Choose Camrose Region
Join the 2026 shop local campaign; we want to promote your business this holiday season!
Just so you know
Participation Registration Deadline
September 23, 2026 (NOON)
Campaign Dates
November 12- December 17, 2026
What's it all about? This annual campaign includes:
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A holiday gift guide
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Social media and print marketing
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Gnome-themed picture frames to bring holiday cheer and people into your business
People visit local businesses in the Camrose region, take a photo with a gnome, and enter to win prizes of up to $1,000 in gift cards.
How to participate
​Donate a minimum $50 gift card from your business (or another local business) in $50 increments.​ Drop off your gift cards to City Hall (attn: Maven or Kevin) or to the Camrose County office (attn: Lina).
Social Media
All businesses will be included in social media (facebook) features from the official Tourism Camrose page.
Increase your reach by sending us a 30-50 second video featuring your business and products you want to highlight!
Gift Guide
Send a photo, short description, and location of your business by Sept 23 to be included in the gift guide (example below).
Email your info in.
There's gnome place like Camrose!
Purchase a gnome-themed selfie picture frame to be at your business for around $100. People shopping for the holidays will be encouraged to visit your business, take a picture with your gnome frame and share these pictures on social media for their chance to win the previously mentioned gift cards weekly with a grand prize draw on December 19 worth $1,000 or more. Purchasing this frame is not mandatory but highly recommended!
These frames are a perfect addition to your participation in this campaign if you have a storefront or attend holiday markets! If you don't have a storefront, you are welcome to have your frame hosted at the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce.
Yes, you can use the same gnomes as previous years!
The first key date is September 23, 2026. To officially "opt in" we will need to collect a $50 gift card (or more) for your business or another local business that will be used as a prize during the campaign draws. Drop off your gift cards to City Hall (attn: Maven or Kevin) or to the Camrose County office (attn: Lina).
You will also need to send in a photo & description for us to use in the printed Gift Guide or let us know you want to use the same info as last year.
Finally, you'll need to let us know if you would like to order a large gnome frame (~$90) or stick gnome frame (~$40).
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By participating in the Choose Camrose Region Holiday campaign, you agree to allow the City of Camrose, Camrose County, Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce, Community Futures of East Central Alberta, and Love Local Camrose to use your business's logo, name, and pictures for promotional purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, use in print materials, social media posts, online content, and video features. The purpose of this usage is to promote your business and the overall campaign to encourage local shopping and support the community.
City of Camrose
Maven Boddy
P: 780.678.0057
E: mboddy@camrose.ca
City of Camrose
Kevin Johnson
P: 780.781.4473
E: kjohnson@camrose.ca
How to join the gift guide
Easy! Send the following information to mboddy@camrose.ca by September 23.
Business Name (how you want it to appear)
Address
Website
A short description about a product and your business, specific gift ideas are great! 3-5 sentences.
Our Favourite your recommendation or a popular choice (optional)
Do you offer gift cards? yes/no
Photo include a photo of a product, your store, or a small collage.
What About the Gift Cards?
Drop off your gift card by September 23 to City Hall, 5402 50 Ave, Camrose. We don't keep your gift cards, they will be given to lucky prize winners throughout the campaign.
There are perks for businesses that donate $200 or more in gift card value and $1,000 or more.
How do I get a gnome?
Email mboddy@camrose.ca. We will send your gnome design to Embroidery Concepts by DDI and you can pick it up directly from there. They cost roughly $90.
If you want a smaller gnome, you can get the gnome on a stick frame for roughly $40.
If you have a gnome from previous years campaigns, you are more than welcome to use that gnome!