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Hallowmas Market – Vendor Call Now Closed

The vendor call for our Hallowmas Market on October 18th is now closed. We thank everyone who expressed interest in taking part.

All applicants, including those on the waiting list, will be contacted no later than August 21st. Please check your inboxes and spam folders.

We ask that artisans who did not apply during the vendor call please do not contact us asking for a spot – any cancellations will be filled from the existing wait list.

To avoid missing calls for future events, be sure to sign up for our vendor mailing list.

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Goth Beach Party Market – Thank You!

Grateful and heartfelt thanks to everyone who took part in our Goth Beach Party Market at Ground Control yesterday.

Thank you to our amazing vendors for your talent, hard work and professionalism. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support local artists and artisans. Your purchases absolutely make a difference to each and every small business that took part, and we are so happy and humbled that you’ve chosen to spend your hard-earned dollars with us.

Thanks as well to everyone at Ground Control. You folks are always there for us and we love and appreciate all of you and everything you do for the community.

And last but not least, thank you to every person who shared our posts and stories over the past month or so. Your efforts helped us achieve tens of thousands of views on many of our posts, and we have seen that translate into a significant increase in followers and a very respectable turnout of almost 500 people for an event in a summer where other alternative markets seem to be struggling. On behalf of yesterday’s vendors, thank you so much for the work you did in spreading the word and making our market a success for all involved!

We’re back at Ground Control on October 18th for our 3rd annual Hallowmas Market – we hope you’ll come and get spooky with us and over 40 amazing vendors! Vendor call for our Hallowmas Market ends on Tuesday, August 19th, so if you are an artisan who makes dark, weird, creepy, or macabre stuff, please visit our website to apply!

Also keep an eye out in early September for the vendor call for the Dark Arts Market Canada online holiday market. This online-only event will feature 50 vendors from across Canada over 3 days in November. Because with tariffs looming, it’s important that we remember to put our elbows up and Buy Canadian this coming holiday season!

Looking for other markets in or outside of Toronto? Check out the Dark Arts Market Canada Resources page for a list of alternative markets from coast to coast. https://www.darkartsmarketcanada.com/resources/

Thank you again to everyone who took part… we’ll see you on the beach!

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Hallowmas Market – Final Vendor Call

Last chance!! Final Vendor Call ‒ Hallowmas Market

Toronto Dark Arts Market welcomes applications from creators and makers of alternative arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and accessories, music, literature, decor, toys, and housewares, to take part in our Hallowmas Market dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Open to the public: 11am – 5pm (free admission)
Location: Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto
Fully accessible venue with wifi and ATM on site

Application deadline: Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, 5pm
All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than August 21st, 2025

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Goth Beach Party Market – Today!!

Saturday, August 16th
11am – 5pm
Ground Control
1279 Queen St. W.

You’re gonna need a bigger boat. Because we have so many amazing treasures in store for you, how else are you gonna get them home?

Please join us today, Saturday, August 16th as we host 35+ artists and artisans of dark, alternative wares.

Our market is (mostly) family-friendly.  Our gorgeous venue is close to parking and transit, is fully accessible, and has an ATM on site. The bar will be open for customers to enjoy a beverage while they shop.

Admission is free.

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Tomorrow – Goth Beach Party Market

Saturday, August 16th
11am – 5pm
Ground Control
1279 Queen St. W.

You’re gonna need a bigger boat. Because we have so many amazing treasures in store for you, how else are you gonna get them home?

Please join us on Saturday, August 16th as we host 35+ artists and artisans of dark, alternative wares.

Our market is (mostly) family-friendly.  Our gorgeous venue is close to parking and transit, is fully accessible, and has an ATM on site. The bar will be open for customers to enjoy a beverage while they shop.

Admission is free.

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Hallowmas Market – Vendor Call Reminder

Vendor Call Reminder ‒ Hallowmas Market

This is the big one! Trick or freakin’ treat!

Toronto Dark Arts Market welcomes applications from creators and makers of alternative arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and accessories, music, literature, decor, toys, and housewares, to take part in our Hallowmas Market dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Open to the public: 11am – 5pm (free admission)
Location: Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto
Fully accessible venue with wifi and ATM on site

Application deadline: Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, 5pm
All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than August 21st, 2025

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Call For Vendors ‒ Hallowmas Market

This is the big one! Trick or freakin’ treat!

Toronto Dark Arts Market welcomes applications from creators and makers of alternative arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and accessories, music, literature, decor, toys, and housewares, to take part in our Hallowmas Market dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Date: Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Open to the public: 11am – 5pm (free admission)
Location: @groundcontroltoronto, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto
Fully accessible venue with wifi and ATM on site

Application deadline: Tuesday, August 19th, 2025, 5pm
All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than August 21st, 2025

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Goth Beach Party Market – Vendor Call Now Closed

The vendor call for our Goth Beach Party Market on August 16th is now closed. We thank everyone who expressed interest in taking part.

All applicants, including those on the waiting list, will be contacted no later than June 26th. Please check your inboxes and spam folders.

We ask that artisans who did not apply during the vendor call please do not contact us asking for a spot – any cancellations will be filled from the existing wait list.

To avoid missing calls for future events, be sure to sign up for our vendor mailing list.

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Goth Pride Market – Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who took part in our Goth Pride Market at Ground Control yesterday.

It is an honour and a pleasure to be able to support and promote the many talented artists and artisans who are part of the local goth and queer communities.

Heartfelt appreciation to everyone at Ground Control, who are such an integral part of both communities, and who have helped us grow our weird little market into such a joyful and successful event. Thanks to our amazing vendors, and to everyone who came out and supported local artisans by purchasing their wares.

We’re back at Ground Control on August 16th for our Goth Beach Party Market – so mark your calendars, and grab your parasol and your coffin-shaped pool floatie and come check us out! Vendor call for this market ends on Tuesday, June 24th, so if you are an artisan considering applying, better do it soon!

Also keep an eye out in mid-July for the vendor call for the Dark Arts Market Canada online Halloween market. This online-only event will feature 50 vendors from across Canada over 3 days in September.

If you missed us and want to check out some other in-person events, Ghostwood Market is at Parkdale Hall on Saturday, June 28th, and then again on August 2nd with a terrarium-themed market. And make sure you don’t miss the Something Strange Oddities and Curiosities Market on Sunday July 20th at Revival – not just a market but a whole museum of oddities and a fun sideshow that’s sure to freak you out!

Looking for other markets outside of Toronto? Check out the Dark Arts Market Canada Resources page (or our Instagram or Facebook accounts) for a list of alternative markets from coast to coast.

Again HUGE thank to everyone who was with us yesterday, we wish you all a safe and happy Pride!

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Goth Beach Party Market – Final Vendor Call

Final Call For Vendors – Goth Beach Party Market

Toronto Dark Arts Market welcomes applications from creators and makers of alternative arts, crafts, clothing, jewellery and accessories, music, literature, decor, toys, and housewares, to take part in our Goth Beach Party Market dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Date: Saturday, August 16th, 2025
Open to the public: 11am – 5pm (free admission)
Location: Ground Control, 1279 Queen Street West, Toronto

Fully accessible venue with wifi and ATM on site
Application deadline: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, 5pm

All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than June 26th, 2025

Submit your application here.