We at Peculiar Pursuits Promenade hold our show to a very high standard and work hard to make sure this is a fun, safe, and inclusive space for all. Additionally, Peculiar Pursuits holds it’s attendees, volunteers, and exhibitors to a code of conduct that ensures everyone has a great time and feels comfortable at the show.

By participating in the Peculiar Pursuits Promenade, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct.

Code of Conduct

1. Peculiar Pursuits Promenade is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment of your fellow attendees, volunteers, exhibitors, or staff in any form, including (but not limited to):
   1. Offensive comments, discrimination, or unfair treatment based on gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, or religion.
   2. Sexual images in public spaces.
   3. Intimidation, stalking, or following.
   4. Photographing or filming someone without their permission.
   5. Sustained disruption of talks or other events.
   6. Uninvited physical contact.
   7. Unwelcome sexual attention.
   8. Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behaviour.
2. Anyone asked to stop harassing behaviour will comply immediately.
3. You will treat everyone with respect. We believe that respect is not earned, it’s lost.
4. Peculiar Pursuits is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property, or for injuries sustained during the course of our events. Attendees are responsible for their own actions and any resulting repercussions.
5. Please do not abuse the market facilities. This includes putting signs on walls, leaving trash anywhere other than a garbage can, or smoking in non-designated smoking areas.
6. Children and youth are very welcome at Peculiar Pursuits.
   1. Children 12 and under must be accompanied at all times by a parent or guardian.
   2. Youth aged 13 to 17 must have a parent or guardian in the market space at all times.
7. Photography is permitted at Peculiar Pursuits, as long as it doesn’t disrupt an event in progress and the subject does not object. Please be considerate and ask first before taking pictures of other attendees, vendors and their wares, or the general public.
8. Peculiar Pursuits Staff and Volunteers have the right to ask you to leave the event and refuse to refund the cost of your ticket if you break this code of conduct.

What should I do if I’m being harassed?

If you are subjected to unacceptable behaviour, please contact a volunteer or staff member immediately. You can always find us at the registration desk.

The first volunteer or staff member you report to will first take steps to assist you in feeling safe. You don’t have to give us details of the harassment. Once safe, if you do wish to report, we will take details and work with you to respond to the issue. If you report a serious criminal matter, please be aware that we may be obliged to contact the police. We would however take into account any concerns you may have around involving them.