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Winter Festival & Market

Mark your calenders to bring on the holiday cheer!

Bring on the yuletide cheer, this year’s Gibsons Public Market’s Winter Festival & Market welcomes our community to gather and be merry, once again! Join us as we host beloved coastal artisans, delicious food and beverages and activities for all ages.

Join us for one of Gibsons Public Market’s most anticipated events of the year — the Winter Festival & Market will be held over three days on Friday, Dec 4th, Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th 2026!

On Friday, December 4th we will be having a Winter Fest Neighbourhood Night. Our Coastal Room will host a fun-filled Kids Zone filled with activities, childcare and a movie. Down on the Atrium level we will have live music by Mad Cow, and delicious food and beverages.

On Saturday, December 5th and Sunday, December 6th we will be hosting two days of market vendors over multiple floors of the market. This market is designed to showcase holiday gift–focused products and is carefully curated to highlight a diverse mix of high-quality, seasonal vendors.

We’ll also be hosting a variety of seasonal activities and treats, including raffle gift baskets, a scavenger hunt culminating in a prize draw, complimentary gift wrapping while supplies last, and much more! Stay tuned as our elves work behind the scenes to make this holiday season at the market as festive as possible.

Vendor Applications are now closed but if you’d like to be added to the waitlist then please register HERE

WHEN: Friday, December 4th to Sunday December 6th 2026
WHERE: Gibsons Public Market

Vendor Application here

we are looking for a presenting sponsor and community sponsor?

Sponsorship plays a vital role in making our community events possible and accessible to everyone. As a non-profit community hub, sponsorship support helps us cover the costs of entertainment, activities, equipment, marketing, staffing, and event infrastructure while allowing us to keep many of our events free or affordable for the community. More than just financial support, sponsors become part of creating meaningful experiences that bring people together, support local businesses, showcase local talent, and strengthen our community. By sponsoring an event at Gibsons Public Market, businesses have the opportunity to connect with thousands of local residents and visitors while directly supporting community programming and the vibrant local economy.

Click below to view our sponsorship package.

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winter fest neighbourhood night
Friday, december 5th
4 - 8 pm

Kick off your weekend with a cozy evening of community connection, live music by The Billy Hillpickers, delicious food and drinks, and family-friendly fun under the twinkling lights of the Market. Whether you’re meeting friends for Happy Hour from 3-5 pm, bringing the kids for movie night and popcorn at 6 pm, or just soaking up the atmosphere, Neighbourhood Night is the perfect way to unwind and celebrate the holiday spirit.

FEstival & Market Day 1

Saturday is filled with festive activities for all ages!
Artisan Market from 10 am – 5 pm, featuring talented local makers and holiday gift shopping
SCUBA Claus will be making a special splashy appearance with TidePools Aquarium from 11 am – 1 pm. Sponsored by Lincoln Construction
BC Ferries FREE Day at TidePools Aquarium
Kids Cookie Decorating from 2 – 4 pm
Enjoy delicious food throughout the day, including Anam in the Community Kitchen, plus Happy Hour from 3–5 PM at Emelle’s Market Bistro. Don’t forget to explore specials from our merchants and seasonal treats that make this festive Saturday one to remember.

SATURDAY VENDOR LINE UP

CHRISTABEL’S CHOCOLATES
ANNAGAIL
SMOKIN DRAGON SAUCES
HUCKLEBERRY SOAPS
SCAVENGED
COLIBRI CREATIONS
LARK POTTERY
ACORN & ANVIL DESIGNS
BRUINWOOD ESTATE DISTILLERY
MOE & SYD
LOVE UP CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE
MANISTEE BONTANICALS

NOUGATINE
REWILDING ROSES
NAVIGATING SHITSTORMS & FREEDOMVILLE ART
STICK + STONES CREATIONS
KAY’S COLLECTION
MADE ESPECIALLY FOR YOU
WILD WREATH DESIGNS
BITCHIN BITES
SWEET EMOTIONS
SUNDOG EATERY
SINKU SHACK

FEstival & Market Day 2

Sunday offers a relaxed and festive finish to the weekend, perfect for family time and holiday wandering!
Artisan Market from 10 am – 5 pm, for last-minute gift shopping while supporting local
TidePools Aquarium Open 10 am – 4 pm
Kids Crafting from 11 am – 1 pm
Live Music with Douglas Campbell
Gift Basket Raffle Draw at 4 pm
Enjoy delicious food throughout the day, including Anam in the Community Kitchen. Discover merchant specials, and soak in rhe cozy community atmosphere as Winter Festival & Market comes to a close.

SUNDAY VENDOR LINE UP​

CHRISTABEL’S CHOCOLATES
A QUILL AND A UNICORN
SMOKIN DRAGON SAUCES
HUCKLEBERRY SOAPS
WHIMSICAL CRAFTERS
MATIAS CROCHET CREATIONS
NAUVEL GALLERY
CEDAR & SEA CANDLES
BRUINWOOD ESTATE DISTILLERY
THE ART OF MISCHIEF
SUB ZERO SWEETS
WILLABIRD

FIRESMART
MISS BEE DESIGNS INC.
STICKS + STONES CREATIONS
NOUGATINE
ARTS AND CRAFTS
GREET N GROW PLANTABLE
ST. BARTS FOOD BANK
SUN DOGS EATERY
WILD WREATH DESIGNS
BITCHIN BITES
SINKU SHACK

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

Meet our People

Our first contact with the Market was a tour offered by Georgy Good when the Market was nearing completion. We were impressed by the vision of the market as a community hub and a gathering place which could host a variety of activities.
Murray PVolunteer
I quit my office job to live the dream and start a bakery. I never thought the best part of owning my own business would be the customers.
Cam & Darci (aka red)Owner, Crazy Red’s Breads
Gibsons so needed a place like this- A vibrant mix of local, fresh artisans and farmers joining together to create an eclectic community market. The live music is top notch too.
Gillianne JGibsons Local
Great local hub with fresh foods and activities for the kids. Definitely worth checking out as a local or tourist 💎
Rachel PCommunity Member
I love seeing the regulars. The people who come in every week and enjoy a meal at Emelle’s and then head downstairs to pick up their groceries. It's nice to be that place where they can relax.
Kerri LGCBS Staff Member
The three days our daughter spent at camp was the best three days of fun and education she has had in a while... I loved hearing the excitement in her voice.
A Grateful Parent
Even better than I expected. Every shop is unique and authentic to the area. Delicious food in the eatery. Plus a state of the art marine education center. Can't wait to be back!
Jenny PCommunity Member
It has been a fantastic experience having the Gibsons Public Market host our Black History Month annually. We are very grateful and recommend this great facility. Many, many thanks!
Lyabo OPrevious Event Organizer
Working at the GPM is truly like being part of a second family. Everyone is kind and welcoming, the atmosphere is warm and happy, and the food is always delicious! I’ve learned so much working here, and I’m excited to learn even more.
Athena QOperations Assistant, Shaggy Jack's Market
I love the staff here, they will serve you with a smile every time and make sure you are well taken care of. Thank you!
Patricia MCommunity Member
We were lucky enough to have our wedding reception at the Gibsons Public Market. The space is absolutely stunning with vaulted ceilings, big windows, and a large glowing fish tank. Our photos are exceptional! The staff are kind, attentive and keen to make every detail perfect for a flawless wedding. We couldn’t have dreamed of a better venue for our wedding. It truly was a perfect day and we can’t thank or recommend the Gibsons Public Market enough!
Tricia SPrevious rental