Graphic of the Week: Calgary Stampede midway food
Visiting the Calgary Stampede can be an adventure for your palate — assuming you go on an empty stomach with the intention of chowing down on wild and wacky menu items.
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'The goal is to surprise, delight and satisfy every kind of craving, with an unforgettable Stampede twist,' Calgary Stampede midway manager Ashley Warner said earlier this year, when a host of new dishes was unveiled.
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