The Big Cheese 2025 - Vendor Registration

  • Vendor Registration

    The Big Cheese 2026

  • We’re thrilled to welcome you as a valued vendor at The Big Cheese Food & Buyers Expo—a celebration of local food, community spirit, and meaningful connections!

    As a participating vendor, you’ll have the opportunity to:

    • Showcase your products to a broad and engaged audience
    • Connect with fellow producers, buyers, and industry leaders
    • Be part of a vibrant, unforgettable event that spotlights the best of our region

    💰 Take Advantage of Early Bird Pricing!
    Register by January 31, 2026 to receive discounted vendor rates (shown on next page).
    Regular pricing begins February 1, 2026.

    Thank you for bringing your unique offerings to The Big Cheese—we can’t wait to see (and taste!) what you bring to the table.

  • Event Schedule

     

    March 27, 2026

    SET UP
    Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
    Location: Hassen Arena
     
    INDUSTRY AFTERNOON
    Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
    Location: Odd Fellows Hall
     
    Industry Afternoon includes:
    1:00 PM - Celebrate Local Success with Tastings
    2:30 PM - Buyers on Tap
    4:00 PM - Vendor Happy Hour with Networking
     
     

    March 28, 2026

    9:00 AM
    Doors Open to Public - Hassen Arena
     
    3:00 PM
    Doors Close - Hassen Arena
     
    3:00 - 5:00 PM
    TAKE DOWN
     
    6:00 - 10:00 PM
    The Ambassador's Cheese Dinner - St. Josephs Hall.
    Tickets $80, purchased separately
     
     

    Please Note

    We’ve heard your feedback and are working to ensure a balanced mix of vendors beyond cheese!

    Spaces will be allocated based on registration timing and product category balance. Once a particular category reaches capacity, additional applicants may be placed on a waitlist.

  • Vendor Registration

  • EARLY BIRD PRICING

    Available until January 31, 2026

    • $50 Dairy/Cheese Producer
    • $50 Agri-Food Producer/Processor
    • $50 Alcoholic Beverage Producer
    • $100 Food Truck
    • $75 Non-Exhibiting Vendor (per person)*
    • $150 Other Vendor**

     

    REGULAR PRICING

    Begins February 1, 2026

    • $100 Dairy/Cheese Producer
    • $100 Agri-Food Producer/Processor
    • $100 Alcoholic Beverage Producer
    • $150 Food Truck
    • $75 Non-Exhibiting Vendor (per person)*
      $150 Other Vendor**

     

    *Non-Exhibiting Vendors: Includes access to networking only on Friday, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
    **Other Vendors: Preference is given to Dairy, Cheese, or Agri-Food Producers/Processors.

  • Contact Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Business Information

  • Product Pairing Opportunity

  • As part of the Big Cheese Trade Show, we’re excited to offer two exclusive product pairing opportunities:

    • Cheese 101 Public Tasting
    • Ambassadors’ Cheese Dinner

    If you’re interested in having your product featured during one of these events, please provide the following details:

  • Pricing & Availability:

    If possible, would you be willing to provide the product at no cost or a special wholesale/event rate?

    We deeply appreciate any support—this helps us spotlight local producers while managing event costs.

  • We will follow up directly with selected producers for coordination. Thank you for considering this opportunity to showcase your product to a wide audience of cheese lovers and community leaders!

  • Success Story Feature Opportunity

  • Booth Information

    All vendors get a 10' x 10' space.

  • Food Truck Information

    Please upload copies of the items requested below. Food Truck applications will not be accepted without the following documents. If you cannot upload them, please email them to Armstrong Spallumcheen Events!
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  • Name Tags

    We will prepare name tags for all vendors and their staff. Please provide the names of up to 4 attendants in addition to your contact person.

  • Social Information

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  • Additional RSVPs

    Please let us know if you plan to attend any of the following

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    Industry Afternoon

    Date: Friday, March 27, 2026

    Time: 1:00 - 5:00 PM

    Location: Odd Fellows Hall

    1:00 PM - Celebrate Local Success with Tastings
    2:30 PM - Buyers on Tap
    4:00 PM - Vendor Happy Hour with Networking

     

    Ambassador's Cheese Dinner

    Saturday, March 28, 2026 at St. Jospehs Church

    Tickets $80 each, purchased separately

     

  • Terms, Conditions and Guidelines

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