Thank you for your interest in the 38th Annual Bearspaw Fall & Christmas Market!
This year has provided many challenges to date, however we are optimistic we will be able to host our annual event in some capacity, as approved and outlined by Alberta Health and our provincial government.
As many of you know, the market is no longer organized by past market coordinator, Maureen Unland. We are extremely thankful for the foundation Maureen established in her 25+ years as coordinator, while sharing her knowledge of the market process and trusting us to continue offering a first-rate event. It is now a combined effort by the Board Directors of the Bearspaw Glendale Community Association (BGCA) and the staff of the Bearspaw Lifestyle Centre (BLC). Please note there will be some operational changes this year:
Due to COVID-19 regulations, all correspondence and payments will be processed online only. There is no exception to this rule as our building remains closed to the public until August 4, 2020.
All applications will go through a jury process. Successful vendors will receive notification via email by August 8, 2020.
Once a vendor has been approved for the event, an automated link will be forwarded by email to collect the fees for your table(s). A deposit is not required to submit an application.
Previous attendance does not guarantee acceptance.
Placement within the market is at the discretion of the market committee to maximize space, increase interest and to provide better traffic flow. Requests for specific locations will be taken into consideration, however not guaranteed.
Vendor applications will be accepted online until July 25, 2020. All applications will be reviewed by the market committee using a number of pre-established criteria, such as:
1. Unique or exclusive handmade item: Every year we receive numerous applications for jewelry, knits, crocheted items, fiber arts, sewing, quilting & baby products. In order to offer a well-rounded show with a variety of products, only a few vendors will be selected to showcase products in these categories. Home-based franchise businesses, direct sales or resale businesses are not eligible for attendance.
2. Ability to complete form and payment online: We are now a paperless market. Vendors who have been chosen to attend the event, will have 5 days to submit payment online or they risk their booth being assigned to another vendor.
3. Previous show performance: Last year several volunteers, staff & board members evaluated our vendors for factors such as quality of product, cleanliness of booth, visually appealing booth, ability to stay within the designated booth space, expressed & perceived sales volumes and ability to avoid conflict with the market coordinators, staff & volunteers. Verbal, written or posted slander of the staff, volunteers, visitors or vendors is not tolerated and any vendor who did not adhere to this policy will be removed from the jury process.
4. Use of social media: Vendors who have the ability to to promote the market on their own social media platforms will be given priority.
By applying for the Bearspaw Fall & Christmas Market, you are applying for all three days. Dates and times below:
Friday, October 23: 10 AM – 8 PM
Saturday, October 24: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, October 25: 10 AM – 5 PM
COVID 19 Pandemic Cancellation Policy:
In the event we are not able to hold the market due to Alberta Health regulations and the provincial goverment's guidelines, all vendors will receive a full refund.
Please note at this time we will be providing provisional acceptance to the market. Upcoming policies for indoor events and recreational centres may require the market committee to make appropriate spacing and capacity changes. If you are affected by these changes, you will receive a full refund. Final acceptance will not be provided until October 1, 2020.