Make It! Show Guests shop at the Royal Bison Craft & Art Fair.
Photo by Chelsey Adel Photography, May 2013
Culture Collective Art Market
Thursday, April 3, 7 pm
Yellowhead Brewery
Admission: $10
This hip arts market will have food trucks, retail vendors, and booths from some creative ventures in the city like Make Something Edmonton, Guru Digital Arts College, and Aaron Pederson photography. It’s a great opportunity to shop, eat, and be entertained with talented local artists and creators!
Make It! Show
Thursday, April 11 – Saturday, April 13
The Enjoy Centre (St. Albert)
Admission: $5 for all three days; Children under 12 are free.
The event puts a contemporary twist on the traditional craft show. Shop for unique handmade items from over 140 of Canada’s hottest urban artisans, designers, and crafters while enjoying live music in a fun setting. Make It! is a kid-friendly environment, so bring your family!
Mercer Collective
Saturday, April 26, 10 am – 4 pm
Mercer Warehouse
This “Makers Market” puts a unique pop-up shop twist on the traditional craft fair. It features unique handmade goods made by artists, designers, crafty folk, artisans, writers, and bakers in a boutique-like setting with live music setting the mood.
Butterdome Spring Craft Show
May 2-4
Butterdome, University of Alberta
Admission: $5 Adults; $4 Senior/Student; Children 12 and under are free
Shop for handmade creations by over 140 Canadian artists and designers including fashion, pieces for your home and garden, and children’s accessories.
Royal Bison Craft and Art Fair
May 9-11
Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre
Admission: $2
Browse the beautiful boutique-like displays from local, independent vendors selling unique handmade clothing, jewellery, accessories, artwork, toys, ‘zines, and gourmet food creations. Some of this season’s vendors include Offal Goods‘ bespoke bow ties, the award-winning Glass Buffalo literary magazine, mouthwatering (and some gluten free!) Moonshine Donuts, and eclectic jewellery from local favourite Bang Bang Bijoux.
Boyle Street Makers’ Faire
May 24-25, 10 am – 4 pm
Boyle Street Community League, 9538-103A Ave.
Explore a bundle of themed pop-up shops featuring locally made clothing, jewelry, home decor, gourmet foods, and an art gallery. Kids can enjoy a hands-on craft workshop while parents shop.
Loveable Little’s Uptown Market
Saturday, May 24, 10 am – 4 pm
Terwillegar Community Church, 1751 Towne Centre Blvd.
Admission: $2
This modern market will feature over 100 booths devoted to all things family. You can expect to find unique handmade items as well as the city’s best local businesses showcasing some great new products. There will be live entertainment to keep little ones entertained, and an entire level of “swap” tables for trading gently used children’s items.
Hawker’s Market
Saturday, June 14 (Re-scheduled from April 12, 2014)
Mercer Warehouse
Admission: $10 in advance, $15 on-site
Eat, drink, dance! Gourmet food and drink vendors will be selling some new and favourite creations. Eat on-site and stay for the party, or buy some goodies to take home.
