We Did It: Outfitting the Heart of the 2026 Cenovus Grey Cup Festival
For those who might not know, the Grey Cup isn't just a football game.
It is Canada's biggest sporting event, the national championship of the Canadian Football League (CFL). But even more than that, it brings a massive, week-long cultural festival that completely takes over the host city.
This November, that host city is our hometown of Calgary, Alberta.
When a national event of this magnitude rolls into town, the volunteers are the lifeblood of the festival. They are the welcoming committee for the entire country.
In November, success isn’t just those volunteers showing up in uniform. It’s volunteers who feel warm, confident, and proud to represent Calgary on a national stage. When volunteers feel taken care of, everything else works better.
With that in mind, we are incredibly emotional and beyond proud to officially announce that Local Laundry is the OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OF THE CENOVUS ENERGY 2026 GREY CUP FESTIVAL VOLUNTEER KITS.
The Hustle Behind the Proposal
We aren't going to lie, winning this bid was a massive deal for our entire team.
When the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the 2026 Cenovus Grey Cup Festival came across our desks, we knew we had to give it absolutely everything we had. As a Calgary-based business, the chance to outfit the face of one of the biggest events our city will ever host was a dream project.
Our whole team rallied. We poured over the details, brainstormed the best, warmest, and most functional winter gear, and put a tremendous amount of effort and heart into our proposal.
When we finally got the news that we won the bid? There was a lot of cheering, a few happy tears, and an overwhelming sense of pride. It validated exactly what we’ve been working so hard to build since 2015.
Looking Ahead
Right now, we are deep in the coordination phase, working hand-in-hand with the festival team to ensure every product is flawless before the November kickoff. We are hoping this project sets a new standard for volunteer apparel, and we can't wait to see our gear out there in the crowds.
This win has also energized us. We’ve been working hard on several other RFPs lately, and this milestone reminds us exactly why we put in the effort. We want to keep growing, keep partnering with incredible organizations, and keep proving that a local Canadian supplier can deliver on the biggest stages.
Have an RFP? We Want to Hear About It.
We are actively looking to partner with more corporations, cultural institutions, and events across Canada. We specialize in end-to-end custom apparel solutions that make your team feel valued and look incredible.
If your company has an upcoming RFP for custom apparel, or if you know of an organization looking for a trusted, accountable supplier, we would love to throw our hat in the ring.
Drop us a line directly at custom@locallaundry.ca.
Stay tuned for more updates as we bring the 2026 Cenovus Grey Cup Festival gear to life!
