FAQ
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Please pre-purchase tickets online prior to attending this event. Tickets will be provided digitally. Display the barcode/QR code on your mobile device or print your ticket to be scanned at the event entrance. Tickets are for a one time use and there will be no re-entry. Please arrive within 30 minutes of selected ticket time.
In order to create a more enjoyable event for all, we use tickets with staggered entry times to spread out attendance across each day. This means long line-ups and congestion are significantly reduced and there is more on-site parking available.
Once you check-in with your ticket, you can stay and shop as long as you'd like!
Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to a friend or family member. Market events run in all weather.
SPRING MARKET > plenty of free field parking (unpaved grass field) is available on site – please follow signage at the property and the directions of the attendants.
For your own safety, please do not park on the side of the road.
Birthed in a serendipitous series of events, the first HandMade Market market took place in the living room of our 150 year old Niagara farmhouse way back around the Christmas of 2009.
While the market has grown significantly since it’s inception, we have carefully maintained it as a boutique artisan market experience featuring hand-crafted products created by local artisans and small businesses from across Ontario, Québec and Canada's east coast! It is our mandate to promote and support the handmade movement while offering our guests a local shopping alternative in an upscale atmosphere.
Our mantra is ... Shop. Sip. Savour.
The market is produced by life-long Niagara residents Jennifer Elliotson and Mark Elliotson. With our many years of hospitality, production and marketing experience, we combined our skillset with our passion for supporting the arts and small business to create the HandMade Market.
We've curated and collected hundreds of one-of-a-kind artisans and thousands of hand-crafted products all in one place! The HandMade Market features the work of 100% Canadian Makers including Jewellery, Pottery, Glass, Hand-Sewn Bags, Fashion Accessories, Preserves, Bath + Body Products, Original Fine Art, Designer Clothing, Kids Clothes, Knits, Home Decor, Luxury Hand-Spun Fibres, Artisan Wood Products, Leather, Handbound Books and so much more! Plus, there's always yummy food and wine as well as live local music to enjoy!
If you're curious which artisans will be at our next market, please have a look here!
In a world where every dollar you spend is a vote of support, the HandMade Market offers you an important opportunity to choose to support local Canadian small businesses and the arts at the same time! We work hard to create an uplifting social experience that brings the humanity back into our daily transactions!
You can find our hours of operation and other important details here.
SPRING MARKET > we recommend casual attire suitable for outdoors. Keep in mind that in the event of inclement weather, the market will proceed. Keep an eye on the local weather (St. Catharines / Jordan) and dress according to temperature / moisture levels.
Wearing proper footwear to an outdoor event can help prevent or reduce the risk of a slip, trip and fall incident. Do not wear shoes with leather or smooth-surfaced soles, flip-flops or spiked/high heels.
Be prepared for a variety of ground conditions and plenty of walking.
Rain or shine, the market will go on - just wear your wellies and bring an umbrella!
SPRING MARKETS > are held OUTSIDE on the grounds of a working farm / winery property. For maximum enjoyment of your day we advise checking local weather (St Catharines/Town of Lincoln) and planning ahead for the conditions!! Appropriate clothing and footwear will increase your enjoyment of the event.
As Mark Twain once said, “Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody”. Whether it looks like rain (or not), we recommend you come prepared for any eventuality.
Should extreme weather (eg. tornado or heavy lightning) force the temporary closure of the market, we’ll announce any change of plans on our social media feeds and website.
SPRING MARKET > Although the winery and bakery buildings are both fully accessible, the primary artisan village and food truck areas of this large event are OUTDOOR and are not easily accessible by wheelchair. This large outdoor event encompasses an extremely wide geographic area composed of various uneven terrains (grassy field, loose gravel, etc.).
SPRING MARKET > there are approximately 30 reserved accessible parking spots within 50 metres of the artisan village admission tent that are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We welcome guests of any age and love to see young supporters of the arts! That being said, this is most definitely an ‘adult’ event featuring artisans, food, wine, art and live music.
Admission is always free for children 15 and under. Tickets are not required for children 15 and under.
For the enjoyment and comfort of other guests and our artisans, we kindly ask you to leave your pets at home for these events. Exceptions are made for registered service animals only.
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We are always on the hunt for new and exciting artisans!
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