Epicurean Calgary

January

Jasper PJ Party, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta, January 7-9, www.fairmont.com
Calgary Renovation Show, BMO Centre, Halls D & E, January 14-16, www.calgaryrenovationshow.com
SnowDays, Banff National Park, Alberta, January 19-30, www.banfflakelouise.com
Ice Magic Festival, Lake Louise Station Restaurant and The Lake Louise Ski Resort, January 19-30, www.banfflakelouise.com
TRIBUTE Craft Spirits Celebration, Banff National Park, Alberta, January 19-30, www.tributetocraft.com
Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), Pumphouse Theatre, Victor Mitchell Theatre, January 28-February 12, www.morpheustheatre.ca

February

2022 YYC Hot Chocolate Fest, Various locations, February 1-28, www.yychotchocolate.com
EXPOSURE 2022: Alberta's Photography Festival, Various Locations in Calgary, Banff, Canmore, Edmonton, Grimshaw, Lethbridge, Red Deer and online, February 1-28, www.exposurephotofestival.com
Kimmett Cup 13 Pond Hockey Tournament, Mitford Pond & Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre, Cochrane, Alberta, February 4-6, www.kimmettcup.com
Chinook Blast, Various locations, February 4-27, www.chinookblast.ca
Valentine's Day Events, Various Locations, February 10-14, www.epicureancalgary.com/valentines_day_events
The Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper, Alberta, February 11-13, www.albertabeerfestivals.com
Block Heater, Jack Singer Concert Hall, Olympic Plaza, and online, February 17-20, www.calgaryfolkfest.com
The Beltline Bonspiel, Lougheed House, February 19, www.beltlinebonspiel.ca
Calgary Home and Garden Show, BMO Centre, Stampede Park, February 24-27, www.calgaryhgs.com
Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture, Live online on Facebook and YouTube, February 26, www.ethnikfestivals.com
Coldest Night of the Year, Virtual, February 26, www.cnoy.org

March 

Secret 3K Run/Walk, Virtual, March 2, www.secret3k.com
Tim Horton's Brier, ENMAX Centre, Lethbridge, Alberta, March 4-13, www.curling.ca
The Polar Plunge, Virtual, March 5, www1.specialolympics.ab.ca
11th Festival of Animated Objects, cSPACE King Edward, Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre, Nanton, Alberta, Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton, and online, March 8–29, www.puppetfestival.ca
CANstruction® Calgary 2022, Southcentre Mall, March 10-17, www.calgaryfoodbank.com
The Big Ball, Hotel Arts, March 11, www.womenformengala.com
St. Patrick's Day Festivities, Various Locations, March 12-17, www.epicureancalgary.com/st_patricks_day_events
The Original St. Patrick's Day Road Race, Montgomery Community Centre, March 13, www.calgaryroadrunners.com
The 2022 Calgary Region One-Act Play Festival, Victor Mitchell Theatre, March 16-19, www.pumphousetheatre.ca
The Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show, Big Four Building, March 19-20, www.outdooradventureshow.ca
Half Your Plate Chefs Dinner, Heritage Park, March 25, www.calgarypma.ca
The Wedding Fair, BMO Centre, March 27, www.theweddingfair.ca
CIFF Presents That Big Award Show Viewing Party, Palomino Smokehouse, March 27, www.ciffcalgary.ca
Calgary International Salsa Congress, Hyatt Regency Calgary, March 31-April 3, www.danceevent.ca

