Holiday Show & Sales 2017
Get your shopping done and support local makers and artists
As Calgary heads into this busy season of mingling and planning, we all know holiday shopping also needs to happen. Luckily, arts and crafts take centre stage between now and mid-December with over 80 shows, sales, and markets taking place in and around the city.
And the best part? Shopping at these sales helps support local makers of all kinds. Talk about a win-win!
Make It Calgary
November 2 – 5, 2017
Big Four, Stampede Park (1898 Macleod Tr. SE)
$8
A fun, upbeat shopping experience that showcases artists, crafters, and makers from all over Canada, this handmade revolution returns to Calgary. Rounded out by a beer garden, good music, and food trucks, start your holiday shopping with Make It.
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Calgary Night Market
November 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2017
Eau Claire Market (200 Barclay Parade SW)
Free admission
With four markets this November, be on the lookout for unique items including jewelry, pottery, clothing, wood work, handmade soaps, vintage gifts, and much more.
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Calgary Creative Arts Guild Fall Show & Sale
November 4, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Montgomery Community Centre (5003 16th Ave. NW)
Free admission
Join the Calgary Creative Arts Guild for its annual fall event featuring original works from over 25 local artists. Donations to the Veteran’s Food Bank gratefully accepted.
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Chestermere Christmas Artisan Sale
November 4, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Chestermere Regional Recreation Centre (201 West Chestermere Dr., Chestermere)
Free admission with food bank donation
A well-established sale that has been running since 1993, head to Chestermere and checkout works from local artisans, craftspeople, and entrepreneurs.
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Bearspaw Food & Gift Market
November 4 & 18, 2017, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Lions Club of Bearspaw (25240 Nagway Rd. NW)
Free admission
Join Tangled Tree Artworks and find more than 20 carefully chosen vendors with tasty treats, handmade jewellery, knits and woollens, leggings, kitchen gadgets, soaps, clothes, fine art, and more.
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Calgary Fibre Arts Fair
November 4 & 5, 2017, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Big 4 Building Hall B, Stampede Park (1898 Macleod Tr. SE)
$5
A fair for all things fibre arts related—knitting, crochet, spinning, weaving, dyeing, and more—look for work from lots of local artists, community groups, classes, demos, and door prizes.
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Christmas in the Country Art Sale
November 4 – 5 & 11 – 12, 2017
Leighton Art Centre (282027 144 Street West, Millarville)
Free admission
With over a thousand pieces of fine craft and unframed artworks by local artists, head to the historic Leighton Art Centre for two weekends of beautiful decorations and festive treats.
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Pottery Market
November 5, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Triwood Community Association Hall (2244 Chicoutimi Dr. NW)
Free admission
See works from members of this not-for-profit potters’ guild. This sale features the work of nearly 30 local potters who work out of the North Mount Pleasant Arts Centre—a facility operated by The City of Calgary.
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Foothills Holiday Roadshow
November 9 – 12, 2017
Multiple locations
$8
Get out of the city and hit up not one but two holiday affairs with this awesome road trip! Check out the Millarville Christmas Market with 260 vendors and then head over to Okotoks for its Christmas Festival with more than 175 vendors. This year’s pass also offers holders great savings at a number of shops in Okotoks.
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Heritage Weavers and Spinners Annual Fall Sale
November 10 & 11, 2017
Artpoint in Inglewood (1139 11th St. SE)
Free admission
Get to know the Heritage Weavers and Spinners at its annual fall sale. Featuring weaving, spinning, and fibre art, all made locally by group members, this is a great chance to pick up an unique gift and see demonstrations throughout the day.
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The Group Art Society of Calgary Fall Show & Sale
November 11, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
St. Peter’s Anglican Church (903 75th Ave. SW)
Free admission and parking
Come out for a day of art and meet the artists, this show features original paintings in a variety of mediums, sizes, and prices. Enter to win the door prize an original painting by Dennis Ronald and check out a painting demo by Rosemary Bennett. Donations for the Veteran’s Food Bank are gratefully accepted.
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Fort Calgary Artisan Fair
November 11, 2017, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Fort Calgary (750 9th Ave. SE)
Free admission with a non-perishable food donation for the Veterans’ Food Bank
Join Fort Calgary for a special Remembrance Day service, followed by a market featuring over 60 talented local makers. Look for jewellery, hand-made crafts, holiday decor, photography, and more.
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Alberta College of Art + Design Students’ Association Show + Sale
November 16 – 18, 2017
Alberta College of Art + Design (1407 14th Ave. NW)
By donation – $25
Check out what Calgary’s emerging artists have created during the school year at this bi-annual show. A unique public art market where you can view and purchase over 3,000 pieces of handmade works including paintings, photographs, drawings, prints, ceramics, glass, fibre, jewellery, and sculpture, all proceeds support the ACAD student body and the artists directly.
