2026 Calgary Stampede: What foods will be at the midway?

The Calgary Stampede has released its lineup of midway foods, an assortment of treats guaranteed to test the culinary courage of Stampede-goers this summer.

Officials say this year’s menu ranges from international delights to wild offerings, as well as some traditional takes on old favourites.

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Some of the items include the Cookies n’ Cream Korean Dog, Coke Caesar and Cruncher Critter Corn in a Cup.

“Every year our exhibitors push the boundaries, spending months developing imaginative and unexpected dishes exclusive to the Midway,” said Ashley Warner, midway manager at the Calgary Stampede, in a news release.

“It’s about delivering outrageously bold, fun and irresistible creations that give guests new ways to experience the excitement, creativity and spirit of the Calgary Stampede.”

Some of the wild drinks being poured at the midway include the Brazilian Whipped Limeade and Big Buckin’ Lemonade, but sweet and salty lovers might also enjoy the Butter Drizzled Vanilla Soft Serve cone.

Traditional Stampede favourites are also coming back with new twists like Triple Chocolate Mini Donuts, Korean BBQ Poutine and the Meatball Sub Corndog.

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This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Area 51 Taco Burger - An out of this world taco burger just crash landed at Stampede! A UFO-shaped burger loaded with cosmic layers of Mexican fusion: seasoned ground beef, nacho cheese, jalapeños, and shredded lettuce, with a slice of sweet mango drenched in chamoy and Tajín finished with a galactic drizzle of cilantro-lime alien sauce. All stuffed and sealed inside a Doritos and cheese-crusted bun. Topped with a lime wedge to launch your taste buds into orbit! (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Brazilian Whipped Lime Stampede - On a global food expedition, this refreshing summer drink was hand-picked by world travellers from the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Similar to your favourite whipped lemonade, this ice cream beverage blends soft serve and lime juice with a whole lime-farm to blender. Fresh, bright and full of flavour. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Buldak Stuffed Grilled Cheese - Sweet, spicy, cheesy chaos. This Buldak-stuffed grilled cheese brings the heat with every bite. Loaded with saucy, spice-packed noodles and wrapped in crispy, golden bread. When the heat kicks in, the gooey cheese cools things down-before the spice builds again. It’s a roller-coaster you’ll want to ride again. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Butter Drizzled Vanilla Soft Serve - Get ready for a sweet-and-salty experience you won’t forget. This indulgent treat starts with smooth, creamy vanilla soft serve, swirled to perfection and drizzled with warm, melted butter. Finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, each bite delivers the perfect balance of rich, buttery sweetness and a subtle savoury crunch. It’s simple, unexpected, and absolutely irresistible. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Cinna-Dog - The Cinna-Dog is what happens when a corndog sneaks into the cereal aisle and comes back legendary. It’s a classic deep-fried corndog topped with sweet frosting and a crunchy blast of crushed Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and honestly, it’s kind of mind-blowing. It’s sweet, crispy, weirdly awesome, and totally the snack you tell your friends about the second you try it. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Cookies N Cream Korean Dog - Sweet meets street in the Cookies N Cream Korean Corndog, our signature Korean dog stacked with a halal hot dog and melty mozzarella, deep-fried in a crispy panko-cornflake crust. Finished with a drizzle of sweet icing and a blizzard of crushed Oreos, it’s the kind of snack that feels like dessert crashed a street food party. One bite in and it’s crunchy, gooey, chocolatey chaos, in the best possible way. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Crispy Queen - A Stampede showstopper: crispy coconut-crusted fried chicken, 100% gluten-free, served inside a golden arepa. Layered over fresh, crunchy coleslaw, topped with tangy pickles for that perfect kick, and finished with a bold mango habanero sauce that brings the heat and the sweetness together. Big flavour, bold crunch, and totally gluten-free-this is comfort food with a wild Stampede twist. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Crunchy Critter Corn in a Cup - Warning: this corn may bite back. A wild twist on traditional Mexican street corn (elote), topped with crunchy dried mealworms that brings a savoury, nutty flavour to every bite. Finished with chili spice, lime zest and cheese, this unforgettable dish is the ultimate mix of smoky spice, tangy zest and a satisfying crunch. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Deep Fried Birria Taco Bomb - Traditional slow cooked birria beef mixed with shredded cheese and rolled into a corn tortilla. Deep fried until golden brown perfection. Topped with onion, cilantro & salsa. Served with a consommé dip. Crack it open to reveal an epic, foot-long cheese pull you’ll want to capture on video. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Dragon Balls - These vibrant glutinous rice balls are a playful fusion of textures and flavours-chewy, lightly sweet sticky rice paired with succulent prawns for a savoury contrast. Inspired by Vietnamese cuisine, they reflect dishes like xôi, with fresh herbs such as mint adding brightness and balance. Colourful and easy to enjoy, they bring a harmony of sweet, savoury and aromatic flavours in every bite. