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COMMUNITY OUTREACH

OVERVIEW

As a long-time business operator in the City of Calgary, Cowboys recognizes that we have a responsibility to manage our activities in the areas where we operate and to create a positive impact on the community and our business. Cowboys has always, and will continue to, maintain positive relationships with our Neighbours and Community Stakeholders. To support this, CMF has developed a 15-point Commitment Plan that encourages responsible leadership, open communication, careful planning, and meticulous follow-through.

COWBOYS PARK

Formally known as Shaw Millenium Park, Cowboys Park is located in the vibrant Downtown West community. Neighbouring Contemporary Calgary and the Mewata Armoury, Cowboys Park features basketball and beach volley ball courts, climbing boulders, and is home to North America’s largest outdoor skate park with over 75,000 sqaure feet of skatable surfaces.

As part of a 10-year sponsorship agreement, upgrades will be made to utilities, electrical infrastructure, safety, accessibility, and new hardened surfaces. These upgrades will support the transformation of Cowboys Park into a modern and multi-functional event space, attracting more events, business, visitors and increased public use of the park year-round. Event organizers will be able to efficiently set up, tear down and clean after events. The hardened space will better accommodate Calgarians with mobility considerations and better facilitates activities like farmer’s and holiday markets, hard surface sport and other recreational events, food festivals, and more.

City of Calgary Website

Following this link will lead you to the Cowboys Park section of the City of Calgary website; this page has plenty of helpful information about Cowboys Park and the upcoming improvements. Full details on what is open and closed at Cowboys Park is available at Calgary.ca/cowboyspark and on signage distributed around the park when applicable.

 MESSAGE BOARD

DECEMBER 1, 2025

Dear Neighbours,

Get ready for on of the most LEGENDARY CMF’s yet! 2026 marks 30 YEARS of The Most Fun You Can Have With Your Boots On, and we can't wait to celebrate with you - the way legends do, at the best 11-day music fest & party in the west!

Early-Bird Pricing is on now! This is the best pricing you’ll see all year, and tickets and passes are going to go FAST. Don’t miss out, get your CMF plans locked in now!

FAST PASSES - Only $99.99

FESTIVAL CHUTE PASSES - 50% Off

VIP SUITES - Starting at $1,500

Prepare for party three decades in the making… this is the CMF to say you were there!

Cheers,

Team Cowboys

COMMITMENT PLAN

Team Cowboys makes the following commitments to our Neighbours and the Downtown West Community we're grateful to be a part of:

  1. Maintaining an active communication channel with prompt replies between CMF and the Community through a dedicated website form, accessible 24/7 during the set-up and operation, and teardown of Cowboys Music Festival.

  2. Continuously reviewing and updating our policies and plans based on feedback from patrons, neighbours, local authorities, businesses in the area, and responses from the City’s Public Engagement activities; this will be supported through an annual post-CMF survey.

  3. Strictly implementing our extensive Operational Plan, including top-of-the-line sound dispersal and mitigation, crowd management, and egress plans.

  4. Continuing our history of cooperating with all authorities (CPS, CFD, AGLC, etc.), the City of Calgary, and partners like the Downtown West Community, strictly abiding by all rules and permits to ensure a safe experience with minimal adverse impact on the community.

  5. Keeping the site and the surrounding area of Cowboys Park clean, safe, and free of garbage and debris during the setup, operation, and teardown of CMF, with the support of third-party services from Waste Management and ISCS.

  6. Encouraging Patrons to use safe transportation (public transit, taxis, ride-share), prompted through push notifications from the CMF app, social media, and way-finding signage outside the CMF gates. To support this, dedicated Taxi and Rideshare pick-up and drop-off locations will be coordinated with the City of Calgary and relevant authorities.

  7. Providing accessible, equitable customer service and legendary experiences for people with visible and invisible disabilities that respect their independence and integration with the Festival as a whole.

  8. Being an active member of the Downtown West community year-round, working toward common goals of safety, beautification, and new experiences and programs that highlight our corner of the City. 

  9. Supporting the non-profits, charities, sports teams, and community groups who make Calgary the legendary city it is, with fundraising opportunities, donations, and hosting and promoting a diverse range of community-minded events.

  10. Fostering our relationship with local artists through competitions like The Opener, where musicians have the opportunity to open for CMF headliners, and working with professional artists to create art installations that enhance the CMF experience and highlight the creativity of our local legends.

  11. Keeping safety as our top priority, supported by an active presence in the community through our BlockWatch program, extensive security measures, and with support from the Calgary Police Service.

COMMUNITY FORUM

 

This online Forum has been set up for residents and business owners to communicate directly with Cowboys Music Festival Management regarding any questions, community concerns, or feedback you want to share regarding our Festival.