Still time for festival fun before summer ends
Though it pains me to have to say it, summer is almost over. But, don’t panic — whether you’ve been living free-and-easy or punching a clock for the last four months, there’s still time to squeeze the last little bit of life out of summer before the school doors clang shut behind you. Festival season isn’t quite over yet, and next weekend is going to be busy in Calgary.
Tired of schedules, tickets, rules and just standing there watching other people do cool stuff? Choose Yer Own festival could be the perfect antidote. It’s a collaborative festival, meaning anyone can facilitate or host anything, and festival-goers get to “choose yer own” schedule and decide what they want to participate in. With everything from a lifesize board game to a slumber party to a dog choir on the roster this year, it shouldn’t be too difficult to find something to join in on. Oh, and did I mention there’s a trapeze you actually get to try out yourself?
When: Friday, Aug. 31 to Sunday, Sept. 2
Where: All over the place
Price: Most events are free, some workshops may charge a small fee to recoup losses
More info: http://chooseyerown.wordpress.com/
X-Fest is a one-day music festival put on by radio station X92.9 with headliners Linkin Park, Incubus and Silversun Pickups, among others. Sure it’s a bit pricey, but if you’re broke you could always volunteer to help out at the event and rock out while you work.
When: Saturday, Sept. 1, noon to 11:00 p.m.
Where: Fort Calgary
Price: $90 for general admission, $150 for VIP admission
More info: http://www.xfestcalgary.com/
If you roll out of bed on Sunday morning feeling a wee bit peckish, head down to the 20th annual BBQ On The Bow festival. The center piece of the event is the Alberta Championship BBQ competition but there’s lots more going on too, including live music, children’s activities, street vendors and, of course, food.
When: Sunday, Sept. 2, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Eau Claire Market
Price: Admission is free, and there will be food for sale
More info: http://www.bbqonthebow.com/index.shtml
