Community / Non-Profit

We love supporting local! Join our Alberta Approved, Mahogany SE Farmers Market every Wednesday 3-7pm from June 3 to September 23, 2026 (excluding July 1) and share with everyone what you have to offer. Market takes place outdoors, rain or shine, in the publicly accessible Mahogany Central Green. We hope to see you here!

Our Alberta Approved Mahogany SE Farmers Market is a family-friendly space run by the Mahogany Homeowners Association (Mahogany HOA), and their team of dedicated staff led by the Market Manager/Coordinators. The Mahogany Farmers Market cannot guarantee a permanent spot for any community or non-profit organization. Location is subject to change at any time deemed necessary by the Market Team. The Farmers Market is unable to guarantee exclusivity to any community or non-profit organization or for any product however, product selection will be considered.

The Mahogany Farmers Market will be held from June 3 to September 23 (excluding July 1) every Wednesday from 3–7pm. The Market will operate rain or shine in the Mahogany Central Green.

Terms & Conditions

1. Submitting an application does not guarantee a space in the Market. If your application is accepted, all other documentation will be required. The Mahogany SE Farmers Market cannot guarantee space, recurring attendance, or exclusivity. Participation is subject to the review and approval of the Market Manager and may be based on:

• Relevance to the market's family-friendly and community-oriented environment
• Alignment with the market's values and public benefit
• The quality and appropriateness of the proposed activity or outreach
• Operational and safety considerations
• Avoidance of unnecessary duplication with other participating organizations

1. Be a registered charity, registered non-profit organization, community association, school council, youth organization, service club, or other recognized community-based organization
2. Provide proof of registration, charitable status, society registration, or other formal documentation showing legal or recognized community status
3. Submit a formal request on the organization's official letterhead or email signature
4. Ensure the formal request is signed by an authorized representative of the organization
5. Clearly describe the purpose of attendance, proposed activities, and any materials, services, or fundraising elements planned for the market date.
6. Approved organizations may engage in activities such as:

• Public education and awareness
• Volunteer recruitment
• Community outreach
• Interactive family activities
• Demonstrations, displays, and resource sharing
• Program promotion
• Fundraising that has been clearly disclosed and approved in advanceAll activities must be suitable for a family-friendly public event and must not interfere with vendors, pedestrian flow, or market operations.

1. Any food products or sampling must follow all AHS Food Safety Guidelines.Please refer to the links listed in the attachment for further information.

There is no participation fee for approved community and non-profit organizations under this category. Approval of a no-fee space is at the discretion of the Market Manager and is limited to the specific date(s). The market reserves the right to limit the number of no-fee spaces available on any market date.

Booth Spaces

1. Assigned space provided will be aprox. 12'x12'. Tables, chairs and protection from the elements is the responsibility of the individual community or non-profit organization. Tents must be certified to CAN UCL s109M fire rating, properly weighted down and staking is not permitted (due to the asphalt surface and irrigation lines). All equipment must be in good, safe working condition.
2. Community or non-profit organizations using generators must have an absorbent material (Fuel Spill Kit) on site in case of a generator fuel spill.  A large spill will require City of Calgary Fire Department – Hazardous materials section to be called.
3. CSA (Canadian Standard Association) approved propane fueled appliances are permitted. Propane tanks must be stored outside the tents with a minimum 3 metre clearance and tank must be ancored to keep from tipping over. Grills and heating elements must be placed on a fire-resistant grease proof protective surface to protect the park features. Vendors are required to have an operational fire extinguisher present.
4. Community or non-profit organizations are responsible for their own signage, product displays, décor, payment methods, change, etc.
5. Community or Non-Profits selling or sampling consumable food products (includes pet food products) are required to obtain and display valid AHS permits, certificates and/or licenses. Food items must be labelled prior to sale. See attached document for guidelines.
6. Sandwich boards may only be positioned within 10' of your booth and not impede any pathways.
7. Load in may begin as early as 1pm (two hours prior) and community or non-profit organizations must be ready to start at 3:00 pm. Load out time starts at the end of the event at 7:00 pm. Community or non-profit organizations who decide to pack up early may be asked NOT to return to future market dates.
8. Each community or non-profit organization is required to remove all garbage, boxes and packaging they brought in. The space must be as clean as it was when you arrived. Dumping your garbage in or around the guest garbage receptacles will not be allowed.
9. Community or Non-Profit organizations MUST meet and follow all applicable laws and compliance is mandatory.

Insurance

All community or non-profit organizations are encouraged to carry individual liability insurance on their products and displays for the duration of all market attended dates. See attachment for further details.

Proper Conduct

1. Community or Non-Profit organization attendants should be neat and clean in appearance
2. Community or Non-Profit organization attendants are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Rudeness, loud, and/or profane language, arguing or harassment will be considered grounds for dismissal from the market.
3. Discrimination will not be tolerated. Insubordination, the consumption of alcohol or drugs, and fighting during the market will be cause for immediate dismissal. Warnings will not be required.
4. Community or Non-Profit organization attendants are asked to park on the local community streets surrounding the market area, so shoppers can access the market. If shoppers cannot find parking, they WILL leave. No exceptions (unless cleared by the Market Manager ahead of time).

Prohibited Items

• No illicit drug paraphernalia
• No live animals
• No fire arms or ammunition
• No open flames or combustible materials
• No sexual items

Inclement Weather

In severe or inclement weather, Mahogany HOA may temporarily close the Mahogany Farmers Market and re-open when it is safe to do so. The Market Manager will communicate any closures to the Vendors on sight in person, through text, email, and Social Media.

Indemnification

MHOA, its officers, directors, managers, employees, agents and members, and Hopewell Management LP and Hopewell Residential LP and their respective officers, directors, managers, employees and agents (collectively the “Indemnified Parties”) assume no responsibility for, and will NOT be liable for any lost, stolen, or misplaced merchandise or equipment at the event. The Community or Non-Profit organization shall hereby expressly relieve and discharge the Indemnified Parties from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or death to persons or property that may be sustained by reason of entry upon the venue and/or the occupancy of the market space designated to you under this agreement. Security of you and your possessions is your responsibility and no dedicated security will be furnished by the Mahogany HOA or the Market Manager. The Indemnified Parties shall not be liable for any damages or expenses you may incur should any event be delayed or cancelled.