2026 Calgary festival guide

September 18 & 19, 2026

festival guide

This is your guide to all of your favourite wines, spirits, beer, non-alc, food, shopping and more. Find a full listing of all of our offerings, download our festival map or just see where the cheers takes you!

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Who's going to be there?

We have an amazing selection of mouth-watering sips and samples cooked up for the 2026 event. Take a look at the wine, beer & cider, other adult beverages and food offerings! 

FRIDAY EVENING 

  • 5:15PM: STAGE – TYLER WOOD
  • 5:45PM: LOST LORE TEQUILA
  • 6:00PM: RIEDEL ART OF THE GLASS
  • 6:45PM: LOST LORE TEQUILA
  • 6:45PM: STAGE – TY MCTAGGART
  • 7:00PM: RIEDEL ART OF THE GLASS
  • 7:45PM: LOST LORE TEQUILA
  • 8:00PM: RIEDEL ART OF THE GLASS
  • 8:15PM: STAGE – TAURUS RANCH BAND

SATURDAY AFTERNOON 

  • 12:15PM: STAGE – ROSIE CRISP
  • 1:00PM: RIEDEL ART OF THE GLASS
  • 1:45PM: STAGE – LINE DANCING LESSON
  • 2:00PM: RIEDEL ART OF THE GLASS
  • 2:45PM: STAGE – MARTIN DESJARLAIS
  • 3:00PM: RIEDEL ART OF THE GLASS

SATURDAY EVENING

  • 5:45PM: STAGE – MEERA SYLVAIN
  • 6:00PM: RIEDEL ART OF THE GLASS
  • 7:00PM: RIEDEL ART OF THE GLASS
  • 7:15PM: STAGE – LINE DANCING LESSON
  • 8:00PM: RIEDEL ART OF THE GLASS
  • 8:15PM: STAGE – JORDAN SHINGOOSE

PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE

RIEDEL: ART OF THE GLASS

In this wine glass workshop, you’ll learn about the relationship between the shape of a glass, and your perception and enjoyment of wine. Led by Riedel expert Alysha Harker, experience a sensory tasting where you’ll learn how the wine glass can change and enhance your wine. Try a German Riesling from Moselland Ars Vitis, the Gray Monk Winery Pinot Noir from British Columbia, and a South African Syrah from Saxenburg Winery

LOST LORE TEQUILA

On Friday Evening only, join an exclusive tasting experience with Lost Lore Tequila principles Arturo Lamas and Sarah Lamas. Try the Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo expressions. 

RANCHMAN’S & KING’S HEAD STAGE

Enjoy live music throughout Friday and Saturday as an incredible lineup of performers bring an exciting soundtrack to the festival. Thank you to Ranchman’s and The King’s Head Eatery & Music Room for presenting the stage. Download the stage schedule HERE. 

 SOMERSET-BRIDLEWOOD SHUTTLE

A complimentary shuttle will run between Somerset-Bridlewood LRT Station and Spruce Meadows.

Friday Evening: Shuttle service begins at 4:45PM

Saturday Afternoon: Shuttle service begins at 11:30AM

Saturday Evening: Shuttle service begins at 5:15PM

Shuttle service will continue throughout the event and will depart Somerset on the hour and arrive at Spruce Meadows approximately 30 minutes later. Please note that shuttle times are subject to delays and may vary depending on traffic and conditions.