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Calgary Stampede has unveiled an array of bold and innovative dishes to tantalize taste buds from July 5-14.
Cowboyaki/Credit: Calgary Stampede
This year’s lineup introduces a blend of savoury, sweet, and unusual culinary creations. Among the new offerings are Cheeseburger Ice Cream, Mexican Street Corn Ice Cream, and the distinctively sweet Dill Pickle Cotton Candy.
Adventurous eaters can look forward to the Flamin Cheesy Takis Dog and Oreo Cheesecake Mini Donuts.
Per the news release, Stampede Insiders contributed over 1,300 naming suggestions for a new takoyaki dish. The standout entry, “Cowboyaki,” cleverly combines traditional Japanese street food elements—meat floss, seaweed, pickled ginger, cabbage, and octopus—with the spirit of the Stampede.
For those less inclined towards octopus, the Midway boasts over 70 vendors and more than 50 new dishes. Noteworthy among them is the Gator Pepperoni Pizza, a fire-roasted flatbread topped with crushed tomatoes, mozzarella, caramelized onions, basil, and alligator pepperoni crafted locally.
Another highlight is the Cowboy Candy Colossal Onion, which mixes candied jalapeños with hot cheese, bacon bits, and chives for a spicy-sweet treat. To beat the heat, visitors can enjoy updated classics like Sour Candy Soft Serve, Whipped Lemonade, and Pina Colada Boba Lemonade.
“Each year the Stampede’s Midway is the ultimate destination for food enthusiasts seeking bold, daring and unique flavours that give our festival favourites unforgettable twists,” says Ashley Warner, Midway Manager at the Calgary Stampede in a news release.
Here is the list of all the new midway foods available this year at Calgary Stampede:
New Twists On Old Favourites
- Cowboyaki: Joy in every bite, featuring crispy, teriyaki-brushed exterior filled with meat floss, seaweed, octopus, pickled ginger, and cabbage.
- Little Teriyaki Donuts: Freshly made mini donuts uniquely topped with a secret, tangy-sweet teriyaki sauce for an unexpected flavor twist.
- Korean Waffle: A savory smash patty with kimchi, pickled radish, and Korean BBQ aioli, elegantly served on a crisp waffle.
- Lobster Bao: New England meets Asia in this soft bao bun, bursting with fresh lobster, celery, scallions, and house mayo.
- Golden Spider Bao: Crispy soft shell crab enveloped in a rich, buttery garlic salted egg sauce, nestled in a fluffy bao bun.
- Baller Bao: For the indecisive seafood aficionado—combine the luxury of lobster and crispy crab in one sublime bao.
- Meatball Mac & Cheese: Classic Italian macaroni and cheese elevated with hearty meatballs, marinara, fresh parmesan, and green onions.
- Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese: A Southern twist with BBQ pulled pork, crisp coleslaw, and a crunchy parmesan panko topping.
- Giant Mozza Stick on-a-stick: An epic, hand-held mozzarella stick, freshly battered and fried, offered with Marinara or Ranch for dipping.
- Watermelon Burger: Swap traditional buns for watermelon in this summery burger layered with feta, spinach, mint, and balsamic reduction.
- Chilean Style Hot Dog: A vibrant hot dog topped with fresh tomato, creamy guacamole, and chimichurri aioli.
- Sour Candy Soft Serve: A fun twist on soft serve, infused with sour candy for an exciting, mouth-puckering experience.
- Takis Mini Donuts: Created by a recent pastry chef graduate, these mini donuts are innovatively spiced with Takis and a special sauce.
Treat Yo’Self
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- Bacon Lovers Churro Sundae: Indulge in the irresistible combination of sweet churros, vanilla ice cream, salted caramel, and savory bacon.
- Cookie Monster Churro Sundae: Dive into a Cookie Monster fantasy with churros, vanilla ice cream, cookie dough, chocolate cookies, and blue sprinkles.
- Dulce De Leche Cookies: Savor these cookies oozing with creamy dulce de leche, crowned with whipped cream and a decadent drizzle.
- Biscoff Cookie Mini Donuts: Enjoy a dozen mini donuts lavished with Biscoff butter drizzle and dusted with Biscoff cookie sugar.
- Oreo Cheesecake Mini Donuts: A dreamy blend of cheesecake chunks, Oreo pieces, and chocolate drizzle atop a dozen mini donuts.
- Lemon Meringue Mini Donuts: Taste the zest of lemon pie filling on warm mini donuts, topped with vanilla glaze and graham crumbs.
- Sno Cream: Experience the chill of a snow cone enhanced with sweetened condensed milk for a refreshing treat.
- Ube Coconut Little Donuts: Unique purple donuts with flavors of vanilla, fig, pistachio, ube creme, and coconut for an exotic bite.
- Ube Creme Frosting: Delight in classic little donuts topped with the distinctive, smooth taste of ube creme frosting.
- Stroopwafel Pineapple: A Dutch treat, combining stroopwafel ice cream with fresh pineapple, brown sugar, and stroopwafel bits.
