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Join the Okanagan’s largest craft and artisan markets! Craft Culture is seeking high-quality vendors with extraordinary products in various categories. If you have a passion for creating and want to showcase your products, we want YOU to apply!
Vendors, please note that registration for all upcoming markets is now closed as the deadline has passed. We are currently accepting waitlist applications only. You will be contacted if and when we can fit you to one of our events.
Kelowna Spring Market 2025
KELOWNA SPRING MARKET
April 5-6, 2025
Kelowna Curling Club
551 Recreation Ave, Kelowna, BC V1Y 7V5
www.kelownacurling.com
Fees:
6’ deep x 8’ wide Booth – $250 + GST
10’ deep x 10’ wide Booth – $425 + GST
Corner Booth – Add $75.00 to above booth pricing
Each 6’ x 8’ or 10’ x 10’ booth space includes the following:
- Drapery booth with 8’ high back walls and 3’ high side walls
- One power outlet (750w)
- 4 x staff weekend passes
*Liquor vendors can apply
Exhibitor Move-In:
Friday April 4 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday April 5 7:00am – 10:00am
Show Hours:
Saturday April 5 10:00 am – 5:00pm
Sunday April 6 10:00am – 4:00pm
Exhibitor Move-Out:
Sunday April 7 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Penticton Spring Market 2025
PENTICTON SPRING MARKET
April 26-27, 2025
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
273 Power St, Penticton BC V2A 7K9
www.pentictonconventioncentre.com
Fees:
6’ deep x 8’ wide Booth – $225 + GST
10’ deep x 10’ wide Booth – $400 + GST
Corner Booth – Add $50.00 to above booth pricing
Each 6’ x 8’ or 10’ x 10’ booth space includes the following:
- Drapery booth with 8’ high back walls and 3’ high side walls
- 4 x staff weekend passes
- Yearly listing on the Craft Culture website
*POWER IS NOT INCLUDED IN PENTICTON. BASIC POWER CAN BE RENTED FOR $55
*Liquor vendors can apply
Exhibitor Move-In:
Saturday April 26 6:00am – 10:00am
Show Hours:
Saturday April 26 10:00 am – 5:00pm
Sunday April 27 10:00am – 4:00pm
Exhibitor Move-Out:
Sunday April 27 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Vendor Insurance Requirements
As of January 2024, all it is mandatory that all vendors participating Craft Culture Markets carry an a $2 Million Liability Insurance policy. Vendors have the flexibility to choose any insurance provider they prefer and are not required to have a policy before applying. However, it is essential to obtain the insurance after acceptance and before the event commences.
Craft Culture has partnered with Foxquilt Insurance to offer an easy way for vendors to obtain affordable policies.
Foxquilt is a digital insurance company that specializes in commercial insurance for small businesses – specifically makers, online sellers and resellers. Foxquilt offers an entirely digital application and purchase process.
Click here to receive your online quote: https://join.foxquilt.com/commercial?profession=eCommerce&partnercode=craftculture
We’ve also partnered with Duuo Insurance to offer Craft Culture Spring Market vendors affordable short-term insurance coverage that meets our requirements. Single day coverage begins at just $13. Get covered in minutes HERE.
Application Deadline
We are accepting applications between Jan 4-19th. Vendors will be emailed acceptance results between Jan 20-26th.
Any vendors who miss the application deadline will be able to apply to our waitlists.
Hotel Blocks
Coming soon!
CRAFT CULTURE ETIQUETTE – THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU APPLY:
– Do your research. Please make sure these markets are suitable for your brand, budget, and schedule before you apply.
– Read the Exhibitor Manual . It has a lot of important information! If you still have questions, please email info@craftculture.ca. Please ask questions BEFORE you apply, not after you have been accepted.
– when you apply for a market, we assume you want to attend! Please do not waste our time and take away a spot from another vendor by not communicating with us. We work with over 400 vendors a year and it is a lot to manage.
– want to withdraw your application? You can log into the vendor portal at any time and withdraw your application. If you have already been accepted, let us know right away at info@craftculture.ca
– Vendors must have a back up plan in case you become sick cannot attend the event last minute. We can not issue last minute refunds so PLEASE make sure you have a friend or family member lined up to cover you if needed.
– Please check your junk folder! If you have not worked with us before, our first emails often end up in the junk folder. Please add info@craftculture.ca and noreply@conventionforce.com to your safe list.
– Craft Culture Markets are vibrant, uplifting events that prioritize positivity. We put an emphasis on creating and maintaining an atmosphere of respect and inclusivity—any attempts at negativity, gossip, or bullying will not be tolerated.
vendor FAQ
What is the application process?
We accept applications through our online portal only, which will be linked on this page. After registration is closed, vendors will be emailed acceptance results. If accepted, vendors can log back in and choose the booth space and pay for the invoice online. Accepted applicants will have 7 business days from the date of the acceptance email to pay the full amount of the booth fees, otherwise they forfeit their spot. In some cases, we accept deposit payments with the remainder due 1 month before the market.
Who can apply?
Craft Culture is a juried show. We are looking for modern vendors with exceptional branding, that offer a wide variety of products to our customers. Acceptance is based on the quality, originality and craftsmanship of the work to be sold. Other factors include booth display, social media presence, product packaging and product categories within each show so that no one category is saturated.
Only work produced/designed by you or under your direct supervision will be considered. In some cases we will allow 1-2 commercially manufactured products per vendor, as long as they complement your brand (ie: wick trimmers for candle vendors, hair clips for fashion vendors), however, 80% of products must be produced by the vendor. Work assembled from commercial kits or materials or work represented by dealers or agents will not be allowed. Sorry folks, this includes Avon, Mary Kay, Stella and Dot, Norwex etc.
Do you accept craft distilleries, wineries, breweries?
This varies from venue to venue, depending on the existing liquor licence.
What is the cost?
Booth prices range between $125-$550 depending on the size of space, duration of event, and the venue.
Can I share a booth?
No, sorry. Sharing is no longer allowed at Craft Culture Markets.
Can I bring my own table?
You bet! Vendors are welcome to bring along any display items including tables, chairs, floor covering etc. Our show contractor, Showtime Event & Display, can also rent any of the common items if needed at any of our larger events.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be requested in writing. If requested 60 days or more before the show, vendors will receive a full refund less a $100 cancellation fee. If cancelled 60 to 30 days before the show, vendors will receive a 50% refund. After that there are no refunds (30 days prior to the show start date).
If the event is forced to cancel due to any COVID 19 health restrictions, Tall Cloud Productions will do our best to offer vendors full or partial refunds. The amount refunded will depend on how close to the date the event is cancelled and how much show management has already spent on non refundable show costs. At the very least, vendors will be offered full credits to use towards future events.
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