Business Name
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Contact Name
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Main contact for business
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Telephone
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Email Address
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Mailing Address
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City
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Product Category
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Describe your product:
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Please provide a complete list of all items you intend to sell. Note: In accordance with the Town of Banff, 75% of the vendors have to qualify to the "Make It, Bake It, Grow It Policy" meaning all products must be locally made, baked or grown by the seller, the immediate family of the seller, a staff member of the seller, or by a member of a producer-owned cooperative. Products and services originating from outside Alberta and British Columbia franchises or distributorships will not be considered local in origin. The remaining 25% has to be Canadian-made products and food.
Are you a new vendor to the Banff Christmas Market?
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Yes
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INSURANCE
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All Banff Christmas Market Vendors must have insurance. A copy of your business insurance must be submitted via email (banffchristmasmarket@gmail.com) no later than September 1. If insurance is not received by September 1, this may affect the status of your application.
Business insurance must include $2,000,000.00 CGL naming The Banff Christmas Market Ltd as an additional insured on your policy.
If you do not have insurance, the Banff Christmas Market recommends Duuo Insurance as a trusted provider - www.duuo.ca.
YOU DO NOT NEED INSURANCE TO APPLY, BUT WILL NEED TO PROVIDE INSURANCE BY SEPTEMBER 1 IF ACCEPTED.
Insurance Provider
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Policy Number
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VENDOR SPACE OPTIONS:
The Banff Christmas Market is open for 4 weekends including a Local's Sneak Peak Event the first Thursday of Weekend 1.
Vendors MUST commit to a full weekend but are not required to participate in all 4 weekends.
WEEKEND 1:
Thursday, November 14 - Sneak Peak Event from 5pm - 9pm. Participation is mandatory if selecting Weekend 1.
Friday, November 15
Saturday, November 16
Sunday, November 17
WEEKEND 2:
Friday, November 22
Saturday, November 23
Sunday, November 24
WEEKEND 3:
Friday, November 29
Saturday, November 30
Sunday, December 1
WEEKEND 4:
Friday, December 6
Saturday, December 7
Sunday, December 8
MARKET HOURS:
Thursday 5pm - 9pm (Nov. 14 ONLY)
Friday 10am-8pm
Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 10am-4pm
INDOOR VENDOR AREAS:
EVERGREEN HALL (Indoor Stable) - Venue features include: heating 24/7, indoor bar and seating area, music, cement flooring, ambient lighting, Christmas decor. Please note, the area is a Stable the rest of the year and subject to small drafts and/or leaks.
NORTH POLE PAVILION (Tented Pavilion w/ flooring) - Venue features include: 40' X 98' constructed tent with entrance vestibule, large propane heaters operating 24/7, ceiling fans for added airflow, dehumidifiers, elevated interlocking flooring, music, ambient lighting, Christmas decor, entrance display.
CANDY CANE LANE (Tented Pavilion w/ flooring) - Venue features include: 40' X 98' constructed tent with entrance vestibule, large propane heaters operating 24/7, ceiling fans for added airflow, dehumidifiers, elevated interlocking flooring, music, ambient lighting, Christmas decor, entrance display, KidZone activities.
OUTDOOR VENDOR AREAS:
GINGERBREAD COURT (Outdoors) - Venue features: maximum exposure, Christmas lights & decor, seating, fire pits, live music, outdoor games.
VENDOR SPACES:
Table Space (8')
Booth Space (10' X 8')
Outdoor spaces (10' X 10' or 10' X 20').
OPTION 1: INDOOR AREA - TABLE: $525/weekend + GST
- Tables spaces are 8' X 2.5' and all product must be displayed on the table.
- NO electricity.
- There is NO storage space and additional product must be stored on or under the table.
- Spacing for additional tables or décor is NOT guaranteed, and all product must fit ON the table.
- Table spaces may require you to stand in front of or behind the table.
- Indoor spaces are heated overnight, however if your product is sensitive to temperature change it should be removed each evening.