- Cheese Burger Ice Cream: A quirky blend of vanilla-infused BBQ ice cream in a waffle cone, topped with hot cheese, sesame seeds, an onion ring, and pickle.
- Churro Fries: Thin, crunchy churro fries drizzled with caramel and chocolate sauce, creating a sweet and satisfying snack.
Pickle Your Poutine
- Dill Pickle Poutine: Delight in crispy fries topped with cheese curds, dill pickle chips, and smothered in creamy dill sauce.
- Mac N’ Cheese Popcorn Chicken Poutine: A tempting mix of crispy fries, creamy mac ‘n cheese, and crispy popcorn chicken—a comfort food triple threat.
- Pickle Fry Poutine: Celebrate with pickled fries, Quebec curds, and hot gravy—a Canadian classic with a tangy twist.
- Spicy Dill Pickle Ranch Breadsticks: Enjoy the zesty fusion of sriracha, dill pickle vinegar ranch, and garlic spice on these enticing breadsticks.
- Honey Mustard Chicken Bacon Poutine: Savor award-winning poutine with breaded chicken, bacon bits, and homemade honey mustard sauce.
- Ultimate Pickle Poutine: Experience fries with cheese curds and gravy, elevated by sweet and sour pickle slices and jalapeno lime aioli.
- Triple Pickle Poutine: Indulge in a poutine featuring a trio of pickle flavors, blending classic poutine goodness with bold pickle zest.
- Rick’s Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Pickle Pizza: Taste the evolution of Rick’s Pickle Pizza topped with creamy dill sauce, mozzarella, dill pickle chips, and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.
It’s Corn!
- Mexican Street Corn Churro Fries: Churro fries topped with queso cheese, charred corn, and cilantro, blending sweet and savory in an unexpected treat.
- Mexican Street Corn Ice Cream: Corn-infused vanilla ice cream in a mayo parmesan cone, sprinkled with tajin and adorned with a lime wedge.
- Sticky Hickory Corn Ribs: Internationally inspired, these crispy corn ribs are marinated and seasoned, offering a savory and locally-sourced culinary delight.
- Cowboy Breakfast Cornbread Donut Bowl: Begin your day with fluffy cornbread donuts in a savory buttery maple syrup topping with crispy bacon bits.
- Hotdog Corndogs: Classic corndogs with a twist, available with chili, cheese and Flamin’ Cheetos, or cheddar cheese and bacon.
Add A Little Spice
- Dynamite Lumpia: Spicy cheese and pork stuffed long green chilis, wrapped and deep-fried, served with a homemade sauce.
- The Chana: Crispy taters topped with Chana masala sauce chicken, chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, coriander, and ginger.
- The Cowboy Twinkies: Beef brisket and cream cheese stuffed jalapeños, wrapped in bacon, drizzled with BBQ and aioli.
- Cowboy Candy Colossal Onion: Sweet and spicy candied jalapeños top this new feature colossal onion, adding excitement to every bite.
- Jamaican Mi Juicy Irie Rolls: Tortillas filled with cheese, jalapeños, corn, and jerk chicken, deep-fried for a Caribbean twist.
- Fish Pakora: Indian-style fish pakoras, lightly battered and seasoned with aromatic spices, fried to crispy perfection.
- The Hot Chick: A chicken sandwich featuring chipotle aioli, coconut chicken, fried onion, citrus slaw, and bacon.
- Wok N Go Noodles Locos In A Bag: Asian street noodles meet Mexican elote in a bag, topped with dumplings and chili mayo sauce.
- Salsa Fries: Fries topped with homemade salsa and drizzled with chimichurri aioli, offering a tangy and creamy flavor.
- Siomai with Hainanese Chicken Green Rice: Pork and shrimp dumplings served with flavorful green Hainanese rice cooked in chicken broth and pandan leaves.
- Chicken 65 Bao Buns: Crispy chicken in Indo Chinese 65 sauce stuffed into soft bao buns for a tangy bite.
- Momos on a Stick: Indian-style fried momos drizzled with a special sesame sauce, available in veg or chicken options.
Drinkable Delights
- Whipped Lemonade: Refreshing whipped lemonade, a viral blend resembling a lemon meringue and milkshake, topped with zesty lemon.
- Ferrero Rocher Bubble Tea: Creamy hazelnut bubble tea crafted with fresh milk and genuine Ferrero Rocher chocolates for chocolate lovers.
- Gold Rush Bucket: Lemonade enhanced with aloe and topped with edible gold and a cowboy hat, offering a luxurious drink.
- The Aloha Lemonade: Pineapple and coconut jellies enhance this award-winning lemonade, available in a spicy version too.
- Real Mango Coconut Pearl Coolers: Vegan-friendly blend of fresh mangoes and coconut milk, served cold for a refreshing tropical drink.
- Chamoy Lemonade: Original lemonade with a chamoy infusion, topped with chili lime seasoning and peach rings for a tangy kick.
