News and Events
NOMINATE! Outstanding New 2025 Vendor
This award celebrates the creativity, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit of AFMA’s new Make it, Bake it, Grow it vendors who have been part of the market for three years or less. Recipients...
NOMINATE! Wanda Klimke Memorial Award for Distinguished Long-term Service
This award is named in memory of Wanda Klimke, a founding member of the Alberta Farmers’ Market Association (AFMA). From the very beginning, Wanda poured her heart into helping build and strengthen...
NOMINATE! Outstanding Perennial Vendor
This award celebrates the exceptional skill, dedication, and community spirit of AFMA’s long-term “Make it, Bake it, Grow it” vendors. Recipients exemplify the highest standards of professionalism,...
NOMINATE! Outstanding Market Manager of 2025
This award honors the dedication, leadership, and professionalism of AFMA’s market managers who work tirelessly—often behind the scenes—to ensure their markets thrive. Recipients exemplify...
SAVE THE DATES! March 23 & 24, 2026 Annual AFMA Conference
Join us at the Annual AFMA Conference March 23 & 24, 2026. Check back often for more information on location, pricing and speaker announcements!
2024 Alberta Farmers’ Market Association Awards Winners
Outstanding Perennial Vendor Award This award recognizes the diversity of the talents of AFMA’s long term Make it, Bake it, Grow it vendors. Products have to be local and unique. Characteristics of...
Call for New Board Members
Dear AFMA member, We would love for you to consider joining AFMA’s board of directors for the 2026–2028 term. We are seeking passionate farmers' market entrepreneurs, market managers, and community...
Calgary Surrounding Areas
So many amazing markets within about an hour of Calgary! West of Calgary Wednesday Banff Farmers’ Market Thursday Canmore Farmers’ Market Saturday Cochrane Farmers’ Market Sunday Bearspaw Lion’s...
Southern Alberta
More than just Taber corn! Southern Alberta markets have so much to offer! Wednesday Claresholm Farmers’ Market Lethbridge Downtown BRZ Farmers’ Market Pincher Creek Farmers’ Market Vauxhall...
Calgary
Calgary is home to eight bustling markets. They have everything you could want including an in-market butcher shop and a wine bar! Tuesday Cranston Farmers’ Market Triwood Farmers’ Market...