{"id":840553,"date":"2026-08-01T14:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T14:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/840553\/"},"modified":"2026-08-01T14:48:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T14:48:12","slug":"9-amazing-markets-to-check-out-in-calgary-this-august-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/840553\/","title":{"rendered":"9 amazing markets to check out in Calgary this August | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

August is a great month to explore local markets in Calgary, with the summer weather shining through and markets offering everything from handmade goods and crafts to fresh local finds.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re on the hunt for some fresh groceries, a neat gift, or just want to check out what the local shopping scene has to offer, here are nine amazing markets to check out in Calgary this August.<\/p>\n

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Heritage Park\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What: Heritage Park is hosting Markets in the Plaza this August. You can shop local vendors, explore the shops in the Plaza, grab something to eat, and enjoy entertainment at Markets in the Plaza. It\u2019s a pet-friendly event, so you can even bring your furry friend to enjoy an afternoon out.<\/p>\n

When: Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2026; 12 to 6 p.m.
Where: Heritage Park \u2013 1900 Heritage Dr. SW
Cost: Free<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0At the Downtown Markets, you\u2019ll be able to browse a ton of different vendors right in the heart of Calgary along Stephen Avenue.<\/p>\n

When: Aug. 11, 18, and 25, 2026
Where:\u00a0Stephen Avenue
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

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Calgary Farmers Market\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0Calgary Farmers Markets are located in both the south and the west and run all year round. You can find over 140 vendors ranging from artists to bakers. There are two locations, one in the south and one in the west, and both have kid zones so kids can play while you shop.<\/p>\n

Where:\u00a0Calgary Farmers Market South \u2014 510 77th Ave. SE
Calgary Farmers Market West \u2014 25 Greenbriar Dr. NW
When:\u00a0South \u2014 Thursday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
West \u2014 Wednesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Free<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0If you\u2019re looking for a fun market in one of Calgary\u2019s most lively neighbourhoods, the Kensington Night Market is the place to be. You can find a bunch of local vendors selling crafts, handmade goods, and more.<\/p>\n

When: Aug. 13 and 27, 2026
Where:\u00a0Parking lot 1209 Kensington Rd. NW
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

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Inglewood Night Market\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0The Inglewood Night Market is back this month. Join them this weekend for the first market of the season, featuring a bunch of local vendors, live music, and food located in the heart\u00a0of Inglewood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026; 5 to 10 p.m.
Where:\u00a010th Avenue and 10th Street SE
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

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The Barn Artisan Market\/Supplied<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0At the Barn Artisan Market, you can find over 30 vendors across two floors. You\u2019ll be able to shop and browse products from local artisans, creators, crafters and makers.<\/p>\n

When: Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:\u00a0The Shawnessy Barn \u2013 224 Shawmeadows Rd. SW
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0The Farmers & Makers Market outdoor market season is back at cSPACE Marda Loop. You can find local growers, artisans, and makers from all over Calgary selling unique handmade goods and seasonal treats.<\/p>\n

When: Saturdays in August; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where:\u00a0cSPACE Marda Loop \u2013 1721 29th Ave. SW
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

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Crossroads Market Ltd.\/Facebook<\/p>\n

What:\u00a0Open year-round, the Crossroads Market offers a wide variety of vendors offering everything from fresh produce and local goods to unique crafts and artisanal products.<\/p>\n

When:\u00a0Weekends in May
Where:\u00a0Crossroads Market \u2013 1235 26th Ave. SE
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

What: The University District Night Market is back this August. You can enjoy local artisans, live music, entertainment, and more.<\/p>\n

When: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
Where:\u00a0Central Commons Park
Cost:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"August is a great month to explore local markets in Calgary, with the summer weather shining through and…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":840554,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":["post-840553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-calgary","tag-ca","tag-calgary","tag-canada"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/840553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=840553"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/840553\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/840554"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=840553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=840553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=840553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}