Whistler’s Original Artisan Market has built a reputation of presenting unique, quality, hand-made art and crafts for Whistler residents and visitors looking for one-of-a-kind treasures. Featuring over 100 artisans from the Sea to Sky Corridor, Lower Mainland and beyond, the 21st annual holiday craft fair will feature a wide array of ceramics, clothing, fine art, wood, glass, metal, jewelry, candles and aromatherapy products as well as Christmas decorations. Attracting over 5,000 visitors in 2008, Bizarre Bazaar is a vibrant community event that includes live music, a silent auction, dance and food.

Bizarre Bazaar runs from 3pm to 8pm on Friday, November 27, and 10am to 6pm on Saturday, November 28.

APPLICATIONS WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED FOR BIZARRE BAZAAR 2009

Click here for the Bizarre Bazaar application and guidelines.

EMERGING ARTISAN ASSISTANCE
We provide assistance to a local emerging artisan exhibiting at Bizarre Bazaar for the first time. The selected new artisan will have his/her booth fee reduced by 50%. The fund is open to students enrolled in craft training programs or new artisans of any age who have been in their craft career for 3 years or less. Assistance is available for 1-2 artisans per year. Please note, the assistance is determined by NEED so please tell us why you need it. If selected, we will return 50% of your fee. More details will be available on the application form. 

Photos by Joern Rohde