FARM TO FORK – EXPERIENCE HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND DEMONSTRATIONS TO LEARN WHERE YOUR FOOD COMES FROM.
With engaging agricultural attractions and free, hands-on activities and presentations, there’s something for everyone at Ag-tivity in the City located in the Nutrien Western Event Centre and Agriculture Barns, also known as the Agriculture Zone.
Programs Offered
AG-TIVITY IN THE CITY IN THE NUTRIEN WESTERN EVENT CENTRE & ALTALINK HALL:
Visit a wide variety of interactive, educational displays presented by industry experts, and learn how your food is produced!
COUNTRY CRITTERS IN THE AGRICULTURE BARNS:
Don't miss the Country Critters area in the Agriculture Barn where you can engage with a wide variety of animals and participate in free kid-friendly farm activities such as cow milking (this is done using a simulator) and pigeon racing!
Country Critters offers demonstrations daily on the Country Critters Stage, showcasing educational presentations to show you how your food is produced.
MILK AND COOKIE SHACK PRESENTED BY ALBERTA MILK:
Located on the West side of the Agriculture Zone, beside the Nutrien Rotunda entrance, visit the Milk 'n Cookies shack presented by Alberta Milk to sit and rest, while enjoying the ultimate refreshing snack of milk and cookies offered at just $2.00. All proceeds from the Milk & Cookie shack is donated to the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank.
Did you know? Since 2004, Alberta Milk has donated $163,950 in proceeds from the Milk & Cookie Shack to the Calgary Inter-Faith Foodbank.
AG-TIVITY AGRICULTURE AMBASSADORS:
Take a tour of the Agriculture Zone! Our Ag Ambassadors lead barn tours daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during the ten days of Stampede, meeting in front of the Nutrien Western Event Center. Friendly and knowledgeable guides provide information about the agriculture industry and Calgary Stampede History, and are happy to answer questions. Our Ambassadors speak a variety of languages and have big smiles that mean "friend" in every language.
HERITAGE CABIN:
Our little cabin in the Ag Zone will give you a feel for the rudimentary conditions that pioneers endured to settle the west. It was a time of hard work, but women found time to use their skills and creative ability to handcraft quilts, weave cloth, spin wool, crochet or make toys. Relive these experiences and see firsthand how these tasks were performed. Stop by the Heritage Cabin located on the north side of the Agriculture Barns.
Nutrien Ag-Tivity In The City is presented by the Calgary Stampede Agri-Food Committee and the Calgary Stampede Ag-tivity In The City Sub-Committee.