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Founded in 2007, Got Craft is a thoughtfully curated marketplace designed to create a one-of-a-kind, accessible, and inclusive shopping experience. Showcasing the best in independent craft and design, our events give shoppers the chance to discover new brands, connect with favourites, support small businesses, and be part of a creative, like-minded community.

Got Craft is committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity or nationality, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and socioeconomic status. There is no space for intolerance of any kind.

Our signature spring and holiday events are held twice a year. We also host the Bits + Bobs sale (our samples and seconds event) in February and September and partnership events throughout the year. Please visit our Around Town page or Vendor page for a list of upcoming events.

The Got Craft spring and holiday markets take place at the Croatian Cultural Centre located at 3250 Commercial Drive in Vancouver (BC).

The Bits + Bobs SALE takes place at the Heritage Hall located at 3102 Main Street in Vancouver (BC).

Tickets are available online in advance and at the door. Kids 12 and under are free. Each ticket purchased online will be entered to win handmade prize pack(s). Visit us on instagram @gotcraftmarket for more details. All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

The majority of our vendors accept cash, credit, and debit.

Swag bags are a fun perk that started at our very first show back in 2007 when we used to sew our own bags! Tote bags are designed by rotating artists and hand printed by RV Screenprinting in East Vancouver. The first 50 people through the doors in line each day (100 tote bags in total) will receive a FREE bag with a random selection of goods from show vendors.

*Swag bags are for paid attendees only. One bag per paid admission per day. To share the love, we ask that it is one bag per family and if you already have a bag for day one, to please allow someone else an opportunity to claim a bag. Available at the signature spring and holiday markets only.

The Croatian Cultural Centre is accessible. Please note that there is a stage inside the main auditorium that can only be accessed by a set of stairs. All aisles are between 7 to 8ft wide. There are two accessible parking stalls in the parking lot.

The Heritage Hall is accessible. Please use the side entrance to access the ramp.

Yes! Got Craft welcomes well behaved and leashed pets.

Got Craft can be very busy, noisy, and crowded at times especially on Saturday and in the mornings. If you would prefer a more relaxed environment, we recommend attending between 2-3pm. 

The health + safety of our community, vendors, and attendees remains our number one priority. All COVID protocols as recommended and mandated by the PHO and the venue will be followed. As guidelines may change at any time, please check back or follow us on social media for the most recent updates.

Mask Requirements – We acknowledge that we all see the change of mask requirements differently. We ask everyone to be patient and show kindness and understanding and to respect the individual choices vendors, staff, and other attendees make about mask wearing. 

Please click here to read Got Craft Market’s Code of Conduct. As a member of this community, we also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us.

Online applications are available on the Apply page. We support locally sourced, locally made, and ethically produced items with priority given to those that advocate the same values. Vintage sellers and small shops are welcome to apply. Got Craft is a juried event and each application is carefully reviewed to ensure quality, diversity, and that it meets our aesthetic vision. Got Craft does not accept items from mass-market shopping platforms.

Applicants must commit to participate for the entire duration of the event. Applications are accepted on a rolling, first come, first served basis.

* We do not accept vendors selling alcoholic, MLM, and CBD products.

No, you need to submit an application for each market you wish to attend as the terms + conditions listed are specific to each event.

Vendor applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Only accepted vendors will be contacted via email and we aim to respond within seven days of the deadline date. Vendor payments are due upon acceptance.

Our partnership and pop-up events are markets hosted within larger events. While vendor coordination is handled by Got Craft, these collaborations allow our makers to be part of new spaces and reach audiences they might not otherwise access. Our signature Spring and Holiday markets are produced entirely in-house by a team of two.

The Bits + Bobs Sale takes place in February and September and is a market where vendors offer discontinued, overstock, or seconds at special prices. It’s a fun way to discover unique finds, grab a bargain, and support makers and small businesses.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback. For more information about the jury process, please check the application form and visit our vendor line up.

Yes. Each vendor must submit their own application and jury fee. You may not share your space after acceptance without prior approval. If you requested to share a space and your booth mate has not been selected to participate, you will have the choice of accepting the full space.

Yes. Please choose one contact person for the vendor application and include each member, their social media, and what they plan to have for sale at the market. If accepted, your space will need to be cohesive within the shared area.

Whether this is your first market or you already have a successful brand, Got Craft helps to showcase your product to an engaged audience seeking to support their community. Vendor spaces include access to electricity. Please note that vendors are responsible for bringing their own extension cords and power bars. Participants will also receive a dedicated listing on our vendor page and have an opportunity to be featured on our social media, press releases, and newsletters. 

Table and chair rentals are available at an additional cost. No pipe and drape is provided.

Pricing for each market varies depending on the event. Please check the vendor application for details on participation fees.

Got Craft creates floor plans based on the size of the vendor space, specific requests, sight lines, etc. We aim to be as fair as possible when allocating spaces, but do not guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled.

No. All vendors must commit to the duration of the event.

To maintain clear sight lines and a cohesive look throughout the market, retractable roll-up banners and sandwich boards are no longer permitted at the spring and holiday events. Vendors are asked to use alternative signage and displays that remain within their allotted booth space.

Our legendary swag bags are a Got Craft tradition! All vendors are required to participate by contributing a minimum of 30 items. Each year, we collaborate with a local artist to design and hand-print the bags, which are given to the first 50 shoppers through the doors each day.

All vendors must carry trade show insurance showing $2,000,000 coverage through the provider of your choice or our preferred insurance company.

We receive more applications then available spaces, so please do not be discouraged. If you are not accepted, we will keep your application on file unless you request to be removed. If a confirmed vendor is unable to attend the show, we will review the remaining applications to find a suitable replacement. Generally, for example, if a vendor making plush goods is unable to participate, they will be replaced with another plush goods vendor.

Yes, please email info@gotcraft.com with your changes.

Got Craft creates an extensive, well-rounded public relations, marketing, and advertising campaigns to a loyal customer base from past events and to new, engaged audiences. Images used are based on fit and aesthetic and are chosen from your supplied photos, photos on your website and social media channels, and past event photos.

The Mini Makers Area is open to all kidpreneuers aged 16 years old and under creating their own handmade goods. For more info and to apply online, visit our vendor page or email us.

A small shop at Got Craft is a micro business offering a mix of handmade goods and hand-selected items from other makers or small businesses around the world. We do not accept products from mass-market shopping platforms. Small shops make up less than 2% of our vendors.

All vendor and jury fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please read the terms and conditions on the vendor application for more info.

We welcome approx. 15k attendees annually to our spring and holiday markets.

Please click here to read Got Craft Market’s Code of Conduct. As a member of this community, we also encourage you to report any inappropriate content. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us.

If you have additional questions about any of our upcoming events, please email us!

Yes. Applicants must operate out of a commercial kitchen and be Vancouver Coastal Health compliant. Accepted vendors will be required to complete a Temporary Food Services application.

If you require running water, please email us with your requirements. Hand washing stations must be self-contained.

Our attendees and vendors get hungry during the event and food trucks are super popular with our crowd. One or two day options available. Email us with your availability and we will reply with the current pricing from the venue.