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Founded in 1967 as a small Calgary garden centre, Golden Acre has grown to become one of the largest home and garden stores in Canada. Our family-owned and operated business has been inspiring generations of gardeners for decades. In 2022 we launched the Golden Acre Community Market, an event dedicated to supporting local small businesses. At this market vendors will promote and sell their wares/services, meet new customers and network.
If you are a small business owner, charity or entertainer based in Alberta, we want you to join our community!
Look below for market FAQs and the application. If you have any questions or concerns, email events@goldenacre.ca.
The rate depends on the size of the stall.
Vendors have access to parking, Wi-Fi, and power (please bring your own extension cords/power bars). You’re responsible for your own materials and supplies.
Review the vendor criteria, terms and conditions, and complete the vendor application.
When held as a two-day market, the Golden Acre Community Market is classified by AHS as a “public market.” Unlike farmers markets and special events, which allow low-risk home-prepared food from an un-inspected kitchen, “public markets” have different AHS rules.
See below for more details of what foods are eligible and exempt from “public markets.”
ELIGIBLE Artisan food is permitted if the items are “low risk foods.” |
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Vendors don’t need a food handling permit (but require a Certificate of Insurance) if they are |
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Some exceptions may apply; more information can be found here.
All food vendors accepted to the market must be able to:
EXEMPT FOODS
Under AHS guidelines the following foods are not approved for sale at the Golden Acre Community Market:
After applying you will receive a confirmation notice that your application has been submitted. Please allow up to 10 business days for a response.
The application deadline is 10 days before the market weekend.
Ex. Applications to attend the November 12 market are due by November 2.
If you’re selected to be a vendor, we will contact you to confirm your booking. Payment is required to hold your space and to be added to our website and marketing. Payments can be made by via the website* and must be made no later than **seven (7) days before the market.
*Vendors can pay by e-transfer if they’re unable to pay via the website.
**You’re able to cancel up to 15 days before the market and receive a refund (less a $25 administration fee). If you cancel within 14 days of the market, your payment will not be refunded.
If for some reason the market is cancelled, we will notify you and do our best to reschedule you for a future market. If we’re unable to reschedule, we will refund your payment (less a $25 administrative fee).
We get it, life happens. If you cannot attend, please let us know so we can update market bookings and bring in vendors from the waitlist.
You’re able to cancel up to 15 days before the market and receive a refund (less a $25 administration fee). If you cancel within 14 days of the market, your payment will not be refunded.
Vendors are responsible for the transaction of their own goods. Please bring a cash float and/or any mobile payment devices* you may require, as well as wrapping or packaging for your customers’ purchases.
*Wi-Fi is available, however signal strength is not guaranteed.
Please note there is no ATM on site.
The GA Community Market is dedicated to bringing in a diverse group of vendors and businesses. Table placement and booth assignment is at the discretion of Golden Acre and is determined for the best benefit of the market.
All vendors, with a table or a different display (i.e., a mobile cart), are required to:
If you’re planning on a display without a table please inform us of your plans and send a photo of your mobile cart.
You may be asked to amend your display to ensure it is appropriate for the community market.
If the market is a two-day event vendors should be present both days.
Occasionally we may host 1-day pop-up markets.
The GA Community Market is dedicated to bringing in a diverse group of vendors and businesses. However, some items are prohibited, please see terms and conditions for details. Artisan food is permitted, some exceptions may apply.
If you have any other questions, please contact events@goldenacre.ca.
Markets markets are held 10 am – 4pm.
The Golden Acre Community Market will be held inside the main hall of the Golden Acre greenhouse.See the map for more details.
Note: The market is held inside the greenhouse. On average the greenhouse is 10 degrees warmer than outside, but the temperature can vary depending on cloud cover, sun exposure and more.
Vendors will have access to side parking lot close to the venue access door. Free parking is available on Golden Acre’s property and near by.
Yes, we have public washrooms; they are located at the front of the store, on the right side past the furniture department.
Yes, every department in the store is on one level with no stairs to navigate.
All items sold at Golden Acre need to be safe and family friendly.
Artisan food is permitted if the items are low risk foods and the vendor has a food handling permit and they provide us with a Certificate of Insurance. Some exceptions apply; more information can be found here.
Vendors selling handmade topical products (i.e., soaps, lotions, make up etc.) must provide us with a Certificate of Insurance.
These rules are subject to change. Failure to comply with any component of the rules and regulations or the code of conduct will result in expulsion from the Golden Acre Community Market. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at events@goldenacre.ca.
Please note there is no ATM on site.
If you have any other questions, email events@goldenacre.ca.