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Art Market Art & Craft Sale
November 16 – 19, 2017
TELUS Convention Centre (136 8th Ave. SE)
$8 – $12
An annual favourite, look for some of the best artisans that Canada has to offer. Art Market showcases delicate pottery, vibrant jewellery, timeless home furnishings, creative clothing, and much more.
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Contextural Fibre Arts Cooperative Christmas Artisan Sale
November 17 & 18, 2017
Christ Church Elbow Park (3602 8th St. SW)
Free admission
A textile-focused sale providing the opportunity to meet the artists and makers of silk-screened, EcoPrinted and hand-dyed scarves, pillows and bags, art pieces, and so much more, come enjoy a warm cup of cider and meet the Contextural artists.
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International Christmas Market
November 17 – 19, 24 – 26 & December 1 – 3, 2017
Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW)
$10 – $72
Enjoy over 300 vendors spreading Christmas spirit in the indoor comfort of the Spruce Meadows Riding Hall, Equi-Plex, Gallery on the Green, Reindeer Alley, and Candy Cane Lane. There are even musical performances and dance displays to check out each weekend.
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Indefinite Arts Holiday Art Sale + Fundraiser
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Indefinite Arts Centre (8038 Fairmount Dr. SE)
Free admission
Join Indefinite Arts for its biggest fundraiser of the year and find one-of-a-kind arts and crafts. Canada’s oldest disability arts organization, it provides artistic training, creation, and exhibition opportunities for artists living with developmental disabilities.
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Southern Alberta Art Alliance Fall Art Show
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Holy Cross Anglican Church (2828 19 St. NW)
Free admission and parking
Previously known as St. Andrews Heights Artists’ Society, local artists from the Southern Alberta Art Alliance present new works in varied mediums and styles. Meet the artists and find out what inspired their work.
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Etsy Calgary’s One Stop Christmas Shop
November 18, 2017, 10:00 – 4:00pm
Golden Acre Home & Garden (620 Goddard Ave. NE)
$3
Etsy Calgary has once again partnered with Golden Acre Home & Garden to do a special Christmas shop this year. Full of talented vendors and lovely Christmas home decor, this sale offers everything from great gifts for family and friends to Christmas trees and outdoor decorations. Vendors include Fairgoods, Jewelnotes, Lamb Soapworks, Vanja Kragulj, and many more.
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Handmade Here Holiday Show & Sale
November 18 & 19, 2017, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Triwood Community Hall (2244 Chicoutimi Dr. NW)
Free admission
A boutique group sale, Handmade Here returns for its 13th year and features 25 of Calgary’s best artists and craftspeople. Look for creations in diverse mediums including painting, drawing, printmaking, fibre and textiles, blown glass, fused glass, wood, jewelry, ceramics, and more.
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Cochrane Christmas Artisan Market
November 25, 2017, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Frank Wills Memorial Hall (405 1st St. E, Cochrane)
Free admission
Go for a short drive and discover the gorgeous Frank Wills Memorial Hall tucked away on the east side of Cochrane. With more than 30 carefully selected artisans and small businesses, this is a great chance to get treats for everyone on your shopping list.
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Bearspaw Christmas Market
November 25, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
RockPointe Church (255024 Lochend Rd. NW)
$2
With a fantastic view of the mountains, go for a short drive to see a large variety of unique, handmade products from local artisans, craftspeople, and entrepreneurs.
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Let It Snow Party
November 25, 2017, 7:00 – 11:00pm
Alberta Craft Gallery – Calgary, cSPACE King Edward (280, 1721 29th Ave. SW)
$20 – $40
Join the Alberta Craft Gallery – Calgary for a fun and fabulous evening with handcrafted food and drinks, live music, and much more! There will even be draws for fine craft pieces throughout the evening and guaranteed retail discounts.
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Calgary Holiday Expo Market
November 25 & 26, 2017, 10:00am – 5:00pm
BMO Centre, Calgary Stampede (20 Roundup Way SW)
$10 – $40
With comic books, collectibles, cosplay, and holiday shopping, get the perfect gift for the nerd in your life with this holiday market. There’s even an artist alley to hit up.
expoholidaymarket.com
Bee Kingdom Glass Christmas Sale
November 25 & 26, 2017, 12:00 – 5:00pm
Bee Kingdom Glass (427 22nd Ave. NW)
Free admission
Do all your Christmas shopping without going to the mall and see glassblowing demos, join Bee Kingdom Glass for its annual seasonal sale.
