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This weekend in Calgary = festivals, food & fun 😍

🎭 Cultural vibes: Expo Latino, Korean Day, Philippine Festival, Arab Fest

🎨 Art mode: BUMP murals, Graffiti Jam block party

🍴 Eats & markets: Cochrane Food Fest, Inglewood Night Market, Calgary Night Market

🏟 Sports hype: Surge, Cavalry FC, Stamps game day

📍 Aug 8–10 – Where will YOU wander?

Comment WEEKEND for the full list!

#yycevents #wanderinginyyc #thingstodoyyc #yycfestivals #calgaryweekend

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