There’s a free artisan Spring market happening in downtown Victoria this weekend

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, this market makes the perfect shopping date!

Head to the Bay Centre this Saturday, May 3rd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the Victoria Market Collective’s Spring Fling Artisan Market & Workshops—a fun-filled day of shopping, crafting, and celebrating all things for the mother figure in your life.

This family-friendly event features over 30 local vendors and artisans, offering everything from handmade jewelry and art to sweet treats and one-of-a-kind gifts.

Plus, the first 100 attendees will receive a free spring bouquet courtesy of the Bay Centre and Brown’s the Florist (must be 19+, in-person only, distribution starts at 10 a.m. on Level 2).

You’ll also enjoy one hour of free parking—because gifts should come with perks!

But the market isn’t just about shopping—new this year are exciting workshops where you can get hands-on and creative! Choose from nine unique sessions like:

• Herbal Mocktail Creations with Kisses to Go Tea

• Charm Necklaces with Suleenity

• Felt Flower Bouquets with Fiber and Form

• Seaglass Art with Rocky Start Creations

• Chocolate Tasting with the Chocolate Project

Workshop spots are limited, so register now.

Market-goers are also invited to capture the moment with free photos from Four Frames—take home a print and spin to win part of $500+ in prizes!

Here’s a list of vendors that will be at this year’s market:

1. 4 Dirty Monkeys Soap Works
2. Anymal
3. Art by Scarlett
4. Azariah Designs Jewelry
5. Camas Lane Art and Photography
6. Casa María Boutique
7. Crafty Chic
8. Evercoast Handmade
9. Felt a bird on it
10. ForeverBugs
11. Goldfinch Pastel
12. Hana Harmony
13. HiEKKA Design
14. House of Tunisian sweets
15. La Mer Jewelry
16. Lady Stardust
17. Little Oaks Creative
18. Mushroom Envy
19. Preservation Flowers
20. Queering the Burbs
21. September’s Hearth
22. Sonia Lesage Ceramics
23. Suleenity Jewelry
24. Sunday Jewelry Co.
25. Tall Trees Creative
26. The Sketchy Notebook
27. Trail to the Beach

Make your shopping for this upcoming Mother’s Day magical, creative, and local—and don’t forget to follow the organizers for updates:

Bay Centre – Facebook | Instagram

Victoria Market Collective – Facebook | Instagram

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Victoria Market Collective’s Spring Fling Artisan Market & Workshops

• When: Saturday, May 3rd, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Where: Bay Centre, 1150 Douglas Street