Please note all these policies are also outlined in the Vendor Orientation and Vendor Terms of Service which you agree to upon application. Please ensure you understand our policies as well as members of your team to ensure smooth operations!
Due to the large amount of emails we receive if your question can be answered into the below FAQs we may not respond to your email. Thanks for your understanding on this!
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Your deposit must be paid in order to have your application considered. Credit card will be accepted upon application, however, contact us for additional options. Payments on confirmed dates must be made within 15 business days of receiving your invoice to secure your approved application.
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Of course! But we are also a small business. Payment arrangement requests must be made within 5 business days of your approved invoice and a PAD agreement must be held on file to be active.
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If you would like to ADD dates after your application is submitted and/or approved, you can request additional dates by contacting our Markets team. Note that additions may take 5-10 business days to process. Additional admin fees may be charged at the discretion of the Market Director.
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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 were waitlist, you will be contacted as soon as a spot opens up.
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If you are DECLINED for all market dates, you will receive a refund for your deposit less the $10 admin fee. This will vary depending on which application you have on file.
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YES. We do not offer rentals or infrastructure unless expressly stated in the application.
Due to limited storage space, we cannot provide any tent, weight, spigot, table or chair rentals for ANY market dates this season.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.
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There is no power, no wifi. Most Vendors get by just fine; if you need power you may bring a generator however this MUST be approved by the market team and must be in writing. Generators must adhere to strict sound specifications like a Honda Quiet Pack Generator or electrical generator.
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As per the Vendor Terms of Service, once approved all dates are final. If a cancellation for a date is required, it must be done within 72 H of the vending date in order to be exempt from any late fees. Cancellations done within 12 H of an event or a no -show are subject to an additional $25 fee. Subleases are strictly prohibited.
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We are rain, snow, shine market; however safety is of our utmost priority. Please see our extreme weather and smoke policy LINKED HERE.
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There are many other ways to engage with our Grand Market community. If you are a not for profit or public service organization you MAY qualify for a community booth.
Otherwise, we invite you to check out our Little Beans Sponsorship opportunities. Info can be found HERE.
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There will be an in person Vendor Orientation on April 30, 2026 that all confirmed Vendors will be invited to attend.
Vendor Orientation documents will live in the Vendor Orientation drive and be updated no less than 2 weeks prior to any event. -
Please review all of our Alberta Health Services protocols CAREFULLY when applying to our markets! You must send us a copy of a valid Food Handling Permit along with your application; safe food handling certificates are not applicable.
Our flagship 124 Grand Market locations operate as Public Markets which means ALL food Vendors must prepare their products at commercial facilities and food must be pre-packaged. Food trucks and concession stalls must be pre-approved by Alberta Health Services.
Grand Night Markets operate as Special Events which means low risk home cooks MAY be accepted; however vendors are still subject to vetting by our Market Team.
Vendors MUST be in contact with our Alberta Health Services Inspector prior to being permitted to set up at the market.
You may be asked to provide more details on your food service and preparation.
