LOCATION: Bay of Quinte region Owners: Rohit Gupta & Kush Gupta We started our business in June 2021. We found Dunkaroos in the GTA (general Toronto area) and it was pricey. The store had other snacks too so we thought he was overcharging. We did some research and found a whole lot of other cool…
Vendor Feature: Isa Isa Slime
I began Isa Isa Slime at the end of 2022. It stared as a bonding experience between me and my daughter that quickly led to a love for the business. My inspiration to create flows from many different things in my life.; like my children’s hobbies and interests, food, trends, nature and much more from…
CANADA DAY DIGS 2023
Peruuuuse through these Bay Of Quinte artisans for some Canada Day INSPO! Wear it, eat it, enjoy it. Happy Canada Day! DELO & CO- Canada Day stud pack Find Delo & Co online and Instagram @ DeloandCo FABLE & CO. APPAREL- County design/baseball style shirt Find Fable & Co Apparel on Instagram and Facebook @Fableco_Apparel…
10 SMALL BIZ BUYS FOR DAD
10 small businesses you should check out his Father’s Day! Father’s Day is approaching FAST! Not going to lie…it may have snuck-up on us as well. It can be hard to find that perfect little gift and if you want to find something local and artisanal…it is not always easy. SO, we have gathered 10…
Vendor Feature: Inspired Sense
Celebrating a colorful Life! Inspired Sense became a reality in July of 2017. In 2015, after going in for a routine kidney stone removal, I woke up to learn they found a tumor behind it. Over that year I had two more kidney surgeries. My nails peeled and became weak while trying everything on the market…
Vendor Feature: Westy Wine Tours
Jenn Vanner is the owner of Westy Wine Tours, which is located in Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. I started my wine tour business in the Summer of 2021, one year after buying my first VW bus, a 1971 Westfalia! I’ve always had a love for vintage Volkswagen buses and beetles and after my first…
Vendor Feature: Small Threads
When my little was born I realized quickly that every time you blink they’ve grown out of everything. I started to thrift as a way to save money, because let’s be real.. brand new clothes every few months IN THIS ECONOMY?! I love finding quality pieces at a fraction of the price, even if it…
Vendor Feature: True Illusion Shop
When did you start your business and what made you begin? I started creating and doing markets in November of 2022! I started because I thought it’d be fun to share my art with others. What inspires you most and is there someone who influences you? I’m always inspired by food! I make a lot…
Vendor Feature: Livmori
When did you start your business and what made you begin? I first studied corset making in post-secondary school. I really didn’t enjoy it, I found it tedious and boring. The corsets I was making then were historical reproductions. I was still sewing as a hobby when corsets started appearing in mainstream fashion again, and…
INSTAGRAM BOOTCAMP WITH SOCIAL KAT MEDIA
DATE: February 18th, 1:30-3:30 PM TIME: 1:30-3:30 LOCATION: Fokus Coworking, Belleville, ON INSTRUCTOR: Social Kat Media FEE: $50 Learn how to use Instagram’s core features strategically to create content that connects & drives sales. Now’s your chance to get strategic advice from a social media expert and learn how to tap into the power of…
Vendor Feature: Simply Chic
When did you start your business and what made you begin? Crochet has been in my life for as long as I can remember (my mom and grandma both crocheted for years!). However I only picked up a hook and ball of yarn myself about 6 years ago. After learning some basic stitches and gaining…
Vendor Feature: Mayall’s Apothecary
When did you start your business and what made you begin? I started my business in November 2022, not that long ago really. I have been studying Herbalism for the past couple of years, working toward my Clinical Herbalist designation and in the course of my studies I developed a number of products which I…
Vendor Feature: Cling Capsule
That’s when the idea to reinvent the typical earring back to have a hook came to me. What kind of looks could I make if I could attach my own rings and charms to my earring back? ~Robyn, Cling Capsule When did you start your business and what made you begin? The idea for my…
Vendor Feature: Just B Boutique
Location: Bay of Quinte, Ontario When did you start your business and what made you begin? I started the initial business concept and product testing in September 2022, and launched our products for sale in November 2022. My husband really encouraged me to start the business. My husband and a lot of our family members…
Vendor Feature: Artist Angela Jane Lavender
When did you begin your business and what made you start your venture? Even though I have always been an artist on the side, I began pursuing an art career full-time during the pandemic after levelling up my skill set through a virtual art course. I realized then that I didn’t want to make art…
Rate of Progress
Let’s talk about the rate of progress. We often put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be Oprah by our second sale and social media does not help this! We know we shouldn’t be comparing ourselves to others but IT’S SO HARD. We see other businesses taking off and we wonder why we aren’t…
5 Steps to Prepare for Market Season
Getting started can feel overwhelming but we’ve put together a checklist to help you prepare for market season 2022. Buy a tent or make any adjustments to the tent you have. Booth tents can be expensive but if you purchase them during the off season (winter months) they are usually a bit cheaper. Find one…
Our 7 Tips For Staying Motivated During the Off-Season
As a maker staying motivated during the off season can be a real challenge. Just counting down the days until you can get outside and set up that tent to sell your wares. Here’s our list of ways to stay jazzed during the cold winter months. Planning Planning Planning – Envision yourself – it’s May…
The Power of the Dabble
To dabble: “To undertake something superficially or without serious intent” The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition. You have an idea. But you don’t quite have direction yet. Let’s talk about the power of the dabble. Our inspiration train can slow down if we don’t have a concrete idea of what the…
Live + Local Music
Music is in the air! Check out these local musicians and where they are playing live. Make sure to give them a big round of applause!
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Setting up your booth
We are consistently inspired by the many different ways vendors set up their booth 👌 It’s amazing what can be done with a little Pinterest-ing and a Home Hardware visit 😎 Handmade cork and magnetic display boards, crate shelves, wooden display slabs, eye catching poster boards, etc etc! We’ve even seen plants, carpets, and sweet…
Woodworking
These vendors might not be lumberjacks, but they know their way around some woodworking with these beautiful wooden creations.
Pets
Finds for your furry friends! Accessories, treats and more to keep your pampered pets purrfectly happy.
Vintage + Thrift
Items that are even more enjoyable the second time around! Take a break from fast fashion at these vendors who are bringing back vintage + thrift just for you.
Food + Drink
Shopping works up an appetite, so make sure you grab some food + drink goodness from these vendors to keep spirits high.
Kids + Babies
A category so you cute, you just want to squeeze their wittle cheeks. Babies, kids, toddlers, tyrants – these vendors have got you covered.
Paper Goods
Stationary lovers – this category is for you! Pretty paper, perfect pens and cutesy cards are the speciality of these vendors.
Eco Friendly
Love these products and love the planet! Our eco friendly vendors are conscious of their environmental footprint – and yours too!