April

Rogers Insurance Run for L’Arche, Confluence Plaza at St. Patrick’s Island and Virtual, April 2-10, www.rogersinsurance.ca
Calgary Dance Stampede, Hyatt Regency Calgary, April 7-10, www.calgarydancestampede.com
25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Gala In Support of Janus Academy, Grey Eagle Resort & Casino - Event Centre, April 8, www.janusacademy.org
Aggie Days, Nutrien Western Event Center and in the Agriculture Barn, April 9-10, www.ag.calgarystampede.com
Bottlescrew Bill's 27th Annual Beerfest, Bottlescrew Bill's Old English Pub, April 16, www.bottlescrewbill.com
The RISE + REVIVE Experience, Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta, April 20-22, www.jointherise.ca
19th Calgary Underground Film Festival, Globe Cinema and online, April 20-May 1, www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org
Turning Points 2022 Fundraising Gala, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, April 21, www.calgarywomensshelter.com
Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo, Stampede Park, April 21-24, www.fanexpohq.com
22nd Annual FunnyFest COMEDY COMPETITION, Various locations, April 21-30, www.funnyfest.com
Spring Bliss 2022, Calgary Village Commons, 2nd Floor, April 23, www.perlinfoundation.com
Climb Stairs And Cycle For Earth Day, Bridgeland Park, April 23, www.adventuresforwilderness.ca
The 2022 California Wine Experience, Hudson, April 27, www.safehavenfoundation.ca
JazzYYC International Jazz Days Festival, Various locations, April 28-May 1, www.jazzyyc.com
East Coulee SpringFest 2022, East Coulee School Museum and Community Hall, East Coulee, Alberta, April 29-30, www.ecsmuseum.ca
Calgary Rock and Lapidary Club Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, VIVO For Healthy Generations, April 29-May 1, www.crlc.ca
The Pirates of Penzance, Pumphouse Theatre, Victor Mitchell Theatre, and online, April 29–May 12, www.morpheustheatre.ca
Hearts Out, Hyatt Regency Calgary, April 30, www.heartsout.ca
The Calgary Baby & Tot Show, BMO Centre, Hall E, April 30-May 1, www.calgarybabyshow.com

May

The Walk So Kids Can Talk, Peace Park, May 1, www.ui/walksokidscantalk
Energize Don't Hide Calgary, Virtual, May 2-June 30, www.kidshelpphone.akaraisin.com
UP & Away Charity Gala, BMO Centre – Palomino Room, May 5, www.cfs-ab.org
The Spring Okanagan Wine Festival, Various Locations, Okanagan Valley, B.C., May 5-15, www.thewinefestivals.com
Spring Festival Gala 2022 Year of the Tiger, Regency Palace Restaurant, May 6, www.calgary.hkcba.com
Bike to Work Day 2022, Downtown Calgary, May 6, www.biketoworkdaycalgary.ca
Calgary International Beerfest, BMO Centre, May 6-7, www.albertabeerfestivals.com
Jane's Walk 2022, Various Locations, May 6-8, www.janeswalk.calgaryfoundation.org
The Sport Chek Mother’s Day Run, Walk and Wheel, Virtual, May 6-8, www.calgaryhealthfoundation.ca
Driven Canadian Aftermarket Car Tour, Olympic Oval, May 7, www.drivenshow.ca
2022 Virtual Hike for Hospice Calgary, Virtual, May 7-16, www.hospicecalgary.ca
ISA Calgary Show 2022, Telus Convention Centre, May 11-12, www.isacalgary.com
Market Collective’s 2022 Spring Event, BMO Centre, Halls B+C, May 13-15, www.marketcollective.ca
25th Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale, Okanagan Lake Park, Penticton, British Columbia, May 14, www.festofale.ca
Splash of Red Gala: Heist, Online, May 14, www.safelinkalberta.ca
Parents’ Quest for the Cure Gala: Down The Rabbit Hole, May 14, Hyatt Regency Calgary, www.kidscancercare.ab.ca
2022 Vancouver International Wine Festival, Various locations, Vancouver, B.C., May 16-22, www.vanwinefest.ca
"AARC Forever" AARC's Annual Miracle Gala, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, May 19, www.aarc.ab.ca
YYCaesarfest, The Big Four Building, May 19-20, www.calgarycaesarfest.com
Little Britches Rodeo, High River Agricultural Grounds, High River, Alberta, May 21, www.highriverag.com
Otafest 2022, Telus Convention Centre, May 21-22, www.otafest.com
The Calgary Black Film Festival, Globe Cinema, the Dome Theatre at Telus Spark Science Centre, the Calgary Memorial Park Library, the Calgary Central Library, and Online, May 26-29, www.calgaryblackfilm.com
AUArts Grad Show Exhibition 2022, Alberta University of the Arts, Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Marion Nicoll Gallery, and third floor classrooms (including 371 and Galerie Gaulin), May 26-June 4, www,auarts.ca
Hard Bar Friday Presents: Supply Chain Issues, Amanda Hamilton Interior Design, May 27, www.amandahamiltondesign.com
The Gordie Howe C.A.R.E.S. PRO-AM Hockey Tournament, Flames Community Arenas, May 27-29, www.gordiehowecaresproam.com
East Town Get Down, Various locations, May 28, www.easttowngetdown.ca
Crescendo, Arts Commons Jack Singer Concert Hall, May 28, www.childrenshospital.ab.ca
Festival of Quilts, Heritage Park, May 28-29, www.heritagepark.ca
Vaisakhi Mela 2022, Genesis Centre Feature Gymnasium, May 29, www.vaisakhimela.ca
Walk To Make Cystic Fibrosis History, Edworthy Park and Virtual, May 29, www.walk.cysticfibrosis.ca
Strides for Melanoma, Virtual, May 29, www.melanomanetwork.akaraisin.com
2022 MS Walk, North Glenmore Park, May 29, www.msspwalk.donordrive.com
2022 Servus Calgary Marathon, Race begins and ends at The Grandstand, Stampede Park and virtual, May 29, www.calgarymarathon.com
31st Annual Motorcycle Awareness Ride, Ride Starting Point: McMahon Stadium, May 29, www.yycawarenessride.com
The Pet Valu Walk For Dog Guides, Bowness Park Picnic Site #3, May 29, www.walkfordogguides.com
Mayor's Environment Expo, Municipal Building Atrium and virtual, May 30-June 3, www.calgary.ca

