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Inspire Fest is a community driven festival set at an urban farm near the heart of Calgary. Highfield Regenerative Farm is a grassroots organization designed to energize creative and engaged communities through art, permaculture, music, food and performance. Inspire Fest is a showcase of topflight Alberta bands, DJs, dancers and creators in a custom venue, backstopped by amazing lights and sound, with a Burning Man mutant vehicle to boot. Inspire Fest is a celebration of togetherness, and a central gathering intended to strengthen connections and foster collaboration across creative disciplines. Local Alberta builders, doers and makers will bring their big art, performances, and organic food creations to craft a dynamic backdrop to the grassroots homegrown locale of Highfield Regenerative Farm. The immersive art experience begins the second you enter the Highfield Farm. You can watch visual art such as graffiti or live paintings being created in the moment or participate in the process yourself. You can take part in the regenerative farming process by working with the plants soil in the brand-new greenhouse or enjoy the calming tranquility of the Wellness Meadow. Whether from the expressive performances, the farm-style permaculture knowledge, or the giant fire breathing turtle, the entire experience may leave you feeling like you’ve left the city and entered a whole new world.

Join us at our Summer Band Camp, Field the Rhythm, on the following dates: - Friday, August 19, 2022 from 6pm - 9pm - Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 10am - 5pm - Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 10am - 4pm This is a FREE, 3-day adventure for participants aged 12-18 who will get the experience of what it is like to be a part of a premiere marching ensemble in Canada such as the Calgary Round-Up Band, the Calgary Stetson Showband, and the Calgary Stampede Showband. By the end of the camp, participants will: - be exposed to the various types of show music (pop, funk, etc.) - see what rehearsing in a marching band is like make new friends and memories along the way perform at a Show and Tell for family and friends Show & Tell: Sunday, August 21, 2022 from 4pm - 5pm If you are unsure about whether or not you belong in the marching arts, this camp is for you. Hint: The marching arts are for everyone! Notes - Ages 12 to 18 - Beginner music and dance experience recommended (e.g. Grade 5 band or dance lessons) - Please see our list of required items for the camp below - Before and After supervision is available for 30 minutes - Attend camp and get $100 off your yearly participation fees for Round-Up or Stetsons Deadline to Register: Monday, August 1, 2022 If you have any questions please email summerbandcamp@calgarystampede.com