Alberta Trade and Consumer Show Listing
2012
Contents January ...... 6 Calgary Motorcycle Show ...... 6 Edmonton Motorcycle Show ...... 6 HOMEXPO! ...... 6 Bridal Fantasy: The boutique Bridal Show (Calgary) ...... 6 Cattlemen's Corral Crop Visions ...... 7 Canadian Bull Congress ...... 7 Edmonton Pet Expo ...... 7 Edmonton Health & Wellness Show ...... 7 Wedding Fair 2012 (Calgary Bridal Fair) ...... 8 Bridal Fantasy Edmonton ...... 8 Calgary RV Expo & Sale ...... 8 Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition ...... 8 Edmonton Renovation Show...... 8 February...... 9 With This Ring… Bridal Gala ...... 9 Calgary Boat & Sportsmen's Show ...... 9 Edmonton RV Expo & Sale ...... 9 Camrose Regional Trade Show...... 9 Red Deer Motorcycle Show ...... 10 Alberta Gift Show ...... 10 By Hand Alberta ...... 10 Calgary Home & Garden Show ...... 10 Vegreville Gun and Hobby Show ...... 11 AG EXPO ...... 11 March ...... 12 Red Deer RV Show ...... 12 Sunshine Home Expo & Leisure Show ...... 12 Lakeland Womans Show ...... 12 Bonnyville Home, Farm & Leisure Show ...... 12 Peace Country Classic Agri-Show ...... 13 Red Deer Sportsman & Outdoor Adventure Show ...... 13 Mom, Pop & Tots Fair ...... 13 PGA Edmonton Golf Show ...... 13 Lethbridge Home & Garden Trade Show ...... 13 Edmonton Boat & Sportsmen's Show ...... 14 Red Deer Home Show ...... 14 The Calgary Health Show ...... 14 Edmonton Home & Garden Show ...... 14 Grande Prairie Spring Woman's Show ...... 14 Lloydminster SHOWCASE 2012 ...... 15 Alberta Pork Congress ...... 15 Northlands Farm & Ranch Show ...... 15 Mom, Tot & Kids Show ...... 15 PGA Calgary Golf Show...... 16 April ...... 17 TRI Municipal Trade Show ...... 17 Red Deer Taboo… Naughty but Nice Show ...... 17 Fort McMurray RV, ATV, and Fishing Show ...... 17 Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce Trade, Auto and Home Show ...... 17 Wainwirght & District Chamber of Commerce Chamber Expo Trade Show and Sale ...... 18 The Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale ...... 18 Cold Lake Home & Leisure Trade Show ...... 18 Edmonton Log & Cottage Show ...... 18 Wetaskiwin Trade Show and Business Showcase ...... 19 Stettler Trade Show ...... 19 Clear Hills County Agricultural Trade Show ...... 19 The Calgary Spring Woman's Show ...... 19 Edmonton Motorshow ...... 19 Didsbury Art, Travel & Trade Expo ...... 20 Vegreville Trade Show ...... 20 Taboo Spring Fever - Edmonton ...... 20 Innisfail Trade and Leisure Show...... 20 Okotoks & District Chamber of Commerce Trade & Lifestyle Show ...... 21 Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair ...... 21 Edson & District Trade Show ...... 21 St. Albert Lifestyle Expo & Sale ...... 21 Share the Secret - Morinville& District Chamber of Commerce Annual Trade Show ...... 21 Lacombe & District Trade Show ...... 22 Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Trade Show ...... 22 Fort Saskatchewan Trade Show & Sale ...... 22 Botanical Arts Expo ...... 22 Exhibition Park's Children's Festival ...... 22 Home, Garden & More ...... 23 Edmonton Spring Woman's Show ...... 23 Spring Festival of Crafts ...... 23 La Crete Spring Trade Fair ...... 23 High River Chamber of Commerce Trade Show ...... 23 Fort McMurray Spring Trade Show ...... 24 Lloydminster Womans Show...... 24 Airdrie Home & Lifestyle Show ...... 24 May ...... 25 Butterdome Spring Craft Sale ...... 25 Rocky Mountain House Chamber of Commerce Trade Show ...... 25 Cochrane Trade Show ...... 25 Red Deer Gun Show ...... 25 UFA Aggie Days ...... 26 Southern Alberta Petroleum Show ...... 26 Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Trade Show ...... 26 Athabasca Outdoor Show ...... 26 Rimbey Expo 2012 ...... 27 Peace Region Petroleum Show ...... 27 Fort McMurray Gun & Sportsman Show ...... 27 June ...... 28 Alberta Dairy Congress ...... 28 Spruce Meadows "National" Tournament Marketplace ...... 28 The Vintage Chicks Sale ...... 28 Edmonton Pride Festival Celebration on the Square ...... 28 Camrose Gun & Sportsman Show ...... 29 July ...... 30 Calgary Stampede ...... 30 Spruce Meadows "North American" Tournament Marketplace ...... 30 Colonial Days Tradeshow ...... 30 Westerner Days Fair & Exposition...... 30 Edmonton's Capital Ex ...... 31 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede ...... 31 August ...... 32 Big Valley Jamboree Marketplace ...... 32 Strathmore Heritage Days Western and Agriculture Trade Show ...... 32 By Hand Alberta (Summer) ...... 32 Alberta Gift Show (Fall) ...... 32 Whoop-up Days ...... 33 September ...... 34 Grande Prairie Health and Wellness Show ...... 34 Spruce Meadows "Masters" Tournament Equi-Fair ...... 34 Calgary Home + Design Show ...... 34 Fort McMurray Fall Trade Show...... 34 Bridal Conference Edmonton ...... 35 Edmonton Home & Interior Design Show ...... 35 October ...... 36 Fall into Christmas Medicine Hat ...... 36 Christmas in October Craft & Gift Sale ...... 36 Our Best to You Art & Craft Sale ...... 36 Edmonton Ski & Snowboard Show ...... 36 November ...... 37 Fall into Christmas Lethbridge ...... 37 Agri-Trade ...... 37 Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market ...... 37 December ...... 38 Fort McMurray Christmas Show and Market...... 38
