# Event Details - **Event Name**: MEC Gear Swap // Calgary - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: The legendary MEC Gear Swap is back! Join us in-store at select locations from May 2-3, 2026.About this EventHave some gently used outdoor gear that deserves a new home for adventure? Rent a table and sell (or swap!) your gear at the MEC Gear Swap.New for 2026: Due to popular demand, our Gear Swap has been extended to two days! Rent a table on Sat only, Sun only, or both days. Choose your preferred day when selecting tickets (if you're attending the whole weekend, you'll need to rent a table for both days).Dates: Sat, May 2 & Sun, May 3, 2026.Time: 9am - 1pm each day.Table rentals are just $20 (+ fees) per day. All proceeds from table rentals will go to the local Alpine Club of Canada Section.Weather note: The Gear Swap will take place outside, rain or shine! Please dress according to the weather and come prepared to spend the day outside. You may also bring a reasonably sized canopy tent to set up in the event of inclement weather.What your table rental gets you:A space to sell your gear at your selected MEC Gear Swap storeA 6ft table and chairAccess to a community of outdoor enthusiastsHow it works:Rent a table from us through the linkEnsure your gently used gear is clean, organized, and clearly priced beforehandArrive 30 minutes early to check in with a MEC staffer and find your reserved space. Please ensure you are set up and ready to welcome the community at 9am sharpHang out at your table, sell (or swap) your outdoor gear, and connect with the communityImportant notes:You are responsible for selling your own gear and must be present at your table for the duration of the event. Come prepared with the necessary change (if accepting cash) or an alternative payment method (i.e. square reader or e-transfer)Anyone with reserved tables at the MEC Gear Swap are not eligible for door crasher prizes on the day(s) they are selling gearAbout the eventOur Gear Swap is back, where you can buy, sell, swap, or donate your gently used outdoor gear! That’s a win for you, a win for our community, and a win for our planet.Join us at any participating stores for our legendary MEC Gear Swap!Learn more about the event - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/mec-gear-swap-calgary/100001987629199441 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 22.63, max: 22.63, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: MEC Calgary - **lat**: 51.0440146 - **long**: -114.0804675 - **full address**: MEC Calgary, 830 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MEC Gear Swap // Calgary - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ff0cab0320c9c3e0bc548590f8478b84ff2fdad0248a17e5d5f011f4d50ce555-rimg-w1200-h600-dc007938-gmir.jpg?v=1776837911 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MEC Gear Swap // Calgary being held? - **A:** MEC Gear Swap // Calgary takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at MEC Calgary, 830 10 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing MEC Gear Swap // Calgary? - **A:** MEC Gear Swap // Calgary is organized by MEC. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "MEC Gear Swap // Calgary", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/ff0cab0320c9c3e0bc548590f8478b84ff2fdad0248a17e5d5f011f4d50ce555-rimg-w1200-h600-dc007938-gmir.jpg?v=1776837911", "startDate": "2026-05-02T09:00:00-06:00", "endDate": "2026-05-03T13:00:00-06:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/calgary/mec-gear-swap-calgary/100001987629199441", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "MEC Calgary", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "830 10 Avenue Southwest", "postalCode": "T2R 0A9", "addressLocality": "Calgary", "addressRegion": "AB", "addressCountry": "CA" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.0440146", "longitude": "-114.0804675" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "The legendary MEC Gear Swap is back! 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