First & Last Chance 2025

Hello everyone! Details with Mary Winspear for First & Last Chance 2025 are finalized and Applications will be liwill continue to be open up until show time. We do get the occasional cancellation so make sure to apply if you have an interest in participating. If you apply and your works category is full, I will add you to the waitlist and let you know via email. I am looking to seeing your applications and celebrating 36 years of working with so many talented artists and artisans. 

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It's going to be an amazing year so please consider joining us for one or more of our shows; First & Last Chance Christmas Craft Shows will continue as usual as we celebrate another fabulous year. Participating in different shows is a great way to grow your business, network with fellow artists & artisans, and build your clientele. 
 
If you are someone who is passionate about your creations and have an interest in showcasing and selling your work, checkout our 2024 Information Package.

 

Important Dates

First Chance Christmas Craft Show 2025

Nov 8-9 | Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney BC

Sat. 10am – 5pm  |  Sun. 10am – 4pm

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Last Chance Christmas Craft Show 2025

December 12-14 | Mary Winspear Centre

Fri. 2pm – 8pm  |  Sat. 10am – 5pm  |  Sun. 10am – 4pm

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Other News

Liza Taylor of MavenFair.ca rocked A Handmade Christmas and I was so happy to be able to support her however I could. She did a fantastic job from start to finish and I highly recommend you check out her shows for 2025!  She has added another show to her roster! The following dates are as follows:

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A Handmade Spring Makers Market | https://ahandmadechristmas.ca/

May 2-4, 2025| Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo, BC
Fri. 2pm – 8pm  |  Sat. 10am – 5pm  |  Sun. 10am – 4pm

 

A Handmade Christmas Makers Market | https://ahandmadespring.ca/

November 21-23 , 2025 | Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo, BC
Fri. 2pm – 8pm  |  Sat. 10am – 5pm  |  Sun. 10am – 4pm