January
Calgary Motorcycle Show January 6 – 8, 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Canada’s premier motorcycle show; Trials and demonstrations, ATV showcase, Exhibitors Website / Email: www.calgarymotorcycleshow.ca
Edmonton Motorcycle Show January 13 – 15, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Canada’s premier motorcycle show; Trials and demonstrations, ATV showcase, Exhibitors Website / Email: www.edmontonmotorcycleshow.ca
HOMEXPO! January 13 – 15, 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Calgary’s first home, renovation & décor show of the year Website / Email: www.showswork.com/CHE.html
Bridal Fantasy: The boutique Bridal Show (Calgary) January 15, 2012 TELUS Convention Centre Wedding fair, vendors exhibit and gown sale Website / Email: www.bridalfantasy.com/calgary-bridal-show/
Cattlemen's Corral Crop Visions January 17 & 18, 2012 Exhibition Grounds, 5521 - 49 Ave Lloydminster A two day interactive information event that features tradeshow, keynote speakers, seminars, demonstrations, and special events for the agriculture industry. This event brings under one roof the latest information on both grain and cattle industries. Website / Email: www.lloydexh.com
Canadian Bull Congress January 20 & 21, 2012 Camrose Regional Exhibition, Camrose This two-day event allows purebred breeders, commercial cattlemen and agricultural related product and service exhibitors to exchange resources and information in a unique trade fair setting that features livestock exhibits alternated with other agricultural exhibitors. Website / Email: www.bullcongress.com
Edmonton Pet Expo January 21 & 22, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Find information, resources, and great tips on how to be a responsible pet owner from industry experts at the Edmonton Pet Expo! Explore the product and service options available to owners and pets all in one convenient place. Website / Email: www.petexpo.ca
Edmonton Health & Wellness Show January 21 & 22, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Health related exhibits, free health testing, lectures, industry experts Website / Email: www.albertahealthshows.com
Wedding Fair 2012 (Calgary Bridal Fair) January 22, 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Calgary's largest and longest running Bridal fair; exhibitions and fashion shows Website / Email: http://theweddingfair.ca
Bridal Fantasy Edmonton January 22, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Wedding fair, vendors exhibit and gown sale Website / Email: www.bridalfantasy.com/edmonton-bridal-show/
Calgary RV Expo & Sale January 26 - 29. 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Calgary RV Expo & Sale is the "premiere" showing of Recreation Vehicles, services and accessories in Western Canada. Website / Email: www.rvda-alberta.org
Western Canadian Fly Fishing Exposition January 27 - 29, 2012 Spruce Meadows, Calgary Canada's largest FLY only trade show Website / Email: www.flyfishingevents.com
Edmonton Renovation Show January 27 - 29, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Edmonton's first home renovation show of the year Website / Email: www.showswork.com/RENO.html
February
With This Ring… Bridal Gala February 5, 2012 Parkland Pavilion, Westerner Park, Red Deer Fashion Show, vendor exhibits and gown sale Website / Email: www.bridalgala.ca/brides/spring-gala/
Calgary Boat & Sportsmen's Show February 9 - 12, 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Southern Alberta's biggest fishing and outdoor show Website / Email: www.calgaryboatandsportshow.ca
Edmonton RV Expo & Sale February 9 - 12, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Western Canada's largest presentation of Recreation Vehicles, services and accessories Website / Email: www.rvda-alberta.org
Camrose Regional Trade Show February 17 - 19, 2012 Camrose Regional Exhibition, Camrose An event that brings together businesses of all types from all over Canada to show off and sell their products and services to a wide variety of consumers. Website / Email: www.cre.ab.ca
