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Vendor Call Reminder ‒ Book-ish Market

”The reading of all good books is like a conversation with the finest minds of past centuries.” – Rene Descartes

We are now welcoming applications from vendors for our first Book-ish Market. This event is intended to provide an in-person market environment for literary creators, with an emphasis on alternative genres and sub-cultures.

Unsure if this is the place for you and your work? Dark, weird, and spooky wins out over normal and mainstream, but we will consider all applications to create a curated mix of alternative literature, writing-related wares, and art and craft items.

Open to:

  • authors (self-published or signed)
  • small press publishers
  • publishers of zines, chapbooks and periodicals
  • creators of book accessories such as pens, bookmarks, tote bags, etc.
  • makers of journals, stationery, cards, and other writing paraphernalia
  • creators of other art or craft items

Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
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, March 31st, 1pm
All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than April 2nd.

Full details and application form at: www.torontodarkartsmarket.com

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Call For Vendors ‒ Book-ish Market

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” – Cicero

We are now welcoming applications from vendors for our first Book-ish Market. This event is intended to provide an in-person market environment for literary creators, with an emphasis on alternative genres and sub-cultures.

Unsure if this is the place for you and your work? Dark, weird, and spooky wins out over normal and mainstream, but we will consider all applications to create a curated mix of alternative literature and writing-related wares.

Open to:

  • authors (self-published or signed)
  • small press publishers
  • publishers of zines, chapbooks, graphic novels, and periodicals
  • creators of book accessories such as pens, bookmarks, tote bags, etc.
  • makers of journals, stationery, cards, and other writing paraphernalia
  • creators of other art or craft items with a book or literary theme

Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
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, March 31st, 1pm
All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than April 2nd.

Full details and application form at: www.torontodarkartsmarket.com

 

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Vendor Call Now Closed – Gothic Garden Market

The vendor call for our Gothic Garden Market on April 18th, 2026 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 February 12th. 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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Final Vendor Call – Gothic Garden Market

Final Vendor Call

It’s your last chance to come into the garden…

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 Gothic Garden Market, dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Artisans creating work with themes of flowers, plants, greenery, forests, nature and wildlife are encouraged to apply.

Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
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, February 10th, 2026, 1pm

https://www.torontodarkartsmarket.com/apply/

All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than February 12th, 2026

Beware of scammers – the only place to apply for this event is via our website. We never use third party forms for vendor applications and only use official Toronto Dark Arts Market accounts to post vendor calls to social media.

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Vendor Call Reminder – Gothic Garden Market

Reminder – we are now accepting applications.

Come into the garden…

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 Gothic Garden Market, dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Artisans creating work with themes of flowers, plants, greenery, forests, nature and wildlife are encouraged to apply.

Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
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, February 10th, 2026, 1pm

https://www.torontodarkartsmarket.com/apply/

All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than February 12th, 2026

Beware of scammers – the only place to apply for this event is via our website. We never use third party forms for vendor applications and only use official Toronto Dark Arts Market accounts to post vendor calls to social media.

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Call For Vendors – Gothic Garden Market

Come into the garden…

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 Gothic Garden Market, dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Artisans creating work with themes of flowers, plants, greenery, forests, nature and wildlife are encouraged to apply.

Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026
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, February 10th, 2026, 1pm

https://www.torontodarkartsmarket.com/apply/

All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than February 12th, 2026

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Vendor Call Closed – My Bloody Valentine Market

The vendor call for our My Bloody Valentine Market on February 7th, 2026 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 December 11th. 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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Call For Vendors ‒ My Bloody Valentine Market

Hey, little devil!

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 My Bloody Valentine Market dedicated to promoting weird and wonderful ephemera for the alternative-minded individual.

Date: Saturday, February 7th, 2026
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, December 9th, 2025, 5pm

Visit our Apply page to submit an  application.

All applicants, including those on the waiting list will be notified of their inclusion status no later than December 11th, 2025

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New Market Dates for 2026

Because we are aware that it’s hard to be an alternative indie artist right now, we are delighted to announce three new markets for our 2026 event schedule that will help create more opportunities for local artists, artisans, and creators.

Our Book-ish Market in May 2026 will feature authors, writers, indie publishers, and creators of book and writing-related items and accessories such as journals, paper, pens, and cards.

To accommodate the huge number of jewellery and accessory vendors who apply to our markets, we’ve added a Fall Fashion Fair in September 2026, which will also be open to indie clothing designers and vintage resellers.

And finally, we will be adding an additional holiday market in November 2026 to allow for early Christmas shopping and to offer vending opportunities to even more makers at the busiest time of the year.

Also, please note that we’ve adjusted the date for the 2026 instalment of our Hallowmas Market from the previously announced date to October 10th (Thanksgiving weekend), to hopefully allow for a wider spread of events across the month, making it easier for more vendors and customers to take part.

A full list of dates and vendor calls can be found below, with more info on each market available by selecting a specific event from the drop-down menu.

2026 Market Dates
February 7th – My Bloody Valentine Market – Vendor Call: November 25th to December 9th
April 18th – Gothic Garden Market – Vendor Call: January 27th to February 10th
May 23rd – Book-ish Market – Vendor Call: March 17th to 31st
June 20th – Goth Pride Market – Vendor Call: April 7th to 21st
August 15th – Goth Beach Party Market – Vendor Call:  June 9th to 23rd
September 12th – Fall Fashion Fair – Vendor Call: July 7th to 21st
October 10th – Hallowmas Market – Vendor Call: August 4th to 18th
November 15th – Early Bird Holiday Market – Vendor Call: September 1st to 15th
December 5th – Merry Creepmas Market – Vendor Call: September 29th to October 13th

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Vendor Call Closed – Merry Creepmas Market

The vendor call for our Merry Creepmas Market on December 6th 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 October 23rd. 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.