![]() ![]() Exact details for some, however, are to be confirmed.Ĭlick on the following cities for details about Christmas craft fairs in specific parts of the Lower Mainland, or scroll down for information about them all.Ībbotsford | Burnaby | Chilliwack | Coquitlam | Fort Langley | New Westminster | North Vancouver | Port Moody | Richmond | Squamish | Surrey | Squamish | Vancouver | West Vancouver | White Rock | Other MarketsĬraft fairs in Abbotsford in recent years have included the Old Farmhouse and West Coast Christmas Show. Hopefully more craft fairs take place in 2022. Some of them took place in 2021, but not all of them. See below to learn about Christmas craft fairs and holiday artisan markets taking place both this year and in the past.īelow is a list of some of the best and most popular Christmas craft fairs and markets in the Lower Mainland that take place most years. There is also the Christmas Gifts Expo, New West Craft Markets, Women’s Winter Faire, Made in the 604 Markets and New West Holiday Market. They also support local craft entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations.Īrtisan and Christmas-themed markets taking place in December 2022 include the Vancouver Christmas Market, Shipyards Artisan Market, Kensington Holiday Craft Fair, and Coquitlam Christmas Night Market. The fairs offer wonderful Christmas shopping opportunities and provide inspiration and creative ideas for people. And like most markets, vendors may shift around from week to week, so there’s always a chance to find something new.Īnd if you’re a vendor located within McHenry County (or a town that crosses the border), then be sure to claim your Directory listing.Christmas craft fairs and winter holiday artisan markets take place in November and December at various venues in Metro Vancouver. They pull in a number of local McHenry County vendors, as well as a few from outside the county. It is a fun experience, truly embracing the “Market+” of its name. While this was National Farmers Market Week, you’ll find that the Farmers Market+ At The Dole happens nearly every Sunday, moving indoors for the winter. Like big beets! Fancy a mini cucumber? Iron Man showing his mad creative skills. Middlebury Farms brought a little bit of everything. Pierogi Jo’s to go! Gindo’s serving a little pick-me-up for a rainy day. If you’ve been around other markets, fairs, and similar events, you understand how “packed in” these kinds of events are, and appreciate how The Dole has avoided cramming everything in. It’s also pet-friendly, so Fido can grab a drink of water at the watering hole while mingling with the other four-legged patrons.īut if you aren’t comfortable around dogs, or children running around swinging balloon lightsabers, you’ll appreciate the open space. It’s also one of the few farmers markets that you can stroll around while enjoying a bloody mary, or other adult beverage of your choice. Feeling salty? The Open Air Farmers Market+ At The Dole has more than just produce and meats. Spicey or not, you can’t go wrong the Bloody Mary. And there’s a bar for two-legged creatures also. Get along little doggy and belly up to the bar. wins the “closest vendor award?” Tree art. ![]() ![]() What’s better than a suitcase of macrons? Ramshackle Farm. Of course, the real draw for the kids tends to be Ryan from RC Juggle creating fun balloon sculptures or a favorite superhero from Make Believe Professionals. Brinks Bakeshop serves up Tex-Czech baked goodness.Ĭertainly a nod to the music side of The Dole, they always have a band or musician lined up to play. Direct Native Plants, shipping native plants directly to your door. I know which vendor they’re heading to! Montelimar brought the breads. Farmers Market+ At The Dole serves two and four-legged patrons. Piscasaw Gardens bringing buckets of flowers. Enjoy your farmers market with a side of music. This time, we opted for Magic Crepes, and can honestly say, even kneeling next to a rain-soaked table while carefully balancing an umbrella in one hand, a camera strapped around my neck, and a plastic fork in the other, the veggie crepe was absolutely fantastic! There are usually at least two or three food options. Normally, you shouldn’t go shopping on an empty stomach, but in this case, you might be depriving yourself. ![]() Sweet or savory? There’s a whole lot of goodness going on here! Ryan Freeman of RCJuggle Entertainment always drawers a crowd. ChefBnbEats is ready to serve, no matter the weather. Definitely need to try Turkish baklava if you haven’t. Sadly, nothing like the old art markets The Dole held on the lawn in the past, but you can find some “functional art” pieces for around the home, such as pottery and cutting boards, depending on the vendor line-up. While it is very much a farmers market, they also pull in a few artisans. ![]()
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