All exhibitors at the Alberta Gift + Home Market must fill out the Exhibit  Space application and send in with payment to the Canadian Gift Association.

New exhibitors will be allocated space in their appropriate product category at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Space is sold in 10′ x 10′ (100 square foot) increments and the Show Team will be pleased to speak with you directly to discuss your needs. You can reach us at exhibitor@cangift.org. 

Exhibitors at the Alberta Gift + Home Market do not need to be a member.

If you are looking for benefits of becoming a member please, call 800.611.6100 or 416.642.1025 or contact membership@cangift.org.

Exhibit space is sold in 10’x10’ (100 square foot) increments. Corner booths are subject to a premium charge per corner.

A variety of rental options are available, including hard wall construction, Velcro panels and steel poles or sliders. For the Spring 2024 Alberta Gift + Home Market, rental drape is available. A variety of furnishings and accessories are also available for rent, including a carpet, tables and chairs. The official Show Decorator (GES) order form will be available in the fall. Under the Exhibitor Manual.

This depends on the size of the booth and type of display you are presenting. You may either rent the booth from the show decorator or provide your own.

If you rent the booth from the official Show Decorator, you should budget $1,000 to $1,500 for a 10 x 10 hard wall booth. This will include a booth sign and walls. In addition to the booth, you will also have to arrange for an electrical outlet that supports 1,500 watts if you require power.

Yes, exhibitors with custom-designed, prefabricated booth structures can bring their own booth display. A Booth Display Standards form will be available in the fall in our online Exhibitor Manual under Exhibiting info.

Yes. All exhibitors must have adequate liability insurance. More information on the mandatory Toronto Gift + Home Market insurance requirements will be available in the fall in our online Exhibitor Manual under General Forms.

The booth allocation process for the Spring 2024 market will again be different from past years. Dedicated Sales Reps will be contacting exhibitors and sending out the Exhibit Space Contracts starting in September. We anticipate that the booth offer process will take several months to complete. If you did not receive a booth space contract, please contact Norm Schulz at 416.642.1024 or nschulz@cangift.org to discuss your requirements.

Booth payments can be made by credit card, company cheque, or e-transfer by filling in the payment section (Section F) on the booth space contract. The CanGift member who has contracted the space must make payment for booth space. Personal cheques and cash are not accepted.

It is the responsibility of the exhibitor to inform show management in writing that they wish to cancel at the current market but exhibit at future markets. They are placed on a wait list in accordance with their membership seniority. Exhibit space for future markets is allocated according to CanGift membership seniority and space availability. Please read the cancellation policies on the back of your signed booth contract under Rules & Regulations – Booth Space Policies & Allocation.

All exhibitors will receive a scheduled move-in at the Edmonton Expo Centre. For the Spring 2024 market, exhibitors will receive their allotted move-in time by January.

The address is: Alberta Gift + Home Market, Exhibitor Name, Contact Name, Booth #, Receiving Door.

The facility address is:

Edmonton Expo Centre
7515 118 Ave NW,
Edmonton, AB T5B 0J2

While you may use the trucking company of your choice, we recommend that you use one of the Toronto Gift + Home Market’s official suppliers. The show officials will have priority access to the loading docks and will ensure that your booth is delivered safely and efficiently to the Spring 2024 show.

If you use your own trucking company, you are responsible for ensuring they deliver and pick up your products on time.

No one under the age of 16 is permitted on the show floor during the move-in or move-out dates, under any circumstances. During the market, no one under the age of 16 is permitted on the show floor.

Pets are not allowed. However, this does not apply to guide dogs or service animals. Any person with a disability accompanied by a guide dog or service animal will be allowed access.

The Ministry of Labour considers the market as a construction site during the move-in/out process. It is mandatory you ensure all your staff and those you contract to move you in and out of the show wear appropriate safety shoes.

Your company must carry sufficient insurance to cover any damages, losses and injury as stated in the exhibitor’s kit and within your signed booth contract. The Canadian Gift Association and the Alberta Gift + Home Market will not be held responsible for any damages, losses, or injury under any circumstances.