Arts market

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 2026 and 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.

The fee to participate in the 2026 Arts Market is $850 + GST*.

The fee includes the following:

• Three (3) 4-day single-user wristbands (additional tickets/ wristbands must be purchased via Box Office at a discounted rate)

• Inclusion in specific promotional materials

• Overnight storage on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

• One (1) festival program

• 10' x 10' booth space (overhead coverage, table, chairs, extension cords, weatherproofing supplies and display pieces are the vendor's responsibility)

• On-site festival liaison

• A weekend full of networking and fantastic music!

Should you require power for your space, a single 110-volt line can be provided at an additional charge of $50.00 (for all four days). The request for power must be indicated in your application. Power can not be provided on short notice or on the day of.

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If these items are not received by May 18th, the vendor's application will be withdrawn, and their space will be reallocated to a waitlisted vendor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