Applications are now open for makers to participate in the Flowerfield Arts Centre Christmas Craft Market 2026! – closing 21 Sept

Professional makers are now invited to apply to be part of our fabulous Christmas Craft Market from 14 November to 23 December – the best festive market on the North Coast!

For almost 6 weeks in the run up to Christmas, the Flowerfield Christmas Craft Market takes place in our ground floor galleries in the beautiful Georgian house part of the arts centre.

It showcases high quality handmade contemporary crafts and artisan food producers – ceramics, glass, jewellery design, textiles, woodcraft, handmade decorations, chocolates, homeware, prints, knits and paintings. It promotes makers from all across Northern Ireland & Ireland. (See the note below for what we’re keen to add to the market this year).

In 2025, the market saw the highest footfall yet and a record turnover of over £50,000. It exceeded all our expectations and is only growing more popular. It’s the stress free Christmas shopping destination.

We welcome applications from professional makers within the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough and from across Northern Ireland and Ireland. Our primary objective is to support and promote professional makers/creatives whose sole income is from their creative work. We particularly welcome applications from new market participants.

* As well as the wonderful range of crafts we feature, we’re keen to see crafted and handmade gifts such as; ideas for children & babies; non-perishable foods and special larder items like oils, vinegars, drizzles, jams, chutneys, non-alcoholic drinks; bespoke doggy and pet gifts.

  • Applications close on: Monday 21 September 2026, 5pm

To apply

For more information and how to apply, see the Flowerfield Arts Centre website below.

Christmas Craft Market 2026

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