Celiacs of Calgary, rejoice! Wheat-free pancakes and other morning-time staples will be served up at Wendy T’s Gluten-free Stampede Pancake Breakfast on July 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. so you can nosh on traditional Stampede breakfast fare without fear of cross-contamination. With a list of local and national sponsors that includes gluten-free favourites such as Spolumbo’s, Kinnikinnick Foods and Community Natural Foods, this event is sure to be a tasty and filling surprise for all wheat-free devotees.
The Marda Loop neighbourhood throws its annual Stampede breakfast at its very own community hall on July 16 from 9 am to noon. Free pancakes and sausages are accompanied by two musical acts: the Calgary Round-Up Band and local country crooners Big Daddy and the Cool Cats. Also visit the association’s farmers’ market held the same day.