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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.

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2027 Market Dates

We’re excited to announce our full schedule of market dates for 2027.

As always, dates are confirmed but may be subject to rescheduling or cancellation, depending on what craziness life throws at us.

We’ve got ten markets planned in total, with two Bookish markets that will feature authors, small publishers, zines, stationery, etc.

Please mark your calendars, and we hope you will join us at one (or all!!) of these in the coming year.

January 16th – Winter Bookish Market – Vendor Call: November 3rd to 17th
February 13th – My Bloody Valentine Market – Vendor Call: November 24th to December 8th
April 17th – Gothic Garden Market – Vendor Call: February 2nd to February 16th
May 22nd – World Goth Day Market – Vendor Call: March 9th to March 23rd
June 19th – Goth Pride Market – Vendor Call: April 6th to April 20th
July 17th – Summer Bookish Market – Vendor Call: May 11th to May 25th
August 22nd – Toronto Goth Weekend Market – Vendor Call: June 8th to June 22nd
October 9th – Hallowmas Market – Vendor Call: August 10th to August 24th
November 13th – Early Holiday Market – Vendor Call: September 7th to September 21st
December 4th – Merry Creepmas Market – Vendor Call: September 28th to October 12th

Vendors interested in taking part in our events should sign up for our Vendor Mailing List to receive advance notice of vendor calls.