Belly on up: Your city-wide guide to Stampede breakfasts

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Check out this list of where you can chow down in Cowtown during the city’s big event

Abhinav, 9, and his brother Anirvan, 7, were excited to eat their pancake breakfast at Suncor Family Day at the 2016 Calgary Stampede on July 10, 2016.
Abhinav, 9, and his brother Anirvan, 7, were excited to eat their pancake breakfast at Suncor Family Day at the 2016 Calgary Stampede on July 10, 2016. Elizabeth Cameron/Postmedia

The time has arrived when the city becomes a haven for local pancake breakfasts in celebration of the Calgary Stampede. Check out this list of where you can chow down in Cowtown during the city’s big event.

Thursday, July 7

Calgary Dream Centre’s Homecoming Hoedown: Get down to the Calgary Dream Centre for Starbucks coffee, a visit from the YYC Princess, mini golf, reptile parties, bouncy castles and more.

  • Where: Calgary Dream Centre – 4510 Macleod Tr. S.W.
  • When: 8 to 11 a.m.

Friday, July 8

The Mustard Seed’s 13th Annual Stampede Round-Up BBQ: Free family-friendly BBQ and Stampede party immediately following the Stampede parade. Live music by The Frontiers, performances by the Line Dance Stampede, an appearance from Mayor Jyoti Gondek and MP Greg McLean.

  • Where: Centre Street between 10th and 11th Avenue.
  • When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Foothills Group’s Renfrew Education Fundraiser pancake breakfast: Enjoy free pancakes, bacon and coffee while supporting a great cause. Attendees can also enter to win a $500 yeti cooler stashed with local wine, clothing and other goodies. Raffle tickets are available on site, with all proceeds going to support Renfrew Education Services.

  • Where: Foothills Group head office – 9919 Shepard Rd. S.E.
  • When: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Allmakes Auto Stampede Breakfast: Allmakes Auto will host a special gathering, featuring a free breakfast from the Tikka N Tequila food truck

  • Where: 224 41st Ave. N.E.
  • When: 7:30 to 11 a.m.

Four20 Stampede Breakfast: Visit Four20’s Beltline location for a free Stampede breakfast outside the store.

  • Where: 640 10th Ave. S.E.
  • When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Stampede Caravan Breakfast for Dinner: New Horizon Mall hosts this event where people can enjoy all the Stampede breakfast fun without waking up early. Live entertainment on the Stampede Stage featuring Trick Roper and Ventriloquist, Bud and Sheila Edgar and more.

  • Where: 260300 Writing Creek Cres., Balzac
  • When: 4 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 9

CF Chinook Centre pancake breakfast: Cadillac Fairview marks its return with its huge Stampede breakfast.

  • Where: East parking lot of CF Chinook Centre
  • When: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

FLUOR Rope Square chuckwagon breakfasts: Daily pancakes, as well as marching bands, dancers, singers, fiddlers, clowns, face painting, Butterfield Acres petting zoo, mascots, food trucks and a high noon hootenanny with country music artists. Also, daily at 11:30 a.m. there will be a first nations parade, weather permitting, featuring members of Treaty 7. Events take place July 11-16.

  • Where: FLUOR Rope Square, downtown Calgary
  • When: July 11-15, 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9 and July 16, 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m.

MaxWell Capital Realty Stampede Breakfast: Stampede breakfast featuring free food, live entertainment and fun activities for the kids.

  • Where: 75 Crowfoot Rise N.W.
  • When: 8 to 11 a.m.

RE/MAX Complete Realty Stampede Breakfast: Stampede breakfast and live music at the RE/MAX office in Douglasdale/Douglasglen. There will also be giveaway items for kids. Parking available in the large lot across the street.

  • Where: 75 Crowfoot Rise N.W.
  • When: 8 to 11 a.m.

Fifth Annual OMO Teppanyaki Green Teak Pancake Breakfast: OMO Teppen and Kitchen’s Stampede breakfast will feature green tea pancakes, a live band, Siksika dancers and singers, Teppanyaki chef tricks and fire shows, a draw for a wagyu beef Teppan dinner and more.

