Here’s a list of all the new foods, drinks, and desserts coming to the 2026 Calgary Stampede midway

It’s hard to believe that there is just 50 days left until the kickoff of the 2026 Calgary Stampede.

To add to the anticipation, the Stampede released its midway foods list Thursday, filled with unique twists on classics and some dishes that are downright strange.

Here’s what your tastebuds have to look forward to.

The Cheesy Saddle Slice

A gooey cheese slice dipped in corn dog batter, dusted with Cheetos seasoning and deep-fried to golden perfection. Choose from classic, creamy garlic and pickle, or creamy garlic and pepperoni.

24k Matcha Minis by Cin City Donuts & Lemon Heaven Beverages

Golden cinnamon sugar mini donuts, topped with smooth matcha drizzle and sprinkled with edible flakes of gold.

Amsterdam Cone Fries by The Poutine King

A towering five-pound cone of golden fresh-cut fries, loaded with shredded Gruyère cheese, topped with silky béchamel sauce, and finished with a luxurious truffle mayo drizzle.

Area 51 Taco Burger by The Burger Joint

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. 

Bacon Lasso’d Mars Bar by Bacon Nation

Thick-cut bacon wrapped around the classic Mars bar, deep fried until golden brown perfection. Drizzled with chocolate & caramel then topped with bacon bits. 

BBQ Rib Cookie by Craig’s Cookies Calgary

Their iconic cookie stuffed with a piece of BBQ rib, served with a side of BBQ sauce to dip.

Big Buckin’ Lemonade by Family Squeezed Lemonade

Six litres of pure, fresh-squeezed goodness. Loaded with real lemon, ice, and bold flavour-perfect for beating the Stampede heat with your crew!

Blue Coconut Match by Covet Sips + Sweets

This dreamy dessert sip layers earthy matcha beneath a fluffy blue coconut cream cloud for a candy-sweet, creamy treat that’s as iconic as it is delicious.

Brazilian Whipped Lemonade by Drink A Fruit

Similar to your favourite whipped lemonade, this ice cream beverage blends soft serve and lime juice with a whole lime-farm to blender. 

Brumby Wrangler by Cool Drinks

This untamed blend of Sprite, smoky chipotle pineapple syrup and vibrant dragon fruit is topped with Tajín for an added kick of spice.

Buldak Stuffed Grilled Cheese by Melt Town Grilled Cheese

This Buldak-stuffed grilled cheese brings the heat with every bite. Loaded with saucy, spice-packed noodles and wrapped in crispy, golden bread. 

Butter Chicken Birria Tacos by Mexican Street Food

Slow cooked butter chicken stuffed in a cheesy-style birria taco. Topped with onion & cilantro and served with a traditional consommé dip.

Butter drizzled vanilla soft serve by Summerland Soft Serve

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. 

Candied Grapes by Candy Fruit Fusion

Fresh grapes coated in candy and rolled in sugar, Jolly Ranchers, Nerds and more.

Candied Pickles by Candy Fruit Fusion

Dill pickle on a stick, dipped in candy to create a crunchy treat with a sweet and tangy taste profile.

Charcoal Fish Burger by Fish & Chick

Crispy deep fried fish stacked on a soft black charcoal bun. Pink tartar sauce adds creamy bite and colour. Fresh jalapeño brings clean heat. Kimchi delivers a punch of savoury funk. Crunchy slaw finishes it with balance and texture. 

Cheesecake Taco by Granny’s Cheesecake

A crisp chocolate-dipped sweet dessert shell filled with silky cheesecake and topped with fresh strawberry slices. 

Chicken Shawarma Mac by Ogopogo Mac & Cheese

Their classic mac and cheese is topped with halal-certified shawarma chicken, crisp cabbage and carrot slaw, dill pickles and a tangy garlic white sauce.

Chili Cheese Corn Dog by Libbertt’s Corn Dogs

Libbertt’s classic corn dog, split open and loaded with chili and melted cheese. Chives optional.

Chili Cheese Dog Pizza by Bow Tie Pizza

This pizza contains chili as the sauce base, layered with double cheese (mozzarella + cheddar), topped with crispy hot dogs, crunchy crushed chips, and finished with a generous drizzle of cheese sauce.