Red Deer Motorcycle Show February 17 - 19, 2012 Westerner Park, Red Deer Western Canada's largest custom bike show Website / Email: www.reddeermotorcycleshow.com
Alberta Gift Show February 19 - 22, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands (Industry only) The latest trends, innovations and product lines to help you make a better buy for your store Website / Email: www.cgta.org
By Hand Alberta February 19 - 22, 2012 Hall A, Edmonton Expo Centre By Hand, Canada’s Artisan Gift Show is a wholesale trade market that offers buyers the opportunity to discover the very best in Canadian handmade products. Website / Email: www.byhand.ca
Calgary Home & Garden Show February 23 - 26, 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Over 650 hundred exhibitors and experts offering great products and ideas for landscaping, decorating and renovating your home; internationally known designers sharing their secrets of the trade and inspiring the home decorator. Website / Email: www.calgaryhomeshow.com
Vegreville Gun and Hobby Show February 25 - 26, 2012 Vegreville Social Centre Please call 780 - 632 - 5941 for more information Website / Email: www.vergreville.com
AG EXPO February 29 - March 2, 2012 Exhibition Park, Lethbridge Western Canada's premier Ag Show; North American Seed Fair Website / Email: www.exhibitionpark.ca
March
Red Deer RV Show March 2 - 4, 2012 Westerner Park, Red Deer Recreation Vehicles, services and accessories Website / Email: www.rvda-alberta.org
Sunshine Home Expo & Leisure Show March 2 - 4, 2012 Cypress Center, Medicine Hat Spring home renovation, leisure and trade show in Medicine Hat Website / Email: www.medicinehatchamber.com
Lakeland Womans Show March 2 - 3, 2012 Cold Lake Energy Centre Regional show featuring products, entertainment and information for women. Exhibitors please call (780)416-1550 for more information. Website / Email: www.lakelandwomansshow.com
Bonnyville Home, Farm & Leisure Show March 3 - 4, 2012 BD Centennial Centre Field House, Bonnyville Catering to home, farming and leisure activities Website / Email: [email protected]
Peace Country Classic Agri-Show March 8 - 10, 2012 Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie Agricultural trade show Website / Email: www.evergreenpark.ca
Red Deer Sportsman & Outdoor Adventure Show March 9 - 11, 2012 Westerner Park, Red Deer The Sportsman Show in Central Alberta Website / Email: www.reddeersportsmanshow.com
Mom, Pop & Tots Fair March 9 & 10, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Interactive promotion connecting businesses with young families Website / Email: www.edmontonshows.com
PGA Edmonton Golf Show March 10 & 11, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Vendor exhibits and sales Website / Email: www.albertagolfshows.com
Lethbridge Home & Garden Trade Show March 14 - 17, 2012 Exhibition Park, Lethbridge The largest home and garden show in Southern Alberta Website / Email: www.exhibitionpark.ca
Edmonton Boat & Sportsmen's Show March 15 -18, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Western Canada's biggest outdoor show Website / Email: www.edmontonboatandsportshow.ca
Red Deer Home Show March 16 - 18, 2012 Westerner Park, Red Deer Providing Central Alberta with a spectacular venue for new and improved products and services featuring award-winning builders, renovators, products, ideas and décor. Website / Email: www.reddeerhomeshow.ca
The Calgary Health Show March 19 & 20, 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Designed to educate and facilitate your personal health and wellness experience Website / Email: www.thehealthshows.com
Edmonton Home & Garden Show March 22 - 25, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands The show has more than 600 exhibitors and experts offering great products and ideas for landscaping, decorating and renovating your home. You can also expect to see internationally know designers, chefs and speakers sharing their trade secrets to inspire you. Contact Marketplace Events for exhibitor information by phone at (403)253-1177 / 1-866-941-0673 or fax 403-253-7878 Website / Email: www.edmontonhomeshow.com
Grande Prairie Spring Woman's Show March 23 - 25, 2012 Crystal Centre, Grande Prairie A show for any product or service women purchase or can benefit from. Contact Verve Marketing & Communications for exhibitor information: phone 780-487-5422 / 1-888-282-2524 or fax 780-487-5521 Website / Email: www.vervemarketing.ca
Lloydminster SHOWCASE 2012 March 23 - 25, 2012 Lloydminster Exhibition all buildings Lloydminster's largest tradeshow for home, garden, sport and leisure. The show features home renovation and decorating, garden and landscaping, home product and services, sporting and tourism, as well as the Sellers RV indoor sale. Please visit the Llodexh website or call 306-825-5571 for more information. Website / Email: www.lloydexh.com
