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Here at Fit Kitchen, we love to get outside in the summer and enjoy the wonderful events that Alberta has to offer. We know you’ve heard of the Calgary Stampede, K-Days, and Folk Fest, but did you know that Calgary has its own cycling festival or that there’s a whole expo devoted to outdoor adventure activities? There are so many events and festivals to keep track of in the summer so we wanted to highlight a few that you may have missed. These events are affordable and provide activities for the whole family! Keep reading to learn more and to plan your summer fun.

Edmonton Riverhawks Baseball Games

• When: Every night from July 19 – 28, 2024 (except July 25)
• Where: RE/MAX Field – 10233 96 Ave, Edmonton

What: The Edmonton Riverhawks are part of the West Coast Baseball League and their games provide a great opportunity to see high level baseball at an affordable price! Many of their games also feature a theme such as superhero or sitcom night, with themed prizes and competitions for spectators. Games take place at the RE/MAX field which has lots of food and drink options including Dark Sky Distillery and Alley Kat beer. Spectators can even go out onto the field after the game!

See full schedule and buy tickets here: Edmonton Riverhawks

• Price: Starting at $20 for adults and $10 for kids under 17

Tour De Bowness Race & Festival

• When: August 3-5, 2024
• Where: Bowness Road NW, Calgary (and other locations around Calgary)

What: Not quite the Tour De France, but equally exciting, is Calgary’s own Tour De Bowness. This event includes 3 days of cycling races which are open to spectators, and finishes off with a street festival. The event will start out with a road race in Cochrane on August 3, a hill climb up Mackay Road in Montgomery on August 4th, and will conclude with a short circuit race and a kids race around Bowness on August 5th. There are still spots open to enter the races, but watching can be just as fun!

Learn more or sign up to race here: Tour De Bowness

• Price: Free for spectators! $5 for kids race registration.

Rogers Charity Classic Golf Tournament

• When: August 16 – 18, 2024
• Where: Canyon Meadows Gold & Country Club, Calgary (no parking available on site; shuttle access from Anderson LRT Station)

What: The Rogers (formerly Shaw) Charity Classic is an annual golf tournament which is Canada’s only stop on the PGA Tour Champions. This event brings together some of the best golfers from around the world and raises money for children and youth charities in Alberta. This is a great opportunity to see the world’s top golfers, right here in Alberta!

• Price: Starting at $35 for adults, kids under 12 are free

Alberta Open Farm Days

• When: August 17 & 18, 2024
• Where: At farms all over Alberta. View the interactive map HERE

What: Alberta Open Farm Days is an annual event where farms all over Alberta open their doors to the public. Individuals of all ages can learn about how food is grown and how animals are cared for at over 130 farms throughout the province. Depending on the farm, you may be able to sample food, pet animals, explore the land and equipment, talk to farmers, and much more. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to learn more about how local food is produced and where it comes from.

Check out the list of participating farms here: Alberta Open Farm Days

• Price: Entrance to the farm is free! Farms may offer special experiences for an additional fee. It is recommended to bring cash if you want to by products from the farm as well.

Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo

• When: August 30 – September 2, 2024
• Where: Medicine Lodge Rodeo Grounds, Yellowhead County, AB

What: The Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo is a weekend-long event which brings together outdoor adventure enthusiasts and highlights Canada’s industry-leading outdoor vendors. Come for the day, or camp for the whole weekend! There will be activities all day long including opportunities to try activities like fishing, paddle boarding, yoga, survival skills, and more! Food trucks and a beer garden will be on site, along with evening entertainment for the whole family.

Learn more and buy tickets here: Alberta Outdoor Adventure Expo

• Price: $25 for adult one-day pass; $80 for adult weekend camping pass; Free for kids 17 and under

Spruce Meadows – Masters Tournament

• When: September 4-8, 2024
• Where: 18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW, Calgary

What: Spruce Meadows is one of the world’s best facilities for equestrian and horse jumping. They are hosting their annual Masters Tournament which will see some of the worlds best riders compete in 4 days of competitions. You will even be able to cheer on riders who recently competed at the Paris Summer Olympics. Spruce Meadows will also be hosting the Blacksmith World Championships on the same weekend so there will be lots of action to watch.

Check out the schedule and more information here: Spruce Meadows Masters

• Price: Tickets start at $27 for adults and $16 for kids

We hope you can get outside and check out some of these awesome events this summer. Whether you’re a fan of sports, food, or animals, there is something for everyone on this list. You may even see some of our team there too! Be sure to pack some Fit Kitchen snacks and LMNT electrolytes to stay hydrated and fueled in the heat.

Have fun out there Fit Fam!