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.
Looking for a good deal? Then head over to the Bits & Bobs Samples & Second Sale happening at the Heritage Hall on Saturday, February 22nd. This is a unique bi-annual sale hosted by Got Craft Market in which 40 local makers and creative brands sell off their samples, slight seconds, discontinued items, seasonal merchandise and supplies used in making their products. A variety of goods will be available including clothing, ceramics, art, paper goods, jewelry, homewares and much more with pricing up to 80% off. Admission is $3.00 and available online at Got Craft Market.
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.
Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) is hosting a feline themed Garage Sale on May 18th and 19th. If you aren’t familiar with VOKRA, it is a volunteer driven non-profit organization based in East Vancouver. It is run by passionate volunteers who assist the community with lost, stray and feral cats and kittens. They will be offering a treasure hunt like garage sale where you can expect to find all kinds of toys, cat carriers, pet beds, cat trees, litter boxes, toys and even cat themed décor. All funds raised help them continue the great work that they do helping those that can’t speak for themselves. We invite you to stop by May 18th 11:00 am to 5:00 pm or Sunday, May 19th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at 2028 Wall Street and support VOKRA.
The Neigbourhood Small Grant program is back for 2024. The foundation of this program is connecting people within their own communities. The premise of the program is fairly simple – the best people to affect change in a community, are those that live within it. When money is less of an issue, it allows more ideas to flow. This is where the grants come in. The Neighbourhood Small Grants program allows you to apply for up to $500 for your idea to connect your community.
What have other people done? A few ideas include book exchanges, clothing swaps, cooking classes, creating benches and community gardens. Some other ideas include creating small care packages for seniors with a few spring flowers and crossword puzzles and/or word search games. For young children, creating a scavenger hunt in a park with prizes or rock painting. People have also created art cards for seniors in long term care. Connection is the key and the ideas are only limited by your imagination and, of course, the $500 budget. Want more ideas or thinking about applying? We invite you to visit Neighbourhood Small Grants for more information and ideas on what others have done with their Neighbourhood Small Grant.
The basic principles of the Neighbourhood Small Grants Program:
Small is beautiful. Small ideas are beautiful and manageable.
Everyone has something to offer. Whether you can teach a skill or give some tips, or provide a service. We all have something valuable to share.
It’s your project. You create how you want it to look and feel.
Create your chosen family. A platform to help build networks within your community.
Applications are now open until April 18, 2024. Applications may be accepted for a second cycle in the Fall depending on whether funds are still available. This is a great opportunity to create something memorable for your community.
Have you made your way down to the walking trails along the Fraser River in SE Vancouver? This generally sleepy hollow was pretty unknown until Wesgroup Properties started to develop on the lands East of Kerr below Marine Drive now known as River District. Add to that the pandemic brought many new people seeking new places to walk in the City. If you haven’t checked it out yet, Tugboat Landing is a sweet community at the foot of Victoria Drive at East Kent Avenue South. It was formerly an industrial area that housed tugboats at the landing of Victoria Drive on the Fraser River, hence the name. It was redeveloped into a community of condos and townhomes that enjoy river front living. The area is located on a public walkway and cycle path just steps away from Gladstone Park and less than a mile West of the now ever growing River District development.
On December 2nd and 3rd, here you will find the 7th Annual Tugboat Landing Artisan Market. This is a boutique artisan market that happens at 2010 East Kent Avenue at the foot of Victoria Drive. They have another great line up of vendors that make it fun and easy space to shop for gifts in an inviting and cozy space.
They will have lots of returning vendors including Ladner Artisan Chocolates, Guava Jelly with handpainted infant wear and t-shirts as well as Mad Laboratory Distilling with their small batch spirits. If you a love dogs, they’ve got 3 vendors with items that will keep your dog warm/dry (ScouterWear), styling with pet accessories (Furever.Eco) and fed with delicious dog treats (Barks & Biscuits). Ava Luna Creations is also back with beautiful handmade artistic soaps perfect for gift giving.
If you are looking for some edible items, last year’s fav Evie + Charlie is back with ready-to-bake cookies in a variety of delicious flavours. East Van Jam will be on hand with sweet & savoury spreads. If you love hot sauce, Toon’s Sauces is back with a few flavours for the foodie on your holiday gift list.
Bower Fibre Goods is back again with beautifully crafted textiles and ILiveInEastVan will be on site with a selection of totes, t-shirts and well as sew-on reflective patches. Knit Collective is also back with cozy designs to keep you warm as well as some very sweet plushies for the wee ones. Oopsiedaisy Ceramics is also back with some very fun whimsical designs which are sure to make you smile. New to the market this year is Little Wood Turning with beautiful handcrafted wooden designs, Marigold Collective with handmade scarves, blankets, jewellery and more from Women’s Fair Trade Co-operatives, Cao Leather Goods joins them with handcrafted leather pieces and PAMJY Candles with eco-friendly candles and diffusers. As always, they will have lots of great items on hand that are perfect for gift giving.
