May 1-3, 2026
Fri. 2 – 8pm | Sat. 10am – 5pm | Sun. 10am – 4pm
Beban Park Social Centre, 2300 Bowen Road, Nanaimo
Admission $7 per person (kids 12 & under free)
Pay once & receive your weekend pass wristband
Pay at the door
OR
Pre-Buy online online for a Chance to Win $100 Market Dollars. 3 Lucky Winners drawn on April 30th Purchase online here:
https://ahandmadespring.ca/product/admission-a-handmade-spring/
Market Features!
920+ Canadian Makers
Artists, Crafters and Food & Beverage Artisans
Full Concession hosted by Sandy’s Ukrainian Kitchen
Hourly Gift Package Draws & Daily Shopper Prize Draws!
Fun Kids’ Activity Centre
Free Colouring Station & Find-the-Flower Scavenger Hunt
Face Painting by donation to Nanaimo Child Development Centre
Spring Photo Booth. Visit our spring photo booth area and take photos with friends and family.
Meet the 2026 Spring Makers:
https://ahandmadespring.ca/meet-the-makers/ (Updated Feb 15, 2026)
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