June

Empathy Week, Various locations and online, June 1-7, www.humainologie.com
The Tiny Comedy Show, Top Brass Restaurant & Lounge, June 2, www.tinycomedyshow.com
22nd Annual FUNNYFEST Calgary Comedy Festival, Various locations, June 2-12, www.funnyfest.com
The Edmonton Craft Beer Festival, Edmonton Expo Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, June 3-4, www.albertabeerfestivals.com
The 24th Annual FairyTales Queer Film Festival, Globe Cinema and online, June 3-12, www.calgaryqueerartssociety.com
The Black & White Ball, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, June 4, www.decidedlyjazz.com
Diamond Valley Day, Black Diamond and Millennium Park, Turner Valley, Alberta, June 4, www.turnervalley.ca
Calgary Humane Society Dog Jog, South Glenmore Park on the Weaslehead Trail and virtual, June 4, www.calgaryhumane.ca
4th Street Lilac Festival, 4th St. S.W. from 13 Ave. to Elbow Drive, June 5, www.lilacfestival.net
Two Wheel Sunday, 5th Street N.E. (Greenview Industrial), June 5, www.twowheelsunday.com
Calgary Gutsy Walk, Point McKay Park, June 5, www.crohnsandcolitiscanada.akaraisin.com
Run Bowness 2022, Bowness Community Association, June 5, www.mybowness.com
The Art of Leadership for Women, Calgary Telus Convention Centre, June 7, www.theartof.com
Global Energy Show, BMO Centre at Stampede Park, June 7-9, www.globalenergyshow.com
31st Annual Paperny Family JCC Sports Dinner, Paperny Family JCC, June 9, www.calgaryjcc.com
Way Out West Fest, Various locations, June 10-12, wayoutwestfest.ca
THIRD ACTion Film Festival, Central Library and Online, June 10-12, www.thirdactionfilmfest.ca
Spock Days Vul-Con 2022, Vulcan Tourism & Trek Station, Vulcan Arena/Curling Rink, and Cultural Recreation Center (CRC), Vulcan, Alberta, June 10-12, www.spockdays.com
LOOK2022, Contemporary Calgary, June 11, www.contemporarycalgary.com
Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life Calgary, Crossroads Community Association, June 11, www.support.cancer.ca
14th Annual HOPE for a Cure Run & Walk, Site #3, Bowness Park, June 11, www.p2p.onecause.com
Calgary Serbian Fest, De Winton, Alberta, June 11-12, www.serbianfest.ca
26th Betty's Run for ALS, North Glenmore Park, June 12, www.alsab.ca
Sun Life Walk to Cure Diabetes for JDRF, Sandy Beach Park, June 12, www.jdrf.akaraisin.com
The SHOPPERS LOVE. YOU. Run for Women, Edworthy Park and Virtual, June 12, www.runforwomen.ca
Annual Plant Sale & Garden Stroll, Reader Rock Garden, June 12, www.readerrock.com
Banff World Media Festival, Fairmont Banff Springs and various locations in Banff, Alberta, June 12-15, www.banffmediafestival.com
The Calgary Awards, Online, June 15, www.calgary.ca
SABI Mind Presents: Full Circle with Philippe Lucas, Online, June 16, www.sabimind.com
2022 Brain Tumour Walk Weekend, Virtual, June 17-19, www.btfc.akaraisin.com
Neighbour Day 2022, Calgary, June 18, www.calgary.ca
