The Ancaster Craft Show

06/30/2023

Applications are still open for our Christmas in Ancaster Craft Show

https://christmasinancaster.ca/vendor-application/

Vendor applications are now available!

Application Deadline: August 15, 2023

LETTER MAIL
For those on our letter mail list your application will be mailed out by the end of this month via Canada Post.

ONLINE
You can now apply online through our website.

PLEASE NOTE: After 2023, we will NOT be sending out applications through letter mail. We are digitalizing the process and you will have to apply online here https://christmasinancaster.ca/vendor-application/

05/24/2023

We just sent out an eblast with a link to our vendor application and links to our last two craft show photo galleries.

https://mailchi.mp/ancastercraftshows/christmas-craft-show-applications-open

05/24/2023

Vendor applications are now available!

Application Deadline: August 15, 2023

LETTER MAIL
For those on our letter mail list your application will be mailed out by the end of this month via Canada Post.

ONLINE
You can now apply online through our website.

PLEASE NOTE: After 2023, we will NOT be sending out applications through letter mail. We are digitalizing the process and you will have to apply online here https://christmasinancaster.ca/vendor-application/

05/15/2023

Well, that’s a wrap for our annual Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show!

Thank you to everyone who attended and did some shopping. We hope you enjoy your new items!

Thank you to our lovely vendors who take time out of their busy lives to help make each of our shows a success.

We are happy to report we had a 30% increase in attendance compared to last year’s Mother’s Day Weekend 2022.

We are already tinkering away for the Christmas in Ancaster Craft Show Nov 25 & 26. Applications will be posted and sent out in the next week or two.

Thank you!

05/14/2023

WE ARE OPEN! Day 2 of 2.

Didn't make it out to our craft show yesterday? That's ok because we are open today too!

Today we are open 10am-4pm.

Held at the Ancaster Fairgrounds and parking is free.

Admission:
$7 (12 years and under are free)
Admission is cash only but there is an ATM onsite

Over 80 vendors from all over Ontario. Visit our website here: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

05/13/2023

Day 1 is complete!

Thank you to everyone who attended and shopped today! We had a great solid and steady morning.

We even had a tour bus from Toronto come with 55 attendees!

If you weren’t able to come by today don’t worry we are open again tomorrow (Sun May 14) from 10am-4pm.

05/13/2023

Here’s a little preview of some of our vendors!

Here until 4pm today and again tomorrow 10am-4pm.

05/13/2023

WE ARE OPEN! Day 1 of 2.

Today we are open 10am-4pm.

Come check out over 80 quality vendors from all over Ontario.

Admission (cash only):
$7/adult
12 years and under are free

Held at the Ancaster Fairgrounds and free parking.

Visit is our website for more info: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

05/12/2023

1 MORE DAY!

We are so excited that this time tomorrow (May 13) our doors will be open and shopping will be in session for our Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show.

Quick Reminder Points:
-over 80 vendors
-free parking
-admission is cash only
-there is an ATM onsite
-2 full days
-be sure to bring your $1 off coupon
-held at the Ancaster Fairgrounds

$7/adult
12 years and under are free

Sat May 13
Sun May 14
Both days are 10am-4pm

Be sure to share and help us spread the word! Visit our website to learn more: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

Tourism Hamilton, Destination Ontario, The Heart of Ontario

05/11/2023

We are happy to share with you that Niska Artisans will be joining us for our Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show at the Ancaster Fairgrounds on May 13 and 14 from 10am-4pm.

Many of the items sold by Niska Artisans are traditional items used by Indigenous peoples.

Each artist has their own style, and traditional beadwork is often mixed with new imagery and motifs reflecting the vibrancy of the Indigenous culture.

Be sure to stop by their booth and say hi!

Visit our website to see what other products you'll see at our upcoming craft show: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

05/10/2023

ATTN VENDORS!

Here is a graphic made just for you! Help us spread the word about our upcoming amazing craft show by sharing!

Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show at the Ancaster Fairgrounds

May 13 & 14
10am-4pm

Admission:
Adults $7
12 years old and under are FREE

Bring your $1 off coupon! Admission is cash only but we do have an ATM onsite.

Location:
Ancaster Fairgrounds 630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0
Free parking

Come and check out high quality artisans and crafters from all over Ontario.

Visit our website for more info: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

05/09/2023

This Amazon Best Seller book would make a great gift for any mama in your life.

You’ve Got This, Mama – The Change Edition: A Mother’s Guide to Embracing the Unknown & Living a Beautiful Life is the resurgence edition in the popular, best-selling series. The year 2020 brought about a lot of ongoing change in the world, inspiring parents to look at things through a new lens—the way we work, the way we teach, and the way we support and encourage our children.

You can purchase the book for $24 cash (price includes GST) at the admissions table during the Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show in Ancaster on May 13 & 14.

05/08/2023

Will there be food at our event?

YES! Country Boys Mobile Food Services will be running out of the kitchen / concession during the Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show at the Ancaster Fairgrounds May 13 & 14. There will also be tables and chairs for people to sit down and eat.

They will be serving breakfast, lunch, homemade soup and chili, sandwiches, and hot and cold drinks. You won't be disappointed by their delicious food menu and items!

YUM!

05/07/2023

Vladimir Gorodkin will be playing his music in the lobby at the Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show in Ancaster on May 13 & 14.

He plays the Tsimbaly (or hammer dulcimer) from Belarus and Ukraine is an ancient trapezoidal music instrument with several courses of strings. It is played by striking or plucking the strings.

