Become a 2026 vendor
For more than twenty years, Nanaimo Christmas Village has been part of the season here on the Island. Nearly 2,500 shoppers came through our doors in 2025, and this year thirty vendors will be there to meet them.
Applications for 2026 are open until August 31.
Why participate
How we promote the market
Six weeks of promotion before the doors open, running right through to the final day.
Paid social advertising
Facebook and Instagram campaigns targeted across Central Vancouver Island.
Earned media
Press releases to local news outlets and radio stations, with photography and interviews offered.
Posters around town
Printed posters go up around town wherever we are welcome. Know a good spot? We will get some to you.
Email newsletter
Regular sends to our subscriber list throughout our campaign.
Community event listings
Listed across regional event calendars, so we turn up when people search for what is on.
Seniors homes and VIU
Direct outreach to senior residences and Vancouver Island University student organisations.
What’s included
- A 6′ or 8′ table and two chairs
- Free coffee and tea from the kitchen
- Market promotion across our channels
- Lunch discount for you and one guest
- Listing on our public vendor page
- A ready-to-post social media kit
Booth options
Two table sizes, both covering the full market. Add a dedicated social media ad to either one.
Optional add on
Dedicated social media ad
A dedicated ad on Facebook and Instagram through our account, targeting our dedicated patrons and shoppers across Nanaimo.
Limited spots remainingBefore you apply
A few things worth knowing before you send your application.
Applications close August 31
We read every application, but we receive far more than we have room for, so a space cannot be guaranteed.
Both days, all day
Vendors must be set up and staffed for the full duration of the market on both Friday and Saturday.
A new venue this year
Our home for the last two seasons is being rebuilt, so Wellington Hall will be our festive home while that is happening.
Load in and set up
Load in times and your table location will be confirmed prior to the event.
Payment
Booth fees are due once your application is accepted. Your space is only held when payment is received.
Photography and promotion
We photograph the market throughout the weekend. Those images, along with any photos you send us, may be used in our marketing.