Introduction

The Grand National Drunk has evolved from a game played on Sunday with some other stuff on Friday/Saturday, to a well organized four day party that happens to have a championship football game at the end. How are you to get the most out of this weekend? This will be my 14th straight Grey Cup, I will teach you.

Part 1: The Essentials

• Moving around the frigid city of Calgary.
• How to acquire an autograph, find a Grey Cup ring and meet the players.
• The boozy laws of Alberta.

Part 2: Team Parties, Ranked

• Team specific parties
• Other Grey Cup parties and concerts
• VIP events and the Player Awards

Part 3: The Hoser’s Itinerary

• A step by step plan to maximize your inebriation.
• The best parties on the best nights.
• Game Day!

Questions, suggestions or insults should be sent to the@bluebastard.ca, @BlueBastardCFL or in the comments!

My air chariot arrives in Calgary on Friday morning and my first stop will be Touchdown Manitoba. Have a beer ready for me!