Victoria Annual Dickens Fair
Visitors can browse handmade creations from dozens of local artisans, makers, bakers, and producers. The market floor showcases woodwork, jewelry, fine arts, paper crafts, candles, clothing, knits, and baked goods. Shoppers can also chat with vendors about their craft, grab refreshments at the Dickens Café, and enter to win local door prizes.
What to Expect
Featuring over 60 Vancouver and Gulf Island artisans and makers.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
James Bay
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
James Bay Market Society
Food & Drink
A new Dickens Café is planned, but its menu and specific food and drink options have not yet been announced.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Local craft and handmade-goods shoppers
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $3 cash or $3.50 by debit/credit card; free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult.
- Hours: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Bring cash for admission, because paying by debit or credit card at the door costs a little more than paying with cash.
- Children under 12 get in free only when they come with an adult, so make sure younger shoppers arrive with a grown-up.
- Follow the fair on Instagram and Facebook, where the full vendor list, door prizes and Dickens Café menu will be announced before the big day.
- Take time to chat with the makers, bakers and producers, who are happy to tell their stories and explain how and why they make their goods.
- Enter for the door prizes from local businesses while you browse, then refuel at the new Dickens Café before heading back out to shop.
Special Events & Promotions
- Admission is $3 cash or $3.50 by debit or credit card; children under 12 enter free when accompanied by an adult.
- A new Dickens Café is planned for this year, with menu details still to come.
- Attendees can enter for a chance to win door prizes from local businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of things can I buy?
More than 60 artisans from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands sell handmade and homemade goods. Expect woodwork, jewelry, fine arts, paper crafts, candles, clothing, knits, foods and baked goods.
Will I recognize any of the vendors?
Yes. Many favourite James Bay Market vendors take part, along with makers you may not know yet, some of them at the fair for the first time.
Is there food at the fair?
Yes. The fair has a new Dickens Café where you can refuel while you shop. The menu is still to be announced.
Are there door prizes?
Yes. You can win door prizes donated by local businesses. The prize list is still to be announced.
How can I become a vendor?
Vendor applications for the 2026 Dickens Fair are open. The Vendor Information page explains how to apply and links to the application on LokoBuzz.
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