The Calgary Stampede is 10-days full of events, entertainment, and of course, one of our favourite parts – FOOD! 

It’s fair to say the Stampede brings food we’ve never seen, tasted, or even heard of before.

And you won’t be disappointed if you’ve been waiting to see what new snacks will be offered this year!

Here are 10 of the wildest menu items that are available at the Calgary Stampede this year and where you can try them: 

Pop Rocks Popcorn Chicken at Chicky’s Chicken

Ever wanted to mix candy with fried chicken? Pop Rocks popcorn chicken lets you do just that. It’s coated with pop rocks, so every bite is an explosion of flavour – literally. 

Deep-fried Oreo Mini Donuts at Cin City Mini Donuts

The mini donuts are back, but this year you can get your favourite sweet treat in a fun new way — stuffed with Oreos!

Unagi Sushi Taco at Happy Fish

This taco combines two of the most popular cuisines in the world – Japanese and Mexican. It’s a tempura nori taco shell filled with sushi rice, crab meat, cucumber and eel BBQ sauce.

Glazed Donut Grilled Cheese at Melt Town Grilled Cheese

Imagine this – You get a mix of four kinds of cheese, plus a protein of your choice, all sandwiched between two sides of a glazed donut. It’s like dunking your sandwich into a pool of melted cheese!

Pig-kle Sandwich at The Dumpling Hero

If you love pickles in your sandwiches, take it up a notch by ordering a deep-fried pork belly sandwich with slaw served in a huge pickle instead of on bread.

Cotton Candy Noodles at Saltspring Noodle Bar

Enjoy chicken or vegetable noodles with a towering cloud of cotton candy on top for a sweet and savoury treat.

Kraft Dinner Soft Serve at Summerland Soft Serve

If you’re up for something a little more adventurous, try the mac and cheese soft serve. Summerland has combined the classic taste of Kraft’s iconic mac and cheese with their signature soft serve to create a treat that’s both familiar and unexpected.

Oreo Rice at Wok This Way

This yummy dessert combines crushed Oreos, coconut milk, and rice for a sweet fusion of east meets west.

Mealworm or Cricket Hot Dogs at Superbooth and The Wurst & Burger Shack

These hotdogs are made from mealworms or crickets, both of which contain super-high levels of protein and are completely safe to eat.

Bad Breath Lemonade at Drink A Fruit, From A Fruit

If you want to try something new but still enjoy a classic, try this recipe for lemonade. It has a twist—garlic and caramelized onion.

So, there you have it! A quick overview of Calgary Stampede’s weirdest and most unique food. If you’re willing to explore, you’ll find that Calgary – especially the East Village neighbourhood – has a lot of delicious and amazing food to offer.