COMMUNITY FAQ
WHERE IS CMF LOCATED?
CMF 2025 will take place at our new home, Cowboys Park (formerly Shaw Millennium Park), located at 1220 9th Ave SW in the Downtown West community of Calgary, Alberta.
HOW LONG WILL CMF BE SET UP IN MY COMMUNITY?
Site set-up will begin June 11, 2025, and the site will be returned to its pre-festival state July 31, 2025. Security will be present on site 24/7 during the set up, operation, and tear-down of CMF.
WILL CMF BE CLOSING THE STREETS CLOSE BY TO ALLOW FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC?
All road closures are determined and facilitated by the City of Calgary.
HOW WILL CMF AFFECT THE AREA AROUND THE EVENT SITE?
CMF will only operate inside Cowboys Park with some overflow on the south western side of the Contemporary Calgary parking lot, and will not impose on or require use of existing sidewalks, bike lanes or streets. The priority of CMF during setup/construction will be to keep the site and surrounding area organized, clean, and free of garbage as to not become a nuisance or eyesore to our neighbours and surrounding environment, using third party services from Waste Management and ISCS to reduce any adverse community impact.
Certain elements of Cowboys Park will be fully or temporarily closed to the public during our set up, operation, and tear down. Those areas are:
Beginner Skate Park Bowl - Closed from June 22, 2025 - July 21, 2025; this has been adjusted from a June 21, 2025 start, to facilitate National Skateboard Day and the planned celebrations and events.
Intermediate Skate Park Bowl - Closed June 11, 2025 - July 30, 2025*
The Skate Park will be returned to it’s pre-Festival state July 30, 2025; any rails that have been removed from these areas have been removed and will be replaced by the City. In the event we are able to return the skate parks to their pre-Festival state and re-open them to the public before July 30,,those details will be shared via signage in the area, and updated here as well.
The Beach Volleyball Courts and Climbing Boulders will remain open to the public for the duration of the set up, operation, and tear down of CMF.
Signage and maps outlining which pathways are closed and detour routes will be present on site to support park-users during our set up, operation and tear down of the Festival site.
*Subject to change
WHAT ARE CMF’S PLANS FOR SECURITY IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, SPECIFICALLY?
Public safety is a priority for CMF. We will have fully trained security team members and hired City of Calgary Police officers on site to ensure safety protocols are followed within our gates.
CMF’s BlockWatch Team will be active again this year as well. This group creates a consistent presence in the community and acts as a deterrent to potential issues, working with CMF management and relevant partners to address issues in the community surrounding Cowboys Park. The BlockWatch Team are not there to police the area. If you see or hear something concerning please call 911.
WHAT IS CMF DOING FOR SOUND MANAGEMENT?
In addition to abiding by all municipal regulations regarding sound control, CMF will adhere to our strict internal audio management policy which includes continually testing and measuring sound throughout the site during hours of operation. CMF continues to partner with highly reputable production companies that specialize in sound control, implementing the most advanced sound-control technologies available.
WHAT IS CMF DOING FOR CROWD MANAGEMENT?
The following Crowd Management measures will be taken to ensure Patron Safety:
Clearly defined ques to manage patron ingress around the perimeter of Cowboys Park
Security Personnel posted at all entrance and exit points, throughout the site, and in key locations where crowds tend to gather
Ample signage identifying all ingress and egress points throughout the site
Clear communication with patrons regarding crowd management while on site (audibly and visually)
Patron ingress/ egress review every 15 minutes to ensure approved capacity is maintained
Any case of patron eviction that is anticipated as possibly disruptive or irresolvable will be made directly from the premises and communicated to pay-duty Calgary Police Service (CPS) Officers. If pay-duty CPS assistance is required they will be notified directly by CMF.