Last year, this boutique artisan market was deemed a Hidden Gem and 1 of 17 Happening Holiday Markets by Destination Vancouver. It’s a cozy inviting space away from all the crazy crowds. Stop by for hot cocoa or coffee and some sweet treats while warming up in front of the fireplace. Food and drink will be available by donation with all proceeds going to BC SPCA and SAINTS (Senior Animals In Need Today Society) Rescue. Market hours will Saturday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free. To learn more, visit them online at Tugboat Landing Artisan Market, or give them a follow @tugboatlandingartisanmarket on Instagram.
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 for Christmas or birthday gifts. 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’re supporting your neighbor next door, your co-worker working full-time and holding down a side gig, moms carving out some extra income while still being home with their families. 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 at markets are not being shipped long distances and there is usually much less packaging involved. 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. Here’s hoping our big list will make it easier for you to shop local this holiday season.
NOVEMBER 2023
Nov. 3: Pop Up Market – Art Soul Methods – The Cultch 12:30 – 7:30 pm
Nov. 4: Pop Up Market – Art Soul Methods – The Cultch 12:30 – 7:30 pm Nov. 4: Made In The 604 Winter Market – Heritage Hall 11-5 Nov. 4: Fair Trade & Artisan Market – Trinity Grace United Church 10 – 4
Nov. 5: Fall Pop Up Market – Artworks Bldg, 237 East 4th Ave. 12-5 Nov. 5: Made In The 604 Winter Market – Heritage Hall 11-5
Nov. 16: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10 pm Nov. 17: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 5-10 pm
Nov. 18: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5 Nov. 18: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11- 6 Nov. 18: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm
Nov. 19: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street – 11- 5 pm Nov. 19: Got Craft Holiday Market – Croatian Cultural Centre 10-5 Nov. 19: Eastside Culture Crawl – Various Locations 11-6 Nov. 19: East Van Holiday Market – 2285 Clark Drive 12- 4 pm
Nov. 22-Dec. 3: Got Craft Virtual Holiday Market
Nov. 24: Pottery Sale – Trout Lake Comm. Centre 4-8 pm
Nov. 25: Pottery Sale – Trout Lake Comm. Centre 9-4 pm Nov. 25: Bake, Quilt & Knit Sale – Trout Lake Comm. Centre 9 – 3 Nov. 25: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm
Nov. 26: Christmas Gift & Craft Show – Vancouver Flea Market 10-3 Nov. 26: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm
Dec. 2: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. S. 11-5 Dec. 2: Toque Craft Fair – 303 East 8th Ave. 11-5 Dec. 2: Hero’s Holiday Market – 3917 Main Street 1- 6 pm Dec. 2: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall Dec. 2: Winter Craft Market – Britannia Community Centre Dec. 2: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm Dec. 2: KrampusMarkt – Strange Fellows Brewing 11- 6 pm Dec. 2: Britannia’s Winter Craft Market – Britannia CC (Gym D) 10-4
Dec. 3: Tugboat Landing Artisan Market – 2010 East Kent Ave. s. 11-4 Dec. 3: Toque Craft Fair – 303 East 8th Ave. 11-5 Dec. 3: Good Stuff Market – Heritage Hall Dec. 3: Winter Craft Market – Britannia Community Centre Dec. 3: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm Dec. 3: KrampusMarkt – Strange Fellows Brewing 11-4 Dec. 3: Britannia’s Winter Craft Market – Britannia CC (Gym D) 10-4
Dec. 7: Make It Vancouver – PNE Forum 5-9 pm Dec. 7: Vegan Holiday Night Market – Waldorf Hotel 6-10 pm Dec. 8: Make It Vancouver – PNE Forum 11-9
Dec. 9: Make It Vancouver – PNE Forum 10-6 Dec. 9: First Pick Handmade Holiday Pop Up – Heritage Hall 11-6 Dec. 9: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm Dec. 9: New Gen Sip & Shop Christmas Market – 1659 Venables 11-6 Dec. 9: Kensington Holiday Craft Fair – Kensington CC 10-4
Dec. 10: Make It Vancouver – PNE Forum 11-5 Dec. 10: First Pick Handmade Holiday Pop Up – Heritage Hall 11-6 Dec. 10: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm
Dec. 11: Il Centro’s Christmas Market – Italian Cultural Centre
Dec. 13: Holiday Open House & Market – Kiwassa Neighbourhood House 3-6
Dec. 16: Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall 11-5 Dec. 16: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm Dec. 16: Indigenous Christmas Market – 2205 Commercial Street 12- 6 Dec. 16: Makers Market – 2408 Main Street 11 – 6 pm
Dec. 17: Made In The 604 – Heritage Hall 11-5 Dec. 17: Eastside Flea Holiday Market – 1101 Union Street 11-5 pm Dec. 17: Holiday Craft Fair – Sunset Community Centre 10 – 3 Dec. 17: Makers Market – 2408 Main Street 11 – 5 pm
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