One of the things I look forward to after Christmas are the spring craft shows. Once the holiday markets are over, it is fun to see what local crafters are offering and support our local artisans. For craft enthusiasts, there are artisan markets to peruse every weekend in April.
Portobello West Roundhouse Spring Market 2024
For Portobello West fans, their Roundhouse Spring Market 2024 takes place on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 in Yaletown. Advance $5 tickets are available online and ticketholders are entered into a draw for a $50 shopping spree! Over 65 local BC vendors sell their handmade fashion, jewellery, art, home décor, skincare, pet accessories, gourmet treats, wine and spirits. Food trucks will be stationed outside the Exhibition Hall.
Vendors include Aether Flowers, Ahblo Knits Ltd, Art to Wear, BatDog, Cup & Ocean Ceramics, Jorge Izaza, Oenomel Chocolate, Preserved Canning, Rural Candles, and The Nut Merchant. For more information, check out their website at Vancouver Markets 2024 | Portobello West – PORTOBELLO WEST.
Location: Roundhouse Community Centre, 181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver
Date: Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Bizarre Bazaar
Also on April 7, the Bizarre Bazaar will be held at the Heritage Hall on Main Street. The bazaar offers a broad range of vintage, emphasizing fashion and accessories, and costume books. Vendors include All Treasures, Banou Vintage, Bygones Antiques, Caprice Vintage, and C’est La Vie Vintage Boutique.
The show is presented by SMOC, previously the Original Costume Museum Society, founded in 1992 to collect and display historic fashion, traditional costumes, and textiles from 1800 to the present day.
Location: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Date: Sunday, April 7
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m
Sakura Days Japan Fair
As part of the cherry blossom festival, the Sakura Days Japan Fair offers Japanese cuisine, traditional tea ceremony, games, woodworking demonstrations, taiko drumming and theatre, and crafts. The Fair is held at VanDusen Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14. Tickets are available. Ticket prices range from free to $19.90.
Location: Van Dusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver
Date: Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m./10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vintage Pop-Up Show
On Sunday, April 14, there is a vintage pop-up show at Vancouver Flea Market. The show features 50 tables of clothing, décor, collectables, toys, cameras, antiques, and jewellery. Admission is $5 at the door.
Location: Vancouver Flea Market, 703 Terminal Avenue, Vancouver
Date: Sunday, April 14
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m
Made in the 604
Made in the 604 hosts a spring sale on April 21 at the Heritage Hall on Main Street. According to their website, “Made in the 604 is a Pop-Up Market and blog dedicated to supporting and curating the best local artists, crafters, makers, and small businesses. We started in 2018 at the Heritage Hall in the heart of Mount Pleasant’s Main Street. Our shop local events bring together 40 to 90 curated small businesses.” More information is available at their website at Pop-Up Market Dates — Made in the 604.
Location: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m
Vancouver Etsy Co Spring Pop Up
If you’re a fan of the artistic creations posted on the Etsy online store, you’ll love their spring pop-up at the Heritage Hall on Saturday, April 27. Over 40 local small businesses will be selling ceramics, home goods, food and drinks, apparel, jewellery, and body care. Fifty per cent of ticket sales will be donated to BabyGoRound and Make-A-Wish Foundation Canada.
Since 2022, over $18000 has been donated to local nonprofits including Dress for Success Vancouver, BC SPCA, BC Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Tickets are $3 and can be purchased at the door or online at Markets | Vancouver Etsy Co.
Location: Heritage Hall, 5102 Main Street, Vancouver
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Robson Plaza Pop Up Market
Vintage and Handmade Society is hosting their spring outdoor pop up at Robson Plaza for the 8th year. The market features locally crafted handmade and vintage treasures, live music, and food.
According to their website, “VHS Markets has been an annual marketplace where locals and visitors can sample and enjoy products that have been designed, made and sourced from surrounding communities.”
More information can be found at VHS Markets • Community Pop Up Retail – vhsmarkets.
Location: Robson Plaza, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m
