Since 1948 the Calgary Grey Cup Committee has been showcasing Western Hospitality and promoting the Spirit of Calgary at each and every Grey Cup Festival. While the “horse in the hotel” is one of the more eye-catching events, it’s their other activities that have the biggest impact.
Each year thousands of fans are treated to a western-style breakfast complete with a live country band (High Steppin’ Daddy) and their mascot Charlie Horse. On top of that, the Committee will arrange a private event at a local school. It’s the full package - white hats, clowns, and musical entertainment. And when it’s done the Committee will leave a donation to go towards the school’s specific needs.
The Calgary Grey Cup Committee is a 100% volunteer organization and relies on sponsorships and donations to fund these activities. All fundraising goes towards keeping the committee running and to the events themselves - committee members are not compensated and their costs are not subsidized.
For the past number of years Village Brewery has been a sponsor, and now to complement that partnership Pelican Pier is pleased to add Village Blonde to our menu. For every bottle of Blonde added to a food purchase, Pelican Pier will donate the proceeds to the Calgary Grey Cup Committee.