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Market Collective Cheer
December 1 – 3, 8 – 10 & 15 – 17, 2017
Yellow Warehouse (1390 17th Ave. SE)
$5 for the entire weekend
This independent market and Calgary staple was created to showcase the works of local artists, artisans, and musicians, and to strengthen the local community. Featuring makers alongside live music, DJs, and a whole bunch of festive cheer, be on the lookout for all kinds of interactive installations throughout the season.
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Kids Christmas Craft Sale
December 2, 2017, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Lake Bonavista Community Association (1401 Acadia Dr. SE)
Free admission
Geared towards the child shopper, all items at this sale are priced under $10 and gives youngsters a chance to purchase gifts for their families as a surprise.
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Firebrand Glass Studio Christmas Open House
December 2, 2017, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Firebrand Glass Studio (634 3rd St. SW, Black Diamond)
Free
Families and glass enthusiasts are invited to learn more about the process of glass blowing at this public event. Each year, Julia Reimer and Tyler Rock design a limited series of unique ornaments, new glass creations, and one-of-a-kind pieces that make perfect gifts.
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Authentically Indigenous Craft Show Holiday Edition
December 2 & 9, 2017, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Kerby Centre Gym (1133 7th Ave. SW)
$2
Featuring more than 30 Indigenous artist vendors from the Calgary and Treaty 7 area of Southern Alberta, this show is full of amazing handmade crafts, art, jewellery, food, and more.
authenticallyindigenouscraftshow.com
Wildflower Art Salon & Sale
December 3, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Wildflower Arts Centre (3363 Spruce Dr. SW)
Free admission
Join Wildflower Arts Centre for its annual holiday showcase featuring artworks created by the centre’s professionally trained, practicing instructors. From ceramics and fibre arts to paintings and drawings, there is sure to be something for everyone on your list and a portion of all sales go to support Footprints Dance Project Society programs.
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Wolf Willow Winter Sale
December 3, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Wolf Willow Studio (9 Spruce Centre SW)
Free admission
Wolf Willow Studio’s annual gathering of local, artists, musicians, and community, this is a great chance to get some shopping done and pick up an aromatic piece of sustainable, native, Rocky Mountain Wreath decor.
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Festival of Crafts
December 7 – 10, 2017
BMO Centre, Stampede Park (20 Round Up Way SE)
$7
One of Canada’s biggest holiday handcrafted shopping events, this marketplace features over 250 artists, artisans, and designers. Look for locally and nationally sourced handmade goods including fashion, jewellery, home decor, sculptures, glassware, body care, and gourmet treats.
festivalofcrafts.ca
10th Annual Under $100 Art Show
December 7 – 10, 2017
Art Spot (4030 8th St. SE)
$5 admission
Bigger than ever, see works from nearly 100 participating artists with new artwork being brought out daily. You can even check it out at the opening reception taking place from 6:00 to 10:00pm on December 7.
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Bearspaw Christmas Artisan Market
December 8 – 10, 2017
Lions Club of Bearspaw (25240 Nagway Rd. NW)
$2
Presented by Tangled Tree Artworks & Events, don’t miss these three days of Christmas cheer featuring amazing artisans and craftsman. Make sure you bring a non-perishable food donation for the Cochrane Food Bank and swing by Friday night to see its Christmas light display.
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Christmas Craft Parade
December 9, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
St. Michael School (4511 8th Ave. SW)
Free admission
Featuring over 40 vendors, find jewellery, art, wood crafts, knitting, crochet, candles, pottery, homemade baked goods at this craft parade in support of St. Michael School.
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Bee Kingdom Glass Christmas Sale
December 16 & 17, 2017, 12:00 – 5:00pm
Bee Kingdom Glass (427 22nd Ave. NW)
Free admission
Squeezing in one final weekend sale for the year, join Bee Kingdom Glass and do all your Christmas shopping without going to the mall. See glassblowing demos or grab a gift certificate for a Taster Glassblowing class while supporting this local studio.
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Community Craft Sales
There’s also a number of community sales taking place between now and the holidays. Not necessarily big or fancy, these sales often offer gems for those who check them out and are well worth hitting up. You never know what you’re going to find!
