What is Toque Craft Fair?

Toque Craft Fair is an annual holiday market and community fundraiser hosted by Western Front, a non-profit artist-run centre. Welcoming over 4,000 visitors each year, Toque features a curated selection of BC artists, craftspeople, and designers—showcasing the very best of what's made locally.

What makes Toque Craft Fair special?

Since the 1970s, Western Front has hosted a winter fair celebrating local artists—an enduring tradition carried forward by Toque Craft Fair since 2002. Spread across two floors of Western Front’s heritage building, the fair invites you to shop from over fifty BC artists and connect with the creativity rooted in our community.

What is Western Front?

Western Front is one of Canada’s leading centres for multidisciplinary art. It’s a place where artists create and present vital new work at pivotal moments in their practice, and where audiences come together to engage with contemporary art. Learn more at westernfront.ca.

How does Toque support Western Front?

Participating makers generously donate 30% of all sales to support Western Front’s artistic program and the conservation of our heritage building.

Every purchase helps fund new commissions, exhibitions, performances, residencies, and workshops—supporting contemporary artists across disciplines. By shopping at Toque Craft Fair, you’re directly contributing to BC artists and sustaining artist-run culture in Vancouver.

What are the 2025 opening times?

Toque Craft Fair kicks off with an Opening Party on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 5–9 p.m.

The market continues Saturday and Sunday, December 6 & 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How do I get tickets?

Admission is by donation—pay in advance or at the door. We accept both cash and card. Advance tickets will be available starting October 2025.

Are you still accepting vendor applications?

Our annual open call for new vendors is now closed. Stay tuned—the vendor lineup for the 2025 fair will be announced this fall.

Is Toque an accessible event?

Toque Craft Fair is held across the ground and second floors of Western Front’s heritage building. The ground floor is wheelchair accessible and features approximately 30% of our vendors. The second floor, which hosts the remaining vendors, is only accessible via a flight of 26 stairs. Learn more about accessibility at Western Front here.

Can I bring my pet?

As Toque can be a crowded and noisy environment, we kindly ask that pets be left at home for the comfort and safety of pets and attendees alike. Service animals are always welcome.