  • Where: 5222 Macleod Tr. S.W.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

St. Stephans and Glamorgan Church Stampede Breakfast: Activities for kids, live music and of course pancakes.

  • Where: 4715 45th St. S.W.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

MaKami Stampede Breakfast: MaKami College Alberta hosts a pancake breakfast at their northeast campus in Marlborough Mall. Special guests include MP Jasraj Singh Hallan. MaKami will also be accepting donations for the Canadian Red Cross in support of Ukraine.

  • Where: Marlborough Mall
  • When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Calvary Grace Stampede Breakfast: Pancakes, fun activities and live music.

  • Where: 204 6A St. N.E.
  • When: 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Legacy’s Stampede Breakfast: Join the Legacy Residents Association for food and fun at its annual Stampede breakfast.

  • Where: 6 Legacy Woods Cres. S.E.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Beddington Heights and Huntington Hills Stampede Breakfast: Event features free pancakes, sausages, family fun activities and music by the Tumbleweeds.

  • Where: 520 78th Ave. N.W.
  • When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Bells of Steel’s Stampede Pancake Breakfast: Join the company at Bells of Steel’s showroom for pancakes and coffee. Try out the latest and greatest in fitness innovation and rub elbows with Bells of Steel founder Kaevon.

  • Where: 7860 66th St. S.W.
  • When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Silverado Stampede BBQ: Delicious food, vendors, music, prizes and much more.

  • Where: 19369 Sheriff King St. S.W.
  • When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ismaili Muslim Community’s 25th Annual StampEid Breakfast: Event also coincides with Eid al-Adha, the Muslim festival of sacrifice. Organizers will be serving up their famous breakfast and bharazi, with a special sweet Eid treat — jalebi.

  • Where: 1128 45th Ave. N.E.
  • When: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 10

Almusal 2022 – Pinoy Style Stampede Breakfast: Pacific Hut Restaurants returns with its annual event to give back to the many Filipino-Canadians living in Calgary. Free Stampede breakfast, Pinoy style, features fried rice, scrambled eggs, cured pork tocino or sausage and Philippine bread pandesal.

  • Where: 3231 17th Ave. S.E.
  • When: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Wood’s Homes 35th Annual Stampede Breakfast: Bring the family for great food, prizes and entertainment.

  • Where: 9400 48th Ave. N.W.
  • When: 7:30 to 11 a.m.

Richmond Hill Baptist Church Stampede Breakfast and Outdoor Service: Pancake breakfast, music, bouncers and games. An outdoor service will be held at 10:30 a.m.

  • Where: 7251 Sierra Morena Blvd. S.W.
  • When: 8 to 11:30 a.m.

Northside Stampede Breakfast: Free Stampede breakfast at Northside Bible Fellowship Church.

  • Where: 2911 Edmonton Trail N.E.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Community Stampede Breakfast: Live music, bouncy castles, games, face painting, along with pancakes and sausages galore.

  • Where: 260 Midpark Blvd. S.E.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

FAC Southwest Stampede Breakfast: FAC Southwest’s Stampede breakfast features live music by NewLaw and bouncy castles for kids.

  • Where: 16520 24th St. S.W.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Christian Life Assembly Stampede Breakfast: Pancake breakfast with petting zoo, bouncy castles, live music, cotton candy, face painting, a fire truck, market vendors and more.

  • Where: 3214 28th St. S.W.
  • When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Brentview Baptist Stampede Breakfast: Delicious food, fun games for the kids and live music.

  • Where: 3512 Charleswood Dr. N.W.
  • When: 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Truth Church of Calgary Stampede Breakfast: Pancake breakfast, live music, a bounce house obstacle course, petting zoo and live horse presentations.

  • Where: 615 Northmount Drive N.W.
  • When: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Monday, July 11

Premier’s Stampede Breakfast: Pancakes and sausages at the provincial government McDougall Centre.

