2024 Visitor Attendance 

Nov 9 – 2132
Nov 10 – 1062

Week 2 Total – 3197

Total 2024 Attendance – 6264

The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is invested in thoroughly Marketing the Holiday Gift & Craft Show using a variety of media: radio, digital ads, social media, press, event calendars, etc. We concentrate Marketing locally and regionally, but also market to Sudbury, Elliot Lake and other Northern towns. Our vendors are a healthy part of our overall Marketing plan, and we expect them to share our posts and talk about the show in their networks.

2025 Selection Process

Applications are open for returning vendors and the general public until February 14, 2025. Once all applications are received, a committee will review them. The committee will judge the quality of a vendor’s application on the following:

1. Returning vendor in good standing.
2. Uniqueness of product.
3. Quality of product.
4. Product is handmade.
5. Quality of booth setup.
6. Product type (we strive to limit the number of like products in one show to help maximize vendor sales).

Once applications are reviewed, our team will do their best to assign spaces to vendors in order of preference on their preferred show date.

2025 Application Process

Please note that Vendor’s Market spaces (yellow) include 1-6 foot table and enough space for a 2’x2’ floor stand. If your display extends beyond these dimensions, you will be asked to remove it.

All other spaces (pink, purple, blue and green) include 1- 8 foot table in the space fees. Any other tables or displays must fit within the allotted space. Vendors are responsible for ensuring the display and stock fit.

To apply:

1. Review the map (there are changes from 2024).*
2. Apply using the application form below by February 1, 2025.
3. You will receive a confirmation email by March 1, 2025.
4. Pay your fee by March 31, 2025.

*Please note that the numbers assigned to spaces have changed…therefore, the number for the space you rented in 2024 may be different in 2025. Please review the map carefully.

Rules:

Applications will be processed by show date and space type requested. We will make every effort to separate “types” of vendors.

1. You may list up to 5 space categories in order of preference. If want a specific space, you can specify in the ‘details’ section of the application. This will not guarantee that you will receive the spot you chose.
2. All space fees are for both days of the show. If you only want one day, you are responsible for finding another vendor to share the space and costs with you. The alternate vendor must be pre-approved by the Event Organizer – send an email to events@bushplane.com.
3. If you are sharing space with any other vendors, they must be pre-approved by the CBHC.
4. Once your application is approved you’ll receive a confirmation email. You have until March 31, 2025 to pay your fees. Failure to pay fees on time = you forfeit the space.
5. Vendor fees are 100% refundable if cancelled by September 1, 2025. After this date, you acknowledge that you will forfeit the space fee if you cancel.
6. Prices are subject to HST.
7. Used goods and information tables are not accepted.
8. Food items require an APH Temporary Food Vendor permit that must be prominently displayed. The CBHC will send you the application form with your confirmation email. Return the permit to the CBHC when you pay for your space and the CBHC will get your permit for you.
9. Homemade food and beverage will be permitted during the show for personal consumption. No take out or commercial food may be brought into the centre. A pre-purchased vendor lunch combo option will be available – this will be communicated prior to the show.
10. Your booth must remain open during the entirety of the show: Saturday and Sunday, 10am-4pm. Failure to meet this requirement could result in rejection of future applications.