Dickens Fair
Are You Ready for Another Fabulous Dickens Fair ?!
A James Bay Community Tradition Since the 1980’s
Celebrating its 44th year, this is one of Victoria’s oldest and best-loved Winter Craft Fairs. Our carefully curated Vancouver Island and Gulf Island artisans offer an amazing variety of affordable handmade and homemade products. With over 60 vendors there will be something for everyone!
Mark Your Calendars
Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: James Bay Community Centre,140 Oswego Street, Victoria, BC
Admission: $3 (cash) or $3.50 (debit/credit card) -Free for Children under 12 (accompanied by an Adult)
Come meet and support your local Vancouver Island and Gulf Island Makers, Bakers, and Producers – hear their stories and learn first-hand how and why they do what they do. Enter a wonderland of treasures, with vendors offering everything from wood-work to jewelry, fine arts and paper-crafts, candles, clothing, knits, foods, baked goods and so much more!
You will recognize many of your favourite James Bay Market vendors in addition to lots of new-to-you vendors showcasing their work at the Dickens Fair, some for the first time. The variety and quality will impress even the most discerning shoppers.
START YOUR SHOPPING LIST!
We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring you what’s shaping up to be our best Dickens Fair yet. From familiar favourites to exciting new makers, there’s so much we can’t wait to share with you!
Click the button below to see the full vendor list of 60+ amazing Makers, Bakers, Brewers & Growers.
THE DICKENS CAFE AND DOOR PRIZES
Looking for more reasons to join us at the Dickens Fair? Enjoy a stop at our new Dickens Café as you browse, and don’t forget to enter for wonderful door prizes from local businesses.
Explore the links below for all the details!
HEY VENDORS!
Vendor applications are full for this year, but if you’re already part of the 2025 Dickens Fair, all your setup info, timing details, and reminders are waiting on our Vendor Information page. Curious about joining us next time? You can explore the page for future reference.
Let’s All Shop Local and Handmade this Christmas!
Join us on December 6th, 10:00am to 4:00pm for our 44th Annual Dickens Fair and support your local community!
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