at Aspen Crossing Where: When: Saturday, June 3 is a chance to celebrate Father’s Day and life on the rails. Cypress Hills What: This mental-health festival includes a Once you’ve mastered the two-day commitment—sun expo- Interprovincial screening of Hollywood Beauty Salon and an art sure within acceptable tolerances, butter-chicken consumption Park, Elkwater, exhibition featuring local artists. not yet critical—consider further tests of your festival stamina. Alta. 403-527- Where: Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W. The JazzYYC Summer Festival (June 15-18) serves up four days 3371 ext. 7601, mentalfilmfestival.ca. of music, and the Waterton Wildflower Festival (June 15-20) historyinthehills- offers the chance both to indulge in a busy get-to- society.com. Calgary Ukrainian Festival gether and to stop and smell the blooms of those When: Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 plants that braved early June. What: A fun-filled day for the whole family. Come experience true Ukrainian hospitality, cuisine and culture. Check out amazingly energetic perfor- June mances, delicious home-style cooking, children’s craft area and a spectacular marketplace. Empathy Week Where: Acadia Recreation Complex, When: Thursday, 240 90th Ave. S.E. calgaryukrainianfestival.ca. June 1 to Wednesday, June 7 Clothesline Festival and Art Sale What: Presented by When: Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 Humainologie. A week What: Featuring more than 1,000 original of interactive, multime- unframed artworks hung outdoors on clotheslines, dia events that promote including pottery, jewelry, glass, sculpture and fine and heighten individuals’ craft. Plus kids’ activities. capacity for empathy, per- Where: Leighton Art Centre, 15 minutes outside sonal connection and recog- Calgary. 403-931-3633, leightoncentre.org. nition of shared humanity. Where: Various locations, Footstock humainologie.com. When: Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 What: Participate in Western Canada’s premier FunnyFest race weekend featuring a 5K, 10K, duathlon and When: Thursday, June 1 to iron kids triathlon. Saturday, June 11 Where: Cochrane, Alta. cochrane-tourism.ca. What: Eleven days and nights of comedy featuring performances, workshops, sem- Okotoks Rotary Soap Box Derby inars and a golf tournament that will leave When: Saturday, June 3 participants laughing for a change. What: The Okotoks Rotary Club hosts the Where: Venues around Calgary. 403-228-7888, 28th annual races. funnyfest.com. Where: Crystal Ridge Drive between Downey Road and North Railway Street, Okotoks, Alta. portal.clubrunner.ca/970. FEstival GuidE 2017 Western Canada’s Largest Outdoor Quilt Show!

Panel One Comic Creator Festival enjoy shopping, pony rides, face-painting, wagon When: Saturday, June 3 rides and the Re/Max Prairie Dogs. What: Celebration of local comic creators with Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows nd workshops and panels. Way S.W. sprucemeadows.com. 22 Annual Where: Hillhurst-Sunnyside Commmunity Centre, 1320 5th Ave. N.W., p1ccf.ca. The Hills Are Alive When: Thursday, June 8 to Sunday, June 11 Rhubarb Fest Calgary What: Music and dance cultural festival featuring When: Saturday, June 3 instruction in music, dancing and craft-making and Festival What: A community festival featuring live music, Métis history, elders storytelling, Michif lessons, face painting, beer garden, skate park and more. tours and more. OF Where: Southwood Community Hall, Where: Eagles Nest Ranch, Elkwater, Alta. 11 Sackville Dr. S.W. 403-526-0756, miywasin.ab.ca. UILTS Turner Valley’s Discovery Days and Brooks Pro Rodeo At Heritage Park Diamond Valley Parade When: Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 When: Saturday, June 3 What: Competitors from across North America What: Featuring parade, barbecue, pancake gather to participate in the high-stakes rodeo breakfast, duck derby, live music, petting zoo, events. The fun also includes carnival games, bounce houses, artisan market and more. midway rides, beer gardens, live entertainment, Where: Parade starts at 10 a.m. in Black parade and more. Diamond, Discovery Days events at various loca- Where: Silver Sage Community Corral, Brooks, tions throughout the towns of Black Diamond and Alta. brookskinsmen.ca. Turner Valley (about 30 minutes south of Calgary). town.blackdiamond.ab.ca. Doors Open Cochrane When: Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 Wild Rose Draft Horse What: A behind-the-scenes look at town facili- Field Pioneer Days ties and local businesses, including Studio West When: Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 Foundry & Gallery, Krang Spirits and Half Hitch What: Events include draft horses working in the Brewing Company. field, wagon rides, vendors, jam session, roast beef Where: Around Cochrane, Alta. supper, pancake breakfast and Cowboy Church. doorsopencochrane.ca. Where: Double Tree Village Museum, Spruce View, Alta. (Northwest of Calgary, 36 km west of Inglewood Night Market Innisfail, Alta. on Highway 54). wrdha.com. When: Friday, June 9; Friday, July 14; Friday, Aug. 11; Friday, Sept. 8 4th Street Lilac Festival What: Up to 50 vendors, including artisans, art- When: Sunday, June 4 ists, urban and rural farmers and food trucks. Also, What: Thousands of attendees enjoy the pedes- live music, beer and wine patio at Cafe Gravity and trian-friendly street festival featuring music on six street food at Bite Groceteria. stages, over 500 vendors, kid’s entertainment and Where: 10th Street and 9th Avenue S.E. perfect people watching. inglewoodnightmarket.ca. My Canada Where: 4th Street S.W. from 13th Avenue to Elbow Drive. lilacfestival.net. Performance in the Park When: Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 Two Wheel Sunday What: Two nights of concerts. Friday features May 27 & 28 When: Sunday, June 4 Ria Mae and Hedley; Saturday, Amistad and Walk What: Motorcycle groups and scooter clubs gath- off the Earth. er to celebrate life on two wheels. Where: Cascade Gardens at the Parks Canada Saturday & Sunday • 10 am - 5 pm Where: 3907 3A St. N.E. Administration Building, Banff, Alta. facebook.com/twowheelsunday. 1-800-413-8368, banffcentre.ca. •Special Displays •Quilter of Distinction •Merchants’Mall Ignite! Calgary’s Festival for Suncor Energy Stage One Festival •Quilt Community Showcase •Iron Quilt Challenge Emerging Artists When: Friday, June 9 to Saturday, June 24 •How to Build a Quilt 101 •And More! When: Tuesday, June 6 to Saturday, June 10 What: Presented by Lunchbox Theatre. Series of What: Sage Theatre’s annual showcase of new free staged readings of new works and audience Purchase your gate admission online for express entry into the Park. works of theatre, dance, spoken word, music, and members are invited to give feedback. site-specific performance. Where: Lunchbox Theatre, 160, 115 9th Ave. S.E. Where: Pumphouse Theatre, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. 403-265-4292, lunchboxtheatre.com. S.W. and West Village Theatre, 2007 10th Ave. S.W. MEDIA SPONSORS 403-264-7243, sagetheatre.com. Bridgeland Cultura Fest When: Saturday, June 10 Spruce Meadows National What: Street fair with live music, beer gardens, When: Wednesday, June 7 to Sunday, June 11 local vendors and family activities. What: The best show-jumping athletes and hors- Where: 1st Avenue N.E. between 8th Street and es from throughout the world compete while you 9th Street. brcacalgary.org/cultura_fest. Daily admission rates apply. Free entry for Heritage Park Annual Pass Holders. Charitable # 11895 6457 RR0001 1900 Heritage Drive SW Calgary, www.HeritagePark.ca /HeritageParkYYC

