5 fantastic fall craft markets in Vancouver to shop local this season

Image courtesy of Eastside Flea

Now that the holidays are officially on the horizon (goodbye, sweet summer), it’s time to start getting into the shopping spirit.

Remember last year, when you were doing all of your holiday shopping the night before, sweating in your heavy coat as the harsh fluorescent lights and crowds pushed you to your limits and your hopefully optimistic remark: “Next year, I’ll start my shopping early!”

Now’s your chance to get all of your holiday shopping out of the way with the upcoming surge of craft markets in Vancouver! We’ve got five fantastic fall markets quickly approaching, filled with locally-made crafts that are the perfect hostess/host gift, stocking stuffer, holiday gift, or maybe just something special for yourself.

Check out these 5 upcoming craft markets around town for some amazingly unique gifts that support local artists and craft makers!

Eastside Flea Market

When: Sept 21 – 22, 2019
Where: Eastside Studios (550 Malkin Avenue, Vancouver)
Admission: $3 at the door
Website: eastsideflea.com

A fun atmosphere with lots of vintage fashion scores to be found. There is also art, collectibles, handmade, and more! Come shop the curated vendor roster, grab lunch from local food trucks, and maybe even indulge in a cheeky drink, oh, and bring your dogs!

Image from Make It Productions

Make It Show

When: Sept 27 – 29, 2019
Where: Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Dr, Vancouver)
Admission: $2.50 online | $5 at the door
Website: makeitshow.ca

Since 2008, Make It has grown to become one of the most popular and well-attended craft fairs in Canada. Vancouver’s three-day affair will be a super-fun, old-school-style craft fair with a venue-wide liquor license! Expect tons of vendors and great tunes, a bar, and some fantastic food trucks.

Image courtesy of Fall for Local Markets

Fall for Local Market

When: Sept 28 – 29, 2019
Where: Pipe Shop (115 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver)
Admission: $3.00 online | $5 at the door
Website: fallforlocal.com

Fall For Local Market is a one-of-kind ‘shop local’ event, that prides itself on curating high quality modern pop-up ft. independent brands. Psst…Get there early as the first 50 guests will receive a free canvas tote bag filled with local goodies on both days.

Image courtesy of Etsy Vancouver | Facebook.com

Vancouver Etsy: Made In Canada Market

When: Saturday, Sept 28, 2019
Where: Robson Square (800 Robson Street)
Admission: Free
Website: vancouveretsyco.com

From coast to coast, over 30 Canadian cities will be participating in this Nation-wide pop up market. Shoppers will find vintage goods, handmade wares, supplies, fine art, jewelry, children’s items and much more.