The name “dulcimer” is derived from Latin, meaning “sweet sound”.

Vladimir Gorodkin shares his passion for music with people at a variety of craft shows and festivals, like the “First Night Canada”(Sky Dome), “Russian Karav...

05/06/2023

1 WEEK LEFT until our Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show in Ancaster!

May 13 & 14
10am-4pm

Admission:
Adults $7
12 years old and under are FREE

Bring your $1 off coupon! Admission is cash only but we do have an ATM onsite.

Location:
Ancaster Fairgrounds 630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0
Free parking

Come and check out high quality artisans and crafters from all over Ontario.

Visit our website for more info: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

Tourism Hamilton, Destination Ontario, The Heart of Ontario, Ancaster Fair, inhalton

05/05/2023

Our $1.00 off coupons went out in the mail earlier this week through Canada Post.

Did you receive yours?

Everyone on our email lists have also received a digital $1.00 coupon. It was emailed out May 1. Be sure to check your junk/spam if you didn’t see it in your inbox.

05/03/2023

We hare happy to share that Sweet... By Nature will be joining us for this years Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show in Ancaster May 13 and 14 from 10am-4pm.

Based in Tara, Ontario they make assorted maple syrup and honey products from their farm to your table.

Be sure to stop by their booth and say hi!

Visit our website to see what other products you'll see at our upcoming craft show: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

05/01/2023

An eblast went out this morning! This one included a digital $1.00 off coupon for our upcoming Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show.

Here is the eblast: https://mailchi.mp/ancastercraftshows/2-weeks-to-go

04/29/2023

2 WEEKS TO GO!

Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show in Ancaster

May 13 & 14
10am-4pm

Admission:
Adults $7
12 years old and under are FREE

Bring your $1 off coupon! Admission is cash only but we do have an ATM onsite.

Location:
Ancaster Fairgrounds 630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0

Come and check out high quality artisans and crafters from all over Ontario.

Visit our website for more info: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

04/29/2023

We are happy to share with you that Weird & Wired are joining us for this years Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show in Ancaster May 13 and 14 from 10am-4pm.

Weird & Wired specializes in healing crystal bonsai trees and pendants.

Be sure to stop by their booth and say hi!

Visit our website to see what other products you'll see at our upcoming craft show https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

04/27/2023

We are so please to have Inspiration Vintage with us for this years Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show in Ancaster May 13 and 14 from 10am-4pm.

Renee is the owner and designer of Inspiration Vintage. Her pieces are unique, fun and flirty, and are lovingly handmade by her in Toronto.

Be sure to stop by their booth and say hi!

Visit our website to see what other products you'll see at our upcoming craft show: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

04/25/2023

$1 off coupons are in and will be mailed out next week.

We will be sending out over 2,000 $1 off coupons through letter mail / Canada Post.

For those who are on our email list, you'll be receiving your digital $1 off coupon next week through email.

Not on our email list? Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/igYWsn

04/23/2023

Destination Ontario included us in their list of “Ontario art and craft shows in 2023”.

What an honour to be included in a list alongside other amazing craft shows!

https://www.destinationontario.com/en-ca/articles/ontario-art-and-craft-shows-2023

Ancaster Fair, Tourism Hamilton, Ontario's Southwest, The Heart of Ontario, inhalton

04/21/2023

Mark your calendars for our Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show in Ancaster!

May 13 & 14
10am-4pm

Admission:
Adults $7
12 years old and under are FREE

Bring your $1 off coupon! Admission is cash only but we do have an ATM onsite.

Location:
Ancaster Fairgrounds 630 Trinity Rd S, Jerseyville, ON L0R 1R0
Free parking

Come and check out high quality artisans and crafters from all over Ontario.

Visit our website for more info: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

04/20/2023

We hare happy to share that Georges wood works will be joining us for this years Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show in Ancaster May 13 and 14 from 10am-4pm.

Based in St. Catharines, they make a variety of wood products that are perfect for any man cave.

Be sure to stop by their booth and say hi!

Visit our website to see what other products you'll see at our upcoming craft show: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca

04/18/2023

Not craft show related... but still very exciting news!

Samantha Gernhart (Anita & Dave's daughter-in-law) who is now organizing the craft shows with her husband Jason... is a published co-author!

Samantha is 1 of 15 co-authors who have a chapter in "You've Got This, Mama - The Change Edition" published by YGTMedia Co.

You've Got This, Mama – The Change Edition: A Mother's Guide to Embracing the Unknown & Living a Beautiful Life is the resurgence edition in the popular, best-selling series. The year 2020 brought about a lot of ongoing change in the world, inspiring parents to look at things through a new lens—the way we work, the way we teach, and the way we support and encourage our children.

We will have copies for sale at the Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show at the admissions table. Book retails for 22.95 + GST.

Can also be purchased on Amazon today: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1998754227

04/17/2023

We are so please to have MiKel's Lavender Oasis with us for this years Mother's Day Weekend Spring Craft Show in Ancaster May 13 and 14 from 10am-4pm.

All of their lavender products are made from the highest top-level ingredients and are handmade in small batches to ensure top-notch quality.

They started in 2013 with 125 plants. With a lot of heart, dedication, and passion, they planted 2700 plants in 2014.

Be sure to stop by their booth and say hi!

Visit our website to see what other products you'll see at our upcoming craft show: https://mothersdayinancaster.ca