Pier Street Christmas Markets

Check the latest News on the past three Pier Street Christmas Markets here. A list of vendors, the announcement of this year's photos with Santa (HE was here!) and much more. This IS the best Christmas Market in town!

The Pier Street Christmas Markets are over!!

ChristmasMarket manager Jim Creighton says that all three markets were very busy. “The Maritime Heritage people really knocked themselves out to provide us with a beautiful setting, and the nautical mix gave the market a great feel. Our vendors were really varied and we had the entire building stuffed to its maximum, with just enough elbow room. Even Santa had a busy day.

Thanks to all of our wonderful vendors, our farmers, and of course our customers who all seemed to enjoy themselves.”

The first of the three Pier Street Christmas Markets was a great start: A quality selection of more than 50 vendors, more than 650 visitors, many content vendors as well. Lots of kids saw Santa in his den, next to the BCP45, and got their pictures with him taken.

Santa was seen checking out the location of the Pier Street Christmas Markets and --- he liked it. "This will be my very special place in Campbell River to meet the children" he said and disappeared until his official arrival in town on December 4th. Meet him for a photo with him on the 6th!!

Back by popular demand: Photos with Santa at the Pier Street Christmas Markets!

The deal will be: Get a photo of you and Santa (the REAL one) taken by award winning photographer Sandra Chow for only $10 plus a Food Bank donation. Bring the kids!

FIFTY vendors, including crafts people, artists, food and fresh coffee, fresh vegetables, honey, freshly harvested nuts, baked goods and all kinds of Christmas surprises. Check out what some vendors have to offer, at the bottom of this page. Admission for adults is $1.00 towards Pier Street projects and the children may enter free.

PIER STREET CHRISTMAS MARKETS 2009
Sundays, December 6^th, 13^th, & 20^th 2009 * 10 am till 3:30 pm

Location: Maritime Heritage Centre on Historic Pier Street

Once again, the Pier Street Farmers Market will be moving indoors to bring you the fifth annual Pier Street Christmas Market. We are inviting artisans, specialty bakers, confectioners, and performers to join us.

The three Pier Street Christmas Markets will host up to 55 vendors inside the MHC. This has been an extremely successful event and we look forward to hosting you this holiday season again! We work on getting Santa back for photos with the kids.

Interested vendors please visit the Vendor's Page!

Beba Adams

I make handcrafted natural stone pendants, rings and earrings. The stones come from all over the world including Vancouver Island. I cut, polish and wire wrap these stones. Thanks for viewing them. Click to enlarge!

Pam Chaney Jewelery

No more text provided here. Come down to the markets to see more of Pam's works!

Doodle Baby - Glennys Holliday

I sew "everything baby"......Sleep Sacks, Infant Change Pads, Large Receiving Blankets, Fleece Cuddly Blankies, Bibs, Toddler Bed Pads, Diaper Wreaths........Custom orders are welcome.

Visit my web site at www.doodlebaby.ca

Epicure Selections Gift Solutions - Kristy Clark
I offer a variety of Gift Bag Collections, a new line of Porcelain Dishes, Cookware, and more! Check out our web site at www.epicureselections.com

Final Cut Farms - Phyllis & Chuck Seitz

Real die-hards these two farmers who attended our Pier Street Farmers Markets from Day one without interruption and also our Pier Street Christmas Markets in their fifth year. Check out what their tables have to offer for the Christmas Dinner! Click to enlarge picture!

Folk Art – Stephanie

No more text provided here. Come down to the markets to see more of Stephanie's works!

Gee Gee's Custom Pet Jewelery and Accessories – Miss Gerry Propp

I do Hemp & custom necklaces for Dogs and Cats, Car and Bed blankets & pillows; Roseva's Antique Bling (bracelets) & christmas placemats. I will also have hand made scarfs, necklaces, gift baskets and stocking stuffers.

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Glen's Kettle Korn– Bob and Kellie

We are fortunate to have their yummie salty-decadent popcorn on nearly every Pier Street Farmer's Market in summer - and now in winter. Just when you need it most, on long cold evenings. Just freeze them and they come out fresh as just made.

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Cat Kalyniuk - jewelry

Wonderful jewelry, which you can also find at the C.R. Art Gallery. No more text available here, but Cat was just recently featured in the local newspapers, so by now you should know about this multi-talent.

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KC's Crafts - Kathie Caswell

Kathie and her husband attended all past Pier Street Farmers Markets and all Pier Street Christmas Markets with her huge selection of aprons, towels, shirt savers, Christmas tree skirts, Christmas stockings all sizes, stockings for pets as well, Olympic quilts, children's bibs, dog covers, .... Click to enlarge!

Don McGuffie - Q-Cove Scallops

No matter what the weather is like, you can expect Don and his truck, offering fresh/frozen Scallops from Quadra Island. And the canned ones, too - a real treat for the Christmas Dinner! Click to enlarge picture!

