Halifax Crafters Society Winter 2026 Application

Thank you for applying to the Halifax Crafters Society Winter 2026 Market!

Please complete and submit the application form to be considered for our juried show. At the end of the application, you will have a chance to review and edit.

*The application does not autosave, so please do not close the window until you have submitted or your progress will be lost.*

You will receive an automatic email notifying you that we've successfully received your application following your submission. Please only apply once.

Applications close Friday, September 11 @ 11:59 pm

Notices will be emailed to everyone by mid-September let you know wether or not you were accepted to the show.

Show Dates and Times:

Friday, November 27 l 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, November 28 l 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday, Nivember 29 l 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Show Location:
Pier 22: 1031 Marginal Rd, Halifax, NS B3H 4P7

RESALE POLICY

Halifax Crafters is dedicated to showcasing original, handmade work by independent makers. We celebrate contemporary handcraft and are committed to maintaining the integrity of our markets as spaces where customers can directly engage with the creators of the work on display.

To protect this vision and uphold the values of our craft community, we have a strict policy regarding resale goods.

Please read more about our Resale Policy by clicking this LINK.

CONSUMABLE & FOOD VENDORS

Please ensure that you review changes to the Temporary Food Permit made by the Province.

Contact Name

First NameLast Name

Contact Email

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com

Contact Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Are you a NSCAD Alumni?

Name of your business or collective

What province do you operate from?

Website and Social Channels

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Category

Do you plan on selling a consumable food product at this event? If YES, please answer the questions below.

How will you be selling food or beverage products at the event?Please select all that apply. This information helps us determine vendor placement and applicable event requirements.

Please list all food and/or beverage products you intend to sell or serve at the event.Please include all menu items/products and, where relevant, fillings, toppings, sauces, beverages, and other prepared components.

Are all foods you will be selling considered LOW-RISK foods under the Nova Scotia Temporary Food Service Event Notification exemptions? Vendors who are unsure whether their products qualify as low-risk are responsible for confirming their classification and any applicable requirements with Nova Scotia Agri-food Inspection Services before the event.

If you are selling HIGH-RISK/POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS food, please confirm the following:

Where will your food or beverages be prepared?Please select all that apply.

Other

If using a permitted kitchen, please provide:Facility name, address, and permit number (if known):

Food Safety & Handwashing Acknowledgement: I have read and understand the Nova Scotia requirements that apply to selling or serving food and beverages at a temporary event. I understand that I am responsible for meeting all applicable provincial food-safety requirements and obtaining any required approvals or notifications. If a handwashing station is required for my booth, I will provide an appropriate handwashing station for the duration of the event (a properly equipped gravity-fed handwashing station is acceptable).Acceptance as an event vendor does not constitute approval or exemption from provincial food-safety requirements. Vendors are responsible for ensuring that their food/beverage operation complies with all applicable Nova Scotia requirements.

Description of Process

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Description of Work

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Describe what makes your product(s) different then similar or other makers. This could include the design, creation process, material procurement etc.

How many people are involved in the making process, not including yourself? Are they Full time? Part-Time? Please provide as much detail as possible.

Please read before proceeding to image uploads!

Accepted file types: jpg, png, gif, HEIC Maximum file size of 1.0MB per image.

We have eliminated photo descriptions / the need to label photos in an effort to make it easier to upload photos from your phone.

However, please use the text box below (Product Description and Pricing) to provide more information about your product(s), as well as pricing.

Please submit 5 images of your work.

Product Description and Pricing

We are happy to announce the return of our special program for new makers, Fresh Catch. With a discounted table (50% off), and six dedicated spaces, we hope to encourage new crafts people to apply to our market. You will have a 4 foot table space and no access to a power source as the designated spaces for this program are among the middle rows in the venue.

We will provide a small card indicating that you are part of the Fresh Catch program that will be displayed on your table through out the market.

Have not previously participated in a Halifax Crafters Society market.

Opened business in the last three years.

Are you selecting to participate in Fresh Catch and meet all of the criteria?

If you are not selected for Fresh Catch, would you like to be added to the greater pool of applicants at a regular rate?

Self Identity & Barriers

Halifax Crafters acknowledges the historic and ongoing inequities that affect a number of groups in our community. The following questions are intended to provide support and opportunity to applicants who are affected by culturally ingrained or economic barriers to success.

The following questions are voluntary, and the information provided is shared only with the jury and will be used only to benefit you in the application process.

Self Identify

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Barriers

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Halifax Crafters holds 12% of the total show spaces per show for crafters who self-identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour). Do you self-identify as BIPOC?

Table Space and Size

Electrical Needs

Setup & Special Requests: Please describe your set up and any special requests or concerns, including accessibility limitations. We will do our best to provide volunteer assistance during loading times to those who request it.

By clicking YES, I agree that I have read the Resale Policy above.

Please submit *1 PHOTO.* If you are accepted into the market, this photo will be shared on social media / used as your main photo.

Please describe your business in 2 - 3 sentences.

Thank you for submitting your application to the Halifax Crafters Society!

Shortly after submitting your application form, you will receive an email from Jotform letting you know that we've received your response. The email will include a copy of your application form. Please retain the email for your reference.

ALUMNI

CONSUMABLE / FOOD VENDORS

ALL VENDORS

Fresh Catch

Eligibility

Social Media