  • Where: 455 6 St. S.W.
  • When: 7 to 9 a.m.

Ogden Stampede Breakfast: Momentum Health Ogden, Opal Medical and MaxCare Pharmacy invite the public to attend their pancake breakfast.

  • Where: 7005 18th St. S.E.
  • When: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

CrossIron Mills Stampede Breakfast: Free pancake breakfast, live western music, activities, swag bags, a scratch and win contest for the first 500 guests and more.

  • Where: 261055 CrossIron Blvd.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, July 12

CF Market Mall pancake breakfast: Features appearances from the Stampede Queen and Princesses, rodeo cowboys, hoop dancers and country music.

  • Where: East parking lot of CF Market Mall
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Free Community Breakfast at Kids U West 85th: Pancake breakfast, along with pet treats, a photo booth, giveaways and more.

  • Where: 8560 8A Ave. S.W.
  • When: 7 to 10 a.m.

Stampede Brunchies: Free pancake breakfast from The District at Beltline along with craft brews, a caesar bar, music and more. Food and non-alcoholic beverages free; alcohol will be available for sale. Advance registration is required via Eventbrite.

  • Where: 227 11th Ave. S.W.
  • When: 8 to 10 a.m.

Wednesday, July 13

Free Community Breakfast at Kids U New Brighton: Family and pet-friendly event features activities, pet treats, a photo booth, giveaways and more.

  • Where: 1035 New Brighton Dr. S.E.
  • When: 7 to 10 a.m.

Binance Canada Pancake Breakfast: Free breakfast with live music and door prizes.

  • Where: 140 4th Ave. S.W.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Dalhousie Station and Shopping Centre Stampede Breakfast: Free pancake breakfast.

  • Where: 5005 Dalhousie Dr. N.W.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Pink Pancake Stampede Breakfast at Southcentre Mall: Event held in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Guests are invited to wear their best pink Stampede attire and enjoy a free breakfast, with music and entertainment.

  • Where: 100 Anderson Rd. S.E.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Thursday, July 14

Free Community Breakfast at Kids U McKnight: The family-friendly event features pet treats, a photo booth, giveaways and more.

  • Where: 5220 4th St. N.E.
  • When: 7 to 10 a.m.

DDRC Stampede Breakfast: Free Stampede breakfast.

  • Where: 4646 Sarcee Rd. S.W.
  • When: 8 to 11 a.m.

St. Mary’s University Stampede Breakfast: This event features food, music and fun, and is for all ages.

  • Where: 4500 Bannister Rd. S.E.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Deerfoot City Shopping Centre Stampede Breakfast: Free pancake breakfast.

  • Where: 901 64th Ave. N.E.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Friday, July 15

Norfolk Annual Stampede Breakfast: Join us for food, dancing and social connection.

  • Where: 1122 Kensington Rd. N.W.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Lordco Auto Parts Free Stampede Breakfast: Join Lordco Auto Parts at its Glendeer store for a Stampede breakfast, with giveaways and a chance to win a prize draw.

  • Where: 70 Glendeer Circle S.E.
  • When: 9 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, July 16

Cornerstone Family Dental Stampede Breakfast: Family fun-filled activities, giveaways and of course, pancakes.

  • Where: 75 Corner Meadows Park #120
  • When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Taking Strides Calgary 4th Annual Stampede Breakfast: Free pancakes, Spolumbos breakfast sausage and hot coffee. Live music, face painting, a bouncy castle and raffle prizes.

  • Where: 3130 40th Ave. S.W.
  • When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rocky Ridge/Royal Oak Community Stampede Breakfast: Free Stampede breakfast hosted by Rocky Ridge Royal Oak Community Association and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  • Where: 81 Royal Elm Dr. N.W.
  • When: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Sunday, July 17

Bridges Stampede Breakfast 2022: Free Stampede breakfast hosted at Bridges Church.

  • Where: 404 10th St. N.E.
  • When: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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