Welcome to airdrieFEST 2026! We’re excited to showcase local businesses, community groups and organizations at Airdrie’s largest outdoor event. Before you register, please review the registration details so you know what to expect.

Event date: Saturday, September 12, 2026

Event time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.                                                             

Event location: Downtown Airdrie (Main Street, Market Square and Towerlane Mall)                                                                                     

Weather: Rain or shine — please plan accordingly               

To participate as a vendor, you must provide the following documentation during registration:

• A valid City of Airdrie Business Licence or not-fo-profit certificate
• Certificate of Insurance
• $2 million dollar liability coverage ($5 million dollar for risk adverse booth activities)
• City of Airdrie listed as an additional insured - 400 Main Street, Airdrie Alberta, T4B 3C3
• AHS Certification (food and beverage, personal services vendors only)

Booth activities that require pre-approval

If your booth includes any of the following, you must request approval prior to event registration:

• Live animals
• Inflatable structures (bouncy castles, ball pits, climbing walls, etc.)
• Food or beverage sampling/sales

• Local vendor registration: opens May 8, 2026
• Non-local vendor registration: opens May 22, 2026
• Vendor cancellation (with refund) deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026

Refunds: weather related cancellations are non refundable

Booth registration costs

For-profit vendor booth: $150

Not-for-profit vendor booth: $75

Food truck: $250

airdrieFEST is introducing an updated process for all food truck vendors. To ensure a smooth event layout, improved traffic flow and a great experience for attendees, food trucks will not be selecting their own booth locations this year.

How it works

• All food trucks must apply for participation through the Food Truck vendor application process.
• Approved food trucks will be assigned a designated booth space within the Taste of Airdrie food area.
• Placement will be determined by the event team to support safety, accessibility and overall event experience.

This new approach helps us:

• Create a cohesive and engaging Taste of Airdrie experience
• Manage spacing and safety requirements more effectively
• Ensure fairness and consistency for all food vendors

What food truck vendors can expect:

• Clear communication about assigned placement prior to the event
• A dedicated zone designed to highlight food vendors and attract foot traffic
• Support from the event team throughout setup and the festival day

Once your registration has processed, you’ll receive a registration confirmation which includes payment receipt and registered booth number.

Vendors will also receive an event information package via email August 12, 2026 which includes the following:

• Event day information and expectations
• Parking and shuttle service information
• Event load in time based on booth location
• A map showing placement and check-in point

• Location: North end of Main Street (near Lutheran Church of the Master)
• All vendors must check in before going to their booth. Early arrivals will be turned away
• You’ll receive final instructions and directions at check-in

• Vendors may unload their vehicle beside their booth during designated load in times
• Vehicles must be moved within 30-minutes of unloading
• No parking at Towerlane Mall
• Free parking with shuttle service available at Muriel Clayton School, AE Bowers School, Nose Creek Regional Park
• Shuttle pick up/drop off: Braces+ (across from Safeway at Tower Lane Mall)
• Shuttle Service runs every 10–15 minutes, traffic permitting

• Activities and displays must follow the Community Standards Bylaw (B-09/2012) and Public Behaviour Bylaw (B-09/2007)
• All activities, signage, promotions and canvasing must remain within your assigned space
• Standard booth size: 10’ x 10’
• Vendors must supply their own tents, tables, chairs and weather protection
• Each tent leg must be secured with minimum 40 lb weights 
• Booths must be fully set up by 10:30 a.m. 
• Use event safe materials (e.g. plastic instead of glass) to reduce risk of accidents
• Secure items that may blow away or cause tripping hazards

• There is no access to power onsite
• Generators are only allowed at pre-approved booths (listed on the vendor registration map)
• Food trucks are permitted to utilize generators

Generator use

• Must be under 60 dB
• Vendors must bring a (min. 3-A:20-B:C) fire extinguisher 
• Placed on a spill tray
• No refuelling unless pre-approved and a spill kit is present 

• Begins at 4:05 p.m. Each vendor will receieve a designated load-out time
• Vehicles are not permitted onsite until the designated load-out time
• Early departure is not permitted unless approved by on site City of Airdrie staff