Last Call for Vendors – Northern Roots Symposium – August 29

Are you a grower, maker, baker, artisan, or food producer in Northern BC? We're looking for market vendors to join the Northern Roots Symposium: Planting Seeds of Opportunity on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Mackenzie Recreation Centre.

This community-focused event celebrates northern agriculture, gardening, food, and local entrepreneurship. We're inviting vendors who grow, produce, bake, create, or craft products inspired by agriculture and the natural abundance of the North.

Whether you sell fresh produce, plants, preserves, baked goods, honey, handmade soaps, teas, flowers, or unique agricultural-themed products, we'd love to showcase your work.

• Vendor booths are completely FREE
• Lunch is included for registered vendors
• Sell your products throughout the entire event from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
• Connect with attendees who are passionate about local food, gardening, and agriculture

Please Note: Vendors selling prepared foods, baked goods, or other food products must have a valid business licence and all required Northern Health approvals and permits to sell at the event.

The symposium will also feature:

• Educational speakers
• Harvest Showdown Competition
• Sourdough Scoring Competition
• Propagating Station
• Taste Testing
• Door Prizes
• Cottonwood MiniRail Train Rides
• Plant BINGO on Friday, August 28

This is a fantastic opportunity to promote your business, support local agriculture, and connect with community members and fellow vendors from across Northern BC.

Location: Mackenzie Recreation Centre, Mackenzie, BC
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Market Hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Booth Registration: FREE (includes lunch)

Event Webpage

To register or learn more:

Email: ac.eiznekcamfotcirtsid@ofni
Phone: (250) 997-3221

Let's celebrate local food, northern innovation, and community while continuing to Plant Seeds of Opportunity in Mackenzie!

Register your booth before 4:00 PM on August 21, 2026.