Taste of Calgary ~ August 16 - 19, 2012 Taste of Calgary, the city's outdoor festival of food and drinks is back for it's 16th year @ eau claire's festival plaza. Visitors enjoy a mix of exotic global cuisine's like Cajun, Caribbean, East Indian, and Persian; all represented by over fifty of the Calgary’s most unique restaurants and beverage companies. Purchase Taste sampling tickets for $1.00 each right at the event and use them to sample any of the food or beverage menu items at the festival. Everything is sample-sized, including the prices. Admission to the festival is free and includes a taste of Calgary’s incredible local entertainers - live on the Main Stage.
Calgary Wellness Festival - North Glenmore Park, Calgary Alberta August 11, 2012 10am - 5pm “Calgary’s only outdoor health and wellness festival for the entire family" Rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit at Calgary’s first ever outdoor Wellness Festival. This inspiring one-day event will feature healthy food, workshops with renowned holistic health experts, family-friendly entertainment, and much more. Entrance is free and all of the proceeds from sales of Swag Bags will be donated to Vitamin Angels, a charity that provides undernourished children around the world with vital nutrients.