8 tasty food and drink events to check out in Calgary this February

Is it really the end of January already?! Time flies, doesn’t it? Love might be in the air this upcoming month, but your mouths will be full of chocolate and your glass will be full of wine. Really, we’re okay with our month looking like that. Wanna get in on the action? Here are 8 food and drink events to check out this February!

JASPER BEER FESTIVAL

Your mountain adventure starts at the bottom of a glass! This unique festival is one part beer/spirit festival, one part intriguing story-time seminars, and one part wilderness adventure. Sample tantalizing craft beers and spirits with succulent foods prepared by the Jasper Park Lodge chefs all weekend long.

When: Saturday February 1st – Sunday, February 2nd
Where: Jasper Park Lodge – 1 Old Lodge Road, Jasper
Cost: $99+

YYC HOT CHOCOLATE FEST 2020

We hope your whipped cream is locked and loaded because Calgary’s sweetest festival is here! For an entire month every winter, several participating business around the city craft their very best version of everyone’s favourite seasonal drink in hopes of winning a coveted title.

When: All month long
Where: See participants here
Time: All day
Cost: Prices vary

FESTA VINO

Mi scusi, mi scusi! Kick off this month with a match made in heaven: Italian food and wine. Indulge in some of Italy’s favourites in a cocktail bar atmosphere while enjoying some tasty bites from Soffritto.

When: Saturday, February 1st
Where: 520 77 Ave SE, Calgary
Time: 7 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $49

LA POUTINE WEEK 2020

La Poutine Week is here, Calgary! Restos from all over the city will be competing to create the best poutine in the country. Drool. This competition gets forking crazy, guys. We could not be more excited to see what comes of the whole thing.

When: Saturday, February 1st – Friday, February 7th
Where: See participants here
Time: All day
Cost: Prices vary

VALENTINES DINNER AT PURDYS CHOCOLATE

The world of chocolate is complex. With this four-course meal, you’ll see how versatile every one’s favourite sweet can actually be. Steak covered in Purdys? Yeah, you can count us all the way in!

When: Tuesday, February 14th
Where: Commons Building, 5302 Forand Street SW
Time: 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Cost: $95

VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE FARMERS’ MARKET

The Calgary Farmers’ Market is throwing an all-out Valentine’s food extravaganza. Snap a pic in their photo booth, enjoy different chocolate dipped treats, and do fun family-friendly activities! It sounds like a pretty solid way to spend a Tuesday afternoon if you ask us.

When: Friday, February 14th
Where: 510 77 Ave SE, Calgary
Time: 10 am – 2 pm
Cost: Free

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WINE FEST 2020

Cowtown’s ultimate wine festival is hitting the BMO Centre this February and they’re inviting you to indulge in the hundreds of available wines of varying tastes and type, as well as incredible food from YYC’s favourite food vendors.

When: Friday, February 21st – Saturday, February 22nd
Where: 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary, AB
Time: See times here
Cost: $80 +

WIZARDS BEER FESTIVAL

This festival will have everything needed to transport you to another world. From magical DJ sets to tarot card readings to wand making classes. Of course, there’s plenty of beer. Lots and lots of beer.

When: Sunday, February 23rd
Where: Vagabond, 1129 Olympic Way SE, Calgary
Time: 11 am – 8:30 pm
Cost: $45

Hear that? That’s your new year’s resolution blowing in the wind. These February food and drink events will be too good to pass up! Enjoy yourselves out there, friends!