# Strange Scorpion Pizzas The Calgary Stampede Will be Serving Scopions as a Pizza Topping By M | Published 2014-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-topping References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/weird-food/this-scorpion-pizza-will-sting-your-taste-buds/) & [cbc](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgary-stampede-2014-to-offer-scorpion-pizza-crocodile-sliders-1.2629654?cmp=fbtl) Pizza lovers looking to try something out of their comfort zone should make their way down to the [Calgary Stampede](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haven-greens-1) in Alberta this summer to try out the adventurous scorpion pizza topping. The Calgary Stampede is an annual Canadian cowboy-themed event that is known for its wild parties and great food. This year there are over 32 creative food options for foodies to try, including a [pizza topped with creepy scorpions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landmine-pizza). While scorpions might seem like a rather outlandish pizza topping to try, these little black scorpions have been expertly seasoned and the poison removed making them 100% delicious and edible. One slice of scorpion pizza comes with five fried scorpions, tomato sauce and layer upon layer of cheese. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 96% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exotic Food Trends:** The popularity of unique and adventurous food options such as scorpion pizza toppings presents opportunities for innovative restaurants and food establishments. - **Event Food Innovation:** The introduction of unconventional food offerings at well-known events like the Calgary Stampede showcases the potential for food vendors to attract customers through creative and daring menu items. - **Alternative Protein Sources:** The utilization of unconventional protein sources like scorpions in pizza toppings highlights the growing interest and potential market for alternative protein options in the food industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants and eateries can capitalize on the demand for unique and daring food choices like scorpion pizza toppings to create a memorable and distinctive dining experience for customers. - **Event Planning and Catering:** Event planners and catering companies can tap into the trend of incorporating unconventional food options, such as scorpion pizza toppings, to add excitement and intrigue to their offerings. - **Alternative Protein Market:** Producers and suppliers of alternative protein sources, including scorpions, have the opportunity to develop and market their products as innovative and sustainable options for the food industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bug Repellent Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-off-pizza.md) - [Summer Exhibition Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cne-exclusive-offerings.md) - [Spicy Limited-Edition Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-x-tabasco.md) - [Halloween-Themed Candy Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandworm-pizzert.md) - [Grotesque Halloween Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-pizza-campaign.md) - [Fair-Exclusive Deep-Fried Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-doritos-pickle-pizza.md) - [Regional Snake Meat Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snake-pizza.md) - [Deep-Fried Cheese Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footlong-mozza-dog.md) - [Frog-Topped QSR Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goblin-pizza.md)