Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Stampede Pancake Breakfast with these breakfasts

One of the Calgary Stampede’s most popular events is the pancake breakfast. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the tradition after it was started in 1923 by Jack Morton. After apparently losing every event he competed in, Morton drove his chuckwagon downtown and held an impromptu breakfast. Now a century later, the tradition of the breakfast carries on. Different communities and organizations use the breakfast to connect the community, raise money for charity, and have a whole lot of fun!

We’ve compiled a list of eight local breakfasts taking place to check out over the next 10 days.

Pink Pancake Stampede Breakfast

The 14th annual pink pancake breakfast put on at Southcentre Mall is taking place on July 12 from 9am to 12 pm, the annual event raises money in support of the CIBC Run for the Cure. Upwards of a hundred volunteers make the breakfast happen each year for the thousands of guests that come to fill a plate. Enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and onsite activities from various local businesses.

FOUR20 Stampede Breakfast

Join FOUR20 for its second annual Stampede breakfast on July 7. This adult-only event features pancakes, swag, and more. Hosted at the Beltline location, the breakfast is first come, first serve so be sure to get there at 10am when the doors open.

DSAA’s Annual Stampede Breakfast

Indulge in the Disabled Sailing Association of Alberta’s pancake breakfast as you try your hand at sailing! At the Glenmore Reservoir on July 8 from 10am to 2pm, the DSAA will have a free pancake breakfast, live music, face painting, vendors, and a silent auction. Individually or as a group, join an experienced sailor for 20-30 minutes as the DSAA’s entire fleet will be out on the water.

Ismaili Muslim Community

The 26th annual Stampede Breakfast by the Ismaili Muslim community is on July 8 at the Calgary Headquarters Jamatkhana, located at 1128 45 Avenue NE. In addition to the delicious breakfast, a display will be set up for guests to tour. The “50 Years of Migration” photography exhibit will show the community’s significant presence in Canada over the last 50 years.

Fluor Rope Square

It’s not just any pancake breakfast, it’s a chuckwagon breakfast! Get your flapjacks and bacon straight off the back of a GMC Rangeland Derby Chuckwagon and if you’re lucky you might even meet one of the drivers. After breakfast, stick around for some more activities and entertainment like the daily First Nations Parade or some square dancing with the Fluor Square Dancers. The breakfast is available daily at Olympic Plaza on July 8 and July 10 to 15.

YMCA Stampede Breakfasts

Save the date for YMCA’s five different Stampede breakfasts, which will feature live music, games, facility tours, and more! Their first breakfast is on July 9 from 9am to 11am at Brookfield Residential YMCA at Seton. Check out their website to view the other breakfasts hosted around the city on July 11 and 14.

Momentum Health Ogden Stampede Breakfast

The Momentum Health breakfast has been a staple in the community for the past 10 years! The event is taking place on July 11 from 9am to 11am at Momentum Health Ogden. They will only be serving the first 100 attendees so get in early to grab your flapjacks!

Christmas in July Stampede Breakfast

Join Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre for its annual free stampede breakfast and Christmas in July event. Taking place at Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre on July 15 from 9am to 3pm, the event will feature pancakes, vendors, face painting, balloons, and a kids zone. Even better, Santa Clause will arrive by helicopter at noon! The helicopter will be available for rides at $80 per person.