A festive twist on the YEG Cake Picmic—because this season deserves even more cheer & treats!
About this Event
🎄🍪 The Great YEG Cookie & Square Swap 🍪🎄
🦌🍰Elf status: unlocked. Holiday spirit: maxed.☃️🦌
A festive twist on Edmonton’s sweetest event—because this season deserves more sprinkles, more cheer, and allllll the Christmas baking treats.
This entirely volunteer-run event is hosted by Lunar Hive Baking Co and is all about creating community, spreading kindness, and raising funds for our neighbors in need. All proceeds (after covering essential costs like the venue + supplies) go directly to the @yegfoodbank💕
❄️ How it Works:
You bring:
* A minimum of 2 OR 3 dozen festive baked goods: cookies, squares, tarts, cupcake, fudge, cupcakes, s candies, or desserts (bring one kind or a mix—it’s up to you!)
*If you want to leave with 2 dozen assorted treats bring a minimum of 2 dozen, if you want to leave with 3 dozen assorted treats bring a minimum of 3 dozen.
*Want to bring more than the minimum? We would absolutely LOVE that and you're definitely on the Nice List 🎅🤶
* Generously portioned treats (1 cookie ≈ 2 small candies like caramels, truffles, or pretzels). When filling your box, treats that are smaller will be clearly labelled that 2 of the smaller treats count as 1 cookie.
*You must bring a written name + description of your baking + any allergens (ex. tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, etc.). Please bring this with you to speed up check-in (it doesn't have to be fancy!)
Your ticket + your individuality portioned treats (equivalent of 2 or 3 dozen cookies or squares) = entry
We provide:
* An official YEG Holiday Cookie & Square Swap box for you to fill with assorted goodies.
* Tongs for each platter/box to keep things tidy + avoid cross contamination. * A festive, cozy space to mingle, swap, and spread cheer.
* We have some super sweet local collabs to announce that will make this event one to remember!
✨ If you bring 2 dozen, you’ll leave with a minimum of 2 dozen assorted treats. Bring 3 dozen? You’ll leave with a minimum of 3 dozen! Choose to enjoy them immediately or (pro-tip) freeze them for your holiday parties.
🎅 Schedule:
We’re hosting **two waves** so more of you can join the fun:
Morning Swap: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon Swap: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Your ticket is only valid for the time frame you sign up for. Check-in with your baking between 10:00 am and 11:00 am if you're part of the Morning Swap (and leave no later than 1:00 pm)
OR
Check-in with your baking between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm for the Afternoon Swap (and leave no later than 5:00 pm)
The YEG Holiday Cookie and Square Swap volunteers will set iout your baking, with your description card, while you take advantage of the festive fun, mingle and grab a seat.
Once all the baking arrives and is setup by the YEG Holiday Cookie & Square Swap team, we'll invite everyone up for photo ops and to browse, and then get ready for the sweetest holiday swap in town.
🎁 Why Join?
* Save yourself the stress of baking 10 different kinds of holiday treats.
* Walk away with an epic assortment of festive goodies. * Connect with fellow bakers + dessert lovers (and make some new friends!)
* Be a part of a community of kindness while stocking your freezer (you’re welcome) or enjoy your epic assortment of treats once you've filled your box!
Bonus points if you complete AHS’s free Safe Food Handling Course:
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/eph/page3151.aspx
(or similar) before you bake.
DISCLAIMER: This is a not-for-profit, community-led event. The minimum age to purchase a ticket is 16 years old, by purchasing a ticket, you accept full responsibility for food safety and any risks involved. Organizers are not liable for illness, injury, or excessive sugar-induced joy.
Follow @yegcookieswap on Instagram, @thegreatyegcookieswap on Tiktok and Facebook for updates.
Want to help make this event EPIC? Contact us at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Slovenian Canadian Association Hall, 16703 66 Street Northwest, Edmonton, Canada
