Arts market

2026 Arts Market vendor applications closed

Applications for the 2026 Calgary Folk Music Festival Arts Market are now closed.

Thank you so much for your interest in being part of the Arts Market! We received a large number of thoughtful and inspiring applications this year, and we truly appreciate the creativity and care that went into each submission.

Due to limited space, we are not able to accommodate all applicants and are not accepting waitlist requests at this time.

Thank you again for your interest in the Calgary Folk Music Festival—we’re grateful to be part of such a vibrant and creative community.





Standards and Selection

Every year, we receive more applications than we can place. Vendors are reviewed on the following criteria:

  • Handcrafted, local or Canadian-sourced products
  • Diverse and inclusive vendors
  • Quality of work
  • Aesthetic appeal
  • Price range
  • The overall variety of submissions
  • Genre of art or service
  • Alignment with the festival eco program

All applications will be a part of adjudication. Please include multiple images of items that best represent your offerings, along with the source of your items and/or materials in the application form.

Acceptance and participation in past festivals does not guarantee a space for future festivals. Applications are individually reviewed each year.

CFMF strives to be a zero-waste festival and requires vendors to participate in composting, recycling and other green programs. Please keep this in mind when applying, as single-use plastics are prohibited.

Vendors are asked to contribute at least one item to the Festival's volunteer program.


Important Dates

April 15, 2026 Deadline: Application submission (application via online form only)

April 29, 2026 Successful applicants will be notified of acceptance.


May 18, 2026 Deadline: Signs contract and payment due

If these items are not received by May 18th, the vendor's application will be withdrawn, and their space will be reallocated to a waitlisted vendor


July 23, 2026 Arts Market load-in begins. The time is to be confirmed by CFMF

July 23 - 26, 2026 Calgary Folk Music Festival dates

July 26 & 27 Load-out begins. The date and time are to be confirmed by CFMF

Note: all dates are subject to change; vendors will be notified of all festival changes

*Prices are subject to change; a full price breakdown is provided at contracting


CFMF is committed to ensuring the participation of members of traditionally disadvantaged designated groups: Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, persons with physical or mental disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQIAP+ community. We encourage all to apply!

All applications must be received via the online application form. Vendors should not solicit CFMF staff or volunteers regarding application or acceptance. Acceptance and participation does not guarantee a space for future festivals.



Contact

vendors@calgaryfolkfest.com