FAQ
You've got questions about the HandMade Market? We've got the answers!
Yes, this is a ticketed event — and we recommend purchasing early!
All tickets must be pre-purchased online before you arrive. Once you’ve bought your ticket, you’ll receive a digital version — simply show the barcode on your phone at the entrance (or print it out if you prefer).
Each ticket is valid for one-time entry (no re-entry is permitted). Please plan to arrive within a 30 minute window of your selected entry time.
Why timed / staggered entry? To make your shopping experience as enjoyable as possible, we use staggered entry times to help spread out attendance throughout the day. This means ... shorter line-ups, creates more parking and fosters a more relaxed vibe overall!
Once you’ve checked in — stay and shop as long as you like!
Please note tickets are non-refundable, but can be transferred to a friend or family member.
The Market runs rain or shine — it’s all part of the magic!
Please note that this event takes place in the surrounding vineyards and that there is no event parking directly at the winery. The GPS address of the parking is 1714 Fourth Avenue, St. Catharines – this will get you right to the area of the event.
There's plenty of free field parking (unpaved grass field) is available for you near the intersection of 4th Avenue and 7th Street in St. Catharines – please look for the big red flags and turn south on to the gravel road next to the big white house. Please follow all signage and the directions of the attendants.
For your safety, please don't park on the side of the road!
Please carpool to help reduce single-occupancy vehicles and improve traffic flow, ease and availability of parking for all. We're grateful for the volunteers of the Rotary Club of Lincoln who will be operating our on-site field parking this year.
Born in the (very small!) living room of our 162-year-old Niagara farmhouse back in 2009, the HandMade Market has grown into one of Canada’s most beloved boutique shopping events. Each season, we showcase hundreds of curated Canadian Makers — artisans, designers and cottage businesses from Ontario, Québec, the East Coast and beyond — all celebrating the beauty of handmade.
Our mission is simple: to support the handmade movement and offer a vibrant, upscale shopping experience filled with creativity, community, and connection.
Our mantra says it all — 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.
Shop Canadian HandMade and Buy Local!
Step into a wonderland of creativity — we’ve curated hundreds of one-of-a-kind Canadian Makers and gathered thousands of hand-crafted treasures all at one amazing winery location!
Discover the finest in artisan-made jewellery, pottery, glass, leather goods, fashion accessories, home décor, fine art, designer and kids’ clothing, hand-sewn bags, preserves, bath + body products, woodwork, handbound books, luxury fibres … and so much more!
And because shopping is best enjoyed with good vibes — sip local wine, savour gourmet food trucks and enjoy live local music as you stroll through the Market.
If you're curious which Makers will be at our next market, please have a look here!
Choose to Shop Canadian and Support Local!
Every purchase tells a story — and at the HandMade Market, your dollars make a real difference. When you shop at the Market, you’re not just finding beautiful, hand-crafted items — you’re supporting Canadian makers, artists and small businesses who pour their heart and soul into every creation.
We’re passionate about creating an uplifting, social shopping experience that brings connection, creativity, and community back into every transaction.
Shop local. Support Makers. Celebrate Canadian Craft.
You can find our hours of operation and other important details here.
Although the winery and bakery buildings are both fully accessible, the primary Maker 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.).
There are approximately 40 reserved accessible parking spots within 50 metres of the Maker Village admission tent that are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rain or shine, the market will go on - just wear your wellies and bring an umbrella!
The spring market is 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 (tornado, lightning, blizzard) force the cancellation or closure of the market, we’ll announce any change of plans on our social media feeds.
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 Canadian Makers, food, wine, art and live music.
Admission is always free for children aged 15 and under. Tickets are not required for children aged 15 and under.
For the enjoyment and comfort of other guests and our Makers, we kindly ask you to leave your pets at home for this event. Exceptions are made for registered service animals only.
Absolutely! Please join our email list here!
We are always on the hunt for new and exciting Canadian Makers!
Please be sure to get on our Maker Email Notification List to receive an email when we release the next year’s application.