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July 31 – August 9
Various venues in Calgary
The Calgary Fringe Festival is an uncensored, non-juried performance festival that presents over 180 theatre shows from 30+ theatre companies over the course of just 10 days!
www.calgaryfringe.caInglewood Sunfest
FF F!
August 1
Inglewood
On Saturday, August 1st, three blocks on 9th Avenue SE will be set aside for pedestrian traffic only, so visitors can enjoy a multitude of free street performances, unique vendors, and absorbing sights and sounds!
www.calgary-inglewood.com
Mountain View International Festival of Song and Chamber Music
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August 2 - 9
Rozsa Centre
The International Festival of Song and Chamber Music celebrates its 15th anniversary with a week of film, classical chamber music concerts and master classes for art song featuring musicians from Calgary, Canada, the US and Europe.
www.mountainviewfestival.com
Afrikadey!
FF CD F! M D
August 3 - 8
Prince’s Island Park, various
venues in Calgary
Afrikadey! is Western Canada’s premiere festival of African arts and culture, offering a week of music, visual and literary arts, film, theatre and workshops presented by established and emerging artists from Canada and abroad. www.afrikadey.com
Marda Gras
FF CD F! M D
August 9
Marda Loop
Come join the Masquerade! The Marda Gras Marda Loop Street Festival is an annual event that brings out more than 30,000 people a year to enjoy the sights, shopping and festivities of Marda Loop.
Calgary International
Blues Festival
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August 6 – 9
Pumphouse Park
The Calgary Blues Music Association celebrates its 5th year of presenting the best regional and international blues with 4 hot summer days of nonstop music.
Taste of Calgary
FF F! M D
August 6 – 9
Eau Claire Market
Calgary’s festival of food and drinks offers sensational samples from Calgary’s most interesting restaurants and beverage companies, against a backdrop of live entertainment.
Drenched Fest
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August 6 - 9
Predator Bay Ski Club
venues in Calgary
A music festival and amazing sporting event – all in one! An island stage, beer gardens, afternoon headliners and the world’s best water ski athletes. Featuring the 2009 World Water Ski Championships.
www.drenchedfest.com
Toast N’ Jam Festival
FF F! M D
August 7
Canada Olympic Park
Toast N’ Jam is an annual showcase of some of Calgary’s most talented young musicians. This year’s event will be held at the Festival Tent at Canada Olympic Park, and is a great opportunity to listen to both experienced and up-and-coming musicians from the Calgary area.
Vans Warped Tour
M D
August 12
Race City Speedway
Annual day-long music festival
features over 60 bands in the
punk rock genre and beyond.
Calgary International
Reggae Festival
FF F! M D
August 13 – 15
Shaw Millennium Park
ReggaeFest is Western Canada’s pre-eminent reggae music and culture festival, featuring first-class performers from Canada and around the world in a family-friendly setting.
Choose Yer Own Festival
FF F! M D
August 13 – 16
Various Venues
Choose Yer Own is a festival based on sweet adventure, and built around a love for Calgary and the many great projects that happen here. Anybody can put anything on, which means the festival is always unpredictable and surprising.
Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival
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August 14 – 16
Stampede Round-up Centre
The Calgary Tattoo and Arts Festival is an annual festival that promotes tattoo and non-traditional art forms.
GlobalFest
FF F! M D
August 14 - 29
Elliston Park
GlobalFest showcases the heritage of more than 60 cultures with a variety of events and activities that celebrate Calgary’s diversity and support cross-cultural respect, not to mention light up the sky with some amazing fireworks!
Con: Version
August 21 – 23
The Metropolitan Centre
Con: Version is Calgary’s premiere science fiction, fantasy and genre convention in the city of Calgary.
Bow River Flow
FF F!
August 23
Memorial Drive
Bow River Flow is an occasion for Calgarians to gather and celebrate life along the Bow River and Memorial Drive Parkway
Expo Latino
FF F! M D
August 28-30
Prince’s Island Park
The Hispanic Arts Society of Calgary presents Expo Latino, a festival promoting Hispanic culture through dance, music, food and art, each with their own Latin flair!
