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Calgary’s “Exotic” Stampede

by | Jun 26, 2010 | Travel & Preservation

The self-proclaimed “Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” is truly dandy.
As I walked among the concession stands at Stampede Park, I was continually surprised by what I saw and smelled; fried Oreos, BBQ ribs, Tornado Potatoes, Weiner Schnitzel, Arizona fry bread and even bagels--yes, New York City-style bagels in Calgary, Alberta. I’d venture to guess that those fried Oreos weren’t around when the Calgary Stampede was in


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