People shopping at an indoor craft fair with various stalls displaying handmade items and clothing under bright lighting.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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UPCOMING EVENTS ~

The Collective: Member events

  • Wednesday, October 7th, 7pm

    Join us together with Collective member Melinda Cheslock, founder of Stamped Frosting, for a behind-the-scenes look at how she prepares her business for a successful holiday season.

  • Thursday, November 5th, 7pm

    Products to assemble? Packaging you need to get done? This is the time. Get some work done AND have a fun chat with Collective members.

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2026
Holiday Handmade Market

MAKER APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. We ONLY accept applications + payment through the links provided here. We will not reach out to you for any further payments. Be wary of online scams. Thanks!

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PAST EVENTS ·

PAST EVENTS ·

Since 2016 Makers North Collective has been hosting fun, vibrant creative events for our passionate northern community. Just check out that crowd, our community shows up in full force!

Take a look below at some features from past events including art exhibitions, workshops, markets and more!

Indoor market scene with people browsing stalls, exposed ceiling with large windows, and a mezzanine level.
Indoor craft fair with wooden handcrafted items displayed on a table, including bowls, coasters, and decorative cones. A man examines items while a woman stands nearby. Other people browse in the background.
Man sitting on a wooden box, talking and gesturing with hands, near a wooden drum, in a market setting with wooden crafts and wine bottles displayed.
Two women and a baby at a craft fair, with knitted items displayed on a wooden rack.
Indoor craft fair with people browsing and buying handmade items at various vendor tables, under chandeliers in a large hall.
Food truck with turquoise exterior, displaying two menu boards offering items like pumpkin gingerbread tea latte and vegan dishes. Decorative bunting above the menus.
Indoor artisan market scene with people browsing handmade items displayed on tables, two women wearing wide-brimmed hats smiling behind a booth.
People at a craft fair table displaying framed artwork and cards, with children interacting with the items. Wooden crates and colorful designs are visible.
An art fair booth with a smiling vendor talking to two women, surrounded by colorful framed artworks on display.
A craft market stall with handmade art and crafts displayed.
Four people standing indoors at an art exhibition, with one person holding a certificate. Artwork is displayed on the wall in the background.
A young child with blonde hair looking intently at a display table covered with blue and white tie-dye fabrics, surrounded by various items, in a market or shop setting. The child is wearing a floral dress.
Wooden board with a sign reading "Etsy Made in Canada" and several Polaroid pictures arranged below it.
Indoor craft fair with a crowd of people, decorated with orange balloons and a handmade banner reading 'Willowfest.'
Woman playing guitar in front of floral decorations.
Hanging potted plant in ceramic pot with string hanger, displayed indoors on wooden background.
Close-up of various pairs of handcrafted earrings on display, with the brand name 'Envy Jewels' on the packaging.
A crowded art gallery with people socializing and looking at framed artwork on the walls.
Person holding a Makers North bag next to a banner at an indoor market event.
Cards with 'I Support Handmade' text and colorful dots
Woman with dreadlocks smiling at an outdoor craft booth with handmade items on display, under a canopy tent.
Craft fair booth with people browsing art and jewelry under a tent, featuring a "Makers North" sign.
Woman smiling behind a display of colorful, handmade tags labeled 'Sydney Rose Art.' Below the tags, business cards with 'Sydney Rose' are displayed on a stand. The setup sits on books, including 'The Golden Book Encyclopedia.'
Woman selling natural skincare products at a market stall.
Display of Wolf & Pine soap products on shelves with two people in the background. Various bottles and boxes arranged on a white surface.
Indoor craft fair bustling with people visiting various vendor stalls.
Indoor craft market with people browsing stalls selling handmade goods in a large, modern building with tall windows.
Two people standing behind a glass display filled with pastries in a modern, industrial-style setting. One person wears a cap and is reaching for a pastry, while the other observes. Reflections and blurred focus add depth to the scene.
