Calgary Festivals July 2013

July 16, 2013
By Cody Battershill

Calgary Festivals July 2013

Stampede may be over but there are still plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy for the rest of the summer!

Our festivals are as diverse as our city and offer a little bit of something for everyone from celebrating cultures, food, music and arts.

Since we only have a short amount of time to enjoy the sunshine and long days, check out the following Calgary festivals happening in July, you don’t want to miss them!

Fiestaval Latino Festival

July 21 – 22 - 2013

Calgary Olympic Plaza (downtown)

Enjoy an explosion of music, cuisine and arts at Fiestaval celebrating the Latin American culture. There will be a variety of events to highlight the culture including performances, dance lessons and concerts.

Or if you’re hungry, sample on delicious traditional cuisine from different Latin American nations. Mmmhm! Admission to the festival is free of charge.

Sun and Salsa Festival

July 21 - 2013

Neighbourhood of Kensington

Close to 100,000 Calgarians will descend to Kensington to check out the street vendors and performances. Of course, they are also there for the main attraction – salsa.

Bring a bag of chips to sample and judge salsas from different local restaurants. This festival raises funds for the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association and Norfolk Housing.

Calgary Folk Music Festival

July 25 – 28 - 2013

Prince’s Island Park

Thanks to hundreds of volunteers, Prince’s Island Park is cleaned up after the flood relief and ready to invite music lovers. Local and international musicians will come together to perform and collaborate at one of the most popular music festivals in Calgary.

No wonder The Globe and Mail dubbed the Festival ‘one of the seven musical wonders of the world’.

Historic Calgary Week

July 26 – August 5 - 2013

Multiple venues

Calling all history buffs, this is an opportunity to learn more about the history of Alberta and Canada.

Participate in community walks, take a tour of churches and heritage buildings and listen to tales from the past. Some of the venues have been affected by the flood so check out their website for updated information.

Franco Festival Calgary

July 26 - 2013 (Scandinavian Centre)

July 27 - 2013 (Eau Claire Plaza)

Franco Festival Calgary is a celebration of many Francophone cultures from around the world. Enjoy live performances, food and arts and crafts. Kids can join in the festivities at the Children’s Village.

Calgary International Blues Festival

July 29 – August 4 - 2013

Shaw Millennium Park

The 9th annual Calgary International Blues Festival showcases international and local musicians. After the main stage closes, check out The Twilight Blue Series which runs every night at the Kerby Centre.