Alberta Pork Congress March 28 - 29, 2012 Westerner Park, Red Deer Western Canada's largest pork industry tradeshow. Exhibitors please visit the webpage to register online or contact the Alberta Pork Congress at 403-244-7821 / 1-866-808-0366, or email [email protected] Website / Email: www.albertaporkcongress.com
Northlands Farm & Ranch Show March 29 - 13, 2012 Northlands, Edmonton Northlands Farm & Show will provide attendees with the opportunity to shop and compare prices, as well as take in dynamic information sessions and demonstrations presented by Alberta agriculture industry experts. Please visit the webpage for exhibitor information, email [email protected] or phone Northlands at 1-877-471-7472. Website / Email: www.farmandranchshow.com
Mom, Tot & Kids Show March 31 - April 1, 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Showcasing the latest in technology, apparel, furniture, products and toys. Please visit the webpage for exhibitor information or contact Jennifer James at 403-294-1644, email [email protected] Website / Email: www.momandtot.ca
PGA Calgary Golf Show March 31 & April 1, 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Vendor exhibits and sales. Please visit the webpage for exhibitor information, phone 403-256-8894 or email [email protected] . Website / Email: www.albertagolfshows.com
April
TRI Municipal Trade Show April 1 - 3, 2012 TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre Please call the Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce at 780-963-4545 for more information. Website / Email: www.stonyplainchamber.ca
Red Deer Taboo… Naughty but Nice Show April 5 - 7, 2012 Westerner Park, Red Deer Dedicated to enhancing lifestyles, encouraging romance, personal betterment and all things Taboo. Please refer to the webpage for exhibitor information or contact Canwest productions by email at [email protected] or phone 1-800-626-1538. Website / Email: www.canwestproductions.com/home-taboo
Fort McMurray RV, ATV, and Fishing Show April 13 - 15, 2012 Frank Lacroix Arena, Fort McMurrary Buy, Sell or Trade. Email [email protected] for more information. Website / Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce Trade, Auto and Home Show April 13 - 14, 2012 Crowsnest Pass Sportsplex Coleman Trade show for southwest Alberta. Please call 403-562-7108 for more information or email [email protected] Website / Email: www.crowsnestpasschamber.ca/tradeshow.html
Wainwirght & District Chamber of Commerce Chamber Expo Trade Show and Sale April 13 - 14, 2012 Wainright Multiplex The Wainwright Trade Show & Sale offers an excellent opportunity to expose your business to thousands over a period of only two days at this annual community event. This spring fair draws over 5500+ spectators. Showcase your business so they can see what your business has to offer while nurturing the friendship and goodwill of our growing community. Please see the webpage for more information about the Chamber and the trade show, or phone 780-842-4910. Website / Email: www.wdchamber.com
The Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale April 13 - 15, 2012 Millennium Place, Sherwood Park The Trade Fair offers many visitor attractions and over 310 exhibitors booths for you to explore and get acquainted with our business community. Please refer to the events listing on the chamber page for exhibitor information, or contact Sara Mortensen at 780-416-3057. Website / Email: www.sherwoodparkchamber.com
Cold Lake Home & Leisure Trade Show April 13 - 15, 2012 TBA Products ranging from home décor, recreational sports and much more. Please refer to the events listing on the Chamber webpage, or contact the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce at 780-594-4747, email [email protected] Website / Email: www.coldlakechamber.ca ; 780-594-4747
Edmonton Log & Cottage Show April 13 - 15, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Park Log "builds", exhibitors, showcase of craftsmanship and log culture. Please visit the webpage or call 1-800- 316-7366 for exhibitor information. Website / Email: www.logshows.com
Wetaskiwin Trade Show and Business Showcase April 13 - 14, 2012 Drill Hall, Wetaskiwin "Consider Us First"; trade show open to everyone. See the Exhibitor registration link on the Chamber homepage or phone 780-352-8003 for more information. Website / Email: www.wetaskiwinchamber.ca
