Celebrating 65 years of its cherished community event, CF Chinook Centre’s Stampede Breakfast returns on Saturday, July 5th, with an ambitious goal: to secure the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Most Pancakes Served!
“More than 25,000 visitors are expected at this rain-or-shine, first-come, first-served event to enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast with all the fixings, alongside live entertainment, family-friendly activities including the Kiddie Corral, as well as an outdoor retail market. Performances include Madeline Merlo, Tony Stevens, Nolan Compton, and Haley Isabel, with Emcees Jimmy and Jodi Hughes guiding guests through the morning, and in-centre entertainment featuring the Chinook Club Line Dancers, said the Calgary shopping centre in a news release.
To elevate the festivities, CF Chinook Centre said it is hosting a high-energy Pancake Stacking Contest on Friday, July 4th. Teams featuring notable Calgarians will race to stack 65 pancakes, with a fun twist – a “Wheel of Disadvantage” introducing challenges like stacking with oven mitts or one-handed. The winning team will receive a $2,000 donation to a charity of their choice.
Calgarians are invited to get rodeo ready by exploring CF Chinook Centre’s 2025 Stampede Lookbook for curated styles from retailers, featuring themes like Prairie Princess, Cowgirl Chic, Lil’ Wrangler, and Rodeo Rider. Plus, guests can enhance their Stampede experience with a CF SHOP! Card bonus offer from July 4 to 14 (while quantities last). Click here for full offer terms, said officials.
“This event is made possible by generous sponsors including PHI Studio, Kal-Tire, PCL Construction, Marble Slab and A&W, in addition to all pancake station participants, with proceeds benefiting Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation. In line with Cadillac Fairview’s Green at Work® program, this will be a Zero Waste event held in collaboration with GFL Environmental Inc., with volunteers assisting in waste diversion efforts. Public transit is encouraged,” they said.
Event Details
- Pancake Stacking Contest: Friday, July 4, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Centre Court
- Stampede Breakfast Event: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM, east parking lot between Chapters & Yeti.
- 7:00 AM – Official Welcome & Acknowledgements: featuring remarks from Emcees Jimmy and Jodi Hughes, CF Chinook Centre General Manager Darren Milne, and the 2025 Stampede Princesses
- 10:50 AMÂ – Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation (ACHF) Cheque Presentation:Â featuring representatives from CF Chinook Centre
- 12:00 PMÂ – Guinness World Records Award Ceremony & Photo Opportunities:Â Centre Court, celebrating the potential new record
CF Market Mall in Calgary is also hosting its 56th Annual Stampede Breakfast on Tuesday, July 8, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the East Parking Lot, on the corner of Shaganappi Trail and 32 Ave NW. This long-standing tradition is set to welcome over 6,000 guests for a high-energy start to the Stampede season.
“Attendees can enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast with all the fixings, alongside Stampede Caravan entertainment and interactive family activities. In-mall entertainment will also feature the Chinook Club Line Dancers. The event will include a Retail Market and Community Markets, showcasing local retailers like Team Town Sports, Alberta Boot Company, Unique Bunny, Bailey Nelson and Twisted Goods, and community organizations like CMLC, Calgary Wild FC, Meals on Wheels, Heritage Park, Man Van, and Ronald McDonald House Charities,” it said.
Calgarians are invited to get rodeo ready by exploring CF Market Mall’s 2025 Stampede Lookbook for curated styles from retailers, featuring themes like Prairie Princess, Cowgirl Chic, Lil’ Wrangler, and Rodeo Rider. Plus, guests can enhance their Stampede experience with a CF SHOP! Card bonus offer from July 7 to 14 (while quantities last). Click here for full offer terms.
Key Event Timings:
- Main Breakfast Event: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, east parking lot, on the corner of Shaganappi Trail and 32 Ave NW
- Official Welcome & Stage Opens:Â 9:00 AM, featuring the Stampede Caravan
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