Maker & Artisan Application
We’re inviting local makers, artists, and small businesses to be part of a unique Downtown Holiday Market on Graham Avenue from December 4–5.
Starting November 27, Graham Avenue will be getting into the holiday spirit with festive lights, seasonal installations, entertainment, food, and events and activations throughout the season. The holiday experience will run through December 23, with the Maker Market taking place December 4 and 5, offering visitors a chance to shop from local makers and vendors.
Market Hours:
Friday, December 4: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 5: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Graham Avenue will be transformed into an open-air holiday village filled with festive lights, seasonal programming, music, activities, and beautifully decorated market Pods. The goal is to create a warm, lively destination where visitors can discover and shop from local makers, enjoy the holiday atmosphere, and spend time downtown.
Your Market Pod
Pods being used by vendors at the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park.
Each selected maker will be provided with an 8' x 8' Pod — a small, enclosed market space designed to create a cozy holiday shopping experience. Each Pod features a rolling door, allowing vendors to securely close their space when needed. Vendors are responsible for providing their own lock to secure the Pod. You will be provided with access to your Pod four days before the market to begin set up and to ensure you have extra time if you wish to make adjustments to your display.
Pods will:
- Have access to electrical power
- Be designed and decorated as part of the overall holiday village
- Allow for an approved small heater, if required
- Allow you to add an appropriate floor underlay/rug for additional comfort
- Provide an opportunity to creatively decorate your space and showcase your products
- Access to the Pods will be provided starting December 1
Who We're Looking For
We’re looking for unique, locally made and thoughtfully curated products, including:
- Handmade goods
- Art and original artwork
- Ceramics and pottery
- Jewellery
- Woodwork
- Textiles and fibre arts
- Holiday décor
- Specialty gifts
- Prints and illustrations
- Handmade self-care products
- Unique locally designed products
- Other creative and original work
We especially encourage applications from makers with products that offer visitors something special, distinctive and gift worthy.
Maker Expectations
Selected vendors are expected to:
- Be available for the full market hours
- Provide their own chairs, table, display fixtures and merchandise
- Bring appropriate weights and supplies for their display
- Provide a lock to secure their Pod
- Keep their Pod attractive, welcoming and appropriately merchandised
- Follow all safety and operational requirements
- Be responsible for setup and takedown of their display
More detailed setup and load-in information will be provided to selected vendors.
Application Submission
Applications are due no later than November 9, 2026.
The fee for selected vendors to participate in the market is $125. Payment is due no later than November 16, 2026. Please note that market fees are non-refundable except in the case of a change or cancellation by the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ.