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Got Craft Spring Market May 3 & 4, 2025 At The Croatian Cultural Centre

25 Apr

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.

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Eastside Flea Spring Markets

2 Mar

In case you hadn’t heard, The Eastside Flea Spring Markets are in full swing every weekend until March 23, 204. They are in their new space at 1101 Union Street with 50+ vendors, food trucks, photo booth, patio seating. They will have lots of vintage along side handmade items. You can also expect find local craft brews, Spring cocktails & non-alcoholic beverages. Admission is $5.00. Market runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.

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Got Craft Winter Market At The Croatian Cultural Centre November 18 & 19

8 Nov

Got Craft is back for another year with their Winter Holiday Market at the Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive, November 18 and 19, 2023. The event will feature over 95 makers, designers, creative entrepreneurs showcasing ceramics, clothing, body + skincare, jewelry, food, homewares, greeting cards, art and much more. This year expect to find a newly expanded Mini Makers Market with kidpreneuers aged 16 years plus. Got Craft Winter Market is a great chance to get a jump on your holiday shopping while at the same time supporting a diverse community of independent artists, many that are BIPOC and women owned. There will also be a selection of food trucks on hand if you get hungry while you shop. Tickets are $5 and available online which cost lets you shop all weekend long Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

For those that wish to shop local without heading outside, you can shop online at the Got Craft Holiday Virtual Market which kicks off Wednesday, November 22nd and runs till Sunday, December 3rd.  Their virtual market features 70 creative entrepreneurs from across Canada and this is the last one so if you wish to shop in your PJs, this is your chance.

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Eastside Flea Returns September 23 & 24 At New Location

14 Sep

In case you hadn’t heard the news, The Eastside Flea lost its long standing location at Eastside Studios at 550 Malkin Avenue. They are happy to announce they are back in a new space at 1101 Union Street. The Eastside Flea will be kicking off the Fall market season on September 23rd and September 24th. You can expect to find 50 local vendors with a mix of vintage and handmade items, food trucks, photo booth and we hear a licensed bar. Admission is $5.00. Market runs from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you miss their first weekend back, they will be continuing markets every weekend until October 29th.

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8th Annual McSpadden County Fair Happens September 10th

16 Aug

While summer continues in full swing, there are fun things to look forward to this September.  One of which is the 8th Annual McSpadden Country Fair being held on Sunday, September 10th in McSpadden Park.  This is a community event that features fun activities for the whole family including live music, games, local vendors, food trucks and the ever popular East Van zucchini races. If you have an idea on how to make a zucchini go fast, now’s your chance! Be warned though, there is stiff competition for bragging rights. If you cycle, Kickstand will be on hand doing bike tunes up by donation. As with any country fair, there will be raffles, contests and prizes.  The 8th Annual McSpadden County Fair takes place in McSpadden Park, 2125 Victoria Drive, between 11:00 and 5:00 pm. To learn more about the event and all the activities, you can visit them on online at www.mcspaddenfair.ca or on Facebook.

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3rd Annual Create! Arts Festival July 22-23

9 Jul

Eastside Arts Society will be hosting a fun summer art-making event CREATE! Arts Festival on July 22nd and July 23rd.  This 2 day festival will take place in Strathcona Park on Saturday, July 22nd and in various locations on the East Side on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

You are invited to explore, learn, and create art at a wide variety of visual and performing arts workshops taught by more than 15 local artists. Adults and youth are invited to learn about watercolour painting, needle felting, indigo dying, pottery, glass fusing, photography, ukulele, Salish singing, storytelling, and much more. General admission is also available for the CREATE! Art Zone, which will feature public participation art, art demos, Festival Art Shop, food trucks, beer + wine, and so much more. In addition to a variety of art workshops, demonstrations, and public participation art installations, they are introducing a Festival Art Shop which will feature a curated selection of arts and crafts made by local artists.  There will lots to see and do over the course of the 2 day arts festival. For more information on all the events happening, visit www.createartsfestival.ca.

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Vegan Night Market Returns This Summer To The Waldorf Hotel

5 Jun

The Vegan Night Market hosted by Peaces is back at the Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East Hastings Street this summer. This will be a bi-weekly market throughout the summer kicking off this Thursday, June 8th.   You can expect to find loads of vendors with all things 100% plant based as well as selection of food trucks. The market happens indoors and outdoors from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.  Admittance is by a suggested $4 donation or by bringing canned goods, clothing or pet food. Kids are free and dogs are welcome.

Photo Credit: Peaces

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Italian Day Returns To The Drive Sunday June 11th

22 May

After 3 years without the Italian Day Festival due to the pandemic and other gathering restrictions, Italian Day returns to The Drive Sunday, June 11th.  This 14 block vibrant street party will take place on The Drive from the Grandview Cut to Venables.  Italian Day is filled with food, entertainment, and loads of things to do, see and experience.  Grab some friends and stop at one of the many outdoor patios set up for the day, or take in one of the many food trucks lined up and down Commercial Drive.  You will certainly not go hungry while you wander and take in all the sights and sounds.

Italian Day kicks off at Noon and the party runs till 8:00 pm. Just a reminder that vehicle traffic on Commercial Drive is blocked off, so it is best to take transit, walk or cycle in. For those cycling to Italian Day, we expect a Bike Valet will be set up again at 1st Avenue & Commercial, but this hasn’t been confirmed yet. We invite you come out and celebrate all things Italian. Italian Day represents the largest one day cultural street festival in Vancouver. Stop by and see some of the magic of this great street festival. For more information about Italian Day, visit them online at www.italianday.ca.

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Eastside Flea Kicks Off Spring Markets March 4 & 5

26 Feb

The Eastside Flea kicks off another year of markets featuring all things vintage at the Eastside Studios at 550 Malkin Avenue.   First weekend kicks off March 4th and 5th from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and then every following weekend in March. You can expect to find over 50 local vendors with a host of vintage items alongside handmade local makers.  If you get hungry after all that shopping, or need some sustenance before shopping, there will be a few food trucks on hand as well as an outdoor seating area.  Admission is $5.

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Vegan Night Market March 23rd At The Waldorf Hotel

26 Feb

The Vegan Night Market hosted by Peaces is back at the Waldorf Hotel, 1489 East Hastings Street, on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Expect to find vendors with all things 100% plant based including food trucks and local vendors. The market happens indoors and outdoors from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. There will be cocktails, bonfires, live music and 30+ food brands on hand.  Admittance is by a $2 donation or by bringing canned goods. Kids are free.

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