Before you apply:

  • All vendors at Grand Market Edmonton locations will be under the umbrella business licensing held by Wild Heart Collective LTD. with the City of Edmonton, that means businesses operating in Edmonton, AB will not longer be required to apply for separate licensing for this public market locations.

  • All vendors are required to supply their own tables, chairs, fire rated tents, fire extinguishers, weights, & supplies. Rentals will not be available this season. A good quality, fire rated tent will go a long way!

  • Due to increasing inclement weather year over year, it is recommended that vendors provide 40lbs tent weights on each tent leg (4) effective immediately

  • Grand Markets Edmonton holds an artisan market license with AGLC and is permitted to have AGLC approved liquor products (beer, wine, distilled beverages) for retail sales only at the market. However, this application process must be followed annually *Please wait for an email from us before notifying AGLC.

  • All vendors must have their own insurance ($2 million minimum).

  • All food vendors must prepare out of a commercially approved (AHS) kitchen. Products from home based kitchens or non-approved kitchens will not be accepted.

  • Power is not available, all generators or mobile power supply must be approved by a Market Director AHEAD OF TIME.

  • Propane is not acceptable at anytime on-site (exception made for approved food trucks with required permits).

  • Parking is not provided, but public parking paid/free is available in the residential areas surrounding the markets- please review orientation for more info

  • All applicants are required to pay a $235 deposit for their application *This will be refunded if not approved (less the $10 admin fee). This includes your $25 annual membership fee payable once per calendar year.

  • Applications will be processed within 14 business days, please email markets@wearewildheart.com with any questions or comments

  • You will receive a copy of your filled out application form. Please check your spam and junk box for this info!

Application process

  1. Once you’ve submitted your application, our team will respond within 14 business days.

  2. Upon review by the Markets team, you will receive an Approved, Waitlisted or Declined status notification based on your selected dates and products. Our team will reach out if there are any product or date conflicts.

  3. Once Approved, you will move to the Confirmed stage, our team will onboard and send you an invoice with payable terms and confirmed/scheduled dates

  4. In the Confirmed stage, Wild Heart Collective LTD. will send you an invoice for your approved dates within 10 business days. Failure to pay within 15 business days of your payable terms will move your application back to the waitlist and your spot will be filled.

  5. Once your payment has been received, your application will be marked as Complete. A Completed status means you are officially confirmed for the market! Any following market updates will be done through our Campaign Monitor account (so please don’t report us as spam!) including marketing assets, orientation documents (including load in + load out information), weekly updates, and general reminders. These updates are important to keep on top of to ensure you are up-to-date with market information. Please check your spam to make sure you are receiving the weekly newsletters.

Application FAQ

 
 

  • Wild Heart is the founding company of the 124 Grand Markets / Grand Markets Edmonton and has been operating markets and special events in Edmonton, Alberta and the region since 2012. Grand Markets Edmonton produce a number of a high quality marketplaces and locations. We're the platform for discovering top-notch local brands in Edmonton.

  • Your deposit must be paid with a credit card. No additional fees will be charged for this transaction, however if you wish to pay your remaining balance by credit card a 3% service fee will be added to your total. EFT and cheques are also accepted. Payments must be made within 15 business days of receiving your invoice to secure your approved application.

  • If you would like to ADD dates after your application is submitted and/or approved, you can request additional dates through our Schedule Change application process. More information on this will be announced soon! Note that additions may take 5-10 business days to process. Additional admin fees may be charged at the discretion of the Market Director.

  • Grand Markets Edmonton curates each market based on vendor type, quality, and availability. Application of dates does not guarantee acceptance and you may not be accepted for all the dates you have requested. Please check your dates on your invoice to double check your schedule!

  • If you are DECLINED for all market dates, you will receive a refund for your deposit less the $10 admin fee ($225 refund).

  • Due to limited storage space, we cannot provide any tent, weight, spigot, table or chair rentals for ANY market dates this season, unless a special consideration is made. You will be responsible for bringing any and all furniture/equipment needed. Vendors will NOT be allowed to set up at the Market without a fire rated tent and 4 40+ lbs weights. All vendors must be set up 15 minutes prior to market opening).

 
 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the market, please feel free to contact us at markets@wearewildheart.com or call 780-760-9453. Please note that our team is currently OOO until February 1, 2024!

Still can’t figure out how to sign up with us? Get in touch with us to book a 10 minute 1:1 digital meeting with one of our team members!