Epicurean Calgary

2006

January

Calgary Motorcycle Show, Roundup Centre, January 6-8, www.sportsmensshows.com 
The Fairmount Chateau Lake Louise Sports Invitational, January 12-15, www.waterkeeper.org  
Calgary Home Expo, Roundup Centre, January 13-15, www.showswork.com
Calgary Highland Dance Association Robbie Burns Dinner, Dance and Fundraiser, Varsity Community Centre, January 20, www.chda.ab.ca
10th Annual 3on3 Pond Hockey Classic Fundraiser, Stampede Corral, January 21, www.3on3pondhockey.ca 
The Wedding Fair, Roundup Centre, January 22, www.theweddingfair.ca
37th Annual RV Expo and Sales, Roundup Centre and Corral, January 26-29, www.rvshowsalberta.ca
Canadian Franchise and Investment Show, Big Four Building, January 28-29, www.newbusinesscentre.com
One Yellow Rabbit’s High Performance Rodeo, Various Locations, January 3-29, www.oyr.org  
Bill Brooks’ Prostate Cancer Benefit, Hyatt Regency, January 28, www.thetrust.ca 
89th Annual Banff- Lake Louise Winter Festival, January 27-February 4, www.banfflakelouise.com
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Expo, Roundup Centre, January 31-February 2, www.landscapingexpo.net

February

Alberta Kennel Club Winter Show, Big Four Building, February 3-5, www.albertakennelclub.org  
Calgary Boating Exposition, Telus Convention Centre, February 2-5, www.calgaryboatingexpo.com
Calgary Round-Up Band Silent Auction and Wine Tasting, February 3, www.roundupband.org
Sien Lok Society Chinese New Year’s Gala, Regency Palace, February 11, www.sienlok.org 
Calgary Boat and Sportsmen Show, Roundup Centre, February 9-12,
www.sportsmensshows.com
Valentine’s Party, Symons Valley Ranch, February 11, www.symonsvalleyranch.com  
BEAUTIFUL, Olympic Oval, February 11, j2squared@gmail.com
Winefest, SAIT, February 16-18, www.winefestcalgary.com
World Of Wheels, Roundup Centre, February 17-19, www.autorama.com
Calgary Winterfest, Various Locations, February 10-20, www.calgarywinterfest.com
Savour Food And Wine Experience, Various Locations, Februaryn 21- March 11, www.savourcalgary.com
Calgary Home And Garden Show, Roundup Centre, February 23-26, www.calgaryhomeshow.com 

March

Bottlescrew Bill’s 10th Annual Beer Festival, Bottlescrew Bill’s, March 4, www.bottlescrewbill.com  
Downtown Dining Week, Various Locations, March 2-24,
www.calgarydowntown.com/events/diningWeek
Cork And Canvas, CPO Fundraisers, March 6,13,and 17, www.cpo-live.com  
Vehicles and Violins, Roundup Centre and Corral, March 7, www.calgarymotordealers.com
Calgary International Car and Truck Show, Roundup Centre and Corral, March 8-12, www.calgarymotordealers.com
On The Prowl, Artspace Gallery, March 10, www.ontheprowl.ca  
St. Patrick’s Day Events, Various Locations, March 17, www.epicureancalgary.com 
California Wine Fair, Hyatt Regency, March 21, www.calwine.ca
Calgary Golf Show, Roundup Centre, March 25-26, www.albertapga.com
Alberta Sessions, Alberta Songwriters On Stage, Various Locations, March 21-26, www.epcorcentre.org
Outdoor Adventure Show, Roundup Centre, March 24-26, www.outdooradventureshow.ca 
ARFAX Show, Roundup Centre, March 29-30, www.arfa.net  
CUPS Gala, Hyatt Regency, March 31, www.cupshealthcentre.com/gala  

April

National Women In Business Expo, Big Four Building, April 1-2,
www.nationalwomeninbusinessexpo.com  
Roughstock, Stampede Corral, April 6-9,
www.cs.calgarystampede.com/roughstock
New World Wine Gala, Sun Life Plaza, April 8, www.epicureancalgary.com  
Taste Of Jamaica, Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association, April 15, www.jcaaalta.com
Body, Soul And Spirit Expo, Big Four Building, April 21-23, www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com 
Taste Of The Nation, Big Four Building, April 24, www.tastecalgary.com  
The Calgary Women’s Show, Roundup Centre, April 29-30, www.calgarywomansshow.com

