Jake Epp to hold first holiday market

The Jake Epp Library in Steinbach is hosting its first holiday market and it is looking for vendors.

“There was clearly a big maker community here and we wanted to honour that and provide an opportunity for people to show their small businesses and connect with other makers in the community, and be able to bring people into the library, not only to see the makers in the community, but the services that the library has to offer as well. So, it’s a really great collaborative opportunity,” said Jenifer Carter, teens, adults and seniors program coordinator.

Vendors will make handmade ornaments, decorations, jewelry, candles, baked goods, and other homemade items. Vendors will be set up throughout the library. The market will be open on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vendors who are interested in participating are asked to apply in-person at the Jake Epp Library circulation desk or by emailing ckowalson@jakeepplibrary.com. Deadline to apply is Nov. 10 with acceptance notification given out on Nov. 15.

The cost to have a booth at the market is between $20 and $40 depending on the size of the booth. Booth payments need to be made by Nov. 24

“We’re actually hoping that is the first annual holiday market. So, we’re hoping that we start off really well this year and we’re able to bring it back every year with new and returning makers,” said Carter.