CANADA 2008 CRAFT SHOWS

Shows are sorted by month:

- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- July
- August
- October
- November
- December

Reminder: Show info listed as provided by show organizers.
Please contact organizers for additional details.

January

By Hand, Canada's Artisan Gift Show - hosted by Toronto Int. Gft Fair
January 25-28, 2008
Metro Toronto Convention Center, South Building, 222 Bremner Boulevard, Toronto ON
Contact : Jo-Ann Fahey, Peter Harbic
613-241-5777 or 1-888-773-4444, fax : 613-241-5678
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N7G2
Email : info@byhand.ca
Website : www.byhand.ca
Hours : Friday, 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday, 10 am - 6 pm;
Sunday : 10 am - 6 pm; Monday : 10 am - 4 pm
Juried
Application Deadline: See website for more details
Rates: $660, Exhibitors: 230
Visitors: 8000 Toronto By Hand is our largest and most dynamic gift show. 

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February

By Hand, Canada's Artisan Gift Show - hosted by Alberta Gift Show
February 17-20, 2008
Northlands Park (Agricom Bldg, Sportex, Rexall Place)
7300 - 116 Avenue, Edmonton, T5J 2N5.
Contact : Jo-Ann Fahey
1-888-773-4444, fax : 613-241-5678
810-325 Dalhousie, Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Email : info@byhand.ca
Website: www.byhand.ca
Hours : Sunday, February 17, 2008 : 9 am - 6 pm
Monday, February 18, 2008 : 9 am - 6 pm
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 : 9 am - 6 pm
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 : 9 am - 3 pm
Juried
Application Deadline : See website
Rates : $660
Exhibitors : 100
Visitors : 6000 

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March

One of a Kind Spring Show
March 20-24, 2008
Direct Energy Center - Exhibition Place, Toronto
Contact : N/A
416-960-3680, fax: 416-923-5624
Email : askus@oneofakindshow.com
Website : www.oneofakindshow.com
10, Alcorn Avenue - Suite 100, Toronto, ON M4V 3A9
Hours : TBA
Juried
Application Deadline : TBA
Rates : N/A
Exhibitors: 450
Visitors: 50000 

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April

Originals The Spring Craft Sale
April 17-20, 2008
Landsdowne Park, Ottawa ON
Contact : Nancy law
888-773-4444, fax: 613-241-5678
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Email : info@signatures.ca
Website : www.signatures.ca
Hours: Weekdays : 11am - 9pm; Weekend : 10am - 6pm
Juried
Application Deadline: See website for more details
Rates : $760
Exhibitors : 175
Visitors : 20000 

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May

Butterdome Spring Craft Sale
May 9-11, 2008
University of Alberta Butterdome, Edmonton AB
Contact : Francine Leduc
888-773-4444, fax : 613-241-5678
Email : info@signature.ca
Website : www.signature.ca
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N7G2
Hours : Fri : 10am - 10pm; Sat : 10am - 6pm; Sun : 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline: See website for more details
Rates : $460
Exhibitors : 130
Visitors : 18000 

Waterfront: Living Artfully - A Festival of Art & Ecology
Dates: TBA
Site : TBA
Contact : Chris Jones
306-653-3616, ext: 24, fax : 306-244-2711
Email: scc.memberservices@sasktel.net
Website : www.saskcraftcouncil.org
813 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5
Hours : TBA
Juried
Application Deadline : May 20, 2008
Rates : Outdoor 10' x 12' - $100.00
Exhibitors : 75
Visitors : 2400
After 10 successful years as an art and craft sale, Waterfront has expanded to
include Living Artfully - a Festival of Art & Ecology 

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July

Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival
July 11-13, 2008
Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford, SK
Contact : Chris Jones
306-653-3616, ext: 24, fax: 306-244-2711
Email : scc.memberservices@sasktel.net
Website : www.saskcraftcouncil.org
813 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5
Hours: Fri : 1 - 8pm; Sat : 10am - 6pm; Sun : 10am - 4pm
Juried
Application Deadline : March 1, 2008
Rates : Regular 10' x 10' = $291.00
Exhibitors : 35, Visitors: 3000
Founded in 1974, the Handcraft Festival is one of the oldest craft markets in the West and attracts a wide range of shoppers from across Saskatchewan and beyond. 

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition
July 11-13, 2008
Nathan Philips Square
Contact : Kelly Rintoul, executive director
416-408-2754, fax: 416-408-2202
401 Richmond Street West - Suite 264, Toronto, ON M5R 3A8
Email : toae@torontoourdoorart.org
Website : www.torontoourdoorart.org
Hours: Fri : 10am - 8pm; Sat : 10am - 7pm; Sun : 10am - 6pm
Juried
Application Deadline : March,1 2008 - 5PM
Rates : $300 - full time artists / $100 - Students
Exhibitors : 500
Visitors : Over 100,000 

Winnipeg Folk Festival Hand-Made Village
July 11-13, 2008
Winnipeg
Contact : Arwen Helene
204-231-0096, fax : 204-231-0076
Email : ahelene@winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Website : www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca
203-211 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Hours : 10am - 7pm
Juried
Application Deadline : February 7, 2008
Rates : $325 plus gst
Exhibitors : 48
Visitors : 45000
Please see website for application form and more information. 

