Got Craft now in its 18th year is hosting a Spring Market Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday May 4th at the Croatian Cultural Centre. The market will feature 100 local and Canadian creatives as well as a mini makers area with kidpreneuers 16 years of age and under. You can expect to find a variety of goods including clothing, jewellery, art, homewares, greeting cards, ceramics, artisanal food and drink and so much more. There will also be a selection of food trucks on hand including NaMi Vietnamese and Crack On Van. For those early birds, the first 50 people through the door each day will receive one of their legendary swag bags. Tickets for the event are $5 and available online, kids 12 and under are free. Got Craft’s Spring Market runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days. This is a great weekend to pick up something special just in time for Mother’s Day and support local business at the same time.
Looking to support BC and Canadian designers? If so, you may wish to check out the First Pick Handmade Spring Pop Up event happening Sunday, March 16th at the Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street. The Pop Up event showcases fashion, accessories and lifestyle items from 20+ Canadian and BC based designers. Whether you are looking for something for home, for yourself, or as a gift, there will be lots to choose from. Be sure to stop by and check out all the amazing homegrown talent. First Pick Handmade Spring Pop Up Market happens Sunday, March 16th at the Heritage Hall from 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Admission is $3.00 at the door.
It’s that time of year again where the opportunities to shop local are abundant. There are some great artisan markets and craft fairs coming up to help you make your gift giving easy. Whether you are looking for something for Christmas, a birthday or maybe a housewarming gift, there are many local options available to you. Did you know: “for every $100 spent with a BC local business, $64 is re-circulated back into our BC economy versus $14 for multi nationals. Why? Because locally owned businesses circulate more dollars in the community compared to multinational organizations.”
When you buy from a local maker, you are supporting those living and working in your local community. All have created a business doing something they love and are passionate about. We are 100% behind supporting those local dreamers and makers. Also, buying local is better for the environment. Items purchased at local markets are not being shipped long distances and all will have much less packaging. All around win win. To that end, we have again created a list of all the artisan markets and craft fairs happening in East Vancouver this holiday season. Things are kicking off early this year so we invite you to check them out. We are hoping our big list will make it easier for you to shop local this holiday season.
Nov. 9: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Nov. 10: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Nov. 14: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10 Nov. 15: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10 Nov. 16: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6 Nov. 16: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Nov. 17: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Nov. 17: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6
Nov. 23: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5 Nov. 23: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Nov. 24: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5 Nov. 24: Holiday Sip & Shop – Heritage Hall 4-9 pm Nov. 24: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Nov. 29: TOQUE – Western Front 5-9 pm Nov. 29: Britannia Winter Market – 1661 Napier St. 3-8 pm Nov. 29: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 8-10
Nov. 30: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. 11-5 Nov. 30: TOQUE – Western Front 11-5 Nov. 30: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 11-6 pm Nov. 30: Britannia Winter Market – 1661 Napier St. 10-4 Nov. 30: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall 11-5 Nov. 30: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
DECEMBER 2024
Dec. 1: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. S. 11-4 Dec. 1: TOQUE – Western Front 11-5 Dec. 1: Britannia Winter Market – 1661 Napier St. 10-4 Dec. 1: Krampus Market – Strange Fellows Brewing 11-4 Dec. 1: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall 11-5 Dec. 1: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5
Dec. 7: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6 Dec. 7: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Dec. 7: June Hunter Studio Sale – 2785 Parker St. 10-4 Dec. 8: First Pick Handmade Holiday Market – Heritage Hall 11-6 Dec. 8: Eastside Flea- 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Dec. 8: June Hunter Studio Sale – 2785 Parker St. 10-4
Dec. 12: Make It! – PNE Forum 5-9 Dec. 12: Sip & Shop South Main – 4 – 8 Dec. 13: Make It! – PNE Forum 11-9 Dec. 14: Make It! – PNE Forum 10-6 Dec. 14: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Dec. 15: Make It! – PNE Forum 11-5 Dec. 15: Eastside Flea – 79 West 3rd Avenue 11-5 Dec. 15: Xmas Market – Wise Hall 5:00 pm – Late
Gourmet Warehouse has a great line up of cooking classes to this Fall. If you haven’t already experienced one of their classes, it is a great way to spend an afternoon or evening with some like-minded food lovers. If you have participated, you know it’s a great way to pick up some knowledge and some great tips in the kitchen. Added bonus is after each cooking class all the participants are offered a 10% discount for purchases made the day of your class. We have set a few of their upcoming classes that caught our eye. For a full line up of all the classes Gourmet Warehouse is offering visit Cooking Classes. Heads up, do you see a class you like? We encourage you to book your spot, classes regularly sell out.