CAL00665021_1_1 Summer Skirmish through a bouquet. Enjoy six days of guided flower marathon, half-marathon and 10K. BuskersFest When: Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11 walks and hikes, photography and art workshops. Where: Starting in Banff’s Central Park. banff- When: Saturday, June 24 What: Watch re-enactments and demonstrations, Where: Waterton Lakes National Park. 1-800- marathon.com. What: Entertainers of all ages busk throughout Viking raids, medieval duels, gladiatorial combat, 215-2395, watertonwildflowers.com. the streets of downtown Okotoks for this fun, free musketry and cannonades. Interact with heroes of Drum. Dance. Discover. Celebrate street festival that also features a street market battle dressed in period costumes and uniforms. Kids Can Catch Indigenous Culture with over 100 vendors from Market Square. Where: , When: Saturday, June 17 When: Sunday, June 18 Where: Elizabeth Street, downtown Okotoks, 4520 Crowchild Tr. S.W. summerskirmish.com. What: This get-together has a real hook, as kids What: A day full of performances, activities and Alta. 403-938-4404, okotoks.ca. and adults (those with fishing licenc- exhibits. Watch First Nations and Métis dancing, Banff World Media Festival es) are invited to try their luck with play traditional games, enjoy drumming and fid- For the Time Being: 2017 Alberta When: Sunday, June 11 to Wednesday, June 14 a rod and reel. dling, authentic food and more. Biennial of Contemporary Art What: The world’s largest multi-platform produc- Where: Mitford Park, 201 West Where: Heritage Park Historical Village, When: Saturday, June 24 to Sunday, Sept. 19 tion and development marketplace and conference. Rock Rd. cochrane-tourism.ca. 1900 Heritage Drive S.W. 403-268-8500, What: The 10th biennial “approaches the political Guests include Jean-Pierre Blais, chairperson and heritagepark.ca. implications of self-organization and wayfinding in CEO of the CRTC; Rick Brace, president of Rogers Okotoks Parade & new and unknown territories that may or may not Communications; and Channing Dungey, president Children’s Festival be visible.” of ABC Entertainment. When: Saturday, June 17 JazzFest Where: Walter Phillips Gallery, Banff Centre for Where: The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, What: A fun day full of When: Sunday, June 18 to Arts and Creativity, 1-800-413-8368, banffcentre. 405 Spray Ave., Banff. banffmediafestival.com. free activities including Sunday, June 25 ca. (The biennial also runs at the Art Gallery of a community pancake What: Performances Alberta, Edmonton May 27 to Sept. 10.) Pops in the Park breakfast and the by GypSophilia, Dave When: Wednesday, June 14 and Thursday, June 15 annual parade, Restivo, Cheryl Fisher, Parkland Summerfest What: Presented by Calgary Philharmonic followed by the Al Muirhead with When: Saturday, June 24 Orchestra. Light-hearted musical evening includes children’s Laila Biali, Matt What: Community festival for all ages with musi- a western barbecue. festival with Savage, Craig cal performances by Trooper and The Static Shift. Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. well-known Learmont and Where: Park 96, Parkland Community Centre, 403-571-0849, calgaryphil.com. family others. 14660 Parkland Blvd. S.E. parklandsummerfest.com. entertain- no Man Where: Spruce Meadows Continental ers, face Various loca- Water Valley Celtic Festival painting, is an island tions around When: Wednesday, June 14 to Sunday, June 18 As guest curator of Sled Island, When: Saturday, June 24 What: A five-star tournament with world-class crafts, Medicine Hat, What: The 19th annual festival features more Flying Lotus has booked some of his show jumping in a relaxed atmosphere with free bouncy Alta. than 200 musicians performing in nine weath- admission and parking. castles and favourites, including Ash Koosha and medicinehat- er-protected venues. Camping available. Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows balloon cre- Seven Davis Jr. June 21-25. jazzfest.com. Where: Water Valley, Alta. (about 40 minutes Way S.W. sprucemeadows.com. ationists. northwest of Calgary). watervalleycelticfestival.org. Where: Shakespeare Cochrane Street Market Elizabeth by Ponoka Stampede When: Thursday, June 15; Thursday, July 20; Street, downtown When: Tuesday, When: Tuesday, June 27 to Monday, July 3 Thursday, Aug. 17; Thursday, Sept. 14 Okotoks, Alta. June 20 to What: Rodeos, pro chuckwagon races, beer gar- What: Market vendors, artisans, food trucks, 403-938-4404, Sunday, Aug. 27 dens, fireworks and a midway. Performances by music, buskers and late night shopping at local okotoks.ca/parade. What: Theatre Calgary and Clint Black and Dallas Smith. businesses. emerging Alberta actors present Where: Ponoka Stampede grounds, Ponoka, Alta. Where: 1st Street W., downtown Cochrane. Train Days As You Like It. (two hours north of Calgary). 403-783-3120, cochrane-tourism.ca. When: Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 Where: Prince’s Island Park. theatrecalgary.com. ponokastampede.com. What: Featuring model train displays, a children’s JazzYYC Summer Festival train ride, railway tours, pancake breakfast and a Sled Island Festival Spruce Meadows Pan American When: Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18 Father’s Day brunch buffet. When: Wednesday, June 21 to Sunday, June 25 When: Tuesday, June 27 to Sunday, July 2 What: Headliners include Renee Rosnes, Neil Where: Aspen Crossing, west of Mossleigh, Alta. What: Annual independent multi-venue music and What: The tournament now combines events Swainson, Joel Miller Quartet, Brett McDonald (one hour outside of Calgary on highway 24). art festival showcasing emerging and established from the former Canada One and Pan American Quartet, Cheryl Fisher, Al Muirhead, Laila Biali, Reserve your brunch spot at 1-866-440-3500 or local talent alongside national and international tournaments and features riders from throughout Gypsophilia, Gabriel Palatchi Trio and Nobuki aspencrossing.com. musicians and artists. Headliners include Flying North America. Takamen Trio. Lotus, Shonen Knife, Wolves in the Throne Room, Where: Spruce Meadows, Where: Various venues. jazzyyc.com. Wings & Wheels Guitar Wolf and Waxahatchee. 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W. When: Saturday, June 17 and Sunday, June 18 Where: Multiple venues in Calgary’s downtown sprucemeadows.com. Pig & Pinot Festival What: Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with fam- and Beltline. sledisland.com. When: Thursday, June 15 ily-friendly activities including building your own Otafest What: Presented by City Palate in support of glider, indoor kite flying and vintage vehicle show Guy Weadick Days When: Friday, June 30 to Sunday, July 2 Calgary Meals on Wheels. Sip and savour a global and shine. When: Thursday, June 22 to Sunday, June 25 What: A celebration of Japanese animation and selection of red and white pinot wines. Using free- Where: , What: Honouring one of the fathers of the culture featuring costumes, film screenings, con- range pork from Spragg’s Meat Shop, 12 teams of 4629 McCall Way N.E. thehangarmuseum.ca. with chuckwagon races certs, art displays, vendors, gaming chefs compete for the Divine Swine trophy. and rodeo. and much more. Where: Hotel Arts, 119 12th Ave. S.W. citypalate.ca. Banff Marathon Where: High River Agricultural Grounds, High Where: Telus Convention Centre. otafest.com. When: Sunday, June 18 River, Alta. highrivertourism.com. Waterton Wildflower Festival What: Starting in the picturesque mountain vil- When: Thursday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 20 lage of Banff, participants run through a series of What: A visit to Waterton in June is like walking natural, wildlife and historical stages. Runs include 18 FEstival GuidE 2017