Muskoka Arts & Crafts' 46th Annual Summer Show
July 18-20, 2008
Site : n/a
Contact : Elene J. Freer
705-645-5501, fax: 705-645-0385
Email : info@muskokaartsandcrafts.com
Website : www.muskokaartsandcrafts.com
Box 376, Bracebridge, ON P1L 1T7
Hours : Friday : 10am - 7pm; Saturday : 10am - 5pm; Sunday : 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : February 28, 2008
Rates : 10'x10' Booth - $392.20; 15'x10' Booth - $588.30
Exhibitors : 200
Visitors : 20 000
One of Ontario's oldest and largest outdoor craft show, the Summer Show
is the major fund-raiser for Muskoka Arts & Crafts, a non-profit arts organization. 

Plein Art
July 30-August 10, 2008 2008
Parc de la Francophonie - rue St Amable, Quebec City
Contact : Madelaine Dupuis
418-694-0260, ext : 3, fax : 418-692-4271
29, rue Notre-Dame, 1er étage - Place Royale, Québec, G1K 4E9
Email : madelaine.dupuis@metiers-d-art.qc.ca
Website : www.salonpleinart.com
Hours : From 11am to 10pm, except Ang. 10th, closing at 6pm
Juried
Application Deadline : January
Rates : N/A
Exhibitors : 125
Visitors : 170,000 

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August

By Hand Toronto Airport
August 11-13, 2008
Pearson Convention Center, Toronto ON
Contact : Jo-Ann Fahey
888-773-4444, fax : 613-241-5678
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Email : info@byhand.ca
Website : www.byhand.ca
Hours: Mon : 10am - 7pm; Tues : 10am - 7pm; Wed : 10am - 4pm
Juried
Application Deadline : See website for more details
Rates : $695
Exhibitors : 120
Visitors : 4000 

By Hand Alberta
August 17-20, 2008
Northlands Park, Edmonton AB
Contact : Jo-Ann Fahey
888-773-4444, fax : 613-241-5678
810-325 Dalhous St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Email : info@byhand.ca
Website : www.byhand.ca
Hours : Sun, Mon, Tues : 9am - 6pm; Wed : 9am - 3pm
Juried
Application Deadline : See website for more details
Rates : $695
Exhibitors : 100
Visitors : 5000 

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September

Sunflower Art & Craft Sale
September 5-6, 2008
Gallager Centre, Yorkton, Sask.
Contact: Cindee Massier
306-783-8722, fax : 306-786-7667
Email : yorktonarts@sasktel.net
Website : www.yorktonarts.ca
49 Smith Street East, Yorkton, SK S3N 0H4
Hours : Fri : 5 - 10pm; Sat : 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : March 31, 2008
Rates : 10'x10'=$135 + gst; corner = $160 + gst.
Exhibitors : 170-185
Visitors : 4000-6000
30th Annual Major Fundraiser for the Yorkton Arts Council.

Portobello West Calgary
September 12-14, 2008
Big Four Building, Stampede Park
Contact: Carlie Smith
778-855-2024, fax : 604-608-5478
101 - 3985 Cambie Street, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2X6
Email : carlie.smith@portobellowest.com
Website : www.portobellowest.com
Hours: Fri : 4 - 9pm; Sat/Sun : 11am - 6pm.
Juried
Application Deadline : Call
Rates : 10'x10'+$500; 10'x15'+$700.
Exhibitors : 100
This is a new event in Calgary this year.

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October

Our Best to You - Art & Craft Sale
October 24-26, 2008
Western Park, Red Deer AB
Contact : Jo-Ann Fahey
888-773-4444, fax: 613-241-5678
Email : info@signatures.ca
Website : www.ourbesttoyou.ca
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Hours : Friday : 10am - 9pm; Saturday : 10am - 6pm; Sunday : 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : See website for more details
Rates : $350
Exhibitors : 200
Visitors : 15000 

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November

Touch of Talent Craft Sale
November 1- 2, 2008
Bev Facey High School, Sherwood park AB
Contact: Francine Leduc
1-888-773-4444, fax: 613-241-5678
Email: info@signatures.ca
Website: www.signatures.ca
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Hours: Sat & Sun : 10am-5pm
Juried
Application Deadline: See website for more details
Rates: $380
Exhibitors: 75
Visitors: 5000
N/A 