Water Valley Celtic Festival, Various locations, Water Valley, Alberta, June 18, www.WaterValleyCelticFestival.org
Annual Motorcycle Ride For Dad 2022, Starts at Ralph’s Motorsports, 262117 Balzac Boulevard, Balzac, Alberta, June 18, www.ridefordad.ca
Ups & Downs Street Meet Event 2022, Pearce Estate Park, June 18, www.upsdowns.org
Ride To Work Day, Calgary, June 20, www.ridetowork.org
Aboriginal Awareness Week Calgary, Various locations, June 20-25, www.aawc.ca
Sled Island Festival, Various Locations, June 22-26, www.sledisland.com
Guy Weadick Rodeo, High River Agricultural Grounds, High River, Alberta, June 24-25, www.highriverag.com
The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival, Prince's Island Park, June 24-26, www.greatoutdoorscomedyfestival.com
TEDxYYC 2022: Transformative, Platform Calgary and cSpace, June 25, www.tedxyyc.ca
motionball Marathon of Sport Calgary, Mount Royal University, June 25, www.motionball.com
Calgary Horror Con X, Clarion Hotel and Conference Centre, June 25-26, www.horror-con.ca
The Calgary Booster Club Sportsman of the Year Gala, Calgary Winsport, June 26, www.calgaryboosterclub.com
TD JazzYYC Summer Festival, Various locations, June 26-July 3, www.jazzyyc.com    
Ponoka Stampede, Stampede Grounds, Ponoka, Alberta, June 27-July 3, www.ponokastampede.com

July

Canada Day Celebrations, Various locations, July 1, www.epicureancalgary.com/canada_day_july_1   
Airdrie Pro Rodeo, The Rodeo Ranch, Airdrie, Alberta, July 1-2, www.airdrieprorodeo.com
Vegreville's 49th Annual Ukrainian Pysanka Festival, The Vegreville Country Fair and Exhibition Grounds, Vegreville, Alberta, July 1-3, www.pysankafestival.com
Calgary Stampede, Stampede Park and various locations in and around Calgary, July 7-17, www.epicureancalgary.com/stampede_spreadsheet
Stampede of Laughs, Dog and Duck Pub, July 8, www.funnyfest.com
Shakespeare On The Go: The Merry Wives of Windsor, Various locations, July 8-August 7, www.theatrecalgary.com
Ride for Sight Southern Alberta, New Brighton Athletic Park, July 9, www.rideforsight.com
Vancouver Craft Beer Week's Beer and Music Festival, PNE Fairgrounds, Vancouver, B.C., July 9-10, www.vancouvercraftbeerweek.com
Kids Cancer Care Cycle Challenge, Virtual, July 9-23, www.kidscancercare.akaraisin.com
14th Annual Stampede Road Race, Glenmore Track, July 10, www.stampederoadrace.ca
Shady Grove Bluegrass Festival, Sundre Rodeo Grounds, Sundre, Alberta, July 15-17, www.foothillsbluegrass.com
Carstairs Beef & Barley Days, Carstairs, Alberta, July 15-17, www.carstairsagsociety.ca
South Country Fair 2022 World Tour 34, Fish & Game Park, Fort Macleod, Alberta, July 15-17, www.southcountryfair.com
Inspire Fest Arts - Nature - Music Festival, Highfield Regenerative Farm, July 15-17, www.inspirefest.ca
Parks Day & Creekfest, Bow Valley Ranch, Fish Creek Provincial Park, July 16, www.friendsoffishcreek.org
Taste of Okotoks & Artisan Market, Downtown Okotoks, Okotoks, Alberta, July 16, www.okotoks.ca