The Power of Positive Words – Dr. Phil Minnaar

Phil says: This is a unique book. It contains only words with positive connotations. The Power of Positive Words can be used to cultivate a positive outlook on life or to find inspiration in difficult times. One can work systematically through the book by choosing specific words and deliberately putting them into action for a week or two or more. Check out my web site http://www.thepositivedictionary.com!

Needle & Arts Centre - Inge & Jurgen Kettler

In our booth you'll to find a wide array of tasteful, quality and affordable gifts! You'll find our wide array of hand made functional pottery, many stylish Cashmere, pure silk and Alpaca scarves; fashionable Alpaca berets and mittens; BC Jade carvings, Ear Rings and Necklaces starting; Irene Klar's hand embroidered cushion covers and impressive panorama photos of Campbell River. We also offer gift certificates and free gift wrapping, Visit our web site at www.needlenart.com!

LIMITED EDITION / PENNY CANDY JEWELERY

My daughter and myself create jewelery/novelty pieces fashioned from coins, hand carved local and word coins, unique COIN JIG-SAW PUZZLES, 1000 year old earrings, a full range of dated pendants/earrings 1930-2009, a new line of rolled coins - each hand painted with 3 dimensional embossed designs is the latest in the work being made on Quadra Island by Paul and Sofka Bishop; feel free to email for custom pieces at paulrobertbishop@hotmail.com; Click to enlarge!

Rustic Creations candles and candle holders - Lisa Peters

We have 34 scents if soy wax candles available for you to enjoy. Soy was is great because it is a natural product that burns cooler and more evenly than parrafin wax candles. We have votives, tealights and more for you to chose from. We also have unscented votives and tealights in red, green and white-perfect for the holidays!

Pier Street Knitters - Pam, Penny, Alison, Lois

Pier Street Knitters offer hand knitted hats, scarves, wristwarmers and felted bags in luxurious yarns. Most items are under $20.00 We also offer the yarn and pattern to knit your own "One Skein, One Hour" hat. A range of Alpaca berets and gloves from Peru will also be available. Click to enlarge!

Bob Scriba - local author and photographer

Here is one photo showing one of the prints that I make into framed photos for sale. I have a book called "Seasons of the Grizzly", a calendar of wildlife shots and Art cards for sale at the Christmas Markets. Click picture to enlarge.

Seams Simple – Sue Marr

I make Yoga Saki (Yoga/Pilate Mat Bags), Cell Phone Bags and Kitchen Katchers (a collector for.......).
All handcrafted in Qualicum Beach, by Seams Simple. Available in a variety of durable fabrics.
Custom orders welcomed. Click to enlarge!

The Silhouette Lady - Artist Gaylia Nelson

I do Silhouette Portraita - traditional Silhouette Family Keepsakes. 10 minute pose for a hand cut portrait presented on 5 x 7 inch card ready for framing. All ages welcome and wiggly children a delight. Gaylia has a background of 35 years in Fine Arts. Click to enlarge!

Stampin' Up - Barbara Bellefleur

We do paper crafting in all varieties - from Scrap Booking, Calendars, Card Making, Gift Boxes, handmade Paper Gifts, Digital Scrapbooking, Build-A-Bear Paper Crafts, Stamps, Inks, Paper, Embellishments, Die Cut Machine with STAMPIN’UP’s exclusive Dies and Texturz plates – you can find it ALL with STAMPIN’UP. Make Stampin' Up! your one-stop shop for all your holiday gift-giving needs. With our Gift Giving Guide you can quickly and easily find gifts for any crafter, kids, teens, neighbours, and more. Visit my Online Store today www.rubberideas.stampinup.net

Sweet Sue – Sue Schwarz

Sweet Sue has been tempting sweet tooth's with her chocolate delights for 20 yrs. in Campbell River craft fairs. Homemade jumbo turtles, Bailey's truffles and giant chocolate "cookies" have become a family Christmas tradition for many locals. Sue also specializes in Hot Pepper Jellies (like "Thai Dragon Pepper Jelly), unique relishes (like " Don't be a wienie relish"), local produce jams (like Hague Lake Raspberry Jam), chutneys (like Mango Yam Chutney) and pickles (like Hot Pickled Asparagus) - everything to make Christmas a snap.

Toad in a Tree – Amanda and Kim Feltham

Toad in a tree is a unique boutique catering to babies, kids and adults.
Kim designs hoodies, bags, outerwear and much more but is best known for her fantastic adjustable hats in a variety of styles and colours to suit all tastes. Amanda has created a baby carrier that adjusts to fit both parents comfortably, and can be worn with a baby from infant to toddler. She also designs custom baby slings and other practical yet fashionable accessories. Click to enlarge!

Villanueva Curtains

No more text provided here. Come down to the markets to see more of the unique curtain works!