Spam buns, worm poutine and much more on the menu for Calgary Stampede

The Canadian Press

· Posted: May 14, 2025 2:15 PM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago

The Calgary Stampede paper this twelvemonth is acceptable to see a heaping of pickle flavours and thing for those with a cast-iron stomach.

There volition beryllium fiery dill Coke, deep-fried pickle Oreos and tzatziki-twisted pickles, on with fruity pebble Korean blistery dogs.

Mopane worm poutine features the taxon of emperor moth, an important root of macromolecule successful South Africa.

The "Spam-pede" bao bun, inspired by the Hawaiian snack, is filled with Spam, ail shrimp and pineapple.

On the artery hardening broadside of things, determination volition beryllium Nashville blistery chickenhearted macaroni and cheese, a lobster tornado rotation and deep-fried cinnamon buns.

Organizers accidental much than 50 caller midway foods volition beryllium disposable during the 10-day rodeo and exhibition, moving July 4 to 13.

"Our exhibitors walk months curating unexpected dishes that you won't find anyplace other but astatine the Calgary Stampede midway," said Stampede midway manager Ashley Warner.

"The extremity is to surprise, delight and fulfill each benignant of craving."