Indoor market with people shopping at various stalls, overhead view, large windows with people outside.
Honey jars displayed on a honeycomb-shaped shelf
A row of leather belts in various colors, including black, green, and brown, displayed on a table. Some belts feature engraved designs. Each belt has a metal buckle and tags with text attached to them.
Group of six people wearing aprons standing together indoors with gift bags on the table behind them.
Indoor event space with a row of brown paper bags on a counter, each filled with white patterned tissue paper; people browsing tables in the background.
Decorative display in a suitcase with 'Be Kind' sign, crafts, postcards, and yellow flowers.
Wooden mugs and jewelry on display at a craft fair table.
Art booth at a market with colorful paintings and prints on display, a woman and child sitting at a table, and a person browsing.
People shopping at a market displaying bags on shelves, with a woman and two children in the foreground holding a shopping bag.
Indoor market with people browsing various stalls, brightly lit by large windows, featuring goods and crafts.
Poster on easel with colorful design and text "Happiness is Handmade," displayed at an indoor market with people browsing tables.
Artist painting a black and white deer on canvas indoors at an art studio event.
A man and woman standing behind a display of handcrafted wooden items, including necklaces, paintings, and small signs, at a craft fair.
Aerial view of a bustling indoor craft fair with people browsing stalls displaying art and handmade goods, wooden walls and steps in the background.
Community event with people at an information desk and potted plants in an indoor setting.
Display of various canvas backpacks in neutral and earthy tones on a shelving unit against a textured wall.
A person stands at a wooden booth labeled 'Shift Bakehouse' holding a certificate and wrapped goodies. The booth displays baked goods, beverages, and decorative items with a visible Instagram and Facebook handle for Shift Bakehouse.
Smiling person holding a Makers North bag in an indoor market setting with paper bags on a shelf.
Two women standing behind a table at a market stall, decorated with black, white, and gold balloons. The table displays baked goods and canned goods, with signs showing prices. The women are smiling, one wearing a hat and orange sweater, the other in
Group of people in winter clothes holding brown paper bags and smiling indoors.
Two women behind a wooden craft booth with 'Sew Local Stitch Lounge' written on it. The booth has handmade items, including colorful fabric crafts, small trees, and decorative ornaments. A small Christmas tree with felt ornaments is in the foreground
Display of colorful handmade jewelry, including pendants and earrings, with various patterns and designs, exhibited with a small potted plant to the side.
A woman at an indoor craft fair booth displaying handmade art, including paintings, felted crafts, and rocks with designs. She is smiling and interacting with a customer. The setup includes a table with various artistic items and a decorative backdro
Interior of a cafe with wooden tables and chairs, featuring a wall with abstract paintings and modern light fixtures.
A woman sitting at a craft booth, working on handmade jewelry. The table is decorated with colorful fabric and various beaded items. A wooden display and a small metal rack with jewelry hangings are also visible. Nearby, a small sign with a QR code i
Display of landscape paintings featuring trees and water scenes, mounted on a grid wall. Signs indicate information about the artist and a contest for free art.
Woman at a craft fair booth with handmade jewelry and dreamcatchers on display.
Person at craft market booth with handmade decorative items, wood shelves, and textiles.
Person measuring a brick wall with a tape measure, next to a dark painting, a table, and a recycling bin.
Group of women standing indoors, some holding certificates, in front of a banner. Shelves with items and artwork are visible in the background.
Art gallery wall with a close-up of a seascape painting featuring a calm ocean and colorful sky at sunset.
Wall art gallery with abstract paintings and industrial-style lamps
Group of people sitting at a long outdoor table, engaged in conversation.
Four women standing in front of a booth holding an award at a craft fair. One woman wears a hat and they stand next to a logo with trees.
A cafe interior with a person sitting at a table, artworks on the wall, and hanging light bulbs above.
Modern cafe interior with wooden tables, gray chairs, exposed light bulbs, and colorful artwork on the walls.
Woman painting in an art class, wearing a green apron, with other students working in the background.