Stettler Trade Show April 13 - 15, 2012 Twin Arena Complex, Stettler Recreation Centre 32nd Annual Stettler Trade Show; everything to help you plan for the coming of Spring. Showcasing local businesses and unique items from Central Alberta. For more information or to book a booth, please contact the Stettler Regional Board of Trade and Community Development at 403-742-3181. Website / Email: www.stettlerboardoftrade.com
Clear Hills County Agricultural Trade Show April 14, 2012 Dave Shaw Memorial Complex Exhibitor and Sponsor Packages available in January 2012 Website / Email: www.clearhillscounty.ab.ca
The Calgary Spring Woman's Show April 14 - 15, 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary 30th Anniversary of the Calgary Woman's Show Website / Email: www.calgarywomansshow.com
Edmonton Motorshow April 14 - 17, 2012 Northlands Agricom Hall C, Edmonton Speed, technological innovations, creative designs and elaborate options – The event attracts many movie and music celebrities as well as some of the most famous athletes in North America. This is your chance to personally meet car manufacturers, other auto-enthusiasts and car-experts. Website / Email: www.emdacars.com
Didsbury Art, Travel & Trade Expo April 14 & 15, 2012 Memorial Complex, Didsbury Well known as one of the best Trade Shows in all of Alberta Website / Email: www.didsburychamber.ca
Vegreville Trade Show April 19 - 21, 2012 Multi plex, Exhibition Grounds, Vegreville Please call 780 - 632 - 2861 for more information Website / Email: www.vegreville.com
Taboo Spring Fever - Edmonton April 19 - 22, 2012 Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton Dedicated to enhancing lifestyles, encouraging romance, personal betterment and all things Taboo. Enjoy entertainment, provocative and educational seminars, unique shopping, fashion shows and LIVE demonstrations. Everything from your hearts' desires to inconceivable delights. This is a 'can't miss' event. Restricted entry - must be 18years or older to attend. Exhibitors please refer to the webpage for information or email [email protected]. Phone CanWest Productions for more information at 1-800-626-1538. Website / Email: http://www.canwestproductions.com/Taboo---Edmonton-Home-
Innisfail Trade and Leisure Show April 20 - 21, 2012 Innisfail Arena Vendor exhibits and sales catering to people all over Central Alberta. View the tradeshow link on the Chamber website for more information, or call the Innisfail Chamber of Commerce at 403-227-1177. Website / Email: www.innisfailchamber.ca
Okotoks & District Chamber of Commerce Trade & Lifestyle Show April 20, 2012 Okotoks Recreation Centre Website / Email: www.okotokschamber.ca
Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair April 20 - 21, 2012 Ponoka Arena Complex Up in the Air and Around Ponoka Trade Fair Website / Email: www.ponokalive.ca ; [email protected] ; 403-783-3888
Edson & District Trade Show April 20 - 21, 2012 Edson Centennial / Memorial Arenas Website / Email: www.edsonchamber.com
St. Albert Lifestyle Expo & Sale April 20 - 22, 2012 Servus Place, St. Albert Held every spring at Servus Place, it boasts 200+ exhibitors with displays appealing to businesses as well as home owners and families; petting zoo, product demonstrations, Pure Horticulture Botanical Arts Experience Website / Email: www.stalbertchamber.com
Share the Secret - Morinville& District Chamber of Commerce Annual Trade Show April 20 - 22, 2012 TBA Three days and two sports facilities full of area businesses gathered in one place for one stop shopping and networking; entertainment and activities throughout the weekend Website / Email: www.morinvillechamber.com
Lacombe & District Trade Show April 20 - 22, 2012 Lacombe Arena and Curling Rink Greenhouses, agri-tourism, leisure and recreation businesses Website / Email: www.lacombechamber.ca
Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Trade Show April 20 - 22, 2012 Lakeside Leisure Centre, Brooks Promoting businesses to southern Alberta Website / Email: www.brookschamber.ab.ca
Fort Saskatchewan Trade Show & Sale April 20 - 22, 2012 Dow Centennial Centre Regional trade show; very well-attended and booths sell out one month in advance Website / Email: www.fortsaskchamber.com
Botanical Arts Expo April 20 - 22, 2012 Servus Place, St. Albert Presented with the St. Albert Lifestyle Expo Website / Email: www.stalbertchamber.com
Exhibition Park's Children's Festival April 21, 2012 Exhibition Park, Lethbridge Vendors, services, entertainment Website / Email: www.exhibitionpark.ca
Home, Garden & More April 21 - 22, 2012 Vermillion Stadium and Curling Rink Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 780-853-6593 Website / Email: www.vermillionchamber.ca
