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, festive shopping 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, snow, or shine — it’s all part of the holiday magic!
The City of Niagara Falls owns and operates the closest paid parking lot behind the convention centre. Please note that your market ticket does not include or guarantee availability of parking in this lot. In 2024 they charged $15.
Other off-site public parking is available within a few blocks walking distance at various nearby private lots, hotels and the casino.
Please carpool to help reduce single-occupancy vehicles and improve traffic flow, ease and availability of parking for all.
The Niagara Falls Convention Centre has approximately 20 reserved accessible parking spots nearest the west main entrance. Additionally, you can have someone drop you off right outside the entrance to Hall C and return to park.
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 for the Holidays!
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 under one roof!
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 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 this Holiday Season!
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 gifts — 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.
The Niagara Falls Convention Centre is a fairly new fully accessible building owned and operated by the City of Niagara Falls.
The Niagara Falls Convention Centre has approximately 20 reserved accessible parking spots nearest the west main entrance. Additionally, you can have someone drop you off right outside the entrance to Hall C and return to park.
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 and tickets are not required for children 15 and under.
You'll need 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 Makers!
Please be sure to get on our Maker Email Notification List to receive an email in January when we release the next year’s application.