Illustration of a generic markets scene (WINTERFEST CRAFT FAIR)
Christmas Markets

WINTERFEST CRAFT FAIR

Visitors can browse a wide selection of local vendors offering handmade crafts, art, specialty foods, and gifts amidst winter decor and live music. Children can take part in a hairy haggis hunt where every participant is a winner. Guests can also sample food and participate in hourly door prize drawings.

What to Expect

Features a children's hairy haggis hunt and hourly door prizes.

Event Details

Food & Drink

Food is available, with specialty foods among the vendor offerings.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

$

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Location

Qualicum Beach Civic Centre
747 Jones Street
Qualicum Beach, BC

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: $5 entry; a wristband lets visitors come and go for all three days. 20% of entry goes to local community groups.
  • Hours: Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 10am-4pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Keep your wristband on so you can leave and return throughout all three days without buying another admission.
  • Bring children to the hairy haggis hunt, an activity designed for them where the event says every participant is a winner.
  • Stay alert for the hourly door-prize drawing if you want a chance to win craft-fair money for vendor purchases.
  • Allow time to browse the wide vendor selection, since the fair features handmade crafts, art, specialty foods, and gifts.
  • Remember that 20% of entry fees supports local community groups, so attending also contributes to local causes.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Hourly door-prize draws award $200 worth of craft-fair money, with up to $3,400 available.
  • Twenty percent of entry fees goes to local community groups.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can children do at the fair?

Children can take part in the hairy haggis hunt, and every participant is a winner.

What kinds of items can I browse?

Vendors offer handmade crafts, art, specialty foods, gifts and other locally made products.

Will food and drink be available?

Food is available from vendors, including specialty food products.

Can I leave and come back during the fair?

Yes. Keep your wristband on to come and go across all three days.

Does the fair support local organizations?

Twenty percent of entry proceeds goes to local community groups.

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team