5 Winter Food Festivals to Check Out in Calgary

MS Calgary Whisky Festival

When: January 16, 2025

Whisky fans, unite! Held in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, the MS Calgary Whisky Festival features hundreds of different whisky samples by whisky makers from around the world. VIP ticket holders can also purchase tickets for guided tastings and get a special look into the world of whisky. There will also be a silent auction, vendor tastings and snacks throughout the evening.

Hotel Arts, 119 12 Ave. S.W., mscanada.ca

Calgary Mac & Cheese Festival

When: January 19 to 31, 2025

January is cold, so why not warm up with a little macaroni and cheese? This new festival sees Calgary restaurants competing to offer the best cheesy pasta dish. Just head to a participating restaurant, try its take on mac and cheese, and vote for your favourite at the end. You may even win a Springbank Cheese gift card for voting.

Multiple locations, calgarymacandcheesefest.com

La Poutine Week

When: February 1 to 7, 2025

Love poutine? Of course you do. There’s no better food combination than crispy fries, melty cheese curds and warm gravy. Started in Montreal more than a decade ago, this celebration of poutine has now spread across Canada, including here in Calgary. During La Poutine Week, local restaurants will offer an array of creative poutine options. A full list of participating restaurants will be released closer to the event date.

Multiple locations, lapoutineweek.com

YYC Hot Chocolate Festival

When: February 1 to 28, 2025

Held in partnership with Meals on Wheels, YYC Hot Chocolate Fest is an annual event where local restaurants, cafés and chocolatiers compete to create the best hot chocolate in the city, as decided by Calgarians. Partial proceeds from the hot chocolate sales go towards supporting Meals on Wheels, with nearly $100,000 raised for the charity in 2024. A full list of participating restaurants will be released closer to the festival launch.

Multiple locations, yychotchocolate.com

YYC EXP Food & Drink Experience

When: March 14 to 30, 2025

During the later half of March, YYC EXP showcases Calgary’s impressive dining scene through prix-fixe menus from some of Calgary’s top chefs, sommeliers and bartenders. Participating venues have yet to be released, but previous years have included many major players in Calgary’s food scene. The festival also includes special one-time events and collaboration dinners that you won’t want to miss.

Multiple locations, yycexp.com

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