May

Okanagan Spring Wine Festival, Okanagan Valley, May 4-7, www.thewinefestivals.com
Cinco de Mayo, Various locations, May 5, www.epicureancalgary.com  
Sport Compact Nights, Roundup Centre, May 6, www.sportcompactnights.ca
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo, Big Four Building, May 7, www.calgaryexpo.com 
Big Rock Eddies, Jubilee Auditorium, May 8, www.bigrockbeer.com/eddies  
Calgary International Beer Festival, SAIT, May 12-13, www.get-a-life.ca
Cassie Campbell Street Hockey Tournament, Olympic Oval, May 12-13,
www.rmhsouthernalberta.org  
Henry Burris All-Star Weekend, The Westin and Foothills Stadium, May 13-14, www.bbbscalgary.com  
Mother’s Day Walk and Run, Start at Calgary Tower, May 14, www.mdrunandwalk.com
Calgary International Children’s Festival, Various Locations, May 23-27, www.calgarychildfest.org  
Happy Endings Gala Dinner, Fairmount Palliser Hotel, May 25, www.mcsc.ca
Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life, May 26, www.cancer.ca/relayforlife  
CMA Family Fun Run, May 27, www.cmacalgary.com
SPE Run For The Future, May 27, www.speca.ca
Calgary Women’s Run, May 28, www.calgarywomensrun.ca  
Kananaskis Whitewater Festival, Kananaskis River, May 26-28, www.calgarykayakclub.com  
Lilac Festival, 4th St. S.W., May 27-28, www.lilacfestival.net  
New Zealand Wine Show, Roundup Centre, May 29, www.nzwine-events.ca  

June

Mosaic Festival, Central Park, June 3, www.vcrossing.com  
Mayor’s Environment Expo, Municipal Building, June 6-8, www.calgary.ca
Carifest, Various Locations, June 9-17, www.carifestcalgary.ca  
CAMRA Real Ale Festival, AmsterDam Rhino, June 10, www.epicureancalgary.com
Beethoven In The Badlands, June 10, Drumheller, www.cpo-live.com
RONA MS Bike Tour, June 10-11, Airdrie-Olds, www.mscalgary.org
Zoolander Mock Fashion Show, Banker’s Hall, June 15, www.rethinkbreastcancer.com 
Gallery Calorie, 17th Avenue, June 17, www.gallerycalorie.com  
Father’s Day Run For Prostate Cancer, Calgary Zoo, June 18, www.fathersdayrun.ca 
New 2006 Calgary Jazz Festival, Various Locations, June 16-25, www.calgaryjazz.com
Greek Festival, Hellenic Community Centre, June 22-25, www.calgaryhellenic.com
Beltline Blues Festival, Victoria Riverside Park, June 23-25, www.kaosblues.com
6th Annual Beach Party And Lobsterfest, West Hillhurst Community Hall, June 23, www.epicureancalgary.com
Inglewood Sunfest, Inglewood, June 24, www.calgary-inglewood.com  
Search For The Ultimate Martini, Metropolitan Grill, June 24, www.jackfm.ca 

July

Canada Day Celebrations, Various Locations, June 30 & July 1, www.epicureancalgary.com
Calgary Stampede, July 6-16, www.calgarystampede.com
Jazz On The Lake, Heritage Park, July 21-22, www.calgaryjazz.com  
Kensington Sun And Salsa Festival, July 23, www.visitkensington.com
Summer Rendezvous, Lucky Lounge, July 19,26, www.statuscalgary.com  
Calgary Folk Music Festival, Prince’s Island, July 27-30, www.calgaryfolkfest.com  
The Weekend To End Breast Cancer, July 28-30, www.endcancer.ca  
Heritage Week, Various Locations, July 28-August 7, www.albertahistory.org , www.fortcalgary.com  

