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Vancouver’s Weirdos Holiday Market

Vancouver Weirdos Market

The Weirdos Holiday Market is one of Vancouver’s most unconventional shopping events. Known for its eclectic, gothic and quirky atmosphere, it features artisan vendors selling items you won’t find at traditional craft fairs. From unusual art to handmade jewellery, the market is a celebration of the strange, the creative and the wonderfully weird.

In addition to the December event, a spring version called The Weirdening Market takes place in June, blending artisan shopping with entertainment, music and community fun.

For more information, visit the Weirdos Market Facebook page.

 

Visit the Weirdos Market Facebook page for more details about the event.

 

About the Weirdos Holiday Market

Held annually in December during Vancouver’s Christmas shopping season, the Weirdos Holiday Market offers an alternative twist on the typical holiday fair. The event is perfect for those seeking distinctive, offbeat gifts and one-of-a-kind finds.

Products and creations at the market range from the quirky to the macabre, including:

  • Handmade jewellery and accessories
  • Art pieces made from repurposed materials, old toys and bones
  • Natural health products and remedies
  • Unique books, greeting cards and collectibles
  • Gothic, New Age and alternative décor items

While some vendors offer goods that wouldn’t be out of place at a regular artisan market, others fully embrace the event’s unconventional spirit.

 

Location of the Holiday Market

The Weirdos Holiday Market originally took place at Venables Hall at the Britannia Community Services Centre. Since 2022, its home has been the Russian Hall at 600 Campbell Avenue in Vancouver. The venue offers plenty of space for vendors, entertainment and crowds of curious shoppers.

 

Featured Vendors

Over the years, the market has showcased a wide variety of talented and creative artisans, including:

  • Art By Tuna
  • Brutally Beautiful
  • Decadent Decay
  • Innerwolf Jewelry
  • Intergalactic Ceramic
  • Kwest Costume Art
  • Puppyteeth Studios
  • Roan’s Victorian Rag Dolls
  • Ultraviolet Oddities

Each brings their own unique style, adding to the market’s reputation for originality.

Visit the Weirdos Market Facebook page for more details about the event.

 

The Weirdening Market in June

The Weirdening Market is the Weirdos Holiday Market’s spring counterpart. It blends artisan shopping with a festival-like atmosphere, celebrating art, joy, weirdness and community.

This event takes place at The Birdhouse, an arts and events venue at 44 West 4th Avenue in Vancouver—just a short walk from Olympic Village and Main Street-Science World SkyTrain Station.

 

What to Expect at The Weirdening

Much like the December market, The Weirdening features unique and unusual products alongside interactive and entertaining activities. Highlights in the past have included:

  • A sword swallower and other live performances
  • DJ music and party-style atmosphere
  • Games and quirky contests
  • Artisan and alternative vendors
  • Food from local favourites like Midnight Joe’s Food Truck and Punk Rock Pastries

With its blend of shopping and entertainment, The Weirdening offers a playful and vibrant experience for those who love the unexpected.

Visit the Weirdos Market Facebook page for more details about the event.

 

Other Information

Whether you attend the Weirdos Holiday Market in December or The Weirdening in June, both events promise a shopping experience unlike any other in Vancouver. Perfect for finding unusual gifts, supporting local artists and enjoying alternative culture, these markets are a celebration of creativity and individuality.

For event details and vendor information, visit the Weirdos Market Facebook page.

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