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Garlic Parm Twisted Pickle - Move over ordinary snacks, the Garlic Parm Twisted Pickle just rolled onto the midway and its crushing cravings. This twisted pickle gets battered and fried to golden perfection, then bulldozed with creamy garlic aioli and buried under a blizzard of parmesan. It’s crispy, garlicky, dill-packed chaos that carnival foodies will line up for again and again! (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Hannkki Seoul Stampede Fries - Our favourite Canadian staple-a mountain of crispy golden fries, rich gravy, and cheese curds-now with a bold Korean twist. Loaded with sautéed kimchi, Korean-seasoned fried chicken, and nutty sausage slices, finished with an extra layer of melted cheddar and fresh green onions. Spicy, sweet, tangy, and packed with umami-this will be your new Stampede tradition. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Hash Brown Ice Cream Sandwich - Hey, you! Listen up you fry dunking ice cream cowboy or girl! This summer treat brings together two comfort food favourites in one craveable bite. Three hash brown patties are stacked with our house-made Oreo soft serve and topped with a whole Oreo. Choose classic Oreo or pistachio drizzle. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Korean BBQ Poutine - A global twist on a Canadian icon! Crispy fresh-cut fries layered with cheese curds and rich gravy, topped with tender, flame-grilled bulgogi sirloin beef. Finished with vibrant kimchi, fresh green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a striking drizzle of gochujang mayo. Bold, vibrant, and built to stand out. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Maki Sushi Corn Dog - Who wants to talk about what’s big in Japan? The original maki sushi corn dog is no joke. Handmade sushi rice, pressed into seaweed and rolled around a jumbo chicken, beef or veggie dog, coated in panko and fried to golden perfection. Loaded with everything at the sushi table-ginger, wasabi, spicy mayo, teriyaki drizzle and sesame seeds. Oh, and it’s served on a stick… two chopsticks that is! (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Masago Salmon Giant Inari Sushi - Forget bite-sized sushi. The masago salmon giant inari is an oversized Japanese festival treat taking over the Midway. A jumbo sweet-and-savoury inari pocket is loaded with fresh sashimi-grade salmon, creamy Japanese mayo and a "sunrise" topping of orange masago. Crunchy, creamy, fresh-and massive! Come for the size-stay for the flavour. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Potato Sago Spiral - With Loaded Tex-Mex Edition - The spiral that sizzles! Get ready to twist your taste buds with our Potato Sago Spirals. Inspired by the beloved Indian Chakli, these crunchy delights are crafted from a perfect blend of creamy mashed potatoes and delicate sago, pressed into golden circles and deep-fried to a flawless snap. Light, airy, and packed with a satisfying crunch, they’re the ultimate anytime snack. One spiral is never enough!(Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Rockies’ Seasonal Bites - Take your taste buds on a journey through the seasons. Spring: Avocado and crab tartare A waffle shell with crunchy cereal, topped with crab and fish in mango mayo, fresh sliced avocado and crispy fried onion. Summer: Lychee shrimp balls Minced shrimp and fish blended with seasoning, coated in a crispy red crust and served with tartar sauce. Fall: Seafood lollipops Three seafood lollipops made from minced shrimp and fish, blended with spinach purée and egg, lightly deep-fried and served with maple syrup. Winter: Mango sticky rice Sticky rice with creamy coconut milk, topped with mango chunks and shredded coconut. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Twister-Roni - Meet the Twister-Roni, a swirling stack of pepperoni and melty mozzarella skewered on a stick and brushed with rich, garlicky butter. One drizzle of marinara sends it straight into full-blown pizza territory, but with a street-food twist you can walk around with. It’s pizza night… twisted, stacked, and dangerously snackable. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z UFO Pickled Green Cheese Burger - Our signature double patty smash burger, topped with extraterrestrial cheese (green pickled flavour mozza) & bacon jam. All the flavour and juiciness is then sealed inside with our UFO press and our official custom alien stamp for authenticity. Served with a cheese dip to pour on or dunk your burger with. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Wagyu Okonomiyaki Giant Senbei - Straight from the festival heart of Kyoto to the Calgary Stampede, the Wagyu okonomiyaki giant senbei delivers a crunch like no other. A massive, freshly grilled rice cracker-bigger than your head-is loaded with premium wagyu beef, savoury sauces and the bold flavours of Japanese okonomiyaki. Handcrafted, theatrical and made for the camera. Come for the size, stay for the wagyu. Ready to take the #GiantSenbeiChallenge? (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

This year's Calgary Stampede midway menu, A to Z Western Brekkie - Picture a lone cowboy cooking dinner over the fire. Yummy buttery cornbread and bacon sizzling in the pan. This cookie, what Aussies call a "bikkie", is a nod to that experience, with a sweet cornbread sugar cookie mixed with pecans and bacon. Then topped with a maple buttercream and finshed with candied maple bacon! Sweet, salty and downright Cowboy approved. (Supplied/Calgary Stampede)

Deep-fried… pizza?

For the past several years, the Calgary Stampede has been offering insiders a chance to come up with a name for one of the midway’s new creations.

This year’s winning name for a mouthwatering slice of cheese Pizza 73 pizza, dipped in corn dog batter dusted with Cheetos seasoning and then deep-fried, is the Cheesy Saddle Slice, a.k.a. the CS Slice.

“Pizza 73 has deep roots in Western Canada, and the Calgary Stampede is the perfect place for us to bring bold, craveable food to fans,” said Adam Williamson, marketing director for Pizza 73.

The Calgary Stampede runs from July 3 to 12.

‘Bold, fun and irresistible’: 2026 Calgary Stampede food lineup released

Deep-fried… pizza?