August

Shakespeare In The Park, Prince’s Island, August 1-26, www.mtroyal.ca/conservatory
Big Valley Jamboree, Camrose, August 3-6, www.bigvalleyjamboree.com  
Strathmore Heritage Days Stampede, Strathmore, August 3-7, www.strathmorerodeo.com 
Canmore Folk Music Festival, Canmore, August 5-7, www.canmorefolkfestival.com  
Le Tour De Bowness, Bowness and COP, August 6-7, www.tourdebowness.com  
Afrikadey, Various Locations, August 8-13, www.afrikadey.com  
Taste Of Calgary, Eau Claire Market, August 10-13, www.tasteofcalgary.com
Marda Gras Festival, Marda Loop, August 13, www.mardaloopbrz.com
Calgary Fringe Festival, Various Locations, August 11-20, www.calgaryfringe.ca 
Calgary International Reggae Festival, Various Locations, August 14-19, www.calgaryreggaefestival.com  
Chestermere Water Festival, Chestermere, August 19, www.chestermere.com/waterfestival  
Slurpee Cup, University of Calgary, August 19, www.cjsw.com  
GlobalFest 2006, Various Locations, August 16-26, www.globalfest.ca  
Hong Kong Week, Various Locations, August 24-26, www.globalfest.ca/Hong_Kong_Days
Chinatown Street Festival, Chinatown, August 26, www.chinatowncalgary.com 
ExpoLatino, Prince’s Island, August 25-27, www.hispanicarts.com  
Slam City Jam, Stampede Park, August 25-27, www.slamcityjam.com  
Taber Cornfest, Taber, Alberta, August 25-26, www.taberchamber.com/Cornfest  
Mozart On The Mountain, Canmore, Alberta, August 27, www.cpo-live.com  
ADVAS Golf Tournament, Airdrie, Alberta, August 28, www.airdrievictimassistance.com 

September

Coor’s Light Trauma Series, Sylvan Lake, Alberta, September 1-2, www.prowakeinvitational.com
Calgary Highland Games, Shouldice Park, September 2, www.calgaryhighlandgames.org
Canmore Highland Games, Canmore Alberta, September 3, www.canmorehighlandgames.ca 
Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival, Roundup Centre, September 2-4, www.calgarytattoos.com 
BBQ On The Bow, Eau Claire Market, September 3, www.bbqonthebow.com  
Calgary Fashion Week, Various Locations, September 5-8,
www.calgarydowntown.com/fashionweek  
C-Jazz Festival, Various Locations, September 5-9, www.calgaryjazz.com
Winestage, Big Secret Theatre, September 8-9, www.oyr.org  
Waynefest, Wayne, Alberta, September 8-10, www.waynefest.com  
Zoogala, Calgary Zoo, September 9, www.calgaryzoo.org
Slow Foods Feast Of Fields, Rouge Restaurant, September 10, www.slowfoodcalgary.ca
Art-City, Various Locations, September 8-17, www.art-city.ca
Evening With Ed Stelamch, Calgary Zoo, September 14, www.epicureancalgary.com
Burn Care For Kids Blues Benefit, Quincy’s, September 15, www.burncareforkids.com
FestiVus Food And Beverage Show, MacEwan Hall, September 15-16, www.get-a-life.ca
Calgary Art Walk, Various Locations, September 16-17, www.calgaryartwalk.com
Terry Fox Run, Eau Claire Market, September 17, www.terryfoxrun.org
Calgary Home and Interior Design Show, Roundup Centre, September 21-24,
www.calgaryhomeshow.com
Body, Soul and Spirit Expo, Big Four Building, September 22-24, www.bodysoulspiritexpo.com
Walk For Life, Eau Claire Market, September 24, www.calgaryaidswalk.com
Calgary International Film Festival, Various Venues, September 22-October 1, www.calgaryfilm.com  
Light Up The Night Walk, Eau Claire Market, September 30, www.lightthenight.org 
Okanagan Fall Wine Festival, Okanagan Valley, B.C., September 29-October 8, www.thewinefestivals.com  

October

CIBC Run For The Cure, Eau Claire Market, October 1, www.cibcrunforthecure.com 
Bar And Beverage Show, Roundup Centre, October 3-4, www.barandbeverage.com 
Uncover Australia Wine Fair, Art Gallery Of Calgary, October 3, www.wineaustralia.com/canada 
Thanksgiving Memory Walk And Run, Eau Claire Market, October 8, www.alzheimercalgary.com 
Calgary International Wordfest, Various Locations, October 10-15, www.wordfest.com 
Rocky Mountain Wine and Food Festival, Roundup Centre, October 11-14,  www.rockymountainwine.com
Calgary Zombie Walk, Downtown, October 14, www.calgaryzombie.com  
Calgary Women’s Show, Roundup Centre, October 21-22,
http://driveit.clickspace.com/webpage/1000714/1000287
Giddy-Up Gala, Roundup Centre, October 21, www.giddyupgala.com  
Eric Francis’ Pizza Pigout, Cowboys, October 26, www.cowboysniteclub.com  
Hallowe’en Events, Various Locations, October 27-31,
www.epicureancalgary.com/html/hallowe_en.html
The Career Show, Roundup Centre, October 27-28, www.epicureancalgary.com/html/hallowe_en.html
The Career Show, Roundup Centre, October 27-28, www.epicureancalgary.com/html/hallowe_en.html
The Career Show, Roundup Centre, October 27-28, www.thecareershow.ca  
Fairmont Banff Springs International Festival of Wine & Food, October 27-29, www.fairmont.com  
Banff Mountain Film Festival, The Banff Centre, October 28-30, www.banffcentre.ca

