{Source} On Tuesday, I was happy to spend 9 fun-filled hours at the Stampede grounds, going on rides and eating the classics we love. But if you need more than mini donuts to satisfy your Midway cravings, why not try something new? Making my way to Melt Town Grilled Cheese and Poutine near the Agriculture…
It is once again the time of plaid, cowboy boots, and stetson hats. Every year, the Stampede attracts more than a million people from Calgary and beyond to enjoy rides, rodeo shows, and unique food. Unique is just one of the things I got when I tried the new Crazy Cone, a J-shaped corn-based tube…
Guys… I think I found my new favorite food. Vendor: TAO Rex (Near Nashville North on far side of park) My wallet may have been crying in purchasing this, but I do know that my stomach didn’t regret it. Priced at $12.50, I feel that you get more than enough your money’s worth, with a…
One of the new 32 foods joining the Calgary Stampede this year is a classic Asian food with a twist: sushi, deep fried! Lets get down to business. Vendor: Joey’s Urban Bus Priced at $7, the deep fried sushi at Joey’s not only contains eight pieces of actual deep fried sushi cut in halves, but…
Name of Food – Idaho Nachos Where to Buy – Tracy’s Idaho Taqueria at the end of the Coke Stage section on the Stampede map Cost – $8 What makes it worthwhile – First of all, these nachos aren’t made with typical nacho chips: they’re made with real potato slices! Topped with all the great fixings like sour…
Name of Food – Japanese Dog Where to Buy – Fhat Dawgs in the Midway, close to the Agriculture building Cost – $6 What makes it worthwhile – Much like the Godzilla Mac & Cheese, the sweet fusion of teriyaki and mayo sauce with the saltiness of a standard snack makes for a powerful taste in…
Name of Food – Deep Fried Butter Where to Buy – Deep Fried Pies stand across the Fresh Salt Water Taffy beside the Big Four building Cost – $6, an additional $2 for a scoop of ice cream What makes it worthwhile: I personally like the taste of butter, especially when it’s melted. My friend who hate…
Name of food – Frozen Yogurt Where to get it – Fro-Yo-Licious Cost – $7 What makes it worthwhile – First things first. They offer bacon bits as one of the toppings. :O The self-serve frozen yogurt served at the Stampede varies in a key way from the up-and-coming chains like Tutti Frutti and Menchie’s.…
Name of food – Idaho Taco (Baked potato with taco toppings) Where to get it – the stand is right where the Coca Cola Stage/Weadickville area hits the midway Cost – $8 I think… definitely somewhere around there (maybe 7?) What makes it worthwhile – First of all, I should make one thing clear: I…
Name of Food – Deep Fried Bubble Gum Where to Buy – A stand under the bridge near Saddledome Cost – $5 What makes it worthwhile – If you like marshmallow, then go for this sticky delight. I, for one, was grossed out by this deep fried treat. I think the lady working there was confused when…
Name of Food – Godzilla Mac & Cheese Where to Buy – The Reel Mac and Cheese food truck near the Agriculture building Cost – $8 What makes it worthwhile – This food truck really knows how to make their mac & cheese! Apparently they were sold out early afternoon, but by the time I got there in…
Name of Food – Chocolate-covered bacon, of course! 🙂 Where to Buy – This tent near the Stampede Corral and the Beer Gardens on the way to the Saddledome: Cost – $6 What makes it worthwhile – Perhaps it’s the occasional blend of chocolaty sweetness and the smoked bacon flavor. Yet other than that, there is just really nothing else…
Name of Food – Dessert fries! Ohnomnom! Where to Buy – The place that offeres these fries are right near the entrance of the Grandstand: Cost – $6 🙂 What makes it worthwhile – The fries themselves are relatively delicious, and as your usual stampede snack it will do well. On the other hand, however, these fries seem to…
Name of Food – Double smoked bacon wrapped cheese perogie skewer (it is indeed a long blurb!) Where to Buy – The Grill Cafe inside the Agriculture Building, which is right beside the Saddledome and these statues: What makes it worthwhile – Can I say that it was the bacon? Even though this was my second helping after…