Build Relationships. Share Stories. Strengthen Our Communities.

The Calgary Stampede is more than a celebration; it is one of the best opportunities of the year to build relationships with elected officials, community leaders, and organizations from across Alberta.

Every year, municipal, provincial, and federal decision makers attend Stampede breakfasts and community events. These informal gatherings create opportunities for genuine conversations that are often difficult to have in more formal settings.

Whether you attend one event or several, your voice, your story, and your relationships matter.

Join a Stampede Breakfast

Below you'll find a growing list of Stampede breakfasts and community events where you may have opportunities to meet elected representatives and community leaders.

We'll continue updating this page throughout Stampede as new events are announced.

📅 Stampede Breakfast & Event List

Where?	Date	Time	Address	More Information
South Calgary UCP Stampede Breakfast	July 3	9:00–11:00 AM	Fresh and Local Market (Avenida Village)	Click Here
2026 CF Chinook Centre Stampede Breakfast	July 4	7:00-11:00 AM	Chinook Centre	Click Here
Generations United Ismaili Muslim Community Stampede Breakfast	July 4	8:00-10:30 AM	1128 45th Avenue NE	Click Here
Alberta NDP Caucus Pancake Breakfast 10	July 5	8:00-11:00 AM	Haysboro Community Association	Click Here
Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton Stampede Breakfast	July 5	9:00-11:00 AM	Seton YMCA	Click Here
Premier’s Stampede Breakfast (UNCONFIRMED)	July 6	7:00-9:00 AM	McDougall Centre	-
Remington YMCA in Quarry Park Stampede Breakfast	July 7	7:30-9:30 AM	Quarry Park YMCA	Click Here
Shawnessy YMCA Stampede Breakfast	July 9	7:30-9:30 AM	Shawnessy YMCA	Click Here
Saddletowne YMCA Stampede Breakfast	July 10	9:00-11:00 AM	Saddletown YMCA	Click Here
Norfolk Housing Association Stampede Breakfast	July 10	9:00-11:00 AM	206 10A St NW	Click Here
Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge Stampede Breakfast	July 10	9:00-11:00 AM	Rocky Ridge YMCA	Click Here
Alberta NDP Caucus Pancake Breakfast 2	July 12	8:00-11:00 AM	Ranchlands Community Association	Click Here

Check out Stampedebreakfast.ca for a full list. The ones above are the most likely to have politicians attending. Additionally, attend your local community association breakfast and look for your councillor and MLA there.

Start Conversations That Matter

Not sure how to begin a conversation?

We've prepared the Pancakes for the Common Good: Conversation Guide to help you feel confident engaging with municipal, provincial, and federal decision makers.

Inside you'll find:

• Conversation starters and practical questions
• Key issues affecting our communities, including affordable housing, mental health, immigration, and good jobs
• Tips for responding respectfully to different perspectives
• Ideas for sharing your own story and listening to others

This isn't a script. It's a guide designed to help you have authentic, respectful conversations that build relationships and advance the common good.

📄 Download the Conversation Guide

Share Your Story

Did you have a meaningful conversation? Meet an elected official or community leader? Learn something new? We'd love to hear about it.

Sharing your experience helps us strengthen relationships, learn from one another, and identify new opportunities for community organizing.

✉️ Share Your Story

Every conversation matters.

By listening, sharing our stories, and building relationships, we can help create a stronger Alberta where the common good comes first.