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KDays<\/a> may not start until July 17, but there are already ways to indulge in carnival-style food at local businesses. Diners get two free tickets<\/a> for the fair if they buy a featured menu item or make a minimum purchase, depending on the establishment. This writer snagged tickets just by buying a pint of ice cream at Little Bon Bon<\/a>. To lean into the spirit of KDays, one might opt for a cake topped with mini-doughnuts from The Art of Cake<\/a>, the bison bacon corn dog from RGE RD<\/a>, or a kettle corn latte at Felice Cafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once tickets are secured, it’s time to test out the outrageous creations featured in the New Foods Competition<\/a> \u2014 if you dare. Calorie bombs include an Area 51-inspired taco-burger hybrid made with Doritos by The Burger Joint<\/a>; maple bacon-fried cheese curds from Curly’s Curds<\/a>; and a Samyang-noodle stuffed takoyaki from Takopo<\/a>.<\/p>\n A beer may be in order after consuming that much salt. Luckily, the Craft Beer Fest<\/a> features local brewers at Klondike Park. Ale Architect<\/a>, Alley Kat Brewing Co.<\/a>, Bent Stick Brewing<\/a>, Campio Brewing<\/a>, Long Roof Brewing<\/a>, Odd Company Brewing<\/a>, Sea Change Brewing Co.<\/a>, Southbound Brewing<\/a>, and the non-alcoholic Tuesday Brewing<\/a> from Calgary will all be on hand. The festival within a festival takes place from 4pm to 8pm until KDays concludes on July 26.<\/p>\n
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