Edmonton Spring Woman's Show April 21 - 22, 2012 Northlands, Edmonton Expo Centre Hall B The Edmonton Woman's Show encourages visitors to conveniently explore businesses of interest, get information, and shop for products and services that will benefit them. Visit the show website or contact Family Productions Inc. at (780)490-0215 or email [email protected] Website / Email: www.womanshow.com
Spring Festival of Crafts April 27 - 29, 2012 Big Four, Stampede Park, Calgary SPRING Festival of Crafts Art & Craft Sale: fantastic handmade works of over 130 artisans from acrosss Canada. Please contact Signatures Shows Ltd for exhibitor information at 1-888-773-4444 or visit the website for online applications. Website / Email: www.signatures.ca
La Crete Spring Trade Fair April 27 & 28, 2012 La Crete trade fair for La Crete and surrounding communities Website / Email: www.lacretechamber.com
High River Chamber of Commerce Trade Show April 27 - 28, 2012 Bob Snodgrass Recreation Complex, High River Very popular regional trade fair, booths sell out quickly! Website / Email: www.hrchamber.ca
Fort McMurray Spring Trade Show April 27 - 29, 2012 MacDonald Island Park Reach customers with the highest average household income in Canada; 2011 attendance for the Spring tradeshow was 23, 504. Please check the website to download exhibitor forms or call (780)791-4336 or toll free 1-800-565-3947 for more information. Website / Email: www.fortmcmurraytradeshows.com
Lloydminster Womans Show April 27 - 29, 2012 Lloydminster Exhibition Well attended and popular regional show catering to women. Exhibitors please call (780)416-1550 for more information. Website / Email: www.lloydminsterwomansshow.com
Airdrie Home & Lifestyle Show April 28 - 29, 2012 Genesis Place Recreation Centre, Airdrie Inspired décor and renovation trends to healthy living ideas; Come connect, explore and shop while learning how to enhance your home and life. Website / Email: www.airdriehomeshow.ca
May
Butterdome Spring Craft Sale May 4 - 6, 2012 University of Alberta Butterdome, Edmonton Find the best in Canadian handmade in Edmonton during the Spring season. For 3 days only, we bring you the fresh, innovative works of over 160 of Canada’s finest and most talented artists, artisans and designers. For exhibitor information, please contact Signature Shows Ltd. at 1-888-773-4444 or visit the website for more information Website / Email: www.butterdome.ca
Rocky Mountain House Chamber of Commerce Trade Show May 4 - 6, 2012 Twin Arena Complex, Rocky Mountain House Regional trade show Website / Email: www.rockychamber.org/trade-show.htm
Cochrane Trade Show May 5 & 6, 2012 Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Recreation Centre Consumer show with over 140 local exhibits ranging from home based businesses to products and services offered at retail stores Website / Email: www.cochranechamber.ca
Red Deer Gun Show May 5 - 6, 2012 Westerner Park, Red Deer View-Buy-Sell-Trade rifles, pistols, shotguns, cartridges, military items and related collectibles. Displays of old and current firearms and cartridges and memorabilia. Website / Email: www.westernerpark.ca
UFA Aggie Days May 8 - 9, 2012 Exhibition Park, Lethbridge Aggie Day’s is a great way to show our younger generation how things go from the ground to the store. View the 2012 Events link on the Exhibition Park webpage for more information, or contact Exhibition Park at 403-328-4491. Website / Email: www.exhibitionpark.ca
Southern Alberta Petroleum Show May 8 - 9, 2012 Medicine Hat Stampede and Exhibition Promoting the Oil, Gas & Energy Industry in Alberta and across Canada. Visit the show webpage or call the Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce at (403)527-5217 Website / Email: www.southernalbertapetroleumshow.com
Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Trade Show May 11 - 13, 2012 Whitecourt Athabasca Arena & Curling Rink Sunset Blvd Trade fair for Whitecourt and surrounding region Website / Email: www.whitecourtchamber.com
Athabasca Outdoor Show May 11 - 12, 2012 Athabasca Regional Multiplex Outdoor show directed to attract consumers from all over northern Alberta; 200 booth spaces available Website / Email: www.941theriver.ca
Rimbey Expo 2012 May 11 - 12, 2012 Rimbey Community Centre Regional Trade Show for local vendors and business. All exhibitors welcome. Please see the RimbeyLive webpage or contact Jackie at 403-843-2727 for more information. Website / Email: www.rimbeylive.ca
Peace Region Petroleum Show May 15 - 16, 2013 Grande Prairie Website / Email: www.prpshow.com
Fort McMurray Gun & Sportsman Show May 25 - 27, 2012 Frank Lacroix Arena, Fort McMurrary Buy, Sell or Trade Website / Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
