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10Best Events
Twelve Days of Christmas
(Events - Best of the City)
November 21 - December 27, 2009
1900 Heritage Drive, SW, Calgary  • 403-268-8500
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        Description: Calgary's Twelve Days of Christmas event brings together all of the things people love about the holidays. The event, which begins in November and runs through December, often brings visitors back more than once. Adults can enjoy ice skating, shopping and delicious food, including a great spread at the Christmas Breakfast Buffet. Activities for kids include wagon rides, crafts, outdoor games and cookie-making activities. Let the Twelve Days of Christmas in Calgary get you in the holiday spirit!
       

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Zoolights Presented by Enmax
(Events - Best of the City)
November 27 - January 3, 2010
1300 Zoo Road NE, Calgary  • 403-232-9300
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        Description: Every year, the Calgary Zoo transforms during the holidays into a winter wonderland. Zoolight features millions of sparkling holiday lights and many different animated objects to make this one of Canada's best light displays. Children can talk with Santa using SantaVision and enjoy a cup of creamy hot chocolate. There are many other children's activities, including Snigloo, where kids can make an igloo. This Calgary event is a great way for both kids and adults to get into the holiday spirit.
       

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International Festival of Animated Objects
(Events - Best of the City)
January 2010
Different venues around Calgary, Calgary
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        Description: This theatre spectacle is held bi-annually and is completely unique to Calgary. The festival is full of mainstage shows, workshops, exhibitions, lectures, and much more. The event is put on by the Calgary Animated Objects Society. After a year off, the festival is back and ready to make the 09’ celebration a memorable experience.
       

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Calgary Winterfest
(Events - Best of the City)
February 2010
Various locations, Calgary  T2T 0B2
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        Description: Since winter is such a big part of life in Calgary, the city decided it merited a celebration all its own. This event shows the populace all the fun that can be had in the midst of snow and ice, whether it's in the form of cultural , sporting or children's events. In the course of the festival, you'll find ice carving, human curling competitions, an ice playground, musical performances, strong-man face-offs and displays of arts and crafts.
       

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Winefest Calgary
(Events - Best of the City)
February 18 - February 20, 2010
1410 Olympic Way SE, Calgary  • 403-228-0777 • FAX: 403-398-1334
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        Description: The distinguished Winefest Calgary offers the perfect winter break, where folks can enjoy a wide selection of delicious food and wine. Featuring an extensive list of wineries, Winefest gives visitors a special opportunity to try a variety of enticing hors d’oeuvres and specialty wines from around the world. Visitors even receive a complimentary glass of wine upon their arrival, and can purchase their favorite selections at the on-site Liquor Depot.
       

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FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival
(Events - Best of the City)
April 30 - May 10, 2009
Venues around Calgary, Calgary  • 403-228-7888
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        Description: FunnyFest Calgary Comedy Festival will end your spring with a bang. The two-week Calgary festival offers visitors a variety of different opportunities to see the best comedians around. The festival showcases the best of comedy and offers performances at venues around Calgary. FunnyFest features a variety of different comedians who perform on different themes, so visitors will hear something fresh and different at every performance. Bring your sense of humor and get ready for an event full of laughter!
       

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Calgary International Children's Festival
(Events - Best of the City)
May 19 - May 23, 2009
220 9th Ave, Calgary  • (403) 294-7455
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        Description: Every year, kids look forward to this Calgary event, which is geared solely for them. The Calgary International Children's Festival offers fun for all ages, giving children a kick-start to their summer. The outdoor festival includes a full schedule of entertainment, including theatre, puppetry, music, dance, street performers and comedy. Children can have their faces painted, get dressed up and enjoy arts and crafts. Grab your family and participate in all the excitement that the Calgary International Children's Festival can bring!
       

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Calgary Jazz Festival
(Events - Best of the City)
June 22 - June 28, 2009
Various locales, Calgary  • 403-249-1119
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        Description: This popular event highlights all permutations of jazz, whether it be blues, swing, or big band. Artists from Alberta, Canada, and the world journey to Calgary to participate in the variety of events, which include performances in clubs, concert halls, and outdoor venues. If you have an appreciation for jazz or are working to cultivate one, make sure to visit during this festival.
       

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International Jazz Festival Calgary
(Events - Best of the City)
June 22 - June 28, 2009
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        Description: The International Jazz Festival has been providing Calgary with the best in cutting-edge jazz music for 30 years. This year promises to be the best festival yet, with acts like Jimmy Cobb, Michael Kaeshammer and Branford Marsalis Quartet all slated to play. The festival takes place throughout the course of the week at several venues in Calgary, including Jack Singer Concert Hall and the Grand Theatre. Don’t miss your chance to experience the 30th anniversary of the International Jazz Festival!
       

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Calgary Exhibition & Stampede
(Events - Best of the City)
July 3 - July 12, 2009
1410 Olympic Way SE Stampede Park, Calgary  T2P 2K8
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        Description: The city's signature festival, Stampede is Calgary's long-running celebration of western heritage and cowboy culture. Each year, over a million visitors descend on the city to be part of the revelry and enjoy the carnival rides, rodeo events, concerts, Native American dance performances, and free pancake breakfasts. It's a time when the whole city loosens up, extends an extra bit of hospitality, and takes pride in the people who have brought (and continue to bring) Calgary where it is today. If you're planning a trip to Alberta, make sure it coincides with Stampede.
       

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