Spring & Summer Handmade markets 2023!
It feels like winter lasted for six months! I can’t wait to get outside, feel the sun on my face, and meet tons of new shoppers who love and appreciate handmade items, great food and entertainment, and the great energy at local, outdoor events.
I BOUGHT A NEW TENT and I can’t wait to use it this Spring & Summer! A vendor tent opens up so many possibilities to artists and small entrepreneurs like me. I used to do all sorts of outdoor shows many years ago before I had kids but stopped when family life got extra busy and my previous tent literally fell apart.
As you can imagine, Spring & Summer shows can be amazing, fun and enjoyable days, but here in Ontario, we have to be ready for ALL of the possible outdoor elements, including rain and wind! Even a day where the sun beats brightly all day, means vendors need a tent to participate so we don’t fry and our shoppers and visitors get breaks from the sun too.
You’re welcome to scan my events page, but here you’ll find the links to each website if you want to investigate more.
For the larger shows, I will only have more specific booth/location details closer to the events, so the best way to make sure you get that information in time, is to sign up for my VIP email at the bottom of this page. It’s also ideal in case a show is postponed due to weather or if there is any last minute information about a show. If you’re on my list, I’ll email you the update!
My Market Schedule:
APRIL
Saturday, April 29 | indoor | Pickering | Valley Farm Public School | 1615 Pepperwood Gate | 10 am. - 4 p.m. | Event page on Facebook
MAY
Sunday, May 7th | indoor | Toronto | Temple Sinai Synagogue | 210 Wilson Ave. (at Bathurst) | 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | See my blog on this show or this Instagram post for some of the tagged vendors so you can check out their accounts!
Saturday, May 27th | outdoor | Pickering | Esplanade Park | 1 The Esplanade | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Check out the Stage schedule and performers here: Pickering Artfest!
JUNE
Sunday, June 4th | outdoor | Aurora | on Yonge St., between Wellington Street & Murray Drive | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Aurora Street Festival
Saturday, June 10th | outdoor | Whitby | The Maker’s Hub | 1380 Hopkins St. | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | The Maker’s Hub
(*** Possible rain date > Sun. June 11th)The Maker’s Hub is a wonderful store featuring a wide array of local, handmade products and is hosting several pop-up events throughout the Spring and Summer. Check out the website to see store hours and even purchase products online. The Maker’s Hub also has a great social media presence on Facebook and Instagram.
JULY
Saturday, July 1st | outdoor | Whitchurch-Stouffville | Memorial Park | Market location: Park Drive & Burkholder St. | Strawberry Festival
*** Non-food vendors are there from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. but food vendors remain until 9 p.m.! The festival runs from Friday - Sunday, but i will only be there on Saturday.***
More shows coming in August and Autumn… Sign up for my VIP email so you get all of the info in your inbox! (bottom of page)
Know of a great show for me??? Please reach out!
Hope to see you in person this Spring or Summer! xo Hedy
A old photo of me and my old tent at a Garden show in June, 2013. I’m always adding new display pieces and my current set up is even better now!
