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Craftadian ®

Craftadian ®

Summer Market

Saturday august 20, 2022

McMaster Innovation Park 175 Longwood Drive, Hamilton, Ontario

Craftadian is a lively curated handmade market. Enjoy live music and gourmet food while you shop the best in canadian handmade from designers, creators, makers and artisans.

Tickets $5.00 (Online & at the Door)

Get Tickets ⬇

Meet the Makers | Wait list Application

Meet the Makers

Join Craftadian Summer Market at McMaster Innovation Park on August 20 for live music, gourmet food, and handmade crafts.

It’s the perfect time to pick up a unique handmade gift or a special treat for yourself. Save the date!

A Little Leafy
Aurora Light Sculptures
Aurum Co.
Beebydesign
Blazing Bombs
Certitude by K
Cheeky Doodles
Cherie Ink
Corey Treacy Designs
Cream Beanery Cafe
Crosswind Creations Inc.
Danica Daydreams
Delicious All Day Coffee
dogBLUE designs
Ellingwood Soap Company
Erika Elizabeth Paper
Fabricated Keepsakes
Fresh Mayhem Soap
House & Honey
Infusion Organic Tea
Kitchen Cat Textiles
Knot You Knot Me
L Welly Ceramics
Li creations
Little Press
Lost Pages
Memory Quilts Cambridge
Meringue Patisserie
Mighty Mo Canada
Moong Pani Vegan Broths and Foods
Munday Body Care
Nathan Rode Workshop
Neoteny Apparel
Olenaceramics
Pat Greene Art
Quirky Hippie Decor
Spirit of Vera
Steel City Sauce Co
Stitched Stims
SuHar Jewelry Designs
Sunstone Jewels
TanessaRose.com
Tatapari
The Artful Blingster
The Hive Light
Those Crafty Fingers
TISH jewelry
Wendy’s Craft
Whitelotus Design
Get Tickets $4 Online or $5 at the door

Charity Partner: Crafting for a Cure is a registered not for profit charity that looks to ensure all children are having a positive experience whenever a hospital visit is necessary. www.craftingforacure.ca

Wait List Application

  • Summer Application 2022

    Craftadian Summer Market
    Saturday August 20, 2022 – 10am – 4pm
    McMaster Innovation Park (Hamilton), Indoor + Outdoor Event

    This is a juried market open to ALL Canadian artists, artisans or designers.
    All products must be handmade in Canada by the applicant.

    APPLICATION EXTENDED (additional Outdoor Spaces have been added)
    * Past Floor Plan
    ** Masks recommended
  • Contact Information

  • Please list the website or URL link you would like displayed online on our Meet the Makers Page.
  • Social Media and Maker Promotion

    Craftadian has an extensive advertising, promotion and public relations campaign to promote the shows. We also have campaigns where gifting products to bloggers, media may be optional. Each exhibitor will be mentioned on our social media channels

    We do expect our makers to help promote the show to family, friends, fans and community, and regular sharing on social media. This builds a stronger community and stronger attendance.

    Swag Bags: Customers line up 1-2 hours before the show opens to get a coveted swag bag. We are requesting the ALL exhibitors donate at least 10 (up to 50) swag inserts, something small (sample size) that represents your business (no paper unless you are a paper vendor ie card or tag).
  • eg. www.instagram.com/craftadian or @craftadian
  • eg. www.facebook.com/craftadian
    Please check all that apply.
  • If another vendor referred you please leave their name or business name.
  • Requirements

    Exhibitor spaces are restricted to ‘handmade’ exhibitors. Products MUST be Made in Canada by the applicant. As this is a juried show, please submit 3-5 photos of your products (including one of your booth) with your application for consideration. Applicants will be selected based on category, photos, product and quality. Limited vendors in similar categories.
    Application Criteria:
    Handmade Exhibitors Only.
    ALL products must be handmade or have a component of handmade
    ALL products must be Made in Canada by the applicant.
  • Please pick one category that MOST represents your products. If unsure please select other.
  • Please include your product line and prices.
  • Please only list juried shows
  • How your products are different, Why did you start your business or share your unique story, were you featured in a publication, won awards – tell us what makes you different.
  • Photos

    Quality images are one of the most important piece of your application. The jury is looking for 3-5 quality, well lite photos of your work and one photo of your overall set-up.