Chocolate Pistachio Cheesecake Mini Donuts by Ogopogo Artisan Mini Donuts

Twelve fresh mini donuts topped with a decadent pistachio cream cheese glaze, drizzled with rich chocolate glaze and finished with powdered sugar and dark chocolate curls.

Cinna-Dog by Mini Coco’s

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. 

Coke Caesar by Covet Sips + Sweets

An Alberta-born twist on a prairie classic, this bold non-alcoholic Caesar blends the iconic savoury, spiced flavours cowboys know and love with an unexpected Coke base for the perfect sweet-and-salty kick. Finished with a pickle and olive garnish,

Cookies n Cream Korean Dog by Korean Dogs

Their 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.

Cosmic Funnel Cake by Rick’s Elephant Ear/Funnel Cake

A hot, golden funnel cake dusted with powdered sugar, topped with sweet purple drizzle icing and crunchy freeze-dried Skittles for a fruity burst in every bite.

Cotton Candy Cowgirl by Dirty Sodaz

Featuring Dirty Sodaz cotton candy Sprite, splashed with vanilla cream, topped with strawberry cold foam and a cloud of floss.

Crab Rangoon Wonton Nachos by Wok This Way

Crab Rangoon Wonton Nachos are crispy wontons, stuffed with creamy cream cheese crab filling, garnished with in-house sauces.

Crispy Ginger Beef Perogies by International Perogies

Golden, bite-sized potato-and-cheddar-filled perogies loaded with sautéed onions and crispy ginger beef, topped with fresh green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds and a bold drizzle of chipotle mango mayo. Finished with crunchy wonton strips and served with a side of sour cream.

Crispy Queen by Arepas Ranch

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.

Crunchy Critter Corn in a Cup by Original Turkey Drumstick

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.

Crunchy Samosa Chaat by Mumbai Bites

Crispy potato-and-pea samosas topped with zesty chutneys, cooling yogurt, juicy pomegranate and crunchy sev-a street.

Deep Fried Birria Taco Bomb by Mexican Street Food

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

Deep Fried Butter Oreos by Drink A Fruit

A hand-cut piece of butter is tucked between an Oreo, battered and flash-fried until golden brown outside and soft inside. Tossed in hot butter and topped with even more butter and icing sugar. 

Deep Fried Street Corn by Drink A Fruit

Slow-roasted at 500 degrees, husked hot, battered immediately and fried to golden perfection. Take your pick: buttered hot or Mexican-style.

Dragon Balls by Viet Grill

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.

Dubai Pistachio Coconut Ice Cream by So Cute Ice Cream

Dubai-inspired pistachio soft serve has arrived at Stampede Park. Hand-mixed and served in a cup, cone or coconut, topped with crushed pistachios, strawberries and dark chocolate.

Dunkaroo Iced Latte by Covet Sips + Sweets

This creamy, dessert-inspired sip is topped with a Dunkaroo-flavoured soft cloud, bringing sweet frosting and sprinkle nostalgia to the ultimate treat for the iced coffee crowd.

Flamin’ Hot Turkey Drumstick by The Original Turkey Drumstick

Juicy turkey drumsticks dipped in a spicy hot sauce and coated in a crunchy flamin hot Cheetos crust. Served with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping.

Fried Frozen Watermelon by Mr. Pickle

Fried frozen, sweet, watermelon. Delicious sweet watermelon cut into perfect pieces, frozen for days, fried in homemade mini-donut batter, and topped with fresh strawberry topping. 

Garlic Parm Twisted Pickle by Twisted Pickles

This twisted pickle gets battered and fried to golden perfection, then bulldozed with creamy garlic aioli and buried under a blizzard of parmesan.

Gluten Free Fried Oreos by Gluten Free Factory

The Calgary Stampede’s first ever gluten-free fried Oreos! Crispy, fluffy, golden batter wrapped around warm Oreos and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Hankki Seoul Stampede Fries by Hankki

 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.

Hashbrown Ice Cream Sandwich by Drink A Fruit

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.

Korean BBQ Poutine by The Poutine King

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.