What: The celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday The fun goes 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and includes the What: A chamber opera by Montreal composer July begins with a pancake breakfast, continues with opening of a 1967 time capsule. Claude Vivier that explores themes of loss, longing live entertainment as well as a parade and con- Where: Confederation Park, 905 30th Ave. N.W. and reconciliation. Barn Birthday and Family Festival cludes with fireworks. Calgary. calgary.ca. Where: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. When: Saturday, July 1 Where: Various locations in Banff National Park. 1-800-413-8368, banffcentre.ca. What: Featuring games, arts and crafts, music banfflakelouise.com. Heritage Park Canada and entertainment, eats and treats and more. & Dominion Day Celebration Spruce Meadows North American Where: The Great Canadian Barn Dance near Hill Chestermere Canada Day Celebration When: Saturday, July 1 When: Wednesday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9 Spring, Alta. (Two hours south of Calgary). 1-866- When: Saturday, July 1 What: Celebrate Canada’s birthday the old-fash- What: Equestrian tournament with the Spruce 626-3407, gcbd.ca. What: Family-friendly celebration of Canada ioned way with a free pancake breakfast for the Meadows North American Show Jumping Day. Events start with a pancake breakfast and first 2,017 guests. A variety of musical and cultural Championship, family entertainment and shopping Canada Day at Aspen Crossing end with fireworks and entertainment. In between performances, family-friendly games, ranch activi- opportunities. When: Saturday, July 1 there is a tug-of-war, Latin dancing and wagon ties and more. Where: Spruce Meadows, What: “Celebrating our railroad ties” with a pan- rides and more. Where: Heritage Park Historical Village, 18011 Spruce Meadows Way S.W. sprucemeadows.com. cake breakfast, children’s activities, train tours, Where: John Peake Park, 100 John Morris Way, 1900 Heritage Drive S.W. 403-268-8500, fireworks and the Diefenbaker dining car. Chestermere. 403-207-7050, chestermere.ca. heritagepark.ca. Blue Rodeo Where: Aspen Crossing, west of Mossleigh, Alta. When: Friday, July 7 (one hour outside of Calgary on highway 24). Cochrane Canada Day Family Festival Music in the Plaza What: The iconic Canadian band returns to Banff aspencrossing.com. When: Saturday, July 1 When: Wednesday, July 5 to Wednesday, Aug. 23 for its annual concert. What: Celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with What: Bring the family and a picnic, or reserve a Where: Shaw Amphitheatre, Banff Centre for Arts Canada Day at live entertainment, roving performers, food trucks table on the patio of the Selkirk Grille restaurant and Creativity. 1-800-413-8368, banffcentre.ca. When: Saturday, July 1 and more. and enjoy free outdoor concerts every Wednesday, What: Celebrate the nation’s birthday at the Where: Mitford Park, Cochrane. from 6-8 p.m. in Heritage Town Square. Concerts Calgary Exhibition and Stampede place our city began. Free pancake breakfast at cochrane-tourism.ca. proceed rain or shine. When: Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 16 9 a.m. (first-come, first-served), music, food trucks Where: Heritage Park Historical Village, What: A 10-day hoedown, international rodeo and and family activities. Confederation Park Canada Day 1900 Heritage Drive S.W. 403-268-8500, exhibition that transforms the city into Wrangler- Where: Fort Calgary, 750 9th Ave. S.E., Celebrations heritagepark.ca. wearing, pancake-eating, beer-loving Cowtown. fortcalgary.com. When: Saturday, July 1 Stuff yourself at Stampede breakfast events What: The park named for Canada’s 100th birth- Kopernikus before heading to the grounds for a day Canada Day in the Rockies day is the perfect place to celebrate the 150th. When: Wednesday, July 6 and Saturday, July 8 on the midway. When: Saturday, July 1 landmark chamber works LAND’S END ENSEMBLE WITH EVELYN GLENNIE MAY 26, 2017 Bella Concert Hall tickets at mru.ca/enjoy

CAL00655538_1_1 Where: Events Beef & Barley Days take place all over the When: Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 16 city, but main events are What: Festivities include a rodeo, fireworks, pan- held at Stampede Park. cake breakfast and one of the best parades in rural calgarystampede.com. Alberta. There’s also a trade and craft show, kids’ games and activities, pet show, ball games, food La fête franco-albertaine vendors, a roast beef dinner and more. High When: Friday, July 7 to Sunday, July 9 Where: Carstairs, Alta. 403-337-3341, carstairs.ca. What: Camping festival celebrating Franco-Albertans. Featuring mini- Cyclepalooza Heat for golf, hiking, a bike rally and more. When: Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 23 Where: David Thompson Resort, What: A community-driven, do-it-yourself bicycle Nordegg, Alta. (three hours festival with a variety of bike-related events. northwest of Calgary). Where: Around Calgary. cyclepalooza.ca. the High 1-888-810-2103, fetefrancoalbertaine.ca. Corb Lund with Leeroy Stagger When: Saturday, July 15 season Roundup MusicFest What: The roots rockers team up for an outdoor Who doesn’t love a month that begins with a party? When: Tuesday, July 11 concert that will feature a rocky backdrop. This year’s Canada Day celebrations, coming as they do on What: Duran Duran Where: Shaw Amphitheatre, Banff Centre for Arts the nation’s 150th birthday, promise to be more plentiful headlines the annual and Creativity. 