You do need to be a member in good standing of the Guild to exhibit at our show. By applying to the show as a non-member, you are also applying to be a member. We review new member request during our curating process. If accepted, you’ll be required to pay a $60 membership registration fee along with your booth fees. See our Membership tab for more information.

All booths include the following:

• Electricity
• One 6 foot x 2.5 foot table
• 2 chairs
• Additional tables can be rented for $20 +HST each
• Members receive Co-Operators liability insurance for our show
• Loading assistance for set up and breakdown
• Use of WIFI for accepting digital payments

Please make cheques payable to Darwin Event Group or e-transfer to info@darwineventgroup.com or call the office with Visa / Mastercard for payment 902-679-7177 x 106. 

50% deposit is due when accepted into the show and invoice received. The balance is due September 9th, 2024. 

For more booth details, visit our Booth Types and Fees FAQ.

The applications are now open for everyone to apply with the first right of refusal deadline of May 1^st for our returning vendors. New vendors that qualify will be placed into the show after the May 1^st deadline but please send along your registration form and we will follow up with booth placement.

All exhibitors sharing a booth must be members of the Guild. Each individual exhibitor must complete an application and indicate whether they are the PRIMARY or SECONDARY applicant and provide the name of the applicant they wish to share with.

Each exhibitor must fill out a separate application and be accepted in order to be permitted to share a space. The primary applicant is responsible for submitting both the booth fee and their membership fee. The secondary applicant is responsible for submitting only their membership fee.

Applications are open to makers who produce original handmade goods only. Successful applications are based in part on the following criteria:

• The status of your Guild membership.
• The completeness of your application.
• How your items are represented in your photos.
• The quality of workmanship and overall consistency of your work.

For some categories, such as Jewelry and Bath & Beauty, we receive far more applications than we can accommodate at our show. We do have limits for these highly competitive categories, so the earlier you apply the better.

We welcome applications from outside of Nova Scotia. However, qualitifed Nova Scotia makers will be given priority.

This is only a summary. Please review our detailed Eligibility and Selection Criteria information.

The Dartmouth Handcrafters Guild reserves the right to accept or reject applications at its discretion to balance the style and content of the show for the benefit of all who attend.

Reading and agreeing to our Exhibitor Terms and Conditions is required to complete your application. You must read these before applying.

If you have questions not answered here please, visit our FAQ page. If you do not find the answer to your question there, please contact us for assistance.