2026 applications are now closed

Thank you to everyone who applied. Vendor spots are still open at Island Winter Market, our sister market this December in Lantzville.

Apply for Island Winter Market

Become a 2026 vendor

For more than twenty-five 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 now closed.

A vendor arranging handmade jewellery at their stall during Nanaimo Christmas Village
November 27 and 28 Friday and Saturday
Wellington Hall Our new home for 2026
From $225 Both market days included
Closed 2026 applications

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. 2026 applications are closed — pricing shown for reference.

6′ table

$225

Suits jewellery, cards and smaller work.

Applications closed

8′ table

$300

Suits textiles, woodwork and larger displays.

Applications closed

Optional add on

Dedicated social media ad

+$50

A dedicated ad on Facebook and Instagram through our account, targeting our dedicated patrons and shoppers across Nanaimo.

Applications closed

Before you apply

A few things worth knowing before you send your application.

Applications are now closed

We've closed applications for the 2026 market. Vendor spots are still available at Island Winter Market, our sister market this December.

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.

This year's applications are closed

Thank you to everyone who applied. Vendor spots are still open at Island Winter Market, our sister market this December in Lantzville.

Apply for Island Winter Market