November

Banff Mountain Book Festival, The Banff Centre, November 1-3, www.banffcentre.ca
Banff Mountain Film Festival, The Banff Centre, November 3-5, www.banffcentre.ca 
Calgary Snow Show, Roundup Centre, November 3-5, www.calgarysnowshow.com 
Pet Expo, Roundup Centre, November 4-5,
www.canwestshows.com/petshow/index.htm
Woodworking Machinery, Tool Show And Sale, Roundup Centre, November 3-5,
www.canwestshows.com/woodshow
Ultimate Food And Wine Getaway, Emerald Lake Lodge, Nov. 3-5,
www.crmr.com/emerald_lake_lodge.php  
Jingle Bell Run For Arthritis, MacEwan Hall, November 5, www.arthritis.ca 
Canadian Finals Rodeo, Rexall Place, Edmonton, November 8-12, www.canadianfinalsrodeo.ca 
Taboo Sex Show, Roundup Centre, November 10-12, www.taboosexshow.com  
Whistler Cornucopia, Whistler B.C., November 9-12, www.whistlercornucopia.com
Brazilfest, Scandinavian Hall, November 11, www.bcaab.org
Calgary Italian Club Annual Winefest, Calgary Italian Club, November 11, 264-4133
Christmas At Ft. Calgary, November 11, www.fortcalgary.com
Art and Craft Sale, Telus Convention Centre, November 16-19, www.artmarketonline.com 
Buildex Calgary, Roundup Centre, November 14-15, www.buildexcalgary.com
Construct Calgary Homebuilder and Renovator Expo, Roundup Centre, November 14-15, www.constructcalgary.com
Design Trends Calgary Interior Design Show, Roundup Centre, November 14-15, www.designtrendscalgary.com
Executive Women International Winefest, Carriage House Inn, November 16, www.epicureancalgary.com
Mix And Mingles Calgary Singles Christmas Evening, BOOMTOWN Restaurant & Lounge, November 17, MixAndMingles@shaw.ca  
The Grape Escape, Roundup Centre, November 17-18, www.calgarycoop.com
Willow Park’s 13th Annual Charity Wine Auction, Willow Park Wine And Spirits, November 18, www.willowpark.net
Grey Cup, Winnipeg, November 19
St. Louis Hotel Black Tie Farewell and Ralph Klein Sendoff, November 24, www.epicureancalgary.com
PBR Rocky Cup-Canadian National Finals, Pengrowth Saddledome, November 24-26, www.stars.ca  
International Christmas Market, Spruce Meadows, November 17-19 and November 24-26, www.sprucemeadows.com  
Alberta College Of Art And Design Students’ Association Annual Winter Show And Sale, ACAD, November 24-26, www.acadsa.ca  
Homes For The Holidays, Lougheed House, November 24-26, www.kidshelpphone.ca
Final Days Of The St. Louis Hotel, November 24- December 2, www.epicureancalgary.com
Lake Louise World Cup, November 22-December 3, www.winterstartworldcup.com  
How To Judge Reds, Shaganappi Community Hall, November 28, www.epicureancalgary.com
World Cup Bobsleigh and Skeleton, Canada Olympic Park, November 27-December 2, www.bobsleigh.ca
Festival Of Crafts, Roundup Centre, November 30-December 3, www.ourbesttoyou.ca 

December

Old And New World Wine Gala, Sun Life Plaza Lobby, December 2, epicureancalgary@yahoo.ca  
Santa Shuffle, Eau Claire Market, December 2, www.events.runningroom.com  
Nico-Nite 2006, Cowboys, December 14,  www.niconite.com
Tenth Annual Twelve Hours Of Xmas, Metropolitan Grill, Mt. Royal Village, December 15, www.epicureancalgary.com  
Christmas Events, Various Locations, November 30-January 8,
www.epicureancalgary.com/html/christmas_events.html
New Years Events, Various Locations, December 31,
www.epicureancalgary.com/html/new_year_s_eve_events.html