✨ Holiday Vendor Opportunity
Join 50+ artisans at Bearspaw Christmas Market. Limited spots available — apply now!
✦ Platinum Sponsor ✦
Proudly supporting the Bearspaw Christmas Market
Olympia Trust Company
Calgary-based · "With us it's Personal"
Bearspaw
Christmas Market
A curated festive experience filled with warmth, wonder, and community magic — right in the heart of Bearspaw.
A Curated Festive Experience
The Bearspaw Christmas Market is a curated, multi-room festive experience designed to bring the community together. Wander through beautifully styled vendor spaces, enjoy live music and seasonal treats, gather by the fire, and experience the magic of Christmas right here in Bearspaw.
Admission
Adults $5 · Children 12 & Under Free
6 Unique Spaces
Curated Vendors
Live Music
Santa's Grotto
🎟️ Admission
Online admission available soon · Also available at the door
Adults
Per person
Children 12 & Under
Family friendly admission
Your admission supports the Bearspaw Community Association and community programming. Thank you!
✦ Explore the Market ✦
Six Magical Spaces
Each space crafted to bring a different slice of Christmas magic to life.
The Grand Market Hall
A curated collection of high-quality vendors offering gifts, décor, and seasonal favourites.
The Holly & Hearth Hall
Live music, festive food and drink, and a warm social atmosphere to gather and celebrate.
The Little Elves Market
Young entrepreneurs and makers showcasing their Christmas goods and crafts.
Santa's Fireside Grotto
A magical visit with Santa and his elves in a beautifully decorated grotto — included with general market admission during advertised Santa hours.
The Fireside Lounge
A seasonal community gathering area, subject to weather and final event arrangements.
Santa's Wrapping Workshop
Gift wrapping supported by our young community helpers — complimentary gift wrapping with a festive touch.
Santa's Fireside Grotto
Santa will be joining us during selected advertised hours throughout the weekend. There is no additional charge to visit Santa — access is included with general market admission.
Santa's Schedule
Coming Soon
Santa's schedule will be published before the event. Please check back closer to the market if seeing the big man himself is an essential part of your Christmas plans!
✦ Find Your Way ✦
Market Floor Plan
Explore the layout of our two market halls. Doors and aisles must remain clear.
Doors and aisles must remain clear.
Why Sell With Us?
Real benefits for vendors, not just hype
3,000–5,000+ Visitors
Local shoppers and families from NW Calgary hunting for unique holiday gifts.
Strong Sales Environment
Proven foot traffic with high conversion rates and repeat vendor interest.
Premium Location
Beautiful Bearspaw Community Centre venue that attracts quality shoppers.
Community Support
Vendors become part of a beloved Bearspaw community tradition.
Vendor Love 💚
Hear from vendors who've sold with us
"The Bearspaw Christmas Market brought us amazing foot traffic and genuine shoppers. We'll definitely be back!"
Sarah Chen
The Pottery Studio
"The organization was flawless, the venue is beautiful, and our customers loved the festive atmosphere. Highly recommend!"
James Mitchell
Mitchell's Artisan Bakes
"Best market we've participated in. Great location, wonderful crowds, and a community that genuinely supports local."
Maya Patel
Handmade Jewelry Co.
Vendor Questions?
Find answers to common vendor inquiries below
IMPORTANT VENDOR NOTICE
Bearspaw Community Association will ONLY contact vendors from an official @bearspawlc.org email address.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT E-TRANSFERS FOR MARKET VENDOR FEES.
ALL VENDOR PAYMENTS MUST BE MADE THROUGH OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE.
If someone contacts you through Facebook, Messenger or another account asking you to send an e-transfer to secure a Bearspaw market space, DO NOT SEND PAYMENT.
If you are unsure whether a communication is legitimate, contact Bearspaw Community Association directly through the contact information on this website.
Still have questions?
markets@bearspawlc.org✦ Get Involved ✦
Be Part of the Magic
There are many ways to join the Bearspaw Christmas Market — find your role below.
Sponsorship
Partner your brand with the Bearspaw Christmas Market magic.
Learn More →Volunteers
Help us bring the magic to life — every helping hand counts.
Learn More →Planning Committee
Join the team shaping and organising the event behind the scenes.
Learn More →Gift Wrapping Elves
Wrap gifts beautifully and spread festive cheer throughout the market.
Learn More →✦ A Bearspaw Country Christmas VIP Night ✦
Country Christmas VIP Night
A Country Christmas in Bearspaw
A special adults-only evening of country Christmas cheer — live country music, festive food and drinks, and a first look at the Bearspaw Christmas Market. $30 per person · Adults only (18+).
