Calgary Earth Market Society

Established in 2018 as a non-profit society to bring uniquely vibrant Alberta Approved Farmers Markets to Calgary’s urban communities, the Calgary Earth Market Society (CEMS) operates the Farmers' & Makers Market at cSPACE Marda Loop during the outdoor season (May to October) every Saturday from 10am to 2pm and also host popular popup markets like "The end of Winter almost Spring Market" and our annual Christmas Market.

Every year, our markets support more than 90 local small and sustainable farmers and growers, home-kitchen and small food producers, and talented craft artisans, over 50 local artists and creatives, and a growing number of non-profit community service organizations each year, who join us in having a lot of fun while being meaningful contributors to a more accessible and resilient local food system, a supportive circular economy, and to more connected, engaged and creative communities.

We believe that food, craft and creativity are connectors: intrinsic, tangible parts of our culture, and that communities connect and grow through experiencing and celebrating their local food, craft, art, and cultures together. We establish and operate Alberta Approved Farmers Markets as places for people where everyone can connect and be part of building more sustainable, vibrant and connected communities together.