The New Venture Marketplace

The New Venture Marketplace is our flagship event. It’s an annual craft, art, food and music market designed to support and remove barriers for new entrepreneurs, and create community.

Upcoming Market

Bye Bye Winter Market

March 23rd, 2025

11-4pm at Glitter Bean Cafe - 5896 Spring Garden

All Ages, Free Admission, All Local Vendors

Vendor Applications are now closed.

Values of the New Venture Marketplace

Accessibility

We prioritize accessibility in the New Venture Marketplace each year. We work with vendors individually to make accommodations so everyone is comfortable and welcomed.
Equity

We prioritize vendors who are new to entrepreneurship, specifically those that are African Nova Scotian, Mi’kmaq, newcomers, people living with a disability, those living with mental illness and youth.
Community

We work to create a space that is family friendly, safe, and fun for all. Our vendors are given opportunities to connect with one another, and with the wider community.

Why the Marketplace?

Not all markets are built equal.

The New Venture Marketplace exists to strip barriers that entrepreneurs face when participating in local markets. Many markets charge high table fees, and may not prioritize accessibility and community. Our markets are always free for the vendors, and for the public.

We’re dedicated to something simple - uniting and investing in our community.