June
Alberta Dairy Congress June 1 - 3, 2012 Leduc Recreation Centre Held in conjunction with the Leduc Black Gold Rodeo. Free admission to Trade Fair. Please visit the website or call 780-887-3235 for more information. Website / Email: www.blackgoldrodeo.com
Spruce Meadows "National" Tournament Marketplace June 8 - 10, 2012 Spruce Meadows, Calgary Average attendance 68, 344; Indoor retail space offered for exhibits at this tournament. Please call 403- 974-4249 for more information. Website / Email: www.sprucemeadows.com
The Vintage Chicks Sale June 8 - 9, 2012 Priddis Community Hall, Priddis Antiques & collectibles, repurposed vintage finds, art & handmade goods. A sale for collectors, artists, restylists, repurposers, dreamers, and lovers of all things old, worn, torn & tattered. Interested vendors please email [email protected] or visit the blog. Website / Email: http://thevintagechicks.blogspot.com/
Edmonton Pride Festival Celebration on the Square June 9, 2012 Churchill Square, Edmonton Website / Email: www.edmontonpride.ca
Camrose Gun & Sportsman Show June 23 - 24, 2012 Camrose Regional Exhibition Buy, Sell or Trade Website / Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]
July
Calgary Stampede July 6 - 15, 2012 Calgary Stampede Grounds Arts and Crafts Exhibition, Western Culture, vendors exhibit and trade show, food and entertainment Website / Email: www.calgarystampede.com
Spruce Meadows "North American" Tournament Marketplace July 6 - 8, 2012 Spruce Meadows, Calgary Indoor retail space offered for exhibits; average attendance is 89,000. Please call 403-974-4249 for more information Website / Email: www.sprucemeadows.com
Colonial Days Tradeshow July 11 - 14, 2012 Exhibition Grounds, Lloydminster Unique and interesting vendors, outdoor and indoor booths. Please visit the website or phone 306-825- 5571 for more information. Website / Email: www.lloydexh.com
Westerner Days Fair & Exposition July 18 - 22, 2012 Westerner Park, Red Deer Central Alberta's largest summer celebration: entertainment, attractions, livestock, vendor exhibits Website / Email: www.westernerdays.ca
Edmonton's Capital Ex July 20 - 29, 2012 Edmonton Northlands Edmonton's biggest summer celebration: Music, rides, entertainment, food, vendor exhibits Website / Email: www.capitalex.ca
Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede July 25 - 28, 2012 Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Grounds 4-day event with professional rodeo, arts, entertainment, rides, vendor exhibits, food fair Website / Email: www.mhstampede.com
August
Big Valley Jamboree Marketplace August 2 - 5, 2012 Regional Exhibition, Camrose Merchandise and craft display and sale. Exhibitors please visit www.vervemarketing.ca for more information or phone 780-487-5422 / 1-888-282-2524 or email [email protected] to register. Website / Email: www.bigvalleyjamboree.com / www.vervemarketing.ca
Strathmore Heritage Days Western and Agriculture Trade Show August 3 - 6, 2012 Strathmore Civic Centre, 122 Brent Blvd Vendors specializing in country living, western/rodeo, agriculture, natural/organic, family or animals. Indoor and outdoor booths. Please contact the Strathmore & District Agricultural Society at [email protected] or call 403-934-5811. Website / Email: www.strathmorerodeo.com
By Hand Alberta (Summer) August 19 - 22, 2012 Edmonton Expo Centre Hall A, Northlands Runs concurrently with the Alberta Gift Show. Please contact Signatures Shows Ltd for exhibitor information at 1-888-773-4444 or visit the website for online applications. Website / Email: www.byhand.ca
Alberta Gift Show (Fall) August 19 - 22, 2012 Northlands, Edmonton Western Canada's largest wholesale gift event (industry only). All exhibitor details and applications forms are online only at www.cgta.org Website / Email: www.ctga.org/giftshow
Whoop-up Days August 21 - 25, 2012 Exhibition Park, Lethbridge Family Fesitval: amusement rides, entertainment, food fair, vendor exhibit. Please contact Exhibition Park at 403-328-1192 for more details or visit the website. Website / Email: www.exhibitionpark.ca
September
Grande Prairie Health and Wellness Show September 1, 2012 Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie Variety of health related exhibits, free health testing, lectures, industry experts. Date unannounced at time of printing. Please see the website for more information, phone (780)424-9224 / 1-888-978-9355 or email [email protected] . Website / Email: www.albertahealthshows.com
