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The Markets

at West Coast Gardens

Congratulations!

Welcome to The Markets at Westcoast Gardens!

We're excited to have you at our garden centre and hope you have an amazing experience with our location, the community, and your customers!

Look below for

  • notes on setting up/taking down,
  • FAQ with information
  • table locations and maps of the market
  • promotional images

Which Table is Mine?

We will be sending you an email confirming your specific table location in your market area. Please contact us if you do not get this info by the Thursday before your market date.

FAQ for Vendors

What should I bring as a vendor?

Vendors will be provided with a 6' long x 5' deep space. (For outdoor markets you will have 10x10' space for tents) You must bring your own tables, tents, chairs, displays, point of sale systems, and extension cords if needed. You may also bring lighting if required.

Makers are required to use white tents for outdoor markets unless otherwise coordinated with written approval at least two weeks out from a market. Spaces for outdoor markets are 10'x10'.

How big is my space?

Vendors will be provided with a 6' long x 5' deep space. (For outdoor markets you will have 10x10' space for tents)

If you have a large banner backdrop, (10ft max) you will be moved to a perimeter spot so as not block sight lines for the market

Are tables & chairs provided?

No, everyone will need to provide their own tables and chairs. Spaces are about 6' long x 5' deep with room behind the table for seating.

Setup & take down

Setup: 8am-10am - Please ensure you are fully set up & ready before 10am - Once you have unloaded please move your vehicle to the designated vendor parking lot at the back of the store.

Clean up: 4pm-5pm - If you are participating in two consecutive market days, you may leave your booth assembled. Teardown will begin at 4pm when the event is finished. Teardown can not start before 4pm.

Please ensure your area looks exactly as it did when you first arrived. Please note that all vendors will be leaving at the same time so be courteous and cautious of foot and vehicle traffic.

Parking - Vendors may park their car in the parking lot behind the store. Please do not park your vehicle in the customer parking lot at the front of the store.

Table assignments

Which table is mine?

We will be sending you an email confirming your specific table location in your market area. Please contact us if you do not get this info by the Thursday before your market date. (Table spots are subject to change based on the needs of the market)

Washrooms

Washrooms can be found inside the store near the garden tools area. (See map)

Taking payments at the market / wifi access

Customer Payment -You will be responsible for organizing your own payment methods for your customers.

Wifi Access -Wifi is available: WCF – Public, Password: WCGardens 

What if I need a power outlet?

Indoor markets have limited spaces that are close to power outlets. Please make sure you note your requirements on your application and bring extension cords.

Outdoor markets will not have access to power outlets. Only battery operated quiet generators will be allowed in vendor area; we absolutely do not allow gas operated generators in any of our vendor spaces.

Food trucks will be able to operate with gas operated generators away from market area. 

How do I promote the market?

Utilize your social media and online presence to market yourself, your products, and the market you are attending.

Take a look at the handy images below to use in promoting the market.

We suggests starting promotion 2-4 weeks before the market at least, getting word out about your participation. Other vendors will be doing the same and cross-posting and tagging is encouraged!

More info below-

What if I am selling food?

You are responsible for all your food licenses and legal requirements before you sell at our market.

Setting Up & Taking Down

Setup: 8am-10am - Please ensure you are fully set up & ready before 10am - Once you have unloaded please move your vehicle to the designated vendor parking lot at the back of the store.

Clean up: 4pm-5pm - If you are participating in two consecutive market days, you may leave your booth assembled. Teardown will begin at 4pm when the event is finished. Please ensure your area looks exactly as it did when you first arrived. Please note that all vendors will be leaving at the same time so be courteous and cautious of foot and vehicle traffic.

Parking - Vendors may park their car in the parking lot behind the store. Please do not park your vehicle in the customer parking lot at the front of the store.

Basic Info

Washrooms - Washrooms can be found inside the store near the garden tools area. (See map)

Customer Payment - You will be responsible for organizing your own payment methods for your customers.

Wifi Access - Wifi is available: WCF – Public, Password: WCGardens 

Power - Please see our map for power outlet locations and contact us for any needs.

Promoting the Event!

A successful event relies on getting the word out! West Coast Gardens will be promoting the event and so will our vendors!

We encourage you to promote on your own website and on social media platforms starting at least 2-4 weeks before the event. Other vendors will be doing the same and cross-posting and tagging is encouraged!

We have some images below for your convenience.

Social Media

We will repost some of your promotional posts for the event, especially on Instagram stories. Make sure to TAG us so we are alerted & can repost.

We love to repost your products! If you want to be reposted by us, please also use your OWN images along with the market dates in the text.

Instagram @westcoastgardens
Facebook @westcoastgardensbc 

Sample caption idea/info for your posts about the Summer Festival Event

🥳💜 August 23rd & 24th - I'll be at West Coast Garden's Summer Festival Party!
Visit me and other local artisan vendors for handmade shopping you'll love (and feel great about!) 🥰 Support local!

🎶 Live music (@richardtichelman)
🛍️ Local artisan market with handmade goods
🍺 Craft beer & mocktails (@drinkingoodcompany)
🚚 Food trucks (@thequenchylemon @tacosaurus.vancouver @egg.blanket.van @littleooties)
🎈 Free face painting for kids (@balloonswithbliss)
🪴 Plant care walk'n talk with Bryan
🧘🏼‍♀️ Outdoor yoga in nature
🕺🏼 Disco Dance House for kids
😎 On-site flash tattoos (@inkbyjessica)
🥳 Indoor plant workshop (tickets required)
🌿 Special plant sales & epic deals

Save the date for this event, you don't want to miss out! More info: https://www.westcoastgardens.ca/pages/summer-festival

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