It happens every year over the weekend after Labour Day in Riverdale Park West. 2026 dates are:

Friday, Sept 11, 2026: 1 - 6pm

Saturday Sept 12, 2026: 10am - 6pm

Sunday Sept 13, 2026: 10am - 5pm

The event takes place in Riverdale Park West. It’s an outdoor event that happens rain or shine.

The show is held in Riverdale Park West, which is accessible. The show is also stroller friendly. The Simpson House washrooms at Riverdale Farm (open 9am to 5pm) are wheelchair accessible from the north entrance. Baby change tables are available in the farm’s Meeting House washrooms.

We only accept work designed and made by the applicant. We don’t accept works imported or purchased for resale, nor works created in part or in whole by a third party.

Riverdale Park West (and its newly planted trees!) is a space that continues to change. We can typically fit approximately 165 booth spots. The park has ample space for the thousands of visitors we attract over the 3 day show. 

Applications for the 2026 show are open from Saturday February 14 and firmly close on Sunday April 26. Our Early bird discounted application fee runs from Saturday February 14 through Sunday March 15.

Yes. All applications are thoroughly reviewed by the jury, even if you have exhibited at our show before. All applications should be current and robust. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Only the previous year’s award winners are exempt from jurying.

Applicants will be notified of their acceptance status on Monday, June 1.

The record numbers of applications are making the show more competitive than ever so plan to apply early. Independent jurors base their selections on a mix of creativity, skill, presentation, uniqueness, process and display. They also strive to achieve a balance of categories and a fit for Cabbagetown Art & Craft Show visitors. 

Please be aware that all jury decisions are final.

All artists pay a non-refundable fee of $50 + HST to apply to the show and enter the jurying process. Applicants who apply by March 15 will receive an early bird application fee of $40 + HST.  Exhibitors who have been accepted into the Show pay a Booth Fee of $450 + HST.

Booth spaces are 10-foot wide by 10-foot deep. 

All exhibitors have a booth space of 10-foot wide by 10-foot deep. 

Each space must have a 10’ x 10’ white tent – either owned or rented. Artists who use only an uncovered table or display will not be allowed to exhibit.

Providing that you are not hindering fellow exhibitors or the public, the space behind your designated 10’ x 10’ booth can be used as storage only. We no longer allow double booths or additional selling space outside of the 10’ x’ 10’ space provided. 

Exhibitors who have been accepted into the Show pay a Booth Fee of $450 + HST.

Booth fees are payable by Interac e-transfer and are due one week following acceptance notices (by Sunday June 7 2026).

The 2026 Booth Fee of $450 + HST covers your participation in the show and includes the 3 day rental of the assigned 10’ x 10’ area for your exhibition and retail space plus an online listing for one year on the Cabbagetown Art & Craft Show website, with a direct link to the artist’s website. 

Rentals of tents, equipment and parking are NOT included in the Booth Fee.

We don’t accommodate booth sharing but there’s space on the application form to request e.g. a section location, a booth neighbour or the direction a booth faces. We’ll do our best to accommodate requests but can’t make guarantees.

All booth locations are assigned and communicated to the exhibitor prior to the show. Booth locations can be requested on your application, however they are not guaranteed. 

Exhibitors who have been accepted into the Show pay a Booth Fee of $450 + HST.

Booth fees are payable by Interac e-transfer and are due one week following acceptance notices (by Sunday June 7 2026).

All exhibitors must have a 10’ x 10’ white tent — either owned or rented. Artists who use only an uncovered table or display will not be allowed to exhibit.

If you’ve been juried into the show, you can use your own tent or you can rent one.

Rental tents will be up and ready for move-in on Friday morning of the show. Please refer to the Exhibitor Information page on this website to access the link to the Tent and Equipment Rental Form.

You can rent tables, chairs and booth equipment.

Rented tents, furniture and equipment will be up and ready for move-in on Friday morning of the show.

Please refer to the Exhibitor Information page of this website to access the Tent and Equipment Rental Form.

Rental tents, for those who order them, will be put up before artists arrive to set up for the show. We try to help whenever possible, but we’re not staffed to assist exhibitors with set-up and tear-down. If you have heavy items for your tent, we have a golf cart available to help you move those heavy loads. See us at the Show Tent for assistance.

We have culinary artists who exhibit at the event and we’ll have a collection of pop-ups selling food for exhibitors and visitors over the weekend.

We post our food vendors on our website by August 1, 2026.

Yes! Each year our jury recognizes a select group of exhibitors at the show. 

Our awards program includes:

Best in Show

Exceptional Fine Art

Exceptional Craft & Design

Outstanding Emerging Creative (NEW for 2026!)

Each recipient is awarded a $500 cash prize plus automatic entry and complimentary booth fee for the following year’s show. 

In addition, the Craftsperson Award of Merit in partnership with Craft Ontario is managed through the Craft Ontario annual Craft Awards Program.