1-800-413-8368, banffcentre.ca. Stampede bash. This and more bountiful. In fact, determined patriots might be year, a portion of the Parks Day able to hit four or five celebrations in the course of the proceeds will go to When: Saturday, July 15 day. These folks would be well advised to begin by fortify- Canadian Armed What: Special festivities in honour of parks. ing themselves with a pancake breakfast at Heritage Park. They Forces personnel Where: Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park, could then swing by Fort Calgary to take in further celebrations, and their families. Cochrane. grpf.ca. before heading for Confederation Park for the opening of the 1967 Where: Shaw time capsule. The truly ambitious could then head for the parties Millennium Park. Parks Day & Creekfest going on in Banff or Chestermere to end the day with fireworks. roundupmusicfest. When: Saturday, July 15 Once the birthday hoopla dies down, July reverts to its status com. What: A celebration of provincial parks and a as the land of festival giants. The Calgary Exhibition and Stampede chance to learn about little steps you can take on (to give it its full name) kicks off July 7 with the parade (don’t Foothills a daily basis towards a more sustainable planet. forget this year’s mind-bender: the route is reversed) and free Bucking Horse Where: Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Futurity admission to the grounds from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Park. friendsoffishcreek.org. When: Thursday, When the 10-day hoedown is over, July rolls on July 13 Westerner Days Fair & Exposition with Fiestaval Latin Festival (July 21-23), the What: Cowboys When: Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 23 Calgary Folk Music Festival (July 27-30) get their chance What: Central Alberta’s largest summer celebra- and the Calgary International Blues to win a large cash tion. Enjoy five days of live entertainment, good Festival (July 31 to Aug. 6). prize while compet- food and great company. ing in the Foothills Where: Westerner Park, 4847A 19th St., Red Bucking competition. Deer, Alta. westernerdays.ca. Enjoy concessions and a beer garden and let Dance Action Lab the best man win. When: Thursday, July 20 to Saturday, July 22 Where: Cochrane Lions What: The dancers and choreographers of Rodeo Grounds, Dancers’ Studio West’s Dance Action Group pres- 109 5th Ave. W., ent Metamorphosis. Cochrane. Where: DJD Dance Centre, 111 12th Ave. S.E., dswlive.ca. cochrane-tourism.ca. Milky Way Nights 24 Hours of Adrenalin When: Thursday, July 20 to Saturday, July 22 When: Friday, July 14 to What: Join researchers to observe the dark night Sunday, July 16 sky and gaze at the Milky Way. Conditions are per- What: Now in its 20th year, this fect for viewing planetary nebula, distant galaxies, race has become one of the most Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Saturn. Bring a flashlight. popular relay mountain-biking Where: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, east events in North America. side of Highway 22, south of Highway 22X. Where: Canmore Nordic 403-931-2366. ucalgary.ca/rao. Centre, 1988 Olympic Way, Canmore, Alta. Fiestaval Latin Festival 24hoursofadrenalin.com. When: Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23 What: A celebration of Latin American culture in Calgary featuring live music, dance lessons, food, FEstival GuidE 2017

beer gardens and a kids’ area. Where: Shaw Amphitheatre, Banff Centre for Foothills Highland Games What: The parade goes Monday, but the fun goes Where: Olympic Plaza, 228 8th Ave S.E., Calgary. Arts and Creativity. 1-800-413-8368, When: Saturday, July 29 all weekend, with a slo-pitch tournament, the Nite fiestaval.ca. banffcentre.ca. What: Competitive event dedicated to furthering Rodeo Finals and fun throughout the town. Scottish culture and sees over 3,000 spectators Where: Nanton, Alta. nanton.ca. Bomber Langdon Days Calgary Folk Music Festival and 350 competitors from across Alberta and Command Museum, bombercommandmuseum.ca. When: Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23 When: Thursday, July 27 to Sunday, July 30 neighbouring provinces. Competitions include pip- What: A small-town celebration of community What: Eight stages featuring more than 70 local ing and drumming, dance and heavy events. Strathmore Stampede spirit. Includes a slo-pitch tournament, parade, and international artists. Headliners include Blue Where: St. John Paul II Collegiate School, When: Friday, Aug. 4 to Monday, Aug. 7 pancake breakfast, horseshoe tournament, kids Rodeo, Coeur De Pirate, Tanya Tagaq, Barenaked 53 Cimarron Dr., Okotoks. foothillshighlandgames.com. What: Events include the second-most famous activities, live music, car show and more. Ladies, City and Colour, Billy Bragg and Joe Henry, Running with the Bulls event (patterned after Where: Langdon Community Park, Langdon, Alta. and Dave and Phil Alvin. Pet-A-Palooza Spain’s Pamplona), daily entertainment, chuckwag- (30 minutes east of Calgary). Where: Prince’s Island Park. calgaryfolkfest.com. When: Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 ons and the third-largest CPRA Rodeo. goodlucktown.ca. What: Pet festival featuring a bulldog race, Where: Strathmore exhibition grounds, (25 min- Historic Calgary Week on-site teeth cleaning, trims, red carpet photo ops, utes east of Calgary, Highway 817). 403-934-5811, South Country Fair When: Friday, July 28 to Monday, Aug. 7 live music and vendors. strathmorerodeo.com. When: Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23 What: Presented by the Chinook Country Where: Eau Claire Market, 200 Barclay Parade What: A planet-friendly, peace-oriented, out- Historical Society. Showcasing our history, culture S.W. petapaloozawest.com. Canmore Folk Music Festival door-camping-style roots-and-folk-music festival and community through walks, tours, programs, When: Saturday, Aug. 5 to Monday, Aug. 7 (with spoken word and other forms). Featuring presentations, family events, museums and com- Wings Over Springbank Airshow What: Alberta’s longest-running folk festival cel- William Prince, Dana Sipos, Spencer Murray and munity visits. When: Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 ebrates its 40th year with a lineup that includes Pipeslinger, Bad Pop, Ben Rogers, Chicken-Like Where: In and around Calgary. 403-261-4667, What: This two-day event celebrates “every- Bruce Cockburn, Whitehorse, Blackie and the Birds and more. chinookcountry.org. thing aviation” and features a performance by the Rodeo Kings and Foy Vance. Where: 249 Lyndon Road, , Alta. Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Where: Centennial Park, 5th Avenue and southcountryfair.com. Kootenay Gut Buster Where: Springbank Airport, 175 MacLaurin Dr. 5th Street, Canmore, Alta. 403-678-2524, When: Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 wingsoverspringbank.com. canmorefolkfestival.com. Chestermere Water Festival What: Canada’s only outdoor comedy concert When: Saturday, July 22 features comedians Casey Corbin, Richard Lett, Calgary International Blues Festival Chasing Summer Festival What: Wander through the artisan market to the Jess Salomon, Eman El-Husseini and others. When: Monday, July 31 to Sunday, Aug. 6. When: Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6 sounds of the Summer Music Showcase, take in Where: Creston, B.C. (approx. six hours from What: A week-long blues party culminates (Aug. What: Two days of electronic music courtesy of the Rubber Duck Race and marvel at the classic Calgary). For tickets and directions contact 3-6) in four days and nights of mainstage perfor- a lineup that includes Tiësto, Nghtmre, Zedd and cars in the Show ’n’ Shine. There are also lake 403-800-7320, kgbcomedy.com. mances by the likes of Mr. Sipp, Toronzo Cannon, many others. tours and fireworks. Lil’ Jimmy Reed, Amos Garrett, Paul DesLauriers Where: Max Bell Centre, 1001 Barlow Tr. S.E. Where: John Peake Park, Chestermere. Monster Energy Center of Gravity Band and many more. chasingsummerfestival.com. chestermere.ca. When: Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30 Where: Mainstage at Shaw Millennium Park, What: The hottest beach festival in Canada, with 1220 9th Ave. S.W. calgarybluesfest.com. Inglewood Sunfest Medieval Day a lineup that includes Snoop Dogg, Marshmello and When: Saturday, Aug. 5 When: Saturday, July 22 Dirty Radio. What: A feisty summer festival in the heart of What: Pretend sword fighting and jousting for Where: Kelowna City Park, Kelowna, B.C. Inglewood. At this all-ages event you can discover kids. Food trucks and vendors for all. centerofgravity.ca. a great new band, be wowed by street performers, Where: Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway St. August jump in the kids’ bouncer, choose a perfect sum- W., Cochrane, Alta. cochrane-tourism.ca. Terminus mer patio or search for a trendy fashion. When: Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30 Afrikadey! Where: Mainstreet Inglewood, 9th Avenue S.E., Taste of Okotoks What: Dark electronic, synth and industrial festi- When: August Calgary. inglewoodsunfest.ca. When: Saturday, July 22 val featuring 3 Teeth, The Birthday Massacre, Pig, What: A celebration of African culture that fea- What: Experience all of the delicious food and The Gothsicles and more. tures music, literature, arts, dance and cuisine. A Tribe Called Red drinks Okotoks has to offer. The streets are closed Where: Dickens Pub, 1000 9th Ave. S.W. Where: Prince’s Island Park and other local ven- When: Sunday, Aug. 6 for this pedestrian-friendly event that includes live terminus-festival.com. ues. afrikadey.com. What: The DJ crew brings its unique sound to the music, food, family fun and crafts, boutique shops great outdoors. and an artisan street market. Willow Creek Gospel Music Jamboree Calgary Fringe Festival Where: Shaw Amphitheatre, Banff Centre for Arts Where: Elizabeth Street, downtown Okotoks, When: Friday, July 28 to Sunday, July 30 When: Friday, Aug. 4 to Saturday, Aug. 12 and Creativity. 1-800-413-8368, banffcentre.ca. Alta. 403-938-4404, okotoks.ca. What: A weekend celebration of western What: The fest brings local and international Canada’s gospel musicians. Performers include theatre acts to town. All proceeds from ticket Heritage Day Vul-Con Darrel Janz, The Banksons, The Gripping Family sales go back to the artists. When: Monday, Aug. 7 When: Saturday, July 22 to Sunday, July 23 and The Liberty Quartet. Where: Venues around Inglewood. What: Celebrate Heritage Day with aboriginal What: Two days of Star Trek-related fun. Special Where: Granum, Alta. (1.5 hours southeast of calgaryfringe.com. games, train, boat and antique midway rides, a guests, costume contest, auctions, vendors, Calgary). gospelmusicjamboree.com. variety of musical performances and much more. parade and more. Loud as Hell Festival Where: Heritage Park Historical Village, Where: Vulcan, Alta. 403-485-2994, CentreFest When: Friday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 6 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 403-268-8500, vulcanconvention.com. When: Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30 What: Western Canada’s “decibel-breaking heavy heritagepark.ca. What: Red Deer’s international street performer metal festival” features Battlecross, Black Wizard, Sarah Harmer festival. Downtown Red Deer comes alive with Bison and Aggression. Tour de Bowness Street Festival When: Sunday, July 23 street performers of all kinds including contortion- Where: Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds, When: Monday, Aug. 7 What: The singer-songwriter comes to Banff. ists, jugglers, magicians and others. Drumheller, Alta. loudashell.com. What: A festival of buskers, food booths, vendors Perhaps a song or two from her 2005 album I’m a Where: Downtown Red Deer, Alta. centrefest.ca. and kids’ activities that runs in conjunction with Mountain would be in order. Nanton Roundup Days the annual bike race. When: Friday, Aug. 4 to Monday, Aug. 7

21 Where: Along Bowness Rd. Sunday, Aug. 13 N.W. facebook.com/tourde- What: Outdoor festival of food and drink from bownessstreetfest. the city’s restaurants and beverage companies. Also features daily live entertainment, artisans Human Rights and interactive activities. Sampling tickets Forum $1 each; admission is free. When: Tuesday, Where: Eau Claire Festival Plaza, Get Aug. 8 to Saturday, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. 403-293-2888, Aug. 12 tasteofcalgary.com. What: Presented Festive by GlobalFest. Panel Pioneer Acres Museum Annual Show discussions on a variety and Reunion topics structured around When: Friday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 13 the UNESCO’s Coalition What: The past lives and breathes during this While You of Municipalities against event: equipment demonstrations, tractor pulls, Racism and Discrimination. exhibits and crafts. This year the reunion features Where: John Dutton Canadian-made tractors and equipment in a cele- still Can Theatre, Central Library, bration of the country’s 150th birthday. August is a bit like a young athlete who suffers a knee 616 Macleod Tr. S. Where: Pioneer Acres, Highway 9 and Township injury. It starts out with heat and promise but concludes 403-569-9679, Road 274, near Irricana, Alta. (45 minutes north- with a chill in the air and a valedictory feel. .ca. east of Calgary). 403-935-4357, pioneeracres.ab.ca. In those early days, the heat will be augmented by the Canmore Calgary Fringe Festival (Aug. 4-12), the 40th anniversary of International Southern Alberta Music Festival the Canmore Folk Festival (Aug. 5-7) and, despite the hint of Improv Festival When: Friday, Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12 despair in its title, the Chasing Summer Festival (Aug. 5-6). When: Thursday, What: This festival is back for another year to The fun continues through mid-month with Taste of Calgary Aug. 10 to Sunday, help to promote local artists. A portion of ticket (Aug. 10-13), GlobalFest (Aug. 15-26) and Calgary ReggaeFest Aug. 13 sales will be donated to STARS. (Aug. 17-19). Those are all annual favourites, but this year provides What: Eight shows Where: 1 km west of Mossleigh, Alta., on Highway a one-off festival that sounds intriguing. Like the Canmore Folk provide a wide 24. aspencrossing.com. Festival, is celebrating its 40th birthday. For variety of improv the occasion the improvisatory geniuses are organizing a two-day experiences with When Words Collide bash (Aug. 18-19) featuring alumni from all stages of its history. performers from When: Friday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 13 But just when the good times are rolling and it’s starting to feel across the globe What: A festival for readers, writers, artists including Colombia, and publishers of commercial and literary fiction. like an endless summer, August will pull its old climatic trick, and Norway, U.S. and Including genres, YA, children’s books and poetry. you will find yourself giving voice to old chestnuts like, “It’s starting Canada. Loose Guests include Jennifer Estep, Will Ferguson, to feel like fall,” as you pull on a sweater while refusing to leave Moose’s famous Sam Hiyate, Harold Johnson, C.C. Humphreys a windswept patio. The festival lineup also begins to reflect the Super Scene and and Guy Gavriel Kay. changing times, with the Taber Cornfest (Aug. 24-26) celebrat- Rapid Fire Theatre’s Where: Delta Calgary South, 135 Southland Dr. ing the sugar-fixing properties of cold nights, and the Okotoks hit Off Book: The S.E. whenwordscollide.org. Chillifest (Aug. 26), whose very existence serves notice that the Improvised Musical salad days are drawing to a close. are featured. Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival Where: Artsplace, When: Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13 950 8th Ave., Canmore, What: Over 1,850 competitors work as teams to canmoreinternationalim- manoeuvre the massive long boats. Also includes provfest.ca. cultural performances and entertainment, kids’ activities, food trucks, beer gardens and more. Opera in the Village Where: North Glenmore Park, When: Thursday, Aug. calgarydragonboatsociety.com. 10 to Sunday, Aug. 13 and Thursday, Aug. 17 to Sunday, Calgary Japanese Festival Omatsuri Aug. 20 When: Saturday, Aug. 12 What: This year’s offering is What: The Omatsuri or “traditional festival” cele- South Pacific. With hits like “Some brates , its people and, of course, Japanese- Enchanted Evening,“ “Happy Talk,” Canadians. Featuring arts and crafts, cuisine, and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right sake tasting, beer gardens and games and bouncy Outa My Hair,” it is perhaps the great- houses for kids. est musical from the team of Richard Where: Max Bell Arena, 1001 Barlow Tr. S.E., Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. calgaryjapanesefestival.com. Where: Enmax Park, Stampede Grounds. calgaryopera.com. Calgary Police Rodeo When: Saturday, Aug. 12 Taste of Calgary What: Grounds open at 8 a.m., with a free chil- When: Thursday, Aug. 10 to dren’s carnival. Rodeo action kicks off at 1 p.m. FEstival GuidE 2017

Tickets at the gate. Barn dance to goes at 8 p.m.. What: Outdoor music festival featuring spectac- workshops and plenty of jamming around the camp Taber Cornfest Where: Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds, ular mountain scenery, lively Celtic music, evening fire in the Blue Sky Pavilion. When: Thursday, Aug. 24 to Saturday, Aug. 26 109 5th Ave. W., Cochrane. jam sessions and a lobster dinner. Performers Where: Broadway Farm, 18-km east of Nanton, What: Celebrate the return of this delicious sta- calgarypolicerodeo.com. include Derina Harvey Band, The Nova Scotiables, Alta. on Highway 533. foothillsbluegrass.com. ple crop with a corn-eating competition, midway, Cod Gone Wild, Three Finger Shot and Squidjigger. exhibitions and more. Marda Gras Street Festival Where: David Thompson Resort, Nordegg, Alta. Cochrane Classic Bull Riding Where: Confederation Park, Taber, Alta. When: Sunday, Aug. 13 (Three hours northwest of Calgary). When: Saturday, Aug. 19 403-223-2265, destinationtaber.com. What: Marda Loop’s annual New Orleans-themed 1-888-810-2103, davidthompsonresort.com. What: An evening of thrilling professional bull festival fills the streets with entertainment, live riding followed by a dance, which could Calgary Pride Festival music, a kid’s quarter and even a pet pageant. Cochrane Fair also be thrilling. When: Friday, Aug. 25 to Monday, Sept. 4 Where: 33rd Avenue and 34rd Avenue S.W. When: Friday, Aug. 18 to Sunday, Aug. 20 Where: Cochrane Agricultural Society Grounds What: Festival celebrating our city’s diverse and between 19th Street and 22nd Street. What: This action-packed fair includes a midway, (northwest corner of Highways 1A & 22). inclusive community, including the free signature 403-685-5667, mardagras.ca. team-roping and equestrian events, a children’s cochrane-tourism.ca. parade and Pride in the Park (Sept. 3), complete fun zone, and a marketplace. with live music, marketplace and food trucks, beer Okotoks Show and Shine Where: Cochrane Agricultural SpringHill gardens and family zone. When: Sunday, Aug. 13 Society Grounds (northwest Charity Show & Where: Throughout Calgary. Parade on What: A family-oriented event for the general corner of Highways 1A & 22). Shine 6th Avenue and 6th Street downtown. Pride in the public and car enthusiasts. The streets of down- cochrane-tourism.ca. When: Saturday, Park at Prince’s Island Park. pridecalgary.ca. town Okotoks are filled with over 500 unique cars, Aug. 19 trucks and motorcycles. Country What: Annual classic Calgary Ribfest Where: Elizabeth Street, downtown Okotoks, Thunder car show with live When: Friday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Aug. 27 Alta. 403-938-4404, okotoks.ca. When: entertainment, a What: Competitors from across Canada fire up Friday, large the grills and whip up their secret sauces to com- GlobalFest Aug. 18 to outdoor pete for rib supremacy. The real winners are the When: Tuesday, Aug. 15 to Saturday, Aug. 26 Sunday, barbecue folks who come to watch and eat. What: GlobalFest showcases cultural pavilions, Aug. 20 and more. Where: Eau Claire Market. ethnic food, performance stages, night market, What: (Rain date: calgaryribfest.ca. international bar, children’s activities and, of Country it’s likelY a plane Aug. 26.) course, the Trico Homes International Fireworks music Give your neck and spirit a workout Where: Okotoks Pro Rodeo Festivals, featuring pyrotechnic displays choreo- festival at the Wings Over Springbank SpringHill RV When: Friday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Aug. 27 graphed to music. This year’s event celebrates with airshow, which features Park, 41216 Big What: Contestants from Canada, the U.S., Canada’s 150th birthday with an all-Canadian fire- Brad The Snowbirds. July 29-30. Hill Springs Rd., Europe, Asia and Australia compete in bareback, works competition. Paisley, Cochrane, Alta. barrel racing, bull riding, tie down roping, saddle Where: Elliston Park, 1827 68th St. S.E. Thomas 403-804-6240, bronc, steer wrestling, team roping, wild horse rac- 403-569-9679, globalfest.ca. Rhett springhillrvpark.com. ing and mutton bustin’. and Blake Where: Okotoks Recreation Centre, Calgary ReggaeFest Shelton. Brewery & the 99 Okotoks Dr. okotoksprorodeo.com. When: Thursday, Aug. 17 to Saturday, Aug. 19 Where: Prairie Beast What: Featuring world-class musical performers Winds Park, 223 When: Sunday, Aug. 20 Country Kickback from Canada and the world, ReggaeFest is a fami- Castleridge Blvd. N.E. What: Calgary’s ultimate festival When: Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27 ly-friendly event that unites cultures. countrythunder.com. of meat offers protein-focused creations What: Western Canada’s rural history comes to Where: Thursday at Studio Bell, NMC. Mainstage: from local chefs and restaurants. Plus live music life during this weekend full of special activities, Friday and Saturday at Shaw Millennium Park. Expo Latino from The Electric Timber Co. exhibits and demonstrations. 