-We are NOT ACCEPTING any new MLM/DS companies.
-We do not accept information or order only booths.
-Vendors booked must have stock on hand.
-Vendors are required to attend both Saturday & Sunday.
-Vendors are not permitted to booth share.
-Once your application is approved and payment has been received, you will be added to a show specific Facebook vendor group where we will share contests, posters, reminders and more.
***PAYMENT***
-Once you have received the approval notification, you will have 48 hours to submit payment to secure your spot.
-Payment can be made via email money transfer (preferred) or cash.
-Any cash payments must be arranged to be dropped off with one of the organizers.
-We do not accept cheques or credit card.
***CANCELLATIONS***
-If for any reason you are no longer able to attend the show, our cancellation policy is as follows: 100% if notified 4 weeks prior (before February 24, 2024), 50% offered if notified from 2-4 weeks prior (February 25 - March 9, 2024), No refunds offered if notified less than 2 weeks.
***GOVERNMENT CLOSURES***
-Little of This Market and vendors are required to adhere to applicable guidelines in place by the Government of Alberta, no exceptions. If a vendor chooses not to follow guidelines set forth by the government and seeks a refund, the standard cancellation policy will be followed.
-If the market must be cancelled due to Government Health orders (example, COVID-19), 100% of your vendor fees will be transferred to the next available event. If the vendor requests a refund choosing not to defer fees, and the show is more than 4 weeks away, 75% will be issued. If the show is less than 4 weeks away, 50% will be issued.
***MARKET DETAILS, RULES & REGULATIONS***
-The market will be held at the Abbey Centre in Blackfalds, located at 4500 Womacks Road and will run from 11AM to 4PM on Saturday, March 23rd and Sunday, March 24th.
-Setup is available from 7PM to 9:30PM Friday and 7AM to 10:45AM Saturday.
-All vendors must be onsite by 10:15AM. If you have not arrived by then and no contact is made with us, we will be shifting vendors or filling the spots.
-Vendors CANNOT park in the facility staff parking at any point during the weekend.
-Immediately after unloading, vendors must move their vehicles from loading zones.
-All vendors must be set up by 10:45AM.
-Vendors must remain in their allotted space, with all displays, products and racks. Note, there is no walkway between vendor booths, ensure you do not block your entrance/exit.
-All vendors are to ensure tablecloths are floor length to sufficiently cover any storage below your table. This is a small detail, however, makes a significant difference to the aesthetic of your booth.
-Double sided stand alone banners must be covered (on the back side) if located in a middle booth so it doesn't interfere with the vendor booth behind you.
-Vendors are not permitted to use any form of adhesive on the walls or floors of the facility.
-Take down is 4:00PM. Early pack up can result in banishment from future shows and no refunds will be issued.
-Ensure any large garbage is picked up and any cardboard is properly broken down and disposed of in the facility bins.
-You are required to donate a door prize with a minimum value of $20. This is due no later than 10:15am Saturday morning. Please ensure you donate items from your business or a purchased item IF your products monetary value far exceeds the $20 donation value. If you are submitting multiple small items, please provide business cards for each as they will likely be split up to various winners.
-Little of This Market is not liable for losses, thefts, fires, water damages, nor are we responsible for assuming risk of vendors property or materials. Vendors are expected to protect themselves through their own insurances.
-Aggression or inappropriate behavior towards any organizer, fellow vendors or customers will result in immediate removal and banishment from all future events.
***ADVERTISING***
-Social media platforms are an incredible method for advertising, it's a way to spread the word fast and to a lot of people. We will have a Facebook event and will provide you with promotional posters, blurbs and do expect that be shared on your business social media pages.
-Vendor spotlight posts are not only free advertising for your company it also grabs the interest on the event. The blurbs are provided by you in the application below and example product photos are taken from your social media.
-There will be paid posts on social media, as well as radio, flyers/post cards, and signs.
-We will also advertise via "Market Money" & '"Scavenger Hunt" giveaways. Vendors are not eligible to enter these contests as they are exclusively for shoppers. Please do not comment or engage, as all the entries are exported for the draw.
-Saturday night of market weekend, we post photographed product shots to promote the second day of the event. Should you wish to be included, leave your booth uncovered.
***CONTACT***
Facebook Event: facebook.com/events/303726955323817/
Instagram: @littleofthismarket
