About Quirk Social
Cochrane’s Go-To Team for Local Events
Hey there! We’re Quirk Social — we produce some of the best local events around, manage social media for local businesses, and run The Social Spot Marketplace in Historic Downtown Cochrane.
We’re all about creating connections — helping folks find fun events, giving small businesses a hand in reaching their dream clients, giving local artisans a platform to show off their goods, and supporting non-profits as they raise funds for big projects.
We’re not just here to support the community and small businesses — we’re an essential part of it. We’re all in this together!
What we do
Connecting Community & Business
1
Event Production
From festivals like Bow Valley Boot Stomp to Taste of Cochrane and The Haunted Hayloft, we plan, produce and promote events that bring Cochrane together.
2
Social Media
Timely, budget-friendly social media management that keeps local businesses visible, consistent and connected with their followers.
3
The Social Spot
Our year-round local artisan market in Historic Downtown Cochrane — the perfect spot for locally made and inspired goods.
Out in the community
Moments from Our Events
A few favourite moments from Bow Valley Boot Stomp and beyond.
Photos: Tim Hall & Amy Benny
Our retail home
The Social Spot Marketplace
The Social Spot Marketplace is a year-round local artisan market right in the heart of Historic Downtown Cochrane. It grew out of the relationships built at our very first markets, and today it’s home to makers and small businesses from across the region.
Stop by to shop locally made and inspired goods, catch an in-store pop-up, or apply to become a vendor.
The people behind Quirk
Meet Our Team
Kailey Mitchell
Owner & CEOI am a born and raised Cochranite, now raising my two beautiful girls in my hometown. I drink wine, eat all the things and love to move my body to balance it all out. I have travelled to over fifteen countries and love to immerse myself in new cultures, try new food and speak the languages.
People are my jam. Over the past few years, I have had the immense pleasure of working alongside some wonderful Cochrane organizations through both social media and event management. I am proud to witness our entrepreneurs and small business community support one another to thrive in our little town.
Cochrane, Alberta, is my home, and now more than ever, it is my passion. From friendly smiles to Rocky Mountain views, there is just something about this valley town that makes my heart proud.
Jackie Poulsen
Content Manager, Digital MarketingHi, I’m Jackie! I’m part of the Quirk Social digital marketing team, creating content for our clients and events. I was born and raised in Cochrane.
My background is in the modelling and fashion photography industry. I’m naturally an introverted person, so in my downtime I love to go on nature walks with my dog, read or work on anything that inspires my creativity.
I first started working with The Social Spot when I was a vendor in the store. I really appreciate what Kailey and her team bring to the community and local businesses, and I love getting to work with so much amazing local talent!
Land acknowledgement
In the Spirit of Reconciliation
Quirk Social honours and acknowledges that we are fortunate to have the opportunity to live, work and play on Treaty 7 territory, traditional lands of the Stoney Nakoda peoples of the Chiniki, Bearspaw and Wesley Bands, the Tsuut’ina, and the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) peoples of Siksika, Piikani and Kainai. We also respectfully acknowledge that we are on the homelands of the Métis Nation within District 4.
We ♥ local
Let’s Work Together
Have an event idea, need a hand with social media, or want to get involved as a volunteer or sponsor? We’d love to hear from you.