Accepting exhibitor applications

🎄 Welcome to our Annual Christmas Market! 🎄

We are excited to invite exhibitors to join us in celebrating the holiday season at our vibrant Christmas Market. This festive event will be held in the Leslieville Neighbourhood, Toronto from December 5 – December 7,2025, attracting visitors from near and far who are eager to embrace the spirit of Christmas.

As an exhibitor, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your unique products, from handcrafted gifts to delicious seasonal treats. Whether you’re a local artisan, a small business, or a food vendor, we encourage you to apply and share your creativity with our community.

This is not just a market; it’s a chance to connect with fellow makers and spread holiday cheer. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this beloved tradition!

Applications are open now, and we can’t wait to see what you bring to our enchanting holiday celebration.

EXHIBITOR FAQ’S

OUR COMMITMENT

After a successful 2024 season with over 80 exhibitors, 50 volunteers and 6,000 attendees, we are excited to being the season early.

With every year, we plan to grow and introduce something new to the event.  For 2025, we are introducing our World Christmas Foods Aisle.  Living in Toronto means celebrating amazing people from different countries celebrating Christmas their own way with delicious traditional foods.  This year, we are introducing some of those countries.

We appreciate your trust in working with us and we are committed to providing a great event by:

  • Careful Exhibitor Selection: We carefully select exhibitors to ensure a diverse and high-quality marketplace that aligns with the holiday spirit and market theme.
    • 50+ exhibitors
    • Minimal exhibitors per category
  • Extensive Promotion: We promote the market through a comprehensive marketing campaign, including social media, newsletters, local media outlets, and community partnerships, to ensure high attendance and visibility.
  • Support and Logistics: Our team provides dedicated support to exhibitors, assisting with booth move-in, logistics, and on-site needs to ensure a smooth and successful event.
  • Engaging Activities: We curate a variety of activities and entertainment to enhance the market experience, ensuring that attendees have a memorable and enjoyable time.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Proven Success: Our 2024 market drew over 6,000 attendees, and we anticipate an even larger crowd this year.
  • Ability to connect with current and new customers.
  • Networking with other businesses and exhibitors.
  • Market Activations: Our event features a variety of engaging activities, including live music from a DJ, holiday-themed workshops, photo opportunities with Santa, On-site Bar, Complimentary Hot Chocolate and much more to attract and entertain visitors.
  • Increased Visibility: Benefit from extensive marketing efforts and a high-traffic event location that will increase your brand’s visibility and customer reach. 4 week promotion begins November.
  • Community Engagement: Join a network of local and regional exhibitors dedicated to providing unique, high-quality products to a vibrant and enthusiastic audience.

PARTICIPATION INCLUDES

  • Booth Space: Each vendor will receive a dedicated booth space to showcase and sell their products. Includes a table
  • Promotion: Vendors will be featured in our marketing materials, including social media promotions and our official event website.
  • Support: Our team will provide support with booth setup, logistics, and on-site assistance throughout the event.
  • Socal Media collateral to share
  • Email reminders 
  • Indoor Heated Venue

JUDGING CRITERIA

To maintain a high-quality and curated market experience, we will evaluate exhibitor applications based on the following criteria:

  1. Type of businesses and products offered
  2. Fair Trade Practices
  3. Style, Creation and Aesthetics of products
  4. Quality of Goods
  5. Innovation
  6. Booth Look

RATES

Booth Sizes Available

6’x5′ | 8’x5′ | 8’x8′ | 10’x10′

Rates:  Starting $200/day

Weekend Specials

Includes a table & chair

PARKING & LOADING IN

Green P Parking is located across the street in the Crow’s Theatre building

We have a loading dock located at the back of the building accessible from Dickens Street

LOCATION

Over 10,000 sqft of industrial space in the heart of Leslieville

388 Carlaw Ave #207

Entrance off Carlaw (Large Yellow Door) or from main door 388 Carlaw Ave