Saturday, November 15 2025 & Sunday, November 16 2025

Winterfaire

The Cumberland Museum & Archives Winterfaire
November 15 & 16 

WinterFaire is not just a market; it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and the holiday spirit. This annual event is a cherished tradition that brings together artisans, crafters, and the community to celebrate the spirit of the season with handmade goods, homemade food, and vibrant festival music. WinterFaire supports local artisans, fostering community connections, and contributing to the ongoing work of the Cumberland Museum & Archives as its largest annual fundraiser.

WinterFaire takes place over two days, Saturday, November 15 & Sunday, November 16, 2025, transforming three locations in the heart of downtown Cumberland into a bustling holiday market. This event is an excellent opportunity to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and is attended by approximately 3000-4000 people over its duration.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s WinterFaire, keep posted on our Facebook.

Plan Your Shopping Adventure:

Check-in at the Museum on the day of the event, admission is by donation (suggested $5). You will be given a weekend wristband to enter all locations.

With over 75 vendors located at the Cumberland Cultural Centre (on both floors) and the Cumberland Recreation Institute, you can shop till you drop. Venue doors open at 10 am until 4:30 pm daily.

All proceeds support the annual and special programming of the Cumberland Museum & Archives.

Featured Artist 

 
We are so excited to share that this year’s WinterFaire 2025 Featured Artist is the incredible Miss Bumble!
 
You’ll see her beautiful, whimsical artwork featured throughout our WinterFaire posters, ads, and marketing this year — and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Her creative vision captures the perfect Cumberland Winterfaire vibe we all love — heartfelt, magical, and full of community spirit.
 
🎨 About Miss Bumble
 
Miss Bumble is an Illustrator, Painter, Textile & Felting Artist creating on the unceded territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, in the province known as BC, Canada. The artist takes large inspiration from local mycology (study of mushrooms) as well as west coast natural flora and fauna in her illustrations and fibre works.
 
Creating works that have a deep representation of 2SLBGTQIA+ people, which the artist is a part of, comes from seeing a lack of representation in the small communities they were living in along the West Coast. Her artwork has an air of whimsy but also carries a message of advocacy for underrepresented groups, including bodies of all shapes, orientations, and abilities. Each artwork has a story that people can connect to, and the artist hopes that some people also see themselves represented in their work.
 
You can find Miss Bumble on the second floor of the Cumberland Cultural Centre during WinterFaire, November 15–16 — come say hi and explore her inspiring, one-of-a-kind work!

 

Get Involved: Become a Volunteer

We’re excited to welcome back familiar faces and meet some new volunteers joining us this year!

We’re currently seeking volunteers for the following roles:

  • Set-Up Decorating

  • Set-Up Heavy Lifting 

  • Check-In Table Assistant
  • Event Ambassador / Greeter

  • Take-Down Heavy Lifting 

  • Take-Down Decorations

If you’re interested, please email communications@cumberlandmuseum.ca and indicate your preferred day, shift, and role.

We’re so close now, and your help truly makes all the difference in bringing this event to life!

And of course, feel free to share this with a friend — the more, the merrier!

 

FOR VENDORS | Applications are NOW CLOSED. 

Notifications of general acceptance will be sent out via email by July 18, 2025.
For additional information on participating as a vendor check out Vendor information here.

Scam Alert:

We value the trust and relationships we’ve built with our vendors and the community. Please note that all official communications related to WinterFaire will come from a Cumberland Museum email address. If you receive any suspicious messages or have concerns about your application, reach out to us directly at vendors@cumberlandmuseum.ca or info@cumberlandmuseum.ca.

We are committed to maintaining the integrity of our event through professional and secure correspondence. We look forward to celebrating the season with you!

🎄 WinterFaire 2025

🗓 November 15–16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM daily

📍 Cumberland Museum & Archives + Cumberland Recreation Institute (CRI), Cumberland Cultural Centre (both levels)

🎁 Plan Your Shopping Adventure:

  • Start your visit at the Museum Giftshop.
  • Check in at the Museum to receive your weekend wristband for access to all locations.
  • Admission by donation (suggested $5) — all proceeds support the Cumberland Museum & Archives.