WILD ALBERTA EXPO

We would like to extend an invitation to you to take part in our Wild Alberta Expo 2010. This 19th Wild Alberta Expo will be held in conjunction with the Climb and Run for Wilderness. The expo is a great opportunity to educate and create awareness of our environment and the opportunities citizens have to learn, participate, and take action. We hope you will come and showcase your work!

There is no fee for participating; however, we encourage all Wild Alberta Expo participants to sponsor a climber or collect pledges and climb the stairs in support of the work that AWA does to protect and preserve wilderness in Alberta.

Click here to download an exhibitor registration form.

The exhibitors' deadline for registering for the Wild Alberta Expo is March 15, 2010. Booth space is limited and is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Merchandise sales are permitted. All applicants will be contacted by March 23, 2010.

We will again be presenting a prize for the best overall display at the expo. The prize is in memory of Barbara Sherrington, a dear friend and supporter of AWA who lost a courageous battle with cancer on December 27, 2008. We will post a list of judging criteria shortly, so check back soon!

For a summary of all prizes given out at the Climb and Run for Wilderness, please see the prizes page.

Guidelines

• Participating organizations agree to adopt a positive, environmental, educational, and family-oriented atmosphere.
• Registration for the Wild Alberta Expo is completed by faxing, emailing, or delivering the registration form to Alberta Wilderness Association.
• Booth location will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Accomodations for special requirements need to be arranged in advance.
• Participants are responsible for set-up (no later than 9:00 AM) and take-down (no sooner than 2:00 PM) on climb day. Be aware that the awards ceremony will take place in the Wild Alberta Expo area between 2:00 PM and 2:30 PM.
• All exhibitors will need to unload display equipment and materials from the parkade, as the loading dock is closed on weekends and street access is no longer available.

Exhibitors

The following exhibitors are currently registered to host booths at the 2010 Expo, although we are currently finalizing discussions with a few more — they will be added to the list once discussions are complete.

• Advocating for Animal Welfare and the Environment
• Alberta Institute For Wildlife Conservation
• Alberta's Green Wave Campaign
• Alberta Wilderness Association
• Alpine Club of Canada
• Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area
• Calgary Linux Users' Group
• Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
• Canadian Wolf Coalition
• Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition
• City of Calgary
• Cochrane Ecological Institute
• CPAWS Southern Alberta
• Ecoliving Events Ltd.
• NatureWatch Press
• Planet Foods
• Rocky Mountain Eagle Research Foundation
• Kath Rutland Thai Therapy
• Unitarian Church of Calgary
• Weaselhead Preservation Society

Achievements

The Wild Alberta Expo is always a successful event! With dozens of exhibitors, over 1,500 climbers, visitors and volunteers, as well as various entertainers, the Climb for Wilderness is a spectacular family day at the Calgary Tower that celebrates Earth Day with the rest of Canada.

Thanks to all of you, and your huge contribution to this event.