Spruce Meadows "Masters" Tournament Equi-Fair September 5 - Sept 9, 2012 Spruce Meadows, Calgary Set into the framework of the "Masters" Tournament, Equi-Fair is where industry leaders, trainers, breeders and professional riders plus an average of over 200, 000 horse lovers gather to expolre the latest products from the leading companies in the equine industry. Website / Email: www.sprucemeadows.com
Calgary Home + Design Show September 20 - 23, 2012 BMO Centre, Stampede Park, Calgary Find innovative products, new ideas and get help from top industry experts. Contact Marketplace Events for exhibitor information at 403-253-1177 or toll-free at 1-866-941-0973. Website / Email: www.calgaryhds.com ; www.marketplaceevents.com
Fort McMurray Fall Trade Show September 21 - 23, 2012 Suncor Community Leisure Centre, MacDonald Island Park, Fort McMurray Many of the 260 booths are local or Alberta-based, exhibitors com from across Canada Website / Email: www.fortmcmurraytradeshows.com
Bridal Conference Edmonton September 23, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands An intimate and interactive way to educate today's engaged couples on planing their wedding and their futures. Interested exhibitors please see the website or phone (780)431-4283 / toll free 1-800-565-6664 for more information. Website / Email: www.bridalfantasy.com
Edmonton Home & Interior Design Show September 28 - 30, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre, Northlands Edmonton's ONLY home show in the fall season. Exhibitors registered before August 15, 2012 will receive a discounted rate. Phone 780-420-6336 / 1-800-316-7366 or fax 780-413-6224 to register. Please see the website for more information. Website / Email: www.showswork.com
October
Fall into Christmas Medicine Hat October 12 - 14, 2012 The Fieldhouse, Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede Fall into thoughtful EVERlasting Handmade Gifts this shopping season with 120 of Canada’s best artists, artisans and designers from coast to coast. Bringing you special gifts made with care guaranteed to catch your eye and captivate your heart. Visit the show website or www.signatures.ca for exhibitor information or phone (613)241-5777 / 1-888-773-4444 to contact the sales team. Website / Email: www.fallintochristmas.com
Christmas in October Craft & Gift Sale October 26 - 28, 2012 Festival Place, Sherwood Park Unique local arts and crafts sale Website / Email: www.xmasinoctober.com
Our Best to You Art & Craft Sale October 26 - 28, 2012 Westerner Park, Red Deer Red Deer's favourite shopping event: Canada’s leading artists, artisans and designers, the individuals who specialize in long lasting, hard to find gifts that have that everlasting style. Please visit the website for exhibitor information or contact Signatures Shows at 1-888-773-4444 / (613)241-5777 or email [email protected] Website / Email: www.ourbesttoyou.ca
Edmonton Ski & Snowboard Show October 27 - 28, 2012 Edmonton EXPO Centre Hall B, Northlands The Edmonton Ski & Snowboard Show provides a large, targeted audience of outdoor enthusiasts. These are people who like to be active, and seek out activities and adventure. This is an event to kick off the winter sport season, with thousands coming to check out what’s new and gear up to enjoy the snow. Interested Exhibitors and Vendors please contact Family Productions Inc. at (780)490-0215 or email [email protected] Website / Email: www.powderfest.com November
Fall into Christmas Lethbridge November 2 - 4, 2012 North Pavilion, Exhibition Park, Lethbridge Fall into thoughtful EVERlasting Handmade Gifts this shopping season with 120 of Canada’s best artists, artisans and designers from coast to coast. Bringing you special gifts made with care guaranteed to catch your eye and captivate your heart. Please contact Signatures Shows for more information at 1-888-773- 4444 / (613)241-5777 or see the website at www.signatures.ca . Website / Email: www.fallintochristmas.com
Agri-Trade November 7 - 10, 2012 Westerner Park, Red Deer Showcasing agricultural products, innovations and machinery. Please visit the webpage for exhibitor information or contact event management at 403-347-4491 Website / Email: www.agri-trade.com
Spruce Meadows International Christmas Market November 16 - 18, 2012 Spruce Meadows, Calgary Retail booth space is available in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations. Please call 403-974-4249 for more information Website / Email: www.sprucemeadows.com
December
Fort McMurray Christmas Show and Market December 1, 2012 Suncor Community Leisure Centre, Fort McMurray Date unannounced. Please check the website for more details or call 780-791-4336 / toll free 1-800-565 3947 for more information. Website / Email: www.fortmcmurraytradeshows.com