Associations and Affiliations
Alberta Farmers’ Market Association Vendor
WOOLgathering is proud to share in the great tradition of Alberta Farmers’ Markets.
These markets offer an opportunity for local producers and discerning shoppers to come together.
They draw new visitors to small communities that might otherwise be overlooked.
They offer folks in larger centers an opportunity to shop for fresh-from-the-farm products and carefully handcrafted goods.
“Over 140 Alberta approved farmers' markets serve up some of the most nutritious, fresh, local products. Shoppers can talk to the person who grew the carrots, raised the chicken, baked the bread, produced the jam, or knitted the sweater. Each approved farmers' market in Alberta is independently operated and reflects the rich culture of its community.”
Source: alberta.ca
Save the Date: Find WOOLgathering at Markets and Shows near you
March 27 - 29, 2026: Battle River Canine Association Show
Camrose Regional Exhibition
4250 Exhibition Drive
Camrose, Alberta
April 2026: Red Deer & District Kennel Club Show
Westerner Park
4847 19 Street
Red Deer, Alberta T4R 2N7
April 2026: Spruce Meadows Pet Fest
Spruce Meadows Equi-Plex
18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW
Calgary, Alberta T2X 4B7
Spruce Meadows Pet Fest
May, 2026: Calgary Kennel & Obedience Club Show
Olds Regional Exhibition Centre
5116 54 Street
Olds, Alberta T4H 1P5
May - June, 2026: Northern Alberta Canine Association
Ottewell Curling Club & Golf Driving Range
4205 102 Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6A 0M5
June 2026: Red Deer Highland Games
Central Middle School Sports Field
5121 48th Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta
August 2026: Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival
Sedgewick Sports Grounds
Sedgewick, Alberta
Gathering Of the Clans Highland Festival
August 14 - 16 2026: Sawhda Barnhunt
Cowley, Alberta
Flagstaff Crafted
WOOLgathering has been supported by Flagstaff Crafted, a program run by Flagstaff County that enhances the exposure of local makers, artisans, and retailers of local products.
Flagstaff Crafted helps entrepreneurs tell their stories, grow their customer base, and connect them with resources. Supporting these entrepreneurs contributes to diversifying and continuously improving our local economy.
Small businesses accounts for 98% of our region’s business community and Flagstaff Crafted is proud to support their efforts as they create jobs, support local community events, create products for us all to enjoy, and put Flagstaff on the map globally.
Source: flagstaffcrafted.ca
Associations
WOOLGathering would like to recognize these various Kennel Clubs whose shows we attend as a vendor, businesses who provide services or products, and other non-profit groups that have offered us a market stall.
No small business could survive without the support of its local community of producers, processers, and service providers. These are a few of the very important suppliers and supporters of WOOLgathering:
