Winterfaire Vendor Application Page

The Cumberland Museum & Archives is seeking vendors of handmade and fair trade goods, local artisan crafts and works by gifted makers. Local non-profit organizations are welcome to apply for a space to promote their organization to community members at Winterfaire.

Winterfaire is hosted on the first and second floor of the Cumberland Cultural Centre (attached to the Museum) and Cumberland Recreational Institute Hall, with free arts and crafts offered for youth in the Museum.

We look forward to receiving your application to Winterfaire and your participation in Comox Valley’s premier holiday shopping event.

We are currently accepting WAITING LIST applications only.

Essential Information for Vendors:

• Vendors must commit to participating on both days of the event.
• A maximum of 88 vendors can be accommodated.
• Vendor applications are reviewed by a selection committee and chosen based on a variety of factors to create a unique mix of high-quality products.
• Winterfaire is committed to promoting handmade, homemade, fair trade, and locally made/designed products. We do not accept products that include commercially licensed logos/brands (e.g.: Disney, Marvel, NHL etc).
• Please indicate in your application if your product is manufactured outside of Canada.
• Commerically manufactured products with your original artwork are permitted (e.g.: prints, cards, scarves, hoodies, totebags).
• Vendor spaces are non-transferable and are only permitted to be used by the accepted vendor. They are not sharable.
• All booths are the same size (9′ wide x 6′ deep). Double booths may be requested.

Important Dates:

• Event dates: Saturday, November 16 & Sunday, November 17, 2024.
• Early Acceptance notification: August 30, 2024.
• Application Deadline: NOW CLOSED.
• Acceptance Notification: All accepted vendors will be notified by September 19, 2024.
• Fee confirmation deadline: Fees confirming your acceptance must be paid by October 8, 2024. One reminder will be sent. Unconfirmed spaces will be offered to waitlisted vendors as of October 9. No exceptions.
• Cancellation/Refund deadline: October 28. All cancellations are subject to a $50 non-refundable admin fee. No refunds will be considered after October 28.