Our Best to You - Christmas Art & Craft Sale
November 7-8, 2008
Exhibition park - Regina AB
Contact : Jo-Ann Fahey
888-773-4444, fax: 613-241-5678
Email : info@signatures.ca
Website : www.ourbesttoyou.ca
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Hours : Fri : 10am-9pm; Sat : 10am-6pm; Sun : 10am-5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : See website for more details
Rates : $325
Exhibitors : 200
Visitors : 15000 

Wintergreen Fine Craft Market
November 14-16, 2008
Conexus Arts Centre, Regina, SK
Contact : Chris Jones
306-653-3616, ext : 24, fax : 306-244-2711
813 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7N 1B5
Email : scc.memberservices@sasktel.net
Website : www.saskcraftcouncil.org
Hours: Fri : 1 - 9pm; Sat : 10am - 6pm; Sun : 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : March 1, 2008
Rates : Regular 10' x 12' = $370.00
Exhibitors : 85, Visitors: 5000
After more than 30 years Wintergreen is recognized as the premiere Christmas craft market in Regina.The Conexus Arts Centre is an elegant venue that attracts visitors that appreciate Fine Craft. 

Ottawa Signatures Christmas Show
November 18 - 23, 2008
Ottawa Congress Center
Contact : Nancy Law
1-888-773-4444, fax : 613-241-5678
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Email : info@signatures.ca
Website : www.signatures.ca
Hours : Tues-Sat : 11am-9pm; Sun : 10am-6pm
Juried
Application Deadline : See website for more details
Rates : $985
Exhibitors : 175
Visitors : 25,000

Winnipeg Signatures Christmas Show
November 20-23, 2008
Winnipeg Convention Center
Contact : Francines Leduc
888-773-4444, fax : 613-241-5678
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Email : info@signatures.ca
Website : www.signatures.ca
Hours : Thurs& Fri : 11am - 9pm; Sat : 10 am - 6pm; Sun : 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : See website for more details
Rates : $630
Exhibitors : 130
Visitors : 20,000 

Art Market - Art & Craft Sale
November 20-23, 2008
Calgary Telus Convention Center
Contact : Marlene Loney
1-877-929-9933, fax : 1-250-672-9571
Box 190, Barriere, BC V0E1E0
Email : info@artmarketcraftsale.com
Website : www.artmarketcraftsale.com
Hours : Thur-Fri : 10am-9pm; Sat : 10am-6pm; Sun : 10am-5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : April 1st, 2008
Rates : $800
Exhibitors : 205
Visitors : 25,000

One of a Kind Christmas Show
November 27- December 7, 2008
Direct Energy Center - Exhibition Place, Toronto
Contact : N/A
416-960-3680, fax: 416-923-5624
Email : askus@oneofakindshow.com
Website : www.oneofakindshow.com
10, Alcorn Avenue - Suite 100, Toronto, On M4V 3A9
Hours : TBA
Juried
Application Deadline : TBA
Rates : N/A
Exhibitors : 850
Visitors : 150,000
Canada's holiday shopping tradition ofers the best of art, craft and design.
Scholarship available. 

Best Ever Christmas Craft Show
November 30, 2008
Welland Lions Community Center, 414 River Road, Welland, Ontario
Contact : Ms Lauzon
905-774-7362
365 Jenny Jump Rd RR1, Lowbanks, ON, N0A 1K0
Email : bestevercraftshow@hotmail.com
Website: www3.sympatico.ca/sslogs/
Hours: 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : September 15, 2008
Rates : $45
Exhibitors : 45

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December

Butterdome Craft Sale
December 4-7, 2008
University of Alberta Butterdome - Edmonton AB
Contact : Francine Leduc
888-773-4444, fax: 613-241-5678
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N7G2
Email : info@signatures.ca
Website : www.signatures.ca
Hours : Thurs/Fri : 11amJuried0pm; Sat : 10am-6pm; Sun : 10am-5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : See website for more details
Rates : $690
Exhibitors : 240
Visitors : 30,000 

Festival of Crafts
December 4-7, 2008
Roudup Center, Calgary AB
Contact : Jo-Ann Fahey
888-773-4444, fax : 613-241-5678
810-325 Dalhouse St., Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Email : info@signatures.ca
Website : www.ourbesttoyou.ca
Hours : Thurs & Fri : 10am - 9pm; Sat : 10am - 6pm; Sun : 10am - 5pm
Juried
Application Deadline : See website for more details
Rates : $500
Exhibitors : 250
Visitors : 20,000 

Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Sale
December 11-21, 2008
Landsdowne Park, Ottawa ON
Contact : Nancy Law
1-888-773-4444, fax : 613-241-5678
810-325 Dalshouse St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7G2
Email : info@signatures.ca
Website : www.signatures.ca
Hours: Weekdays : 11am - 9pm; Weekends : 10am - 6pm (closed Dec. 15)
Juried
Application Deadline : See website
Rates : $1320
Exhibitors : 190
Visitors : 30000 

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