HEY MAKERS!
Applications are now OPEN for the 2026 Spring Handmade Market. We are so excited to host this vibrant and exciting event.
Our holiday market was a fantastic learning experience at our new venue. We’ve made some changes that will make this next market run even smoother than ever before. We can’t wait to share our plans with all of you.
Thank you so much for your interest.
Tracy & Julieanne
*Please read the information below before applying. Application link at bottom of page.
MARKET INFORMATION
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MARKET INFORMATION 〰️
What is the Spring Handmade Market?
The Makers North Spring Handmade Market is a curated/juried event featuring a variety of high quality handmade goods focused on artists and makers from Northern Ontario.
We’re Looking for:
Makers North is looking for talented artisans creating work that is:
Exceptionally crafted with the highest quality standards
Thoughtfully and fairly priced
Genuinely handmade by you, the maker
Creative, unique, and original
Well-suited to our demographic (primarily women ages 27 to 56).
🔨 We love makers who bring beautiful, engaging displays! A backdrop is highly recommended.
🌎 While we prioritize makers from Northern Ontario, we welcome applications from artisans across Canada.
🙌🏼 Please note that we exclusively feature handmade businesses. We do not accept applications from MLM companies or from businesses reselling mass-produced items.
WHEN & WHERE
SAT, APRIL 25, 2026 &
SUN, APRIl 26 2026
10-4pm
COLLEGE BOREAL, SUDBURY
22 Lasalle Blvd
BOOTH / 2 DAYS
$275 + HST
8x8’ / 6x10’ space
Grab a booth and stay for 2 days. 🙌🏼
SPACE OPTIONS
TABLE / 1 DAY
$120 + HST
6’ table space
Want just one day? A table is for you! 😀
Please note: We’ve added more space in-between booths and in the general market area for shoppers.
IMPORTANT DATES:
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
February 23rd, 2026 at 9PM EST
MAKER NOTIFICATIONS: February 27-28th.
All applicants will be notified whether or not you have been successful in your application.
PAYMENT & PROOF OF INSURANCE
Payment: March 9th
Insurance: March 16th
JURY
Makers North Collective markets are juried events. Jury members are comprised of members from our Collective who are makers and creatives. Please ensure you take well lit photos of your work to help the jury in their selections.
INSURANCE
Insurance is required for participation. We will provide a link to Duuo (an insurance company) for event insurance OR you can provide us with a copy of your current insurance.
MAKER PARTNERS:
$375 Booth (2 days) · $170 Table (1 day)
We're excited to offer a limited number of maker partners for our event.
Maker Partner Benefits:
Your choice of booth/table location
Complimentary table/booth fees for the entire weekend
Featured logo placement on select marketing materials
Dedicated social media recognition
Inclusion in our event look book with both your logo and product photography
If you're interested in becoming a maker partner, please indicate this in your application.
Have you read everything?
Then hit the button and show us your fabulous work.
Have more questions? We have answers:
Read the FAQ below!
Market FAQs
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Makers North strives to create events that highlight a variety of outstanding makers and their wares. We look at the type of craft, workmanship, creativity, originality, price and product fit. Please do not be discouraged or offended if you do not get accepted. Often it is a case of too many makers in the same category.
We cannot stress the importance of submitting high quality photos.
- We firmly believe in representation and seek to include makers from marginalized backgrounds or those in the LGBTQIA2S+, Indigenous and Black or POC communities.
- Northern Ontario based makers have priority.
- We accept approx. 25% of makers from outside the north to introduce new talent to our community.
- Julieanne and Tracy as co-owners of Makers North Collective have the final say as to who takes part in each event to ensure new makers are accepted into each show and that folks are not taking part every single time to allow for variety.
- Jury members are comprised of makers from The Collective in a random selection. We do not share our jury members due to past harassment and bullying both online and in person.
- Past negative experiences with makers does affect future acceptance. We strive to be professional, provide assistance, provide you with the best opportunity for your business and to be kind in the process - the same is expected in return. -
The best way to figure out if your work would be a good fit is to check out our previous shows and vendors.
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We currently do not have the capacity to provide individual feedback for all makers who have applied.
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In the event of cancellation, we cannot guarantee a refund. If it is possible for us to fill your spot with an appropriate maker from our wait list, we will provide a partial refund.
- Cancellations within 2 weeks of the show will not receive a refund. -
We promote our markets via:
listings online
signage throughout Sudbury and beyond
press releases
look book
blog
social media
contests
our website
print materials
road signage + MORE
Your application gives us the right to use your photos (with your name/brand name) to promote your work and the show on social media/online/in print.
Will you share materials with me to advertise the event?
Of course! We'll provide you with promotional material to use on social media etc. Postcards & posters will be available. -
Electrical outlets will be available at some spots, please request this on the application form (though we cannot guarantee this).
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Your products must be made by you, the maker. A few notes:
no MLMs
Buying SVGs/digital files and turning them into products isn't enough to be accepted into the the market. Designs must be your own.
You may NOT sell wholesale items sourced online (TEMU, Shein, Etsy) that are packaged for resale under your brand. That is NOT handmade.
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No. One maker/brand per table or booth. You are not permitted to sell products that are not part of your brand