# Pickled Bacon Bites The 2017 Calgary Stampede Will Feature Bite-Size Canadian Bacon Pickle Balls By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-bacon-pickle-balls References: [calgarystampede](http://www.calgarystampede.com/stampede/attractions/food) & [calgarystampede](http://www.calgarystampede.com/blog/2017/05/17/introducing-the-jaw-dropping-flavours-hitting-the-midway-at-the-2017-calgary-stampede/) While those who attended last year's Calgary Stampede are sure to remember the famous Big Pickle Dogs, this year the annual rodeo is kicking things up a notch with its brand new Canadian Bacon Pickle Balls. While the new dish maintains the same combination of distinctly sweet and sour flavors, the corn dog-style format has been traded for bite-size rounds that are easy to share with hungry friends and family. The Canadian Bacon Pickle Balls are a new addition to the Calgary Stampede menu, joining other outrageous concoctions such as Crispy Chicken Feet on a Stick, Cereal Monster Sandwiches and Deep Fried Jell-O. The bite-size pickle balls consist of a pickle stuffed with a hot dog, wrapped in juicy bacon, battered and then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. The result is a tangy take on the traditional corn dog, due to the addition of the pickle. Severed up at Big Coco’s Corndogs, the deep-fried appetizer is a great snack option for long days on the fairgrounds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Event Food Mashups:** Opportunity for food vendors to create new and innovative fair food concoctions to attract attendees. - **Bite-sized Food:** Vendors can offer small, shareable portions to allow attendees to sample multiple food items at the event. - **Culinary Experimentation:** Continued exploration of new food combinations can lead to unique and viral items on social media platforms. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food vendors and event planners can leverage this trend to create new and exciting food options to attract more customers. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can develop themed menus or offer event packages centered around popular food trends - **Agriculture:** Opportunities to develop and cultivate unique ingredients to create and supply these new food trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fried Pickle-Based Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-pickle-wedges.md) - [Limited-Time Pickle Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-pickled-menu.md) - [Pickle QSR Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickled-menu.md) - [Sour Bacon-Flavored Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-bacon-bites.md) - [Branded Pickle Puff Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vlasic-pickle-balls.md) - [Fair-Exclusive Deep-Fried Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-doritos-pickle-pizza.md) - [Fried Pickle Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frickles.md) - [Zesty Pickle-Infused Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-waffles.md) - [Ultra Pickle-Flavored Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-pickle-mccrispy.md)