2026 Circle Craft Holiday Market Application
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    Circle Craft Holiday Market Fall 2026 Application

    Show Dates: November 11 - 15, 2026 | Wednesday (Remembrance Day Holiday) to Sunday. 
    Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West

    The Circle Craft Holiday Market is Vancouver’s largest craft market and a must-visit destination for Canadian handmade. Held over five high-impact days at the Vancouver Convention Centre West on the downtown waterfront, the market opens with the highly attended Remembrance Day holiday, kicking off a week of strong traffic and energetic shopping.

    Since 1974, Circle Craft has drawn engaged, style-conscious shoppers who come ready to discover new makers, support independent businesses, and invest in original work. Exhibitors can expect consistent foot traffic, motivated buyers, and meaningful opportunities to grow both sales and brand awareness.

    About Signatures Shows and Circle Craft
    Produced by Signatures Shows Ltd. since 2021 in partnership with the Circle Craft Cooperative,  Circle Craft Holiday Market is a carefully curated showcase of high-quality, original Canadian work. A shared jurying process ensures a dynamic mix of established favourites and emerging talent, keeping the market fresh, relevant, and built for the future.

    Explore More Fall 2026 Markets

    Explore one of our other Fall 2026 markets and connect with thousands of shoppers looking for exceptional Canadian handmade work.
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    October 23 – 25 (Fri–Sun) • Our Best To You • Red Deer, AB
    October 29 – November 1 (Thur–Sun) • Festival of Crafts • Calgary, AB
    November 11 – 14 (Wed–Sat) • Our Best To You • Regina, SK
    November 20 – 22 (Fri–Sun) • Our Best To You • Saskatoon, SK
    November 26 – 29 (Thur–Sun) • Winnipeg Christmas Market • Winnipeg, MB
    December 3 – 6 (Thur–Sun) • Butterdome Craft Sale • Edmonton, AB
    December 9 – 13 (Wed–Sun) • Originals Christmas Craft Sale • Ottawa, ON
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  • Application and Acceptance Procedure

    Acceptance Process
    Acceptance and selection for our shows is a multi-stage process.
    Phase 1 (February)
    Processing applications from returning 2025 exhibitors who used early-bird registration, plus new applicants received in February 2026.
    Phase 2 (April)
    Jurying, considering, and accepting all other applications received by April 1, 2026. Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status by the end of April.
    Phase 3 (May)
    Reviewing remaining applications and making selections based on availability within product categories.
    A waiting list will be maintained for applicants who are not selected due to space or category limitations.
    Note: Upon acceptance, participants will receive set up details and ongoing show correspondence via the email address provided in this application.
    Online Application Guide
    Please complete each step in full, then click SUBMIT.
    Step 1: Review and agree to Criteria, Eligibility, Exclusivity, and Terms and Conditions.
    Step 2: Select your product category.
    Step 3: Choose your booth size and type, and list the products you would like to sell.
    Step 4: Complete the detailed applicant information section.
    Step 5: Upload product images and supporting materials required for jurying.
    Step 6: Authorize the $10 application fee and $400 deposit (processed only upon acceptance), then submit your application.
    Booth Costs Are All-Inclusive
    Our exhibit price is an all-inclusive package with no hidden costs.
    Included is 8’ high booth draping (back and sides), electrical power, storage, show promotional tools, show programme listing, website gallery listing, pre-show media opportunities, in-show artisan promotions, overnight security, carpeted aisles, discounted hotel rates, and priority consideration for acceptance into all of our shows.
    Unlike others, with Signatures, there are no hidden costs.

