Our Application Deadline is Jan. 26 at midnight
assiniboia downs market dates:
sat. Nov. 11th (1-5pm)
Sun. Nov. 12th (10am-4pm)
sET UP HOURS:
sat. nov. 11th (9am-1pm)
All product must be loaded into the building by 12 noon. At this time the load in doors will no longer be available.
*We currently have one weekend booked for 2023 AT THE assiniboia downs. THere will be 90 booths all on the main floor, including the entrance area.
welcome!
we want to Welcome Lindsay Pelland (also my sister:) to the team! She will be taking care of our makers going forward to allow myself (Kristie) time to focus on marketing. lindsay is a maker herself with many years of experience, and I couldn't think of a better fit for the job! we appreciate your patience in hearing back from us as we receive many email inquires during application season:) please always check your junk/spam folders as sometimes emails end up there out of our control.
Your Information
Choose your booths (5% GST will apply):
Nov. 11-12: All booths are full, but you can still choose your top booth choice in case of a cancellation.
Do you need a table?
Do you need a chair or two?
Show us your product!
Please upload 4-5 of your best product pics. We will feature one product photo from each maker on our social media and on our website. This photo may be featured as a single image or in a carousel. We will not accept any photos with text or watermarks, and we will not accept photo collages. Your business name will mentioned or tagged in the description.
Show us your booth!
Upload a photo of your booth setup.
Please read through the following contract carefully and please make notes of important dates and info. We are happy to answer your questions, but we've included some of our most frequently asked questions below, and this will save us a lot of time.
Applying & Payment Deadlines
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1st round applications are open Jan. 16-26!
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You will find out regarding acceptance on January 31st by midnight.
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These emails will be sent in group emails and sometimes go to junk mail. Please get in the habit of checking your junk/spam folders so that you won't miss important announcements.
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After this group email is sent, each maker will receive an individual email with your individual payment details.
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Booth payments are due by Friday, Feb. 10th at the latest.
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There will be no booth holds for late payments.
Cancellation Policy
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If cancelling your booth on or before July 5th, you will receive a full refund.
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If cancelling your booth from July 6th to July 29th, you will receive an 80% refund of the total bill you have paid (including the booth fee and additional rentals).
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All cancellations after July29th will not receive a refund and will give up the total amount paid. If you need to cancel after this date, please consider having someone fill in for you at your booth with your products.
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If Inspirations Market has to cancel the market because of Covid 19, we will give you a full refund. If we have to re-schedule the market because of Covid 19 you are still welcome to join us, but if you are then unable to make the new date, we would still issue a full refund.
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If you are uncomfortable joining a live market due to Covid 19, please do not apply. The above policy will still apply unless the market itself is canceled.
Giveaways & Advertising
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Inspirations Market will be giving away 2 free tickets for each maker to give away on their social media. We will email out posts that you can use for this giveaway one month before the market dates.
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Stay tuned for further prizes and giveaways closer to the event dates.
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This year we have 2 billboards on Portage Ave. booked for this market! One at Broadway, and one at Moray. We will be putting out 48 lawn signs and a mobile sign as well.
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Much of our budget from booth fees goes into our facility rental fees and extensive advertising, including social media ads.
Licensed Products
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We love to see originality! Please do not include products with another businesses trademarks. Trademarks include trade names, words, symbols, designs, logos or other devices or designs.
Food vendors will be asked a few additional questions via email after acceptance.
I have read and agree to adhere to the Inspirations Market contract:
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