WINTER MARKET
Friday, December 13 + Saturday, December 14
Have you ever watched a Hallmark Christmas movie and wished you could jump through the screen and be apart of the Christmas magic they are experiencing.... well imagine no longer! We have teamed up with Van Der Meer Garden Centre to create the most magical Hallmark-esque Winter Market.
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Imagine stepping into a charming garden centre, shopping under twinkling Christmas lights. The smell of balsam and fraser fir trees beautifully blended with your favourite hot winter drink brewing at the cafe. You're surrounded by holiday wreaths, greenery and plants where you will find Santa and Mrs Claus taking pictures with children young and old. Friends and loved ones laughing and smiling as they go outside to roast a marshmallows. Snow Place like Third + Bird Winter Market is where Christmas magic lives!
We believe in the power of shopping and supporting independent businesses all year round, but especially during the holidays. Our carefully curated selection of vendors ensures that customers can find unique and high-quality products in one place. If you are a maker who wants to be a part of this exciting opportunity, scroll down to check out all the market details before applying!
MARKET INFO
WHEN AND WHERE IS THE MARKET?
​Friday, December 13 (4pm-8pm)
Saturday, December 14 (10am-5pm)​
van der Meer Garden Centre
1027 Old PTH 59, Ile des Chênes, MB (about a 10min drive from Sage Creek)
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WHAT ARE THE BOOTH SIZES AND FEES?
10ft long x 5ft wide - $400 + GST
10ft long x 10ft wide - $525 + GST
20ft long x 10ft wide - $700 + GST
Corner options - +$75
End cap options - $125
Electrical add on - $25 + GST (spots are limited and if required will be awarded on a priority basis to food vendors.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE BOOTH FEE?
Your booth fee guarantees your chosen booth size. The fee also covers extensive marketing of your brand. We pride ourselves on our top-notch promotion of the market and our amazing vendors.
We DO NOT provide tables or chairs. Electrical is an additional fee and is selected as an 'add on' at the time of booth purchase.
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WHAT ARE THE BOOTH EXPECTATIONS?
Each vendor is responsible for their full booth set up. Some sort of a back wall/covering is required to keep the overall aesthetic of the market as many makers will be back to back with one another.
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WHEN IS LOAD IN/OUT?
Load In will take place Thursday, December 12 (Times TBD)
Load Out will occur immediately after the market on Saturday..
(option to come back Sunday is available for a fee)
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HOW MANY VENDORS WILL BE ACCEPTED?
Our current layout allows us to accept between 85-100 makers.
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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT THE MARKET?
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Santa and Mrs. Clause will be in attendance on both days
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Selfie wall
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Onsite cafe
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Outdoor bonfire with free marshmallow roasting
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Shoppers who purchase tickets will be able to come back as they please, unlimited admission
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Wreath making workshops
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Prizes if you find the hidden santas that Birdie the Elf hid ​​​​​
APPLICATION INFO
WHEN DO APPLICATIONS RUN?
ROUND ONE
Wednesday, September 25th - Wednesday, October 2nd (first round)
Notifications to be sent out the week of October 21st.
ROUND TWO
Friday, October 11th - Friday, October 18th​
Notifications to be sent out Tuesday, October 22nd
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CAN I APPLY FOR ONLY ONE DAY?
No, as an accepted maker you will be contracted to be set up for both days of the market.
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WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION DATES?
ROUND ONE
October 16th - Booth payment webpage + contracts are available
October 21st - Booth payment + contract due
October 28th @ 5pm CDT - cancel and receive full refund less $50 admin processing fee, any cancellations
after this date will not receive a refund
ROUND TWO
October 24th - Booth payment webpage* + contracts are available
October 29th - Booth payment + contract due
November 5th @ 5pm CDT - cancel and receive full refund less $50 admin processing fee, any cancellations
after this date will not receive a refund
*makers selected from Round Two will have to choose from the remaining booth options leftover from Round One
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WHAT CATEGORIES OF VENDORS DO YOU ACCEPT?
Accessories (ex. scrunchies, bags/purses)
Accessories
Art + Illustration
Baby + Kids
Bath + Body
Beauty + Wellbeing
Candles
Ceramics
Clothing
Food + Drink
Games
Housewares
Jewelry
Multi-store
Pet
Plants + Garden
Stationery
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We do not accept applications selling Norwex, Tupperwear, vintage/antique items for re-sale such as furniture + clothing. Though we love this movement, this is a market showcasing independent designer’s work.
* We reserve the right to ask you not to bring certain products due to over saturation.
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DO I HAVE TO HAVE A HAND IN THE CREATION OF THE PRODUCT?
While outsourcing components world wide is common, we require a vendor to contribute to the design and/or assembly of the product. This collaborative approach allows businesses to leverage design creativity and production efficiency effectively. This is an ever evolving topic. We do our best to work with the information that is presented by the maker applying. We are not special agent detectives. We depend on makers to be forthcoming and transparent in their applications. ​
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WHAT DO I DO IF I HAVE ITEMS STILL IN PRODUCTION, NOT READY OR PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION?
If you have a collection that is not yet in production you may upload past photos (please show us ones you have not yet applied with in the past). However we do ask that you EMAIL us at hello@thirdandbird.com right after you apply showing us your prototypes with a brief explanation so the jury knows what to fully accept. Please put in subject line: COMPANY NAME + PROTOTYPE
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