The tradition continues as Fanfest, presented by SkipTheDishes, will be held at McMahon Stadium this Saturday, May 12.

“This event has been blessed with great weather in recent years and the forecast looks promising for Saturday,” said Stampeders president and general manager John Hufnagel. “Fanfest is a great event for the entire family and it’s a welcome reminder that a new football season is just around the corner.”

This free event is suitable for the entire family and gets under way with a pancake breakfast presented by the Calgary Grey Cup Committee and live music from Calgary’s own High Steppin Daddy at 9 a.m. in the East parking lot.

The activities move inside the stadium at 10 a.m. with booths, partner activations, games and activities on the McMahon turf. Fans will get the opportunity to walk through the locker room, meet Ralph the Dog and Quick Six the Stampeders touchdown horse and get autographs from players and alumni.

Current players scheduled to appear are DaVaris Daniels, Lemar Durant, Brad Erdos, Riley Jones, Bo Levi Mitchell, Rene Paredes, Charlie Power, Justin Renfrow, Alex Singleton, Quinn Smith and Spencer Wilson.

President and general manager John Hufnagel as well as head coach Dave Dickenson and members of his staff will also be in attendance.

Other items of interest at Fanfest include:

• A chance to show off your football skills at the Mayfair Diagnostics Combine Zone
• Test your spin rate, spiral efficiency and velocity at the WilsonX football-toss station
• Take a Pedego Electric Bike for a test spin outside the entrance at the southeast corner of the stadium
• An opportunity to taste test new McMahon Stadium concession items including a foot-long jalapeno popper hot dog, a Stamps cheese steak sandwich, a chicken burrito and a smoker platter featuring smoked brisket, crispy coleslaw and bacon cheddar jalapeno cornbread
• In addition, food and beverage items for sale on the TELUS Patio include cheeseburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks and water
• Club Stamps, presented by Summit Kids, will be on site. Club Stamps is open to kids of all ages and is a free all-access pass to exclusive discounted ticket offers, event invites and information about all family-related activities from the Stamps
• Kids can also register for Jr. Stamps Camp. The event, which features Stamps rookies coaching youngsters and running them through football drills, will be held at McMahon Stadium on May 19. The cost is $15 per registrant
• The Outriders, presented by Century Downs and Century Casino, will perform routines and greet fans
• Fans can pose for a photo with the Grey Cup
• The new 2018 authentic merchandise will be available at the Stamps Store

The Fanfest fun continues until 2 p.m.

Joshua Bell, the winner of the 2017 Presidents’ Ring — which goes to the Stampeders player who best demonstrates excellence on and off the field — will be honoured at Fanfest. The team will also acknowledge Bell as the Herm Harrison Memorial Award winner for his tireless community involvement.

The Stampeders’ Ticket Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as season-ticket holders will be able to pick up their 2018 ticket packages. The Stamps Store will also be open during those hours.