The 2026 One Of A Kind Spring Show is scheduled to take place April 9-12, 2026 at the Enercare Centre.

• You are the designer AND heavily involved in the production of your work. We are looking for makers of all kinds--from traditional to technological and creative to commercially driven. Our criteria for production and scale will differ for each category, so applications are considered case-by-case. Outline your production process(es) in detail, to show the jury your work aligns with our criteria. Beyond that, we are looking for work that is creative, innovative, cohesive, avoids saturated trends and is respectful of copyright law and other cultures.
• You Reside AND Produce Your Work in Canada. We want consumers to support the local creative economy and community, so every item for sale in the show must be made in Canada. Any manufacturing help must be locally sourced, but not all raw materials must be. Designing products and having them produced internationally is NOT something we permit.
• You Support our efforts to celebrate Diversity and Inclusivity. We put our hearts, minds, and resources into creating an event that is welcoming and inclusive for everyone. We believe in the power of craft to celebrate skill, identity, creativity, history, heritage, and culture. We have worked hard to provide resources to help educate our makers on the differences between misappropriation and responsible collaboration. We ask that you help us by ensuring your work does not perpetuate the harmful impacts of cultural appropriation.
• You Respect our Exclusivity Philosophy. One Of A Kind was born of the need for a place for Canadian makers to show and sell their work. Before e-commerce, and even before retail was open on Sundays, One Of A Kind established itself as the flagship place to buy Canadian handmade. Now, over 40 years later, we are still the best place for modern makers to build their business. And our loyal customer base comes out each year for an exclusive shopping experience highlighting the best in the creative community. Your One Of A Kind participation would include an exclusivity clause that asks that you be judicious about your participation in other shows around the time of our event. That means for 14 days before, during, and 10 days after our event, you will not participate in any shows within a 30 km radius of our location. This allows us to create a can't-miss shopping experience that draws out shoppers in large numbers.
• Your Work Stands Out. In addition to the above, we are looking for creative, unique, innovative, and cohesive. Work that avoids saturated trends and respects copyright law and other cultures.

• Contracted booth space to showcase your brand and sell your work
• Six exhibitor badges for you and your staff (unless otherwise noted).
• 10 Complimentary tickets, plus discount codes and incentives, to help you bring your fans and followers to the show.
• A dedicated One Of A Kind Online Artisan Profile with links to your website and social channels.
• Access to Pre-show resources, including an exhibitor Facebook Group, newsletters, a digital Exhibitor Kit and more.
• Onsite services, including a lounge with free tea and coffee, and other onsite perks, events, and services throughout the show.
• Exposure to our loyal shoppers and craft enthusiasts, plus opportunities for market research and customer insights.
• PR and Marketing opportunities, when applicable, prior to and during the event.
• Year-round media opportunities (featured emails, social posts, online/offline contests) to build and nurture your marketing funnels
• Show your work among top-quality makers who share your belief in creativity and small-batch production
• Expand your community—learn from show mentors and small business pros, connect with fellow makers to swap tips, create collaborations, and so much more!

Below are the materials you’ll need to submit—they help our jury get to know your business and how we can succeed together. Show off your personality and attention to detail!

We receive a high volume of applications, and the jury selects vendors based on category, production methods, product mix, and regional diversity. If you’re applying in a popular category like jewellery or apparel, be sure to make your brand and story stand out!

BIOGRAPHY

• Tells us about yourself, your brand, what inspires you, your business goals, and your education/training (if applicable).

PRODUCT & PRICE LIST

• This will help the jury understand your pricing and how it compares in the marketplace. Pricing and photos should be present for each type of item you list under Items You Would Like to Sell in the applications.

PHOTOS OF YOUR WORK (5-10 photos)

• Submit 5-10 well-lit photos representing each type of work you want to sell at the show. We cannot stress the importance of good images, as they will be the jury's introduction to your work and may be used for marketing and PR opportunities if accepted to the show.

STEP-BY-STEP DESCRIPTION OF YOUR PRODUCTION PROCESS(ES)

• This is probably the most important document in your application package. Each item you wish to sell at the show must be made by you or your company and fit within our production criteria. Take care to walk us through your production process(es)--tell us how you design, where production takes place, how you are involved and when you are getting help. This information will not be shared with anyone outside of the jury.

STUDIO PHOTO

• Show us where you make the magic happen--whether it's your studio, a maker space, a commercial kitchen or a dining room table! This helps give the jury a sense of the scale of your production.

BOOTH DESIGN

• Include a photo, sketch, inspiration board or rendering of your booth display. Your design should include plans for signage, lighting, merchandising and the structure of your booth. Your plans should also consider how your booth will tell your brand story.
• Not Sure Where to Start? Visit our Best Booth Pinterest Boards or try the Booth Design Puzzle Teaser provided by Visual Merchandising Expert and a friend of the show, Ani Nersessian of VM ID, who can help you create your best booth design.
• NOTE: Using grids to hang and display your work is not permitted to maintain the show's professional look.

