Grown Right. Here

It’s time to get back to the flavours of Alberta, and the Calgary Stampede is doing just that with its new culinary program, called “Grown Right. Here”. This program is taking Alberta food to a new level, by highlighting local agriculture and food products on the Calgary Stampede’s daily menus. The program aims to support local farmers and create relationships between the people who eat food and the people who make it. The Stampede is also sponsoring a chef’s tour of the province in the hopes that they will create relationships with producers, as well as to encourage chefs to purchase and use local products in their menus all year round. Albertans are used to opening their doors to people from all over the world at Stampede time. This year, more than ever, Stampede-goers have a chance to learn about the great tastes involved in eating locally, and the positive impact that fewer shipping miles can have on the environment. Locals and visitors alike will be getting another chance to taste the regional goodness of Alberta this July.