Demo Days and Gear Swap – MEC Calgary
Schedule
Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
MEC (Calgary, AB, Canada) | Calgary, AB
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Join us in-store for a weekend of community, gear, prizes and more. It's all part of our Member Month celebration to help you gear up for the summer season ahead. Enter for a chance to win grand prizes valued up to $1250 and be one of the first 20 people to arrive in-store to get a special giveaway prize.
WHEN:
→ May 2-3 from 9am-1pm
WHERE:
→ MEC Calgary:
830 10 Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A9
WHAT:
→ Activations and gear demos from top brands Aeropress & Wacaco, Canadian Heritage Roasting Co., Ciele, Gregory, Hydro Flask, Janji, Nemo, Nikwax, Petzl, Rossignol, Smartwool, VSSL, and Zempire
→ Local community partners Kumphy Shoes, Canadian Adaptive Snowsports (CADS) Calgary, and more
→ Food truck on-site
→ First 20 people each day get a special giveaway prize
→ A chance to win grand prizes valued up to $1250
→ Buy or sell gently used gear at the legendary MEC Gear Swap (see info below)
Gear Swap
Get deals on secondhand items and give gear another life of adventures. That’s a win for you, your wallet, and the planet.
To sell your gently used gear, rent a table via the link here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987629199441?aff=oddtdtcreator.
All proceeds from our table rentals will go to the Alpine Club of Canada.
For more info visit:
https://www.mec.ca/en/explore/demo-days-and-gear-swap-26
Come discover your local MEC for the biggest outdoor brands, a huge assortment of gear, new arrivals, community events, and advice from MEC expert staffers.
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MEC (Calgary, AB, Canada), 830 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0A9, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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