Taste of Calgary and Cavalry FC games headline August events at Cowboys Park and Spruce Meadows
Taste of Calgary returns to Cowboys Park July 30–August 3 with the city's best food and beverages, while Cavalry FC hosts four home matches at Spruce Meadows throughout the month.
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Calgary's event calendar fills with food, culture, and soccer throughout August, anchored by two major draws: the relocated Taste of Calgary and a full slate of Cavalry FC home matches.
Taste of Calgary moves to a new home this year at Cowboys Park, 1220 9th Ave. SW, running July 30 through August 3 with free admission. The festival showcases the city's best food and beverages alongside music and entertainment. It marks the return of one of Calgary's best-loved food festivals.
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo offers Polar Bear Breakfast experiences on August 1, 15, and 29 from 8 to 11 a.m. The $79 admission includes exclusive viewing of the Wild Canada zone with conservation education from staff and volunteers, followed by a buffet breakfast featuring fresh fruit, pancakes, and more.
Calgary Cavalry FC, the city's professional men's soccer team, plays four home matches at Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW) on August 1, 15, 22, and 29, facing Inter Toronto FC, Forge FC, Atletico Ottawa, and Vancouver FC. Ticket prices vary by date and seat.
Tango 2 Echo Festival expands to two full days August 1–2, spreading across seven blocks in the Greenview Industrial Business Improvement Area. Billed as "Calgary's Most Wonderfully Weird Weekend," the free festival features custom vehicles, live entertainment, local makers and artists, breweries, family activities, and unique business experiences.
Before you go
When and where is Taste of Calgary happening?
Taste of Calgary runs July 30 through August 3 at Cowboys Park, 1220 9th Ave. SW, with free admission.
When do Cavalry FC play home matches in August?
Calgary Cavalry FC plays four home matches at Spruce Meadows on August 1, 15, 22, and 29 against Inter Toronto FC, Forge FC, Atletico Ottawa, and Vancouver FC respectively.
What is the Polar Bear Breakfast experience and how much does it cost?
The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo offers Polar Bear Breakfast experiences on August 1, 15, and 29 from 8 to 11 a.m. for $79, which includes exclusive viewing of the Wild Canada zone with conservation education and a buffet breakfast.
When is Tango 2 Echo Festival and what's included?
Tango 2 Echo Festival runs August 1–2 across seven blocks in the Greenview Industrial Business Improvement Area with free admission, featuring custom vehicles, live entertainment, local makers and artists, breweries, and family activities.