    Images and Supporting Documentation Required

    For the Signatures and Circle Craft jury to consider your application, we require product images and supporting documentation. Please ensure all files are submitted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
    Images Required
    Formats: JPEG or PNG only
    Max size: 5MB per file
    8–10 clear product images of what you plan to sell
    2 images of your studio, plus 1 image of you working in it
    1 recent image of your booth display or a detailed diagram of your display
    1 product image for our show galleries
    Supporting Materials Required
    Formats: PDF or Word Doc only
    Max size: 10MB per file
    Biography and Personal Statement
    What inspires you to create? What is the background and source of your creative passion? How long have you been creating and selling your work? How do others assist you, and what are their roles in production? What price range are your products?
    Step-by-Step Production Process
    Please provide details on how your products are produced. What are the steps in the production process? Where do you source materials? What equipment do you use? What techniques do you utilize? Where is your studio or workshop?
    Important: Please make sure all files are submitted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • Exhibitor Sections
    The Circle Craft Holiday Market features three (3) distinct sections that applicants may apply for. Please select the section best suited to your work.
    Artisans, Artists, and Designers
    A showcase of the finest in Canadian handmade, Artisans, Artists and Designers represent the vast majority of the show. Comfortably configured with carpeted aisles, this section features draped display booths in 10', 15', or 20' widths. Exhibitors create individual sales environments by utilizing their creative talents to build a unique and defining kiosk.
    Gourmet Food Exhibitors
    One of the most popular feature areas of the show, the Gourmet Food section highlights savoury and unique gourmet creations, perfectly timed for the Christmas season.
    Emerging Artists
    This open-concept feature area offers first-time applicants with less than five years of professional experience in their art or craft the opportunity to highlight new and up-and-coming work. We supply the carpet, and a 3' x 3' (9 sq ft) display area; exhibitors provide their own freestanding display structure. Due to health regulations, Gourmet Food applications are not eligible to be an Emerging Artist. 

  • Criteria and Eligibility

    The Circle Craft Holiday Market is a juried event. The primary basis for acceptance is the excellence of design, quality, uniqueness, originality, and superior craftsmanship of the work to be sold. Acceptance is also based on booth display, product packaging, and availability within product categories at the show.
    Products
    You must be the designer and creator of the work to be sold, with production under your direct supervision in Canada. You are required to submit an outline of your production process demonstrating alignment with our criteria. Gourmet Food and Body Care applicants may be required to submit samples upon request.
    All articles offered for sale must be approved. Overlap in more than two product categories in a booth is not permitted. Selling work produced by other artisans is prohibited.
    Display and Packaging
    Your booth and product packaging must present a professional appearance. Backdrops and floor coverings are required; table-top displays are discouraged. Pop-up canopies are not permitted indoors, including frames only, with or without the canopy attached.
    Food Products
    All food items must be packaged; on-site consumable food is not permitted. Products must be produced in an approved facility with packaging and labelling that meet provincial and federal public health requirements. Sampling must comply with all applicable health regulations and approvals.
    Body Care
    All body care items must have proper packaging and labelling and be produced in facilities meeting provincial and federal public health requirements. Any sampling must comply with applicable health regulations.
    Booth Sharing
    Booth sharing is generally not permitted. Requests for booth sharing will be assessed individually. Each interested artisan must submit a separate application and undergo an individual jury evaluation for acceptance. For more information, contact info@signatures.ca.
    Restrictions
    Reproduction aids such as moulds and digital designs must be created by the applying artisan. Commercially manufactured products, items bought for resale, work created from commercial kits, unfinished goods, craft supplies, or products represented by dealers, agents, or franchises are not permitted. If reproduction techniques are used, a quantity of original pieces must always be displayed.
    Kits or DIY Products: Permitted only if the primary components are created and designed by the exhibitor based on original designs.
    AI-generated products are not permitted. Any work including, but not limited to, paintings, illustrations, drawings, sculptures, photography, writing, and digital works that are created, designed, or materially influenced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning algorithms are prohibited. This restriction includes both physical and digital forms of products.
    Jewellery: Jewellery may not be sold unless specifically juried and accepted. Permanent jewellery services are not permitted at our shows unless the primary components used are original work created by the artisan.
    Licensed Designs: The use of licensed designs, images or properties in your work is not permitted as the sole design unless you have a license to reproduce them. License information must be available upon request. The use of licensed designs, images or properties included as part of a greater design is acceptable if not the main element.

  • Terms and Conditions of Acceptance

    Applications must include the non-refundable $10 application fee. If your application is accepted, a $400 deposit will be processed using the credit card entered in this application. Remaining booth payments due will be indicated in your contract with various deferred payment options.
    You will receive your letter of acceptance and show contract to the email address entered in this application form. Please read these documents carefully. The contract will indicate the booth size and type for which you have been accepted. We attempt to accommodate your original request, but an alternative size and type may be contracted if this is not possible. The products you are accepted to display and sell will also be indicated. Only products submitted for jurying and listed in the show contract will be allowed at the show.
    You must sign, date, and return the contract by the due date indicated. You must also select one of the outlined payment options and include post-dated payments as required to maintain your space in the show.
    Cancellation of Your Participation
    If you can no longer participate in a show and we have issued you a contract, cancellation fees will apply and the $400 deposit is non-refundable.
    Up to 60 days before the show:
    Refund of 50% of total payments made to date, not including the non-refundable deposit and any applicable processing fees.
    Less than 60 days before the show:
    No refund of any payments or deposits.
     
