Born here. Our flagship. Our heart.
Calgary is where Flavours of Vietnam began — inspired by the beloved Taste of Asia and Taste of Calgary festivals. The flagship stop takes over Prince's Island Park in the Bow River with 80+ vendors, the national Chef Showdown finals, and a Sunday Family Day with free admission for kids. This is the biggest Vietnamese festival in Western Canada.
All programming included with festival admission. Cooking demos and tastings first-come, first-served.
| Day | Time | Program |
|---|---|---|
| Friday | 4:00 PM | Gates open · Lion dance kickoff |
| Friday | 6:00 PM | Opening ceremony & lantern lighting |
| Friday | 8:00 PM | Live V-pop headliner — Main Stage |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM | Family zone opens · kids cooking class |
| Saturday | 1:00 PM | Chef Showdown — semi-finals (taste & vote) |
| Saturday | 3:00 PM | Áo dài fashion showcase |
| Saturday | 7:00 PM | Traditional music ensemble · Water puppetry |
| Saturday | 9:00 PM | Lantern night market & late-night eats |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM | Bánh mì brunch hour · cà phê cupping |
| Sunday | 2:00 PM | Chef Showdown finals · community awards |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM | Closing parade & thank-you ceremony |
60+ vendors at Calgary — here are a few highlights from the 2027 lineup.
Calgary institution on 17th Ave — bringing their legendary rare beef phở to the island.
The city's most famous bánh mì, fresh off the griddle. Expect a line. Worth it.
Collab pour-over bar: Vietnamese slow-drip meets Calgary's craft coffee scene.
Yes, but gate tickets are $3 more and weekend passes often sell out. We strongly recommend buying online in advance.
All venues are wheelchair accessible with accessible washrooms, viewing platforms at main stages, and quiet zones.
Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome in outdoor areas. Service animals always permitted.
Flavours of Vietnam runs rain or shine. A handful of demos move under cover in bad weather — check our social channels day-of.
Absolutely — roughly a third of our vendors offer vegetarian/vegan dishes, clearly marked at each booth.