Craftadian

Craftadian Craftadian hosts curated handmade markets across southern Ontario in Hamilton and Burlington. All products are made in Canada.

Enjoy live music and artisan food while you shop the best in Canadian handmade from designers, creators, makers and artisans. Join our email newsletter to be notified of upcoming markets: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/w4j7j6

๐™’๐™๐™š๐™ฃ ๐™–๐™ง๐™š ๐™ฎ๐™ค๐™ช๐™ง ๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ญ๐™ฉ ๐™ข๐™–๐™ง๐™ ๐™š๐™ฉ๐™จ? Save the date, upcoming Craftadian Spring Markets:
* ๐™ƒ๐™–๐™ข๐™ž๐™ก๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฃ April 1, McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, Ontario
* ๐™‚๐™ช๐™š๐™ก๐™ฅ๐™ Apr

il 29, Victoria Park Golf Course, Guelph, Ontario
* ๐˜ฝ๐™ช๐™ง๐™ก๐™ž๐™ฃ๐™œ๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ฃ June 24, Ron Joyce Centre, Burlington, Ontario

๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฌ ๐™™๐™ค ๐™„ ๐™–๐™ฅ๐™ฅ๐™ก๐™ฎ ๐™ฉ๐™ค ๐™—๐™š ๐™–๐™ฃ ๐™š๐™ญ๐™๐™ž๐™—๐™ž๐™ฉ๐™ค๐™ง? Craftadian is a curated handmade market that attracts thousands of shoppers looking for unique, handmade goods. Weโ€™re on the lookout for artisans pushing the boundaries of craft, food and design. Applications online via https://www.craftadian.ca/apply

05/17/2026

3 things you should never do at a market as a vendor - if you want to make money โ€ฆ

1. Sit Down:
You should primarily stand to appear more engaging, approachable, and confident to customers, which can boost sales and interactions.

2. Scroll on your phone:
Stay present and show courtesy to vendors and other shoppers by not being distracted or rude during interactions like paying or asking questions.

3. Look unhappy (grumpy):
This can be off-putting shoppers, making them less likely to engage or shop with you.

So stand up, stay off your phone and greet shoppers with a smile as they visit your booth:

โ€ผ๏ธ donโ€™t forget to get your holiday applications in for โ€ผ๏ธ

Nothing exciting happening at Craftadian headquarters right nowโ€ฆ just reviewing 300+ applications for our holiday market...
05/13/2026

Nothing exciting happening at Craftadian headquarters right nowโ€ฆ just reviewing 300+ applications for our holiday markets ๐Ÿ‘€โœจ

Safe to say this year is going to be GOOD.

If youโ€™ve been thinking about applying, this is your sign not to wait until the last minute โณ

๐Ÿ“… Applications close July 5
๐ŸŽ„ Craftadian Burlington Holiday Market
November 7 & 8
๐Ÿ“ Ron Joyce Centre
๐ŸŽ„ Craftadian Hamilton Holiday Market
December 5 & 6
๐Ÿ“ McMaster Innovation Park

Handmade. Made in Canada. Made by the maker ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now (link in bio)

โœจ We think vendors tell the story of Craftadian best ๐Ÿคโ€œBeing a part of Craftadian has meant a lot to me. As a small make...
05/11/2026

โœจ We think vendors tell the story of Craftadian best ๐Ÿค

โ€œBeing a part of Craftadian has meant a lot to me. As a small maker, spaces like this give me the chance to share my work with people who truly see and value handmade pieces.
Every event feels warm and welcoming, and the support from both the team and the community is something Iโ€™m really grateful for. Itโ€™s not just about sellingโ€”itโ€™s about connecting, learning, and growing with others who care about what they create.
I feel thankful every time I get to be a part of Craftadian.โ€
โ€” .canada

has always been about more than just markets โ€” itโ€™s about community, connection, and celebrating handmade in Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

โœจ Holiday Applications are open until July 5th

05/06/2026

โœจ Meet the maker behind this handmade favourite!

Say hello to Bridget, the creative behind ๐Ÿค

From her home studio in Campbellville, Ontario, Bridget designs and handcrafts functional yet stylish cork fabric bags in small batches โ€” each one thoughtfully made with care, creativity, and purpose.