    Cancellation of the Show
    Should any show be cancelled due to health protocols or for any other reason, Signatures Shows will issue full refunds of your deposit(s) in a prompt manner.
    If the show proceeds, even with restrictive government health protocols in place, including vaccination requirements for exhibitors, all cancellations will be subject to our general cancellation and refund policy.
    Site Exclusivity - Vancouver Convention Centre
    To protect the unique character of the Circle Craft Holiday Market within the Vancouver Convention Centre you agree not to have your products available at, any markets, craft, handmade, or similar type show, or any handmade feature areas of other types of shows that are larger than 50 exhibitors, within or on the grounds of The Vancouver Convention Centre 30 days before or during the dates of the show.

  • Step 2 - Select Your Product Category

  • Step 3 - Select the size and type of booth you are applying for

  • Please list the products you wish to exhibit and sell.

  • Step 4 - Your Information


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  • Step 5 - Upload your product, gallery images and supporting documentation.

  • Images and Supporting Documentation Required

    For the Signatures and Circle Craft jury to consider your application, we require product images and supporting documentation. Please ensure all files are submitted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
    Images Required
    Formats: JPEG or PNG only
    Max size: 5MB per file
    8-10 clear product images of what you plan to sell
    2 images of your studio, plus 1 image of you working in it
    1 recent image of your booth display or a detailed diagram of your display
    1 product image for our show galleries
    Supporting Materials Required
    Formats: PDF or Word Doc only
    Max size: 10MB per file
    Biography and Personal Statement
    What inspires you to create? What is the background and source of your creative passion? How long have you been doing it? How do others assist you, and what are their roles in production? What price range are your products?
    Statement of Production Process
    Please provide details on how your products are produced. What are the steps in the production process? Where do you source materials? What equipment do you use? What techniques do you utilize? Where is your studio or workshop?
    Important: Please make sure all files are submitted. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
  • Product Images Required
    Please upload eight (8) clear product images showing the work you plan to sell.
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  • Website Gallery Image
    Please upload one clear product image for use in the Signatures.ca show gallery.

    Image requirements:
    • 1:1 square ratio (1080 × 1080 pixels)
    • JPEG or PNG format
    • Maximum size 5MB
    • File name format: LASTNAME FIRSTNAME GALLERY
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  • Booth Display Image or Sketch
    Please upload one photo of your booth display or a detailed sketch of your proposed display.

    Accepted formats: JPEG or PNG
    Maximum file size: 5MB
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  • Studio and Workspace Images
    Please upload two (2) photos showing your studio or workspace, including you working in it. Images should present an overall view of your work environment.

    Accepted formats: JPEG or PNG
    Maximum file size: 5MB per image
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  • Biography and Personal Statement
    Tell us about yourself and your work. What inspires you? What is your education or training background? How long have you been creating work? What major shows have you participated in? Please also share your business goals, why you want to be part of a Signatures show, and any additional information important to your story.
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  • Step-by-Step Production Process
    Each item you wish to sell must be made by you or under your direct supervision. Please describe how your products are designed and produced, including:
    • Steps in the production process
    • Materials and sourcing
    • Equipment and techniques used
    • Who assists you and their role
    • Where your studio or workshop is located
    • The price range of your products
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  • Step 6 - Verify and Sign Your Application and Submit Payment

  • If your application is accepted and a contract is issued, a charge of $400 will be processed on your credit card. You will not be notified in advance that the charge is being processed. It is your responsibility to notify us by email at applications@signatures.ca , prior to acceptance, if you wish to withdraw your application for any reason, including your availability to participate in the show(s) you applied for.
    Your Signature and Declaration of Authenticity
    I am the creator and producer of the products that I intend to sell. I understand that digitally signing my name constitutes a legal signature confirming that I acknowledge and agree to all terms and conditions in the Agreement contained herein.
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  • If your application is accepted and a contract is issued, a charge of $400 will be processed on your credit card. You will not be notified in advance that the charge is being processed.

  • Important Payment Notice
    If your application is accepted, your credit card will be charged a $400 deposit upon acceptance. To update the credit card on file prior to acceptance, please email applications@signatures.ca .
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