Winter Bookish Market – Vendor Call

Toronto Dark Arts Market is now accepting applications for vendors for our Winter Bookish Market on Saturday, January 16th.

We’ll be hosting 35+ authors, writers, and publishers, as well as makers of zines, graphic novels, and magazines, plus other artisans of all styles, with a focus on books and literature as well as other items essential to readin’ and writin’!

Makers of all types of wares are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to creators of the items listed above, with a focus on stuff that is weird, creepy, spooky, and alternative. As always, 2SLGBTQ+ vendors are encouraged to apply.

Date: Saturday, January 16th, 2027
Open to the public: 11am – 5pm (free admission)
Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto

Cost: $40 – $200, depending on size
Fully accessible venue with wifi and ATM on site

Application deadline: Tuesday, November 17th, 2026, 1pm

All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than November 17th, 2026.

Note that we only accept applications during the scheduled vendor call from our official website. We NEVER use Jotform, Google docs, Gmail or DMs to engage with vendors.