Calgary International Blues Festival, Various locations and Shaw Millenium Park, July 25-31, www.calgarybluesfest.com
The Annual Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede, Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede Grounds, Medicine Hat, Alberta, July 27-30, www.mhstampede.com/the-stampede
Big Valley Jamboree, Camrose Regional Exhibition, Camrose, Alberta, July 28-31, www.bigvalleyjamboree.com
2022 Strathmore Stampede, Civic Centre, Strathmore, Alberta, July 29-August 1, www.strathmoreag.com
ASC Rally 17: ASC's Excellent Adventure, Various locations, July 29-August 1, www.apocalypsesc.com
AKC Summer Classic 2022 Show, Spruce Meadows, July 29-August 1, www.albertakennelclub.org
The Calgary Fringe Festival, Various locations in Inglewood and online, July 29-August 6, www.calgaryfringe.ca
Inglewood SunFest, 9 Avenue between 11th and 14th St. S.E., July 30, www.inglewoodsunfest.ca
Chasing Summer, The Max Bell Centre Festival Grounds, July 30-31, www.chasingsummerfestival.com
Play On! The Official Canadian Street Hockey Tournament, Marda Loop, 33rd Ave. S.W., July 30-31, www.playon.ca
Canmore Folk Music Festival, Centennial Park, Canmore, Alberta, July 30-August 1, www.canmorefolkfestival.com
2022 Le Tour de Bowness, Various Locations, July 30-August 1, www.tourdebowness.com
Calgary Ironman 70.3, Begins at Lake Harmony, Rocky View County, Alberta, July 31, www.ironman.com

August

Heritage Day Festivities, Heritage Park, www.heritagepark.ca, Olympic Plaza, www.calgaryfolkartscouncil.ca, Fort Calgary, www.fortcalgary.com, August 1
The BUMP Festival, Various locations, August 1-28, www.yycbump.ca
Shaw Charity Classic, Canyon Meadows Golf & Country Club, August 3-7, www.shawcharityclassic.com
Taste of Calgary, Lot 6, August 4-7, www.tasteofcalgary.com
Calgary Dragon Boat Festival, North Glenmore Park, August 5-7, www.calgarydragonboatsociety.com
Packwood Grand, Century Downs Racetrack, Balzac, Alberta, August 6, www.packwoodgrand.com
2022 Calgary Bliss Festival, Various locations and online, August 11-14, www.perlinfoundation.com
2022 Southern Alberta Music Festival, Aspen Crossing, Mossleigh, Alberta, August 12-13, www.southernabfest.ca
Carifest 2022, Olympic Plaza and Shaw Millennium Park, August 12-13, www.carifestcalgary.com
When Words Collide, Online, August 12-14, www.whenwordscollide.org
Alberta on the Plate, Across Alberta, August 12-21, www.albertaontheplate.com
Calgary Police Rodeo, Cochrane Rodeo Grounds, Cochrane, Alberta, August 13, www.calgarypolicerodeo.com
Calgary Japanese Festival “Omatsuri”, Max Bell Centre, August 13, www.calgaryjapanesefestival.com
Franco Festival Calgary, Olympic Plaza, August 13, www.francofestcalgary.com
Alberta Open Farm Days, Various locations, August 13-14, www.albertafarmdays.com
17th Avenue Culinaire World Taste Tour, Beginning on 17th Avenue, August 14, www.culinairemagazine.ca
Marda Gras Street Festival, Marda Loop, August 14, www.visitmardaloop.com