November 3 & 4, 2017, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Rosscarrock Community Hall (4411 10th Ave. SW)
November 4, 2017, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Woodcreek Community Association (1991 Woodview Dr. SW)
November 4, 2017, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Marda Loop Communities Association (3130 16th St. SW)
November 4, 2017, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Riverbend Community Association (19 Rivervalley Dr. SE)
November 4, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Bowness Community Association (7904 43rd Ave. NW)
November 4, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Association (1320 5th Ave. NW)
November 4, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Oakridge Community Centre (9504 Oakfield Dr. SW)
November 4, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Forest Heights Community Association (4909 Forego Ave. SE)
November 4, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Parkland Christmas Market (14660 Parkland Blvd. SE)
November 4, 2017, 1:00 – 4:00pm
Southwood United Church (10690 Elbow Dr. SW)
November 4 & 5, 2017
Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Springbank Community High School (32226 Springbank Road NW)
November 12, 2017, 10:30am – 3:00pm
Calgary Scandinavian Centre (739 20th Ave. NW)
November 17 & 18, 2017
Friday night, 3:00 – 8:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Varsity Community Association (4303 Varsity Dr. NW)
November 17 & 18, 2017
Friday night, 5:00 – 9:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association (5600 Centre St. N)
November 17 – 19, 2017
Friday night, 6:00 – 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Crestmont Residents Hall (12400 Crestmont Blvd. SW)
November 18, 2017, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Robert McClure United Church (5510 26th Ave. NE)
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Westminster Presbyterian Church (290 Edgepark Blvd. NW)
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Silver Springs Community Association (5720 Silver Ridge Dr. NW)
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Edgemont Community Association (33 Edgevalley Circle NW)
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Blessed Cardinal Newman School (16201 McKenzie Lake Blvd. SE)
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Holy Spirit Catholic Church (10827 24th St. SW)
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
The New Brighton Club (2 Brighton Dr. SE)
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Bonavista Downs Community Association (1418 Lake Ontario Dr. SE)
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Acadia Recreation Complex (240 90th Ave. SE)
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Mahogany Beach Club (29 Masters Pk. SE)
November 18, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
The Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd. NE)
November 18, 2017, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Scenic Acres Community Association (8825 Scurfield Dr. NW)
November 18 & 19, 2017, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Bowness Legion (138 Bowness Ctr. NW)
November 18 & 19, 2017, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Lake Bonavista Community Association (1401 Acadia Dr. SE)
November 18 & 19, 2017, 11:00am – 5:00pm
Parkdale Community Centre (3512 5th Ave. NW)
November 19, 2017, 10:30am – 4:00pm
The German Canadian Club of Calgary (218 37th Ave. NE)
November 25, 2017, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Winston Heights Mountview Community Association (520 27th Ave. NE)
November 25, 2017, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Monsignor JS Smith School (2919 Douglasdale Blvd. SE)
November 25, 2017, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Marlborough Community Association (636 Marlborough Way NE)
November 25, 2017, 10:00am – 2:00pm
West Hillhurst Community Association (1940 6th Ave. NW)
November 25, 2017, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Rocky Ridge Ranch Homeowners Association (10709 Rocky Ridge Blvd. NW)
November 25, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Abbeydale Community Association (821 Abbeydale Dr. NE)
November 25, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Bow Cliff Seniors (3375 Spruce Dr. SW)
November 25, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Dalhousie Community Association (5432 Dalhart Rd. NW)
November 25, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Foothills United Church (3803 69th St. NW)
November 25, 2017, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Calgary Waldorf School (515 Cougar Ridge Dr. SW)
November 25, 2017, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Millican Ogden Community Association (6901 20A St. SE)
November 25, 2017, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Millican Ogden Community Centre (6901 20A St. SE)
November 25, 2017, 12:00 – 4:00pm
Canyon Meadows Community Association (844/848 Cantabrian Dr. SW)
November 25 & 26, 2017, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Shawnessy Barn (224 Shawmeadows Rd. SW)
November 26, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Lakeview Community Hall (6110 34th St. SW)
November 30, 2017, 2:00 – 7:00pm
McMan Youth Family & Community Services Association (80 6712 Fisher St. SE)
December 1 & 2, 2017
Friday night, 5:00 – 9:00pm
Saturday, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Northside Bible Fellowship (2911 Edmonton Tr. NE)
December 2, 2017, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Holy Nativity Anglican Church (12707 Bonaventure Dr. SE)
December 2, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Vivo (11950 Country Village Link NE)
December 2, 2017, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Ranchlands Community Association (7713 Ranchview Dr. NW)
December 2, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
North Glenmore Park Community Association (2231 Longridge Dr. SW)
December 2, 2017, 10:00am – 5:00pm
SCA Community Centre (277 Strathcona Dr. SW)
December 2, 2017, 11:00am – 3:00pm
Bankview Community Association (2418 17th St. SW)
December 3, 2017, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Murdoch Manor Social Club (808 5th St. SE)
December 8 – 10, 2017
Friday night, 3:00 – 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Bearspaw Lions Hall (25240 Nagway Rd. NW)
December 9, 2017, 9:30am – 3:30pm
Highwood Community Centre (16 Harlow Ave. NW)
December 9 & 10, 2017, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Cedarbrae Community Centre (11024 Oakfield Dr. SW)
Have a show that’s not listed above? Email us at events@calgaryartsdevelopment.com or fill out this form.
