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Meetings & Events

We’re excited to host your event!

There are many spaces available to be booked for meetings and events. 10C can host a variety of types of events for up to 500 people at both the 42 Carden Street and Guelph Farmers’ Market locations. Our team takes pride in working with community members to make their event perfect and find the best way for this space to suit your needs.

Some space bookings are simple, some are more complex and need finessing. If your booking is simple, please feel free to use this form and a member of the 10C team will be in touch to follow-up and confirm your booking.

If it is more complex, feel free to get in touch with us, either by email at events@10carden.ca or phone at 519.780.5030.

Please visit Schedule D for more information about policies and guidelines for your booking.


Co-present your event with 10C!

This is a great option for those who are looking for support with the event logistics, administration, promotion and/or event staffing.

We have collaborated on dance parties, markets, retreats, movie screenings and workshops. 10C is excited to help bring your event to life!

The fourth floor at 10C Shared Space is full of chairs and tables, along with colourful décor and upside-down umbrellas hanging from the ceiling.
The Fourth Floor/Community Classroom at 10C Shared Space.

42 Carden Street Event Spaces

Event SpaceHourly rate*
Maximum capacity
First Floor Gallery$7030
Patio$4010
Sunroom$2010
Library + Sunroom$7030
Heritage Room$5014
Team Hub$406
Idea Hub$406
The Study$408
Creative Work Hub$306
Activity Room$6020
Fourth Floor/Community Classroom$100100
Nourish Kitchen**$25 shared /$40 private16
Community Classroom + Kitchen$130120

*10C members receive a 50% discount on all hourly booking rates.

**Nourish Kitchen bookings must be made directly with 10C staff at: events@10carden.ca.

NOTE: All rates are subject to HST. Minimum booking time is 1 hour in all spaces. User is responsible for room set-up and take-down, and should be included in booking time. No discount for members on Nourish Kitchen rates.

Event Spaces

For more information about the Nourish Kitchen or to learn about regular kitchen bookings, please see all packages and rates here. A Kitchen Attendant (at $30/hour, 2 hour minimum) is mandatory for all community bookings in the kitchen, all events serving alcohol and all bookings for users without a safe food handling certificate.

10C Member Discounts

These discounts are offered to build capacity in the members of 10C, and support specific types of programming offered. 10C members may be eligible to receive one of the following discounts:

  • Boost discount for member organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $25,000, projects must apply here to be part of the Boost program annually.
  • Multi-date discount for members who book at least 4 recurring events or more within a 3 month period
  • Community arts discount for member organizations working in the arts (visual, performing, dance, film, music, literary, craft and textile etc.)
  • 10C is deeply committed to supporting Indigenous community members, enterprises and initiatives. This discount can be applied to all space fees (incl. 10C meetings, events, coworking, kitchen and the market).
  • Applies to individuals and organizations creating group programming for those 24 years of age and under. Also applies to youth under 24 leading any form of community programming.
  • Community food programming discount for Nourish members who are using the space for group programming focused on well-being, skill-building and education.

Please note that discounts are determined in collaboration with 10C staff. Feel free to get in touch with us, either by email at events@10carden.ca or phone at 519.780.5030

Guelph Farmers’ Market Event Spaces

Event SpaceHourly rate*Maximum capacity
North End$8050
South End (with the windows)$8050
Entire building$150300-500
Entire Building + Outdoor parking lot$250600-1000
Outdoor parking lot only$80300-500

*10C members receive a 50% discount on all hourly booking rates.

Additional fees may apply based on your event details. Please contact market@10carden.ca for details on av options, the stage and other equipment.

Also available upon booking (additional charges may apply):

  • Tables and chairs – a variety of table sizes and shapes are available
  • Digital projector, tv and screen
  • Portable whiteboards and flip charts
  • Portable tv, web camera and speaker for hybrid meetings
  • Table linens (black)
  • Main floor Host Desk service
  • Microphone and speaker
  • Dishes (we have a variety of plates, bowls, cutlery, mugs and glasses)
  • Event set-up support and servers
  • Recommendations from 10C’s preferred catering list
  • Preordering from the Nourish Café

Parking

Car Parking

There is free 2-hour street parking downtown.

You can also park for the day on many side streets surrounding downtown.

The nearby Market Parkade at 10 Wilson Street also offers paid parking:

  • Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., $3 per hour, maximum $30 per day
  • Saturday: $3 per day, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or $5.50 special event
  • Evenings after 6pm and Sundays: Free or $5.50 special event

Bike Parking

There are lots of bike racks around us – make sure to lock your bike.