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Category Archives: Calgary Stampede
My Date with Paul Brandt!
I recently had one of the best days of my blog life! A day where I had to stop and say… “How am I so fortunate?” Starting my blog I never imagined I would be treated to so much kindness. … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Famous Fridays, Musical Mondays, My Life, VIP
Tagged calgary stampede, Country Music, Paul Brandt
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Mr.Fab Does Runway!
Growing up I always dreamt of making the pages of the top fashion magazines, my face marketing for some of the top designers. A dream that is still in the making! Something I never saw myself doing was walking the … Continue reading
Tasty Tuesday (Deep Fried Wagon Wheels)
Every year with anticipation I await the Calgary Stampede, but more importantly I await the BEST of the WORST foods! Yes, all things deep fried! And because I have a weak spot for the sweets, I immediately try to suss out … Continue reading
Famous Fridays (Carly Rae Jepsen)
With so many country artists hitting the stage this year at the Calgary Stampede it was nice to know I could always get my pop music fix over at the CocaCola Stage on the grounds. Who ever books these artists has … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Famous Fridays, My Life, VIP
Tagged calgary stampede, Carly Rae Jepsen
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Ford Pimps My Ride!
This year’s Stampede came with some pretty surprising and unexpected perks, but when the offer came in to “pimp my ride“, I was truly shocked! The Ford F150 Harley Davidson Special Edition, a truck that was completely ‘tricked’ out, to get me to and from … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, My Life, Travel, VIP
Tagged F150, Ford Canada, Harley Davidson
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What to Wear Wednesday (Belt Buckles)
Hands down the best part of Stampede is when the boys dig into the far depths of their closets and pull out their annual giddy-up belt buckles! And this year the urban cowboys were out in full force. So I rounded … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Shop, What to Wear Wednesdays
Tagged Belt Buckles, Cowboy, fashion
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Tasty Tuesdays (‘those little DONUTS’)
Every year when the fair would roll through my home town, two things were inevitable. 1. I would somehow become separated from my family; a lost child wandering the grounds frightened that I would be scooped up by the Carnies! & 2. … Continue reading
Parade Date with Miss America
This year, the 10 days of the Calgary Stampede kicked off with gusto, with its 17 hour Stampede Parade. Last year I found myself curb side, mashed between families in the unbearable heat. This year I vowed I would do … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Famous Fridays, My Life, VIP
Tagged Laura Keappeler, Miss America, Parade, stampede
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Buckin’ Breakfast Bucked Me Bad!
Last week was year number 2 for the famed Buckin’ Breakfast. You might remember that last year I was asked to join the ‘team’ with a bunch of women who were up to no good and looking for trouble. From what … Continue reading
Theo Fleury Sings Live Onstage at Calgary Stampede
I always wondered WHY videos would go viral or even how people find them in the first place. I have made numerous videos of me lip syncing that are so good I was certain that they would have set the … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Musical Mondays, My Life, Surfing Sunday, VIP
Tagged calgary stampede, Johnny Reid, Theo Fuery, Viral Video
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FAB it Up with Johnny Reid
Last night another great concert and another great seat for the Virgin Mobile Concert: Johnny Reid This was the last stop for the multi CCMA winner for his ‘Fire It Up’ tour. Now I’ll be quite honest, I had never … Continue reading
Garth Brooks Concert Video
I feel awful for all those who got swindled by scalpers and frauds… I know Garth would have wanted you there! I know this sounds crazy, but I am sure he is pointing at me during this recording. I think … Continue reading
My Day with Garth Brooks
This week golden horseshoes have been falling outta me with every step I take and yesterday, as the Virgin Mobile Reporter, I hit max capacity. I was given tickets to Garth Brooks, the show which sold out in 58 seconds. But … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Famous Fridays, VIP
Tagged calgary, calgary stampede, Garth Brooks, Stampede100, Trisha Yearwood, virgin mobile
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Mr. Fab goes LIVE! (segment included)
Because of all my little ‘Fab-lings’ support, I have been given a ton of wonderful opportunities to cover some pretty amazing events this week. As such I will be compiling and writing all of the stories this week, for you … Continue reading
Rouge & White and Everything in Between!
A day before Stampede takes control of the city and there is one last fabulous non-western themed affair! Rouge and White A ‘Carnival’ themed charity event in support of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. I love going to events that support … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Eat, My Life, VIP
Tagged Carnival, charity, events, food, Parties
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Hats, Food and a Little Diddy!
Stampede officially kicks of tomorrow after the 43 hour Parade (trust me, it’s long), but that hasn’t stopped the ‘pre’ party invites from coming. Last night I accepted invites to two very different events. First up, with the promise of … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Eat, Famous Fridays, VIP
Tagged events, Jim Cuddy, Parties, VIP
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Virgin Mobile Concert Series Giveaway!
Next week I’ll be behind the scenes and back stage with some of Country’s hottest Music makers as Virgin Mobile has named me (and my readers) their Concert Series Reporter. Garth Brooks (July 12th) Johnny Reid (July 13th), and Brad … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Giveaway, VIP
Tagged calgary stampede, concerts, VIP, virgin mobile
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Fab ANNOUNCEMENT!
With Stampede’s kick off a few days away, Calgary is a-buzz with all things western… And why wouldn’t they be! 2012 marks the Calgary Stampede’s centennial year and I’ll be covering ALL the action from inside and outside the gates! … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Musical Mondays, My Life, VIP
Tagged shaw tv, stampede, virgin mobile
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Extra Extra, Mr. Fab makes the paper!
Recently I was asked by CORE Shopping what I thought the 10 must haves for Stampede were. As I screamed out my first answer, “a designated driver!”, the question was clarified. “Top 10 Fashion picks and none of this ‘denim … Continue reading
Posted in $ Money Maker $, Calgary Stampede, Core Gift Guide, Model Mondays, Shop
Tagged fashion, model, photo shoots
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What’s Your Stampede Style?
With the Calgary Stampede quickly approaching it’s time to show this city YOUR Stampede Style; it could win you a $10,000.00 prize which includes a $5,000 shopping spree from CORE Shopping. It’s the 100 days of Stampede Style Contest Come … Continue reading
Posted in Calgary Stampede, Core Gift Guide, Giveaway, Shop
Tagged calgary stampede, fashion, stampede, style
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