403-355-5696, reggaefest.ca. When: Friday, Aug. 18 to Sunday, Aug. 20 Where: Pumphouse Park, Where: Heritage Park Historical Village, What: Music festival celebrating Latino culture 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W., 1900 Heritage Dr. S.W. 403-268-8500, Jazz at the Lake with a weekend of live bands, dancing, a food fair, breweryandthebeast.com/calgary. heritagepark.ca. When: Thursday, Aug. 17 to Sunday, Aug. 20 art market and beer gardens. What: Concert series featuring renowned artists, Where: Prince’s Island Park. For more info Okotoks ChiliFest including Johnny Summers Little Big Band, Jon 403-271-2744, expolatino.ca. Whoop-Up Days When: Saturday, Aug. 26 Faddis, Cheryl Fisher and Jack Semple. When: Tuesday, Aug. 22 to Saturday, Aug. 26 What: Taste the chili cook-off creations or reg- Where: Sylvan Lake, Alta. jazzatthelake.com. Loose Moose What: Pro rodeo, food, games, ister a team and compete. Spice up your weekend 40th Homecoming a midway and more. with children’s activities, live music, and an out- Milky Way Nights When: Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 19 Where: Exhibition Park, 3401 Parkside Dr. S., door artisan street market. When: Thursday, Aug. 17 to Saturday, Aug. 19 What: Weekend of shows featuring special guests from Lethbridge, Alta. exhibitionpark.ca. Where: Elizabeth Street, Downtown Okotoks, What: Join researchers to gaze at the Milky Way. throughout Loose Moose’s 40 years as a company. Alta. 403-938-8950, okotoks.ca/chilifest. Dark sky conditions are perfect for viewing plan- Where: Loose Moose Theatre, 1235 26th Ave. Motion Notion etary nebula, globular clusters, distant galaxies, S.E. loosemoose.com. When: Thursday, Aug. 24 to Monday, Aug. 28. Shaw Charity Classic Mars and Saturn. Bring a flashlight. What: The electronic music festival is back for When: Wednesday, Aug. 30 to Sunday, Sept. 3 Where: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, east Shady Grove the 18th year with an eclectic lineup of internation- What: One of two Canadian stops on the PGA side of Highway 22, south of Highway 22X. Bluegrass Festival ally renowned and beloved regional electronic art- Champions Tour. 403-931-2366. ucalgary.ca/rao. When: Friday, Aug. 18 to Sunday, Aug. 20 ists. Plus riverside camping, workshops, a vendor Where: Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, What: A family oriented weekend of bluegrass village, performers, public art wall and more. 12501 14th St. S.W. shawcharityclassic.com. Canadian Rockies music for all to enjoy, featuring John Reischman Where: Beaverfoot Lodge, 4220 Beaverfoot Rd., East Coast Kitchen Party and the Jay Birds, Back Porch Swing, Go Ask Earl, Golden, B.C. motionnotion.com. When: Friday, Aug. 18 to Sunday, Aug. 20 Fire in the Hole and many more. There will be

23 wrestling, barrel racing and more. Fall Where: Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds, 109 5th Ave. W., Cochrane. cochrane-tourism.ca. Banff Centre International String Quartet Festival Cochrane When: Friday, Sept. 1 to Sunday, Sept. 3 Labour Day Parade What: The festival features perfor- When: Monday, Sept. 4 there mances from past winners of the What: An annual parade through historic down- Banff International String Quartet town Cochrane. It begins at 10:30 a.m. Competition as well as by emerging Where: Cochrane. cochrane-tourism.ca. artists. Goes Where: Banff Centre for Spruce Meadows Masters Arts and Creativity. When: Wednesday, Sept. 6 to banffcentre.ca. Sunday, Sept. 10 the sun What: The best athletes from the world’s top Tour of Alberta show-jumping nations compete for prize money The fall festival season comes as a kind of con- When: Friday, Sept. 1 and international acclaim. Also, family entertain- solation for the end of the summer. But let’s be clear: to Sunday, Sept. 4 ment and shopping opportunities. these are not consolation festivals. What: The fifth anni- Where: Spruce Meadows, 18011 Spruce Meadows Things kick off with top-shelf events like the Banff versary of the multi- Way S.W. sprucemeadows.com. Centre International String Quartet Festival (Sept. 1-3) and stage bicycle race. the Honens Festival (Sept. 7-10). Both festivals are born out Where: The first Alberta Dance Festival stage is in Jasper, and of triennial competitions, and give fans a chance to see, hear When: Thursday, Sept. 7 to Saturday, Sept. 9; the race concludes and contemplate classical music in non-competition years. Thursday, Sept. 14 to Saturday, Sept. 16 with three stages What: Dancers’ Studio West’s 36th annual festi- Those who have other ways of coping, might want to check in the Edmonton val showcases Alberta contemporary dance over out BBQ on the Bow (Sept. 2-3), the annual salute to Southern region. two weekends of performance. barbecue, or Calgary Oktoberfest (Sept. 22-23). As always, we tourofalberta.ca. Where: Victor Mitchell Theatre, Pumphouse urge you to cope responsibly and in moderation. Theatres, 2140 Pumphouse Ave. S.W. 403-244- If you like to think of summer as a comedian (and, really, who BBQ on the 0950, dswlive.ca. doesn’t?) the YYComedy Festival (Oct. 16-21) arrives to leave you Bow Festival laughing before winter arrives in earnest. That word—“earnest”—is When: Saturday, Honens Festival not one that has ever been used in connection with the Cochrane Sept. 2 to When: Thursday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Sept. 10 Outhouse Races (Sept. 30), an event that Sunday, Sept. 3 What: The competition doesn’t come around also guarantees a few grins. What: Canada’s again until 2018, but this four-day festival, featur- oldest barbecue The Calgary International ing performances by Cecilia String Quartet and competition fea- Burlesque Festival Luca Buratto, Montrose Trio, and Katherine Chi (Oct. 13-15) tures $10,000 in is a similarly unbuttoned event, should keep fans of classical piano prize money as well satisfied until then. though because it will be flat- as children’s craft Where: Various locations, 403-299-0140, out cold when it opens its tents and entertain- honens.com. kimono, it should serve as a ers, concessions, final reminder that winter is vendors and more. Artember on its way. Where: Montgomery When: Saturday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Oct. 1 Community Centre, What: The month-long celebration begins with 5003 16th Ave. N.W., Airdrie Fest and wraps up with the unveiling of a bbqonthebow.com. mosaic celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday. Where: Various venues, Airdrie, Alta. Calgary Scottish creativeairdrie.ca. Highland Games When: Saturday, Sept. 2 Calgary Produce Marketing Association What: A celebration of Harvest Sale Scottish and Celtic heritage When: Saturday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 10 with Celtic music, cultural What: Fresh fruit and veggies at old-fashioned events, Highland prices. Come early to stock up on healthy food, dancing and more. then stay and enjoy a day at the park. Money Where: Springbank raised goes to support local charities. Park For All Seasons, Where: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Drive S.W. 32224A Springbank Rd. S.W. 403-268-8500, heritagepark.ca. calgaryhighlandgames.org. Chestermere Country Fair Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo When: Saturday, Sept. 9 When: Saturday, Sept. 2 to Monday, Sept. 4 What: A celebration of the harvest that includes What: This lively rodeo includes all the classic a parade, bicycle-decorating contest, mini-golf and events: bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, steer bouncey castles. FEstival GuidE 2017