ITALIAN COMFORT FOOD – SEPTEMBER 24
Chef Giampaolo Posteraro hosts this demonstration cooking class which will teach you how Italians master the art of transforming simple everyday ingredients into spectacular dishes. In this class we hear that you will learn how to make the most simple, inexpensive ingredients shine with expert techniques to elevate your everyday dishes into something amazing. The menu for this upcoming class includes:
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• Brodo di Pollo; Amuse Bouche of Classic Italian Bone Broth to Start the Meal • Panzanella Salad; Prawns, Fresh Herbs, Local Tomato • Chicken Milanese; Radicchio Salad, Mustard Vinaigrette • Rhubarb and Pistachio Crumble; Vanilla Ice Cream
DATE NIGHT IN THE GREEK ISLANDS – OCTOBER 2
Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu is back to host this cooking class in which you will learn about the vibrant flavours from this part of the Mediterranean. You and are a partner are invited to immerse yourself in the aromas and tastes of these sun-soaked shores of Greece and learn to prepare a delicious feast. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below:
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• Roasted Garlic Hummus with Freshly made Pita Bread • Pan Roasted Prawns with Ouzo, Garlic, Caramelized Lemon and Fresh Herbs • Wild BC Salmon Souvlaki, Greek Salad with Olives and Feta, Summer Lemon Potato Salad, Traditional Tzatziki • Traditional Walnut Baklava with Chantilly
INTERNATIONAL COMFORT FOOD CLASSICS – NOVEMBER 7
Chef and Owner, Caren McSherry, hosts this demonstration cooking class in which you will learn some delicious hearty dishes to help keep you warm over the Fall and Winter season. The menu for this upcoming class is set out below.
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• Eggplant Parmesan • Classic Italian Cannelloni • Portuguese Chicken with Olives, Artichokes, Lemon, Chorizo, a True Meal in One Pan • French Flourless Chocolate Cake
To see all the classes being offered and or to register, we invite you to visit GourmetWarehouse.ca.
The good folks that bring you the ever popular Got Craft markets are hosting their bi-annual Bits + Bobs Samples and Second Sale Saturday, September 14th. This unique shopping experience features over 40 local brands that will offer a collection of samples, slights seconds, discontinued items and seasonal merchandise as well as some of their supplies. You can expect to find a variety of items including clothing, ceramics, paper goods, art, jewelry, homewares and a lot more. Some items we understand will be up to 80% off. So if you are looking for a deal, you may wish to mark your calendar for the Bits + Bobs Samples & Seconds Sale happening September 14th at the Heritage Hall from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you wish to see which vendors will be participating, you can find out more at Got Craft.
Liberty Merchant Company is back hosting the East Van Cider Fest. This fun summer event happens August 22nd at the Wise Hall which is located at 1882 Adanac Street in East Vancouver. Expect to enjoy an evening of tasting cider, mead and a few other spirits from all over BC. This is a great opportunity to check out all that BC has to offer and at the same time support the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. For the price of a ticket, you will also get some eats from local businesses. Tickets are $29.99 and available in store at any Liberty Wine Merchant.
The Britannia Plaza Market is back with an outdoor summer market in the plaza outside Britannia Community Centre. The market kicks off Wednesday July 3rd at 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm and will continue every 2 weeks until September 25th. You can expect to find lots of local vendors showcasing handmade artisanal items as well as fresh produce. We can also expect to find some great eats such as Nonna’s Biscotti who will be on hand for the first market of the summer on July 3rd. Stop and support your local makers. If you are interested in participating as a vendor, contact artbritannia@gmail.com.
Got Craft returns to the Maritime Labour Centre in East Vancouver for their Spring Market. The event will take place on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th at 1880 Triumph Street from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Their Spring Market will feature over 80 makers, designers and creative entrepreneurs. You can expect to find a variety of goods including clothing, jewellery, art, homewares, greeting cards, ceramics and much more. There will also be a selection of food trucks on hand including NaMi Vietnamese, Melt City Grilled Cheese and Planted Love. For those early birds, the first 50 people through the door each day will receive one of their legendary swag bags. Tickets for the event are $5 and available online, kids 12 and under are free. This is a perfect weekend to pick up something special just in time for Mother’s Day.
We popped into the newly opened Mocktails on Commercial Drive this weekend. If you want some alcohol free refreshments for yourself, or to serve your guests, this is the place to be. This boutique style shop, created by Angela Hansen, features a wide variety of alcohol free offerings including wine, spirits and beer. You can also expect to find a great variety of non-alcoholic mocktails including bellinis, margaritas, whiskey cola, gin and tonic. They do offer tastings on select products in store which was well underway when we stopped in Saturday afternoon. Mocktails is located at 1250 Commercial Drive across the street from Grandview Park. They are open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 am into the evening most days. Next time you are on The Drive, pop in and check out all the refreshments that we are sure will make for great sipping on the patio and beach this summer.
The summer season for Vancouver Farmer Markets kicks off on Saturday, April 6th. Trout Lake Farmers Market is back, as is the perennial favourite Riley Park Farmers Market. Both markets feature an array of local vendors offering fruits, vegetables, flowers, beverages, baked goods, pre-made meals, soups, condiments and so much more. We encourage you to stop by and support our local producers. To see a full listing of all markets hosted by Vancouver Farmers Market and which vendors will be attending each week, visit eatlocal.org.
Trout Lake Farmers Market 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Every Saturday: April 6, 2024 – October 26, 2024 Location: Lakewood Drive & E 13th Avenue
Riley Park Farmers Market 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Every Saturday: April 6, 2024 – October 26, 2024 Location: 30th Avenue and Ontario Street
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