Saddle up and enjoy one of the oldest Stampede traditions: the Stampede breakfasts! You can find one every day of this year's event in the downtown core. Have a flipping good time and sample pancakes, sausages, entertainment, vendors, and more. 

First Flip
Date: July 3
Time: 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Stephen Avenue (between 1st Street S.E. and Centre Street S.)

Fourth Street Pancake Showdown
Date: July 3
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: 4^th Street (between Elbow Drive and 12 Avenue S.W.)

Mustard Seed Stampede Round-Up
Date: July 4
Time:  11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: 102 11 Ave. S.E.

Flour Rope Square: Chuckwagon Breakfast
Date: July 5 and July 7-12
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. 
Location: Stephen Avenue (Fluor Rope Square)

District at Beltline Free International Stampede Breakfast
Date: July 5
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location Food Hall (227 11th Ave. S.W.) 

Tim Hortons Family Day
Date: July 6
Time: 8 - 10 a.m.
Location: GMC Stadium (2200 Stampede Trail S.E.)

BMO Kids Day
Date: July 9
Time: 8 - 10 a.m.
Location: GMC Stadium Courtyard (2200 Stampede Trail S.E.)

Penguin Breakfast
Date: July 6 and 13
Time: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Location: Calgary Zoo (210 St. George's Drive N.E.)

Family Fun Hour: Float with Boats
Date: July 6
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland (750 9 Avenue S.E.)

There is so much to do downtown during the Calgary Stampede that doesn't take place on the grounds. Check out some of the other amazing family-friendly events happening in the core:

First Free Thursday
Date: July 3
Time: 5 - 9 p.m.
Location: Contemporary Calgary (701 11 St. S.W.)

Calgary Stampede Parade
Date:  July 4
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: See map (9 Avenue and 6 Avenue)

Polar Bear Breakfast
Date: July 5 and 12
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: Calgary Zoo (210 St. George's Drive N.E.)

Family Fun Hour: Science with Water
Date: July 13
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: The Confluence Historic Site and Parkland (750 9 Avenue S.E.)

The Stampede brings some of today's best names in music together for a boot-stomping great time! Browse the list below to make sure you don't miss a beat:

Badlands Music Festival
Dates: July 3-13
Location: Badlands Tent (725 9 Avenue S.W.)

Cowboys Music Festival
Dates: July 3-13
Location: Cowboys Park (1220 9th Ave S.W.)

Mexifest
Dates: July 4-6
Location: Eau Claire Plaza (3 Street and Riverfront Avenue S.W.)

The Roundup Music Festival
Dates: July 9
Location: Prince’s Island Park (698 Eau Claire Ave. S.W.)

Oxford Stomp
Date: July 11
Location: Prince’s Island Park (698 Eau Claire Ave. S.W.)

Support local this Stampede and check out the amazing vendors selling their wares downtown. From jewelry to clothes to food stuffs, there is something for everyone!

Honky Tonk Market
Dates: July 2-4
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: CORE Shopping Centre (324 8 Ave S.W.)

The Kensington Night Market
Dates: July 10
Time: 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: 1209 Kensington Rd. N.W.