What we love most? Her passion not only for creating beautiful products, but for supporting the handmade and small business community too โœจ

Every stitch tells a story โ€” and thatโ€™s the magic of shopping handmade.

Show Bridget some love and follow along at ๐Ÿ‘œ๐Ÿ

05/05/2026

You wonโ€™t find this at the mallโ€ฆ ๐Ÿ‘€

Because this isnโ€™t mass-produced.
This is handmade, one-of-a-kind, made by real people ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Every piece you see at Craftadian has a story โ€”
โœจ designed with intention
โœจ made in small batches
โœจ created by the person youโ€™ll meet at their booth

This is what makes shopping handmade different.

If youโ€™re a makerโ€ฆ this is your sign to apply to ๐Ÿ‘€

๐Ÿ“… Applications close July 5
๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now + show us what makes your work stand out

๐Ÿšจ Want to get into Craftadian? Read this first ๐Ÿ‘€Not every vendor gets acceptedโ€ฆ and THIS is what makes the difference ๐Ÿ‘‡โœจ...
05/03/2026

๐Ÿšจ Want to get into Craftadian? Read this first ๐Ÿ‘€

Not every vendor gets acceptedโ€ฆ and THIS is what makes the difference ๐Ÿ‘‡

โœจ Your application needs to stand out
โ†’ Be clear, specific + complete every section
(โ€œhandmade jewelleryโ€ isnโ€™t enoughโ€ฆ what makes YOU different?)

๐Ÿ“ธ Your photos = your first impression
โœ”๏ธ High-quality only
โœ”๏ธ Clean backgrounds
โœ”๏ธ Show variety
๐Ÿšซ Blurry or collage photos = no
๐Ÿ› Booth photo = dealbreaker
โ†’ Think polished boutique, not flea market

๐ŸŽจ Show your handmade process
โ†’ Tell us in your application AND show it on your socials

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ And yes โ€” it MUST be handmade in Canada, by you.

Craftadian is a curated, juried market โ€” weโ€™re looking for makers who WOW our judges.

๐Ÿ“… Applications close July 5
๐Ÿ‘‰ Save this + apply now

04/30/2026

โœจ Meet the maker behind this handmade favourite!

Sarahโ€™s Soaps soulfully crafts skincare for ALL bodies using nourishing, plant-based ingredientsโ€”right from their Southern Ontario studio since 2013. ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more + shop their collection

skincare niagaramakers handmadeincare sustainableliving plantbasedskincare

 holiday applications close July 5th โ€ฆDo you want to be a vendor at Craftadian?Applications for our Holiday Handmade Mar...
04/27/2026

holiday applications close July 5th โ€ฆ

Do you want to be a vendor at Craftadian?
Applications for our Holiday Handmade Markets are open for our curated handmade market ๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿ—“ 2026 Holiday Show Dates
๐Ÿ“ Burlington โ€” November 7 & 8 | Ron Joyce Centre
๐Ÿ“ Hamilton โ€” December 5 & 6 | McMaster Innovation Park

โœ”๏ธ Apply for Saturday or Sunday (or both โ€” limited spots)
โœ”๏ธ Apply for Burlington, Hamilton, or both

โณ Application Deadline: July 5, 2026
๐Ÿ“ฉ Jury Results: Acceptance & non-acceptance emails sent July 12โ€“24

About Us:
Since 2011, Craftadian has been hosting curated handmade markets across Southern Ontario โ€” connecting talented makers with thousands of shoppers. Craftadian is a registered trademark in Canada.

Eligibility Requirements:
โ€ข Products must be handmade
โ€ข Made in Canada
โ€ข Made by the applicant

๐Ÿ“ธ Application Tips:
โ€ข Submit high-quality product photos (no text or collages)
โ€ข Include a strong booth photo
โ€ข Clearly describe your product + handmade process

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply now via the link in bio

04/23/2026

When is the next market?

๐Ÿ—“ 2026 Holiday Show Dates
๐Ÿ“ Burlington โ€” November 7 & 8 | Ron Joyce Centre
๐Ÿ“ Hamilton โ€” December 5 & 6 | McMaster Innovation Park

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Hamilton, ON

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