SHOPPER & COMMUNITY FAQs
What are the market dates for the 2026 season?
The Mercantile will run June 14, June 27 (pottery only), August 9, September 13, October 4
Where is the market located?
Our Market is held at The Alexandra Centre Society, located 922 9 Ave SE, Calgary (the corner of 9th and 9th in Inglewood). Our markets are indoors and outdoors!
Where do I park?
Parking is available on the streets surrounding The Alexandra Centre. Street parking in Inglewood is FREE on Sundays. Parking is also available in the Art Block parking lot across the street for a flat rate of $3 (first 90 minutes are free).
What time does the market run?
The market runs from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
What is the cost of entry?
All markets are FREE Entry! Our holiday markets are FREE entry with a donation to a local charity which will be announced for each holiday event. There will be a local charity donation table to bring goods you are donating or cash jar for donations. Our lovely staff will be there to greet you and answer your questions.
Is the market pet friendly?
All outdoor and indoor markets are pet friendly, provided pets are on leash and under control. We always have fresh water at our host market booth for the pups on those hot summer days!
Do you have special guests or workshops running during the market?
Sometimes we have both! Keep up to date on upcoming guests and workshops by following along on our social pages: @mercantileon9th
Do you have a vendor lineup?
Yes, we do! You can find all our wonderful vendors on our website here and follow us along on our social pages: @mercantileon9th for vendor feature posts.
Do you have food and beverages?
Depending on our vendor line-ups we usually have 1-2 food or beverage vendors each market such as bread, baked goods or even slices of pizza for you to snack-on or later! During our indoor holiday markets we always serve warm cozy beverages and yummy snacks and treats!