✦ Proudly sponsored by Olympia Trust Company ✦
Event Details
Location
Bearspaw Community Centre
Date
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time
6:00 – 10:00 PM
Tickets
$30 per person · Adults only (18+)
A Country Christmas Night
A warm, relaxed Country Christmas night for adults.
Enjoy live country music, a bar and seasonal drinks, appetisers, community performances, raffles and prize draws, and an exclusive first look at the market vendors — all while raising funds for the Bearspaw Community Association. Adults only (18+).
Join us for a warm and festive evening ahead of the Bearspaw Christmas Market. Enjoy a beautifully styled setting with seasonal food and drink, live acoustic music, and a curated preview of select market vendors.
Gather with friends, neighbours, and local businesses for a relaxed and welcoming night that celebrates the spirit of the season.
What to Expect
Welcome drink on arrival
Festive food and seasonal treats
Live music and entertainment
A curated showcase of select vendors
Raffle and silent auction
A warm, social atmosphere
This evening also serves as a fundraising event in support of the Bearspaw Community Association and its ongoing programs and initiatives.
Interested in Supporting This Event?
We are offering a limited number of sponsorship opportunities for this special evening.
👉 Become a Sponsor✦ Members Only ✦
Buy Your Tickets
$30 per person · Adults only (18+) · Thursday, November 19, 2026
"An evening to gather, celebrate, and welcome the season in Bearspaw."
✦ Sponsorship Opportunities ✦
Partner with the Market
Align your brand with the spirit of the season. Limited sponsorships available — inquire early.
5,000+
Attendees
4
Days
8,000+
Newsletter Reach
50+
Vendors
$10,000
Exclusive — One Sponsor Only
📊 5,000+ attendees · 4-day event
- ✓Exclusive naming rights: 'Presented by [Your Brand]'
- ✓Large-format logo on all entrance banners & building signage
- ✓Logo on event website homepage with clickable link
- ✓Featured booth space in prime Gymnasium location (10×10)
- ✓Dedicated social media spotlight campaign (3+ posts)
- ✓MC acknowledgement at opening ceremony & throughout event
- ✓Logo on Community Fundraising Night invitations & materials
- ✓4 Community Fundraising Night tickets (details coming soon)
- ✓Full-page ad in printed event program
- ✓Logo on all email newsletters (8,000+ subscribers)
- ✓Logo on digital screens / slideshow in entry foyer
- ✓Right of first refusal for 2027 Title Sponsorship
$5,000
Up to 2 sponsors
📊 5,000+ attendees
- ✓Co-naming rights on a named market space or experience
- ✓Logo on entrance banners & key signage
- ✓Logo on event website sponsors page with link
- ✓Premium booth space (10×10) in Gymnasium or Banquet Hall
- ✓Social media feature post (2 posts)
- ✓Verbal acknowledgement at the event
- ✓2 Community Fundraising Night tickets (details coming soon)
- ✓Half-page ad in printed event program
- ✓Logo on email newsletters (8,000+ subscribers)
- ✓Logo on digital screens / slideshow in entry foyer
$2,500
Sponsor a named experience area
📊 Area-specific foot traffic
- ✓Naming rights to a sponsored area (e.g. 'The [Brand] Fireside Lounge')
- ✓Logo on signage at your sponsored space
- ✓Logo on event website sponsors page
- ✓Booth space (10×10) near your sponsored area
- ✓Social media feature post (1 post)
- ✓Verbal acknowledgement at the event
- ✓1 Community Fundraising Night ticket (details coming soon)
- ✓Quarter-page ad in printed event program
- ✓Choose from: Fireside Lounge · Santa's Grotto · Live Music Stage · Kids Area · Food Court
$1,000
Community partner level
📊 Brand visibility across event
- ✓Logo on event website sponsors page
- ✓Logo on community signage board in entry foyer
- ✓Booth space (10×10) — standard location
- ✓Social media thank-you post
- ✓Logo in printed event program (business card size)
- ✓Verbal acknowledgement at the event
$500
Entry-level community support
📊 Digital & program visibility
- ✓Logo on event website sponsors page
- ✓Logo in printed event program (listing)
- ✓Social media thank-you mention
- ✓Certificate of appreciation
Why Sponsor the Bearspaw Christmas Market?
Bearspaw Christmas Market
Join us for a weekend of festive cheer in the heart of Bearspaw.
📍 Bearspaw Community Association · 26–29 November 2026
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