Step #1 - Complete the sign up form and submit. We respond to every application.

Step #2 - If you have been accepted to participate in a market, then you will be notified by email and sent a link to pay the $100 deposit per market. Deposits are refunded after market participation.

Artists, writers, photographers, collectors, and designers are the creators and dreamers this market was designed for.

We welcome applications from makers with:

• High-quality craft and handmade items
• Vintage or antique collectibles
• Up-cycled or restored salvage
• Artists
• Up-and-coming brands

We do not accept makers with:

• Multi-level marketing 
• Wholesale distributors —This is in contrast to a boutique.
• Franchises

We are a family-friendly event and DO NOT accept makers or products with:

• Weapons
• Hateful and divisive messages
• Drug paraphernalia/products and messaging that promote drugs

Our aim is to select makers we feel have the most potential for brand growth and wish to get exposure at our markets in order to get to the next level.

Makers are judged on the following criteria:

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Products: Products are reviewed on quality and uniqueness. We review product packaging, branding and look for an overall cohesive aesthetic. We prioritize handmade items.

Online presence: Our team reviews a company’s website for ease of use and branding. We also review applicant’s social media accounts for: following, growth, frequent postings and engagement. It is very important for us to see makers posting and engaging so we can see a maker trying to grow and engaging with customers.

When looking through hundreds of applications, a makers active social media, products and booth presentation have a large impact when we are selecting makers.

Our team is looking for the following qualities in vendors to be invited back:

• General good vibes and attitude
• Kindness with our team
• Promotional efforts online
• Good communication
• Maker’s understanding and compliance of our policies

Please note: We have a capped amount of makers per category to ensure the market maintains a standard of high-quality and variety.

If you have been in one of our past markets please note that our team rotates makers and has been reducing the amount of makers in each category to give you the best chance of good sales. We also rotate in new makers, so past acceptance does not guarantee future acceptance. Please note the above selection criteria as well.

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Why Wasn't I Accepted into a Market?

While we wish we could accept every maker into our markets, we will rotate makers as often as possible. We are also looking for a specific type of aesthetic as well as products that we know sell well in our markets.

If you have not been accepted into our market, this could be for many reasons. One of which could be that you are in a very competitive category with limited spaces. (Eg. Jewelry) As we grow, we receive more and more applications for each category.

Another reason could be that we have seen a type of product not sell well in our markets and we ultimately want you to be successful. There are other markets that will be a better fit. You also may have a product that is not allowed in our markets like CBD, weapons, etc. 

The last reason is that a Maker is lacking in one of the areas that we evaluate makers as listed above.

Currently, our market tables are free after you register. There is, however, a $100 deposit fee in order to hold your space and ensure participation. This deposit will be returned to you after the market unless you do not show for any and all of your registered times and dates.

Cancellation will result in the forfeit of your deposit. Cancellations without reason, or last-minute cancellations, will affect your eligibility for our future events.

We spend a lot of time and effort promoting these events, including our artisan vendors (often by name), and want everyone to be successful. Last minute cancellations mean empty spaces and disappointed customers. It can affect everyone at the market.

Vendors will be provided with a 10x10' space. You must bring your own tables, chairs, displays, point of sale systems, and extension cords if needed. You may also bring lighting if required. Makers are required to use white tents for outdoor markets unless otherwise coordinated with written approval at least two weeks out from a market.

Power & Outlets

Indoor markets have limited spaces that are close to power outlets. Please make sure you note your requirements on your application and bring extension cords.

Outdoor markets will not have access to power outlets. Only battery operated quiet generators will be allowed in vendor area; we absolutely do not allow gas operated generators in any of our vendor spaces.

Food trucks will be able to operate with gas operated generators away from market area. 

Space assignments are released by the Thursday before the market. All efforts will be made to accommodate your needs. Each space is 10x10'.

We suggest utilizing your social media and online presence to market yourself, your products, and the market you are attending. We will be sending you a PDF booklet with sample social media copy and pre-made images to use if you'd like.

We suggests starting promotion 2-4 weeks before the market at least, getting the word out about your participation! Other vendors will be doing the same (as well as West Coast Gardens) and cross-posting and tagging is encouraged!

West Coast Gardens will also be promoting the event on social media, Google events, and in-store. You are part of a big event and we're excited to share!

Your $100 deposit will be refunded after you participate in the market you registered for on all days and times.

In the case that you must cancel or simply cannot attend, please email events@westcoastgardens.ca as soon as possible. Cancellations without sufficient notice (one week), and no-shows without any communication, will affect future eligibility for our markets, and your deposit cannot be refunded.

Please be sure to add events@westcoastgardens.ca to your email’s address book so that you do not miss updates and acceptance! 

We spend a lot of time and effort promoting these events, including our artisan vendors (often by name), and want everyone to be successful. Last minute cancellations mean empty spaces and disappointed customers. It can affect everyone at the market.