2024 Summer Market Application

Resource person: market@dalhousiecalgary.ca

Location: 5432 Dalhart Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3A 1V6

Description:

Vendor Application Information

The Dalhousie Farmers’ Market adhere's to the "Made, Baked, or Grown" in Alberta Rule. 80% of our vendors must have products that are Alberta Made, Baked or Grown. We are an Approved Farmer's Market and follow rules and regulations set by the Alberta Agricultural Society. By hosting a market, Dalhousie is enabling entrepreneurs to test their products and ideas while keeping costs low, interacting with the community, and learning new business skills. All funds raised by this market will go directly towards community improvement projects.

We require all food vendors to have a food permit from AHS (if applicable) and liability insurance. New food vendors and vendors adding food products must have these products and processes approved by an AHS Public Health Inspector prior to final approval to vend. All food and agricultural vendors must have their food and safety certificates available upon request.

Alcohol vendors are required to obtain a Farmers Market extension to their AGLC Class D license, and current ProServe Certification in order to vend. Certification must be displayed at the Market.

Food Trucks are required to provide current AHS issued mobile food vending permit and City of Calgary Issued.

Organic and other Certifications: Vendors claiming organic or any other certifications for their products must provide a copy of current certifications. Certification(s) must be displayed at the Market.

Unless deemed unsafe by the Market Manager, we are a rain, snow or shine event.  No refunds shall be issued due to inclement weather.

Vendors need be setup and ready to sell by 3:15pm so that our market can open its doors at 3:30pm. 

Tents/Canopies are recommended to protect your products from the elements. All tents need weights on all 4 corners on the legs. Vendors use weights bought from tent suppliers, buckets with concrete, metal weights, etc (suggested 25 lbs min).

Dalhousie Farmers’ Market is a dog-friendly site outside. Vendors are not allowed to bring pets to the Market, nor to allow pets into food preparation/storage areas.

Vendors are expected to respect other vendors, Market Manager, customers, and the public. Name calling, rude or inappropriate behavior will result in immediate removal by the Market Manager. No refund of fees. 

Marketing and Social Media

It would be extremely helpful to the success of the market for all vendors to like and share our general Social Media market posts to your Facebook newsfeed and Instagram stories. While we work hard to promote and connect farmers with consumers - your promotional assistance would be greatly appreciated! #dalhousie.farmersmarket.yyc #dcayyc #albertastrong #localloveyyc #albertafarmers #knowyourgrower #supportlocal #ablocalfood #albertaapprovedfarmersmarket

Market Fees & Dates 2023

Outdoor Market Stall Fees 2024: Stall fees pay for a standard 10’ x 10’ space plus vehicle. Our Outdoor Market season runs Thursdays 3:30-7:30pm, June 13 – September 19, 2024. There are a total of 15 outdoor markets.

1 to 4 dates: $45/space/market

5 to 9 dates: $43/space/market

10 to 14 dates: $42/space/market

Full Season: $600 (All 15 dates)

Payment

1. You will be invoiced once accepted, and are able to submit payment online with credit card or call in with credit card (403-286-2555 ext 1)

2. Payments are due once accepted as a vendor.

3. Vendors will not be permitted to vend without having paid.

4. Any vendors not paid 7 days before their first scheduled market may have their market dates removed from the schedule, and risk being placed on the waitlist.

5. VENDOR FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

6. All product displays, selling tables and equipment must remain within the designated stall area. Vendors must not block any aisle, walkway, lane, entrance and exit with their equipment or products.

7. Fees are guaranteed for one season only

Price: $0.00 Taxes waived

Notes: Location: Field behind the Dalhousie Community Center (5432 Dalhart Road) Days & Times: Thursdays from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM *If a vendor has booked a stall but cannot make it, the vendor must contact the Market Manager via email by 10:00 a.m. the day before the Market Day. If you are absent two times without notification or valid reasons, the Market Manager has discretion to discontinue the rental stall to you. There will not be any refunds whatsoever. Questions? Contact the Market Manager Sonja Devauld at market@dalhousiecalgary.ca

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