    The jury strongly suggest single product photos (no colleges please) with a white or wood background.
    Examples:

  • Max. file size: 15 MB.
    This is your best photo, used for social media, display on website – Jury first impression. Max photo size 15MB

    If you are a returning vendor please submit a NEW photo.
  • Max. file size: 15 MB.
    If you do not have a photo of your booth/table, please submit a sketch or a mock photo of your display.
  • Max. file size: 15 MB.
    Photo of you the Maker (i.e. You in your studio, You making products, You at your Booth)
  • Drop files here or
    Max. file size: 15 MB.
      Upload up to 3 additional (different) product photos highlighting your products.
      Single Product (no colleges), white or wood background recommended. Max photo size 15MBMax size 15MB
    • Having trouble adding photos, please use this space to add additional photo URL links.
    • Booth Options

      Your fee includes the following:
      *One 6’ table (or 6′ wide space) and one chair included (no drapes or separations between tables).
      *Table Cloths (not included).


      * Past Floor Plan
      Your fee includes one 6’ table, one chair and one exhibitor badge. You may opt out of the 6’ table and utilize the space for a rack or shelf. Note you can not have a rack and 6’ table due to limited space.

      Note if your first selection is not available the jury may ask you to pick an alternate date/location (if accepted).
      Atrium is the main front room. The Atrium Hallway is located off the Atrium. The Conference room is a separate room located just off the rear of the Atrium.
      Limited Outdoor Spaces Available
      As per the City of Hamilton, Public Health Department – all food vendors must complete the Food at Special Events form. An administration fee of $41.00 (includes HST) is charged per vendor unit for Special Events and festivals
      Learn more via City of Hamilton, Public Health – Food at Special Events Info

      Notes to comply with City of Hamilton, Public Health:
      * All food served at Special Events must be prepared in a licensed and approved Commercial Kitchen.
      * No home prepared or home canned food can used, sold or given away at Special Events


      Should the venue restrict capacity (due to the global pandemic) there will be an additional charge for a second exhibitor staff at your booth (10am-4pm), however you can bring an additional person during loading in or out at no charge. If there is no capacity restrictions at the venue there will be no change for a second badge/staff at your booth.
    • Booth number preferences, location preferences, close to a friend, close to washroom, electrical access ect.
      * Past Floor Plan
    • Gift Guide

      One item per category. * one hi-res image with cost, product description, and city to be used for our Holiday gift guide according to category
      These will be used for social media promotions, gift guides and media pitches
    • Max. file size: 64 MB.
      add photo – white background – i=hi res
    • Product Name, Cost product description and city
    • Max. file size: 64 MB.
      add photo – white background – i=hi res
    • Product Name, Cost product description and city
    • Use this application to apply to other Craftadian Markets at McMaster Innovation Park

      2022 Craftadian Markets (Hamilton). You may duplicate this application and apply to our other 2022 markets.
      (we will send an email closer to to confirm your room preferences and exhibitor fees will be similar to the Spring Market)
    • Terms and Conditions

      Please review the full list of our rules and regulations via craftadian.ca/general-terms-and-conditions//

      CANCELLATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
      1. An exhibitor may cancel their application no later than the application deadline of May 13, 2022
      If a cheque was provided the cheque will be voided and returned).
      2. After application deadline May 13, 2022 and upon acceptance of application the exhibitor fee and deposits are non-refundable **
      3. Should an exhibitor cancel after application deadlines ( May 13, 2022) or fail to attend on event day, Show Management reserves the right to
      a) Retain all payments (upon acceptance of application the exhibitor fee is non-refundable) and/or
      b) Re-rent the exhibition space.
      4. *NEW* Should the event be cancelled or postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions surrounding large events exhibitors will have the choice of rolling to a subsequent event or a full credit on their account to be used at any Craftadian event in the future (in-person or virtual) with no expiry.

      PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
      1. Upon accepted, an invoice will be sent. Payments are due (within 7 days); If non-payment after 7 days a $15 late fee will be added;
      2. One payment reminder will be sent (only one – we will not chase you);
      3. If non-payment by (after 14 days) and you have not contacted us; you will forfeit your spot into the show.
      4. Exhibitor fees are non-refundable upon acceptance.
      5. All fees are subject to HST (13% Harmonized Sales Tax).
      (See full Payment terms in General Terms and Conditions)

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