SELECT ALL WEEKENDS YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE AND YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION. Your preferred location is not guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate choice.
10% DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED IF YOU BOOK 3 OR MORE WEEKENDS.
OPTION 2: INDOOR AREA - BOOTH: $700/weekend + GST
- Booth spaces in Evergreen Hall are 8'W X 10'D (8ft customer facing)
- Booth spaces in North Pole Pavilion & Candy Cane Lane are 10'W X 8'D (10ft customer facing).
- All booth spaces have electricity.
- Optimal setup designs are a "U” or “L” shape composed of an 8 foot table + 6 foot tables (6' tables not provided).
- Spacing for additional tables, walls or décor that is not on the table is not guaranteed.
- All areas are heated overnight, however if your products are sensitive to temperature change they should be removed each evening.
- Pop Up Tents are not allowed.
SELECT ALL WEEKENDS YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE AND YOUR PREFERRED LOCATION. Your preferred location is not guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate choice.
10% DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED IF YOU BOOK 3 OR MORE WEEKENDS.
OPTION 3: OUTDOOR AREA: $275/weekend + GST (10' X 10') OR $325/weekend + GST (10' X 20')
- Outdoor area is referred to as GINGERBREAD COURT
- Outdoor space offers maximum exposure.
- No electricity (vendors are permitted to bring generators).
- Outdoor spaces must bring their own tent/structure and must be self-sufficient.
- Winds can be very strong in the evening and tent/structure must be securely fastened.
- Any edible products must be removed from the site at the end of each day so not to attract wildlife.
SELECT ALL WEEKENDS YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE AND REQUIRED SPACE.
10% DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED IF YOU BOOK 3 OR MORE WEEKENDS.
Do you require the Banff Christmas Market to provide you with one (1) 8' table?
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Yes, I require one (1) 8' table
No, I do not require a table or will provide my own
If yes, please select all applicaces you plan to charge.
If you require more elecricity, you will need to bring a generator. Are you planning to bring a generator?
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Describe your set up.
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Descriptions of set up with allow us to best allocate your space. Please identify if you plan to bring walls, objects that will not be displayed on a table, or additional structures. Photos of your booth set up are not required but will enable us to best place your booth in accordance with the market set up. Photos can be sent to banffchristmasmarket@gmail.com.
Special requests or needs:
Market Transportation
In an effort to alleviate the number of vendor vehicles onsite and offer more parking space for customers, we ask vendors to use transportation provided by the Banff Christmas Market to and from the Market each day (excluding set up days). Transportation will be provided from downtown Banff.
Please confirm if this may be an option for you. Our goal is to evaluate vendor interest so we can arrange an appropriate transportation option.
Please review all policies & procedures below:
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• To participate in the Banff Christmas Market, all successful vendors must provide insurance by September 1.
• All applications will not be reviewed without a $200 deposit. Deposit can be made by e-transfer to banffchristmasmarket@gmail.com or a cheque sent via Canada Post to Box 2098, Banff, AB T1L 1B8 made out to Banff Christmas Market Ltd. Deposits are non-refundable.
• All vendor fees are non-refundable.
• Should a vendor have to leave the market early, there is no re-imbursement for unattended days.
• The BCM is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.
• Changes to vendor location can be made at any time at the discretion of the BCM management team.
• Vendors are expected to operate within the outlined dimensions of their selected location.
• The BCM strives to offer an exceptional experience, however the BCM is not to be held accountable for extreme weather conditions which may impact the experience of vendors & guests.
• High grade heaters are operated to ensure an amiable temperature for vendors & guests. Due to extreme weather conditions, these heaters may experience faults or problems to which the BCM mechanical team will address with the utmost urgency, however vendors are expected to dress for all weather conditions.
• Additional products are not to be charged using BCM generators, this includes laptops, cellphones, portable heaters, and twinkle lights.
To submit an application, you must check the box below:
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