Traditional corn dogs and deep-fried doughnuts are still on the menu but Calgary Stampede organizers say they91裸聊视频檙e being joined by giant squid on a stick, cheesy chicken hearts and even prairie oysters for foodies attending the 10-day event.

Midway operations manager James Radke says the Stampede menu has to have something for everyone but it91裸聊视频檚 the craziest combinations that tend to spark the most interest.

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The so-called giant squidward, complete with tentacles, is about the size of a baseball mitt and deep fried.

The prairie oyster balls, which are calf testicles, are braised in a savoury sauce, sliced and served over sweet doughnuts with a blueberry sauce along with whipped cream and crushed nuts.

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Yan Situ from the Happy Fish Catering food truck expects the squid will be a big seller.

With 50 new foods on the Midway, you can91裸聊视频檛 try them all in one day. The Stampede SuperPass gets you unlimited admission for all 10 days and 10 nights for just $39 91裸聊视频� your belly will thank you.

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For those with a sweet tooth, there will be deep-fried, bacon-wrapped Reese91裸聊视频檚 Peanut Butter Cups, Pop Rocks mini doughnuts, smoking charcoal ice cream in a cup, hot ice-cream doughnut sandwiches and Kit Kat fries.

Only eight or 10 years ago, Radke said, Stampede food was a secondary consideration.

91裸聊视频淭hat91裸聊视频檚 changed with the advent of food television, of the Food Network, the foodie movement, restaurants changing and everybody really jumping upon that bandwagon. The midway has had to do that as well,91裸聊视频� he said.

91裸聊视频淭he midway has had to transform itself to become a culinary destination.91裸聊视频�

This year91裸聊视频檚 Stampede runs from July 6 to 15.

The Canadian Press

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