Where: 201 West Chestermere Dr. 403-919-0821, Where: Waterton, Alta. (about 2.5 hours south Where: 1st St. W., Cochrane. For more informa- Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park. chestermereagriculturalsociety.com. of Calgary). Information at 1-877-780-1998 or tion or to register call 403-932-9288, calgarytattooshow.com. mywaterton.ca. cochraneouthouseraces.com. Circle the Wagons Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival When: Saturday, Sept. 9 Airdrie Empty Bowls Arts Festival Print It Yourself Festival When: Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14 What: Travelling carnival of local food, beer, When: Saturday, Sept. 23 When: Saturday, Sept. 30 What: Sample an extensive variety of wine, music, art and performance from the imaginations What: A fundraiser in support of the Airdrie Food What: Alberta Printmakers invites the public to scotch, imported beer and premium spirits, along of BassBus, YYC Food Trucks and Village Brewery. Bank, with music, hands-on demonstrations, local participate in various printmaking activities. with gourmet food from local restaurants, hotels Where: Location TBA. circlethewagons.ca. art and activities for kids. Bowls will be available Where: Alberta Printmakers, 4025 4th St. S.E. and food purveyors. A portion of ticket sales will for a suggested $20 donation. 403-287-1056, albertaprintmakers.com. be donated to SAIT’s culinary school. Cochrane Classics Car Club Where: More info at emptybowlsairdrie.com. Where: BMO Centre, Stampede Park. Show and Shine Kayben’s Pumpkin Days 403-228-0777, rockymountainwine.com. When: Sunday, Sept. 10 Railway Days When: Saturdays throughout October What: Check out an assortment of classic auto- When: Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, What: Experience the magic of fall in the YYComedy Festival mobiles in historic downtown Cochrane. Sept. 24 country with pumpkins, wagon rides, crafts, a When: Monday, Oct. 16 to Saturday, Oct. 21 Where: Cochrane. What: Two days of train-relat- farmers’ market and more. What: Sixth anniversary of the festival featuring facebook.com/cochraneclassics. ed fun for the whole family. Where: Kayben Farms, about 3 km north of local and internationally acclaimed comedians. Double-headed steam train Okotoks, Alta. 403-938-2857, Where: Various venues in Calgary. Full informa- Beakerhead and caboose rides, turnta- kayben.com. tion to be released on yycomedy.ca. When: Wednesday, Sept. 13 to Sunday, Sept. 17 ble demonstrations, model What: An interactive smash-up of art, science railway displays, kids’ WordFest Fluid Festival and engineering. With engineered art, international railway challenge When: Tuesday, Oct. When: Wednesday, Oct. 18 to Saturday, Oct. 28 ingenuity competitions, public performances, com- competition and 10 to What: A festival dedicated to outstanding perfor- munity challenges, backyard-built contraptions, much more. Sunday, Oct. 15 mance and celebrating the vast spectrum of what and creations of your own making. Where: What: Readers dance can be. Featuring local, national and interna- Where: Various locations. 587-351-7787, Heritage Park and writers tional artists, Fluid Fest ignites the city with per- beakerhead.com. Historical come together formances, workshops, artist talks and happenings. Village, blinded to experience Where: Various venues in . FozzyFest 1900 the power springboardperformance.com. When: Thursday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Sept. 17 Heritage bY sCienCe of story What: Featuring local and internationally Drive S.W. Each year, when Beakerhead unveils through a Ghouls’ Night Out acclaimed DJs, musicians and artists, food and 403- its inflatable tentacles and pyrotech- literary festi- When: Thursday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 29 merchandise vendors, workshops and 268- nics, it wraps the city val featuring What: Child-friendly Halloween evening event. spacious camping. 8500, in a warm embrace. Sept. 13-17. more than 90 Dress up and explore the park after dark. Have tea Where: Big Springs Campground, Lake heritage- local, national with the Mad Hatter, wander through the pumpkin Koocanusa, B.C. fozzyfest.com. park.ca. and internation- patch, play Carnival games, dance with zombies al writers. and much more. Calgary International ACFC Where: Various Where: Heritage Park Historical Village, Film Festival Cochrane venues in Calgary. 1900 Heritage Drive S.W. 403-268-8500, When: Wednesday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, Oct. 1 Has Arts Festival 403-294-9494, heritagepark.ca. What: A 12-day showcase of up to 200 multi- When: Friday, Sept. 29 to wordfest.com. genre films from Canada and over 40 other Sunday, Oct. 1 True North Festival countries, highlighted by a series of gala events, What: A weekend celebration of the Wide Cut Weekend When: Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28 awards and special presentations. visual and performing arts. When: Thursday, Oct. 12 to What: Five Canadian composers collaborated on Where: Various cinemas around the city. Where: Cochrane. cochrane-tourism.ca. Saturday, Oct. 14 True North a “large-scale work for orchestra and 403-283-1490, calgaryfilm.com. What: The third annual festival features more dancers.” It gets its world premiere as Alberta Culture Days than 30 artists from Canada and the U.S. offering part of the festival. Calgary Oktoberfest When: Friday, Sept. 29 to up three days of roots, blues, alt-country and Where: Jack Singer Concert Hall, . When: Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 Sunday, Oct. 1 Americana music. calgaryphil.com. What: Similar to the original Munich festival, What: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the rich Where: Ironwood Stage & Grill, The Blues Can, which celebrates local beer and food, Calgary art, culture and history of this authentic mountain Mikey’s Juke Joint, No. 1 Legion and the King Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival Oktoberfest will feature a wide selection of local community with a variety of exciting events and Eddy. widecutweekeend.com When: Saturday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 5 craft and Bavarian beers and delicious foods to activities including artist receptions, tours, live What: Nine epic days of mountain stories, includ- sample from, along with authentic Oktoberfest performances and heritage interpretation. Calgary International Burlesque Festival ing profound journeys, unexpected adventures, and music, dancers, games, and more. Where: Events throughout Calgary and the rest When: Friday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 15 ground-breaking expeditions told by authors, pho- Where: Upper Big Four Building, Stampede Park. of Alberta. culture.alberta.ca/culturedays. What: Celebration of Calgary’s burlesque and tographers, and filmmakers from around the globe. albertabeerfestivals.com. vaudeville communities featuring local talent and Where: Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Cochrane national and international performers. banffcentre.ca Waterton Wildlife Weekend Outhouse Races Where: Venue TBA. cibf.ca. When: Friday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept. 24 When: Saturday, Sept. 30 What: Alberta’s most spectacular wildlife experi- What: A friendly competition that sees teams of Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival ence includes wildlife-viewing field trips, photogra- costumed locals race homemade outhouses down When: Friday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 15 phy workshops and special presentations. Cochrane’s Main Street. What: Featuring more than 400 of the best local and international artists, plus contests, retail exhibits and tattooing all weekend long.

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