Get Ready to Fall in Love with Local at the Vancouver Etsy Co – Fall Pop-Up 2024!

September 10, 2024

Calling all  local shopping enthusiasts! 🍁✨ Are you ready for a celebration of all things handmade and homegrown? We are back with our fabulous Fall Pop-Up 2024, and trust us, you won’t want to miss this!

What’s the Buzz About?

Picture this: Over 100 of the BC’s most talented artisans, designers, and makers, all in one spot. That’s right – we’re transforming Robson Square into a treasure trove of Canadian-made goodies. It’s like your Instagram feed came to life, but better because you can touch (and buy) everything!

So, what to expect?

Our vendors are bringing their A-game with:

  • Accessories that’ll make your outfit pop
  • Art to jazz up those bare walls
  • Adorable baby stuff (warning: extreme cuteness ahead)
  • Body care to treat yo’self
  • Fashion finds to freshen up your wardrobe
  • Home decor that screams “adulting done right”
  • Jewelry to make you sparkle
  • Stationery for all you paper lovers
  • Pet accessories (because Fido deserves nice things too)
  • Vintage treasures for that one-of-a-kind flair
  • and for the first time ever- a dedicated food section featuring 17 local food & bevvy vendors!

Psst… Want a sneak peek? We’re dropping a lookbook soon that’ll have you drooling. RSVP and/or join our mailing list to be the first to know when it lands!

Curious about the creative geniuses behind the goods? Hop over to our VENDORS page and start your window shopping early!

Free Fun Extravaganza! 🎉

Hold onto your hats, folks, because the shopping is just the beginning! We’ve got a lineup of FREE activities that’ll knock your socks off:

🐾 Calling all pet parents! Swing by our PET CORNER with water to keep the doggos hydrated!

  • Lucky Tail will be giving out treats and have a selection of Canadian dog treats/toys for sale!
  • PetParker will be demo’ing their dog stations that you might’ve seen around town!  This is a great opportunity to test it out,  see how big they are, the safety features and more!

🔬 Got little Einsteins? Let them loose at the STEM ACTIVITIES corner, powered by UBC Geering Up. Watch their eyes light up as they dive into the world of science and tech.

🎨 Channel your inner artist at our BUTTON MAKING station with Vancouver Etsy Co. Create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece to pin on your jacket or bag. It’s like wearable art, but way cooler!

📸 Strike a pose at PHOTOBOOTH provided by Magik Moments (12PM to 3PM) is ready to capture your fabulous self. Grab your squad and get ready for some Insta-worthy shots! Digital pics are delivered right to your email!

And here’s the kicker – all these activities are 100% FREE! That’s right, you can shop, learn, create, and capture memories without spending a dime. Now that’s what we call a win-win!

Do Good, Feel Good

Feeling generous? Your button-making donations will help BabyGoRound and Make-A-Wish Foundation BC Yukon. Or strut away with our exclusive tote bags – stylish AND supportive!

Shop Local Prize Ballot:

Yes, we are bringing back the shopping ballots!

  • Pick up your ballot card from one of our volunteers or at the Vancouver Etsy Co info booth.
  • When you make a purchase, have the vendor initial the back.
  • After three purchases, you can drop the ballot off (with your info) in the ballot box at the Vancouver Etsy Co booth!
  • Each card filled out will have a chance to win the prize back. (more info coming soon and it will be displayed at the info booth).

Digital Passport:

This is market number three of four! If you have been collecting your digital stamps, don’t forget to stop by the Vancouver Etsy Co booth for the pin code!   It’s not too late to start collecting! More info. The grand prize is going to be awesome!

The Nitty-Gritty

  • When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
  • Where: Robson Square Ice Rink, Downtown Vancouver
  • Admission: Free!
    • RSVP for Extra perks:
      • We’re drawing for market cash every 100 RSVPs (cha-ching!)
      • First 50 in line score market cash or swag (early bird gets the… cash?)

So, what are you waiting for? RSVP now and get ready to shop ’til you drop, eat ’til you pop, and support local ’til you… well, you get the idea! See you there, savvy shoppers! 🛍️🎉

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