SAMPLES (IF APPLICABLE)

• If required, please submit your samples to be received before the application deadline. See below for more information on samples.

Samples are required for the following product categories:

• Food/Flavours: Please submit samples of each type of item you wish to sell for review by the jury. All samples must be submitted in final retail packaging. Exhibitors from out of province who will be selling meat, dairy, or fish, are required to submit their Safe Food for Canadians Licence.
• Paper, Personal Care, Candles, Health & Wellness: All paper (stationery) and scented products (soap, candles, etc.) must be submitted for review in their finished form. Submissions should include at least one of each type of product that will be sold, but do not need to include all variations that will be available. Samples will not be returned.

Important Note: If your application does not fall under one of the categories listed above but includes products from those categories, you must submit samples of those specific items.

• Example: If you are applying under the art category but have included stationery cards in your submission, you are required to provide samples of the cards.

Please send samples of each type of item you intend to sell at the show to:

One Of A Kind Show
20 Eglinton Ave West, Suite 1200
Toronto, ON
M4R 1K8

ATTN: Application Samples

NOTE: Samples sent for review will not be returned. Samples should be received within one week of your application submission. If you are dropping your samples off in person, please do so only during business hours. If your samples require special handling (such as refrigeration) please contact apply@oneofakindshow.com

Questions about what to submit in your application package or what samples need to be included? Don't hesitate to reach to us at apply@oneofakindshow.com.

Booth space includes 8’ high pipe and white drape and booth number signage. Exhibitors must provide lighting, signage, fixtures, and POS equipment. Electrical, hard walls and other services are available for rental.

Due to the pipe-and-drape construction (1.5” diameter) of the booth, internal dimensions are slightly reduced (as noted below). Consider your actual booth size when making your booth display plans.

Find booth sizing and pricing for the 2026 One Of A Kind Spring Show here.

Rising Stars. In this open-concept section, space is for first-time applicants with less than 5 years of professional experience in their art or craft. We supply the carpet, you bring a freestanding structure and lighting to showcase your work. Request space by the square foot, so you get as little or as much as you need. Open to all categories except food.

• To see examples of past Rising Stars booths, visit https://www.pinterest.ca/onmywaytoooak/rising-stars/
• Applicants are eligible to participate in the Rising Stars section at ONE Winter and ONE Spring Show.
• Minimum booth size is 9 square feet.

Booth Share. Share a 10’ x 10’ booth (or larger, if requested) with a fellow artisan to help alleviate some of the challenges of your first shows, like costs, required stock, and booth sitting. Open to individual applicants applying with a partner.

• To see examples of past Booth Shares, visit https://www.pinterest.ca/onmywaytoooak/booth-share/
• To apply, each participant must submit a complete application, including a booth design that shows how you will share the 10’x10’ booth space.
• Applicants are eligible for a Booth Share at TWO Spring and TWO Winter Shows

Marketplace. This updated and enhanced marketplace is a great place to get your start at the show, without having to build a booth. This unique section is unlike any other tabletop section; providing an elevated platform for your business. Limited to first-time Spring Show participants.

• To see examples of past Marketplace booths, visit https://www.pinterest.ca/onmywaytoooak/marketplace/

MARKETPLACE. This updated and enhanced marketplace is a great place to get your start at the show, without having to build a booth. You'll skip building a big booth so you can focus on preparing for the show, and the close quarters of this section create a great sense of community onsite. This unique section is unlike any other tabletop section; providing an elevated platform for your business. Limited to first-time Spring Show participants.

Apply to Marketplace.

RISING STARS. In this open concept section, we supply the carpet, and you bring a freestanding structure and lighting to showcase your work. Request space by the square foot so that you get as little or as much as you need to create a display that works best for your brand.

• Open to first-time Spring exhibitors or those who have only previously participated in our Marketplace/New In Buniess/Québec créatif sections.
• Due to Health and Safety regulations, this section does not allow sampling for those artisans in our Flavours category.
• See examples of Rising Stars booths from shows past on our Rising Stars Pinterest Board.

FLAVOURS. If your kitchen is your studio, then the Flavours section is for you. In this popular neighbourhood, customers find all of their favourite consumables like baked goods, jams, marinades, cocktail mixes and sweets.

We are committed to investing in the future of craft, so our activation funds helps new artisans start to build their business with One Of A Kind. Eligible applicants can apply for funding directly through the Spring 2026 Show Application.

NEW ARTISAN

Open to first-time applicants who have been practicing their craft for less than 5 years, this grant reduces booth fees by $1,000.

TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP

Open to first-time applicants coming from outside of Ontario, this grant is designed to assist with travel, shipping and accommodation expenses by reducing booth fees by $500.