ARGONAUTS.CA STAFF
The opponents for the 97th Grey Cup in Calgary are set and the only thing left to do is get the party started. Every year, hundreds of Toronto Argonauts supporters don their double blue colours at Grey Cup regardless of the venue and the teams involved.
The showcase event for Argos fans in 2009 will be the Wiser’s Double Blue Bash. The Argonauts are pleased to announce that the party will be hosted by none other than Argos DT “The Kissing Bandit” Adriano Belli. The Argos Cheerleaders will be mingling with fans throughout the afternoon, and current and past Argonauts players are scheduled to appear. The afternoon will include trivia contests for great prizes and the Wiser’s Brand Ambassadors will be conducting brand education about their great products. Additionally, a Wiser’s Double Blue Bash bus will provide fans free transportation to The Unicorn Pub from nearby hotels starting at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are only $10 at the door.
Argos fans can also make their way to the Telus Convention Centre on Friday evening where the Argos Cheerleaders will take the stage at this year’s Quick Six Saloon (formerly known as the Cheer Extravaganza) which runs from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
In addition to performing at the Grey Cup game itself, the cheerleaders, along with other Argos fans, can be found at the Argos booth on CFL Street on Friday and Saturday at the Telus Convention Centre (Hall C) which runs from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
On Saturday evening, fans can also head to the Bet365 Party located at Cowboys (1088 Olympic Way SE) from 10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Below is a list of some of the events happening throughout Grey Cup week in Calgary for any fans that are indeed making the trek out west. For more information on the game and the festival, visit the official 2009 Grey Cup website by clicking here.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 26
Pro Players’ Award Show After Party
219 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Doors: 8:30 pm
Featuring Divine Brown & CFL player appearances.
Business of Sport, Sport of Business Luncheon
100, 6th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Riderville
MacLeod Hall South Lower Level, Telus Convention Centre
120 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
7:00 PM- 1:00 AM
Spirit of Edmonton
Westin Hotel
320 4th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
4:00 pm – 1:00 am
Atlantic Schooners Down East Kitchen Party
Stampede Casino
421 12th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
5:30 pm – 1:00 am
CFL Player Awards
Telus Convention Centre
Reception: 7:00 p.m., Show: 8:00 p.m.
4th Annual Calgary’s Bravest Men
Special Guest Speaker: Michael “Pinball” Clemons
BMO Centre
Stampede Park, Calgary, AB
6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27
Pro Players Party
219 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Doors: 8:30 PM
Featuring Maestro Fresh Wes & Choclair.
CFL Alumni Legends Club Luncheon
Flames Central
219 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Night of Champions
Rush Restaurant
Hosted by Damon Allen and Bruce Covernton
100, 207 9th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
8:00 pm – 2:00 am
Riderville Centennial Luncheon
Featuring George Reed and Dragon’s Den panellist Brett Wilson
120 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Quick Six Saloon
Argos Cheerleaders
Telus Convention Centre
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Riderville
MacLeod Hall South Lower Level, Telus Convention Centre
120 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
3:00 PM- 1:00 AM
Spirit of Edmonton
Westin Hotel
320 4th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
4:00 pm- 1:00 am
Touchdown Manitoba
Hall “E” BMO Centre
Stampede Park, Calgary, AB
1:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Tigertown
Royal Canadian Legion (Alberta #1 Branch)
116 7th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
6:00 pm- 2:00 am
Atlantic Schooners Down East Kitchen Party
Stampede Casino
421 12th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
5:30 pm- 1:30 am
Lions Den 2009 (BC Lions)
The Palomino
109 7th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
3:30pm – 9:00pm
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28
Spirit of Edmonton
Westin Hotel
320 4th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
4:00 pm- 1:00 am
Annual Grey Cup Breakfast
7:00 am-12:00 pm
Athletes in Action 31st Annual Grey Cup Breakfast
Imperial Ballroom, Hyatt Regency
700 Centre Street SE, Calgary, AB
7:30 am-10:00 am
Riderville
MacLeod Hall South Lower Level, Telus Convention Centre
120 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
12:00 PM- 1:00 AM
Tigertown
Royal Canadian Legion (Alberta #1 Branch)
116 7th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
12:00 pm- 2:00 am
Atlantic Schooners Down East Kitchen Party
Stampede Casino
421 12th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
5:30 pm- 1:30 am
Wiser’s Double Blue Bash (Toronto Argonauts)
The Unicorn
304 8th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
2:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Lions Den 2009 (BC Lions)
The Palomino
109 7th Ave SW, Calgary, AB
3:30pm – 9:00pm
MontreALS Huddle
Flames Central
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
$15
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29
Official 2009 Grey Cup Festival After Party
Cowboys Niteclub
1088 Olympic Way SE, Calgary, AB
Featuring: THE STEREOS, hosted by the CFL cheerleaders, Stadium MC, Singlefoot
Time: 9 am-2am
DASH TOURS “3 in 1” Grey Cup Party
MacLeod Hall South Lower Level, Telus Convention Centre
DASH TOURS “3 in 1” Grey Cup Party
120 9th Ave SE, Calgary, AB
Doors: 1:00 pm – 1:00 am