Kulfi Cream Bars by Curry n Hurry

A rich, ultra-creamy frozen treat with a dense, smooth texture. This traditional Indian dessert melts slowly for a more indulgent flavour experience. Available in mango, pistachio and classic malai.

Loosy Moosy Pizza by Avatara Pizza

This wild slice stacks smoky artisan moose pepperoni with gooey mozzarella, onions, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and juicy tomatoes on a crispy crust. 

Maki Sushi Corn Dog by Drink A Fruit

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.

Mango Chili Lime Waffle Pop by Waffle Wagon

A fresh-baked waffle pop drizzled with sweet mango glaze, zesty lime and silky white chocolate, then finished with Tajin spice.

Masago Salmon Giant Inari Sushi by Kachi Kachi

A jumbo sweet-and-savoury inari pocket is loaded with fresh sashimi-grade salmon, creamy Japanese mayo and a “sunrise” topping of orange masago.

Matcha Deep Fried Oreos by Funnel Cakes

Oreos dipped in a matcha-infused batter, fried golden, and dusted with icing sugar.

Meatball Sub Corn Dog by Libbertt’s Concessions

A savoury meatball and melted cheese on a stick, dipped in corn dog batter and fried to golden perfection-because everything’s better on a stick.

Pina Colada Churro Sundae by Mi Churro

Warm, golden churros drizzled in sweet sauce and rolled in coconut, served alongside juicy pineapple chunks. Finished with a cloud of whipped cream, a cherry on top.

Rib Wrangler Smoked Beef Ribs by Barbeque Steak on a Bun

A full pound of smoked Alberta beef back ribs. Finished with a rich, savoury root beer barbecue sauce, and topped with a bold dill‑pickle ranch drizzle.

Rick’s Blue Heat Takis Pickle Pizza by Rick’s Pizza

Homemade hand-tossed dough with our signature creamy dill sauce and melty fresh mozzarella, topped with crunchy dill pickles and baked until golden. Finished with crispy blue heat Takis.

Rockies’ Seasonal Bites by Happy Fish

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.

Spam Fries by Anything Spam

Spam cut into fry-shaped strips, coated in a signature seasoned batter and fried to a golden crunch. Served hot with a creamy spicy mayo dip.

Spicy Dill Pickle Cotton Candy by CandyTime

A fan-favourite Dill Pickle Cotton Candy is back-with a spicy kick that hits sweet, tangy and bold all at once.

Spicy Margarita Wat-A-Melon by Drink A Fruit

Hand-mixed watermelon soft serve with a pinch of spice and sandwich it between two ice-cold watermelon wedges.

Stamp’n Dog by Mumbai Bites

Boneless BBQ chicken served on a soft focaccia bun with garlic mayo, drizzled with your choice of house-made sauces: mango tamarind, mint, Mumbai Bites signature or smoked lime and tequila.

Strawberry Matcha Funnel Cake by Funnel Cakes

Crispy golden matcha funnel cake dusted with earthy matcha powder and icing sugar, drizzled with a lush strawberry reduction, and finished with a cloud of whipped cream.

Triple Chocolate Mini Donuts by Mini Donuts Factory

Chocolate mini donuts topped with chocolate syrup and finished with Pocky sticks. 

Twister-Roni by Big Coco’s

A swirling stack of pepperoni and melty mozzarella skewered on a stick and brushed with rich, garlicky butter.

UFO Pickled Green Cheese Burger by Bacon Nation

Their 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 a UFO press and the official custom alien stamp for authenticity. Served with a cheese dip to pour on or dunk your burger with.

Wagyu Okomomiyaki Giant Senbei by Kachi Kachi

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. 

Western Brekkie by Cool Drinks

This cookie, what Aussies call a “bikkie”, is a sweet cornbread sugar cookie mixed with pecans and bacon. Then topped with a maple buttercream and finshed with candied maple bacon! 

What The Duck by The Dumpling Hero

Succulent duck breast, paired with a crispy fried century egg for a rich umami bite. Garnished with fresh cucumber and scallions. drizzled in sweet, savoury hoisin sauce and tucked inside a hot, fluffy steamed bao bun.