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Welcome to the Christmas Market!

Our festive huts return alongside curated holiday exclusives, creating a vibrant destination that draws shoppers and delivers a magical holiday experience. Now, let’s review the key logistics to help you make the most of it.

Booth Guidelines & Design

At One Of A Kind, your success is our priority—and a well-designed booth is one of the best ways to draw in customers and drive sales. Your booth should showcase your brand and serve as a strong sales tool. Read on to learn about guidelines and design inspiration.


General Guidelines

  • Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available through the venue.

  • Electricity: Outlets are not included and must be arranged directly with the venue.

  • Signage & Display: Handwritten signs and grid walls are not permitted.

Hut Guidelines
  • Fire Safety: Exhibitors in huts are required to keep a 5lbs. ABC fire extinguisher within their booth.

  • Lighting: Lighting is mandatory but not included and must be arranged directly with the venue. Exhibitors who wish to rent through SHOWTECH (the in-house supplier) are encouraged to order one high bay installed directly overhead (rather than at an angle, as the eave can cast shadows inside the booth). Alternatively, exhibitors may bring and install their own lighting within their booth.

  • Hut Modifications: You may drill small holes and make other minor adjustments in order to install signage and/or lighting and decor. The structure is not intended to bear the weight of shelving/product storage. Please bring freestanding product storage to outfit the booth. Any other questions may be directed to ooakoperations@informa.com.

  • Hut Counter: The hut comes with a counter, see below for measurements and renderings. You may choose to have it removed completely however you must indicate this wish by filling out this form by no later than October 16th. Unfortunately, requests made after this date will not be accommodated.

  • Signage: Signage with your company and booth number will be provided by the show. The dimensions are 18”w x 8”h. and will be affixed by the show on the dividing wall of your booth. Please note that signage on the front of the counter or anywhere else outside of the hut is prohibited. You are welcome to have signage inside your booth.

  • Corner Huts: Exhibitors may not use the outside corner wall. Items may only be placed on the windowsill without hanging over the ledge. A second sign will be provided for the external wall, see picture for reference.

    • Windows measure 4’ x 4’, with the bottom edge 2’6” above the floor.
2025 Christmas Market Hut Signage Example

2025 Christmas Market Hut Signage Example

2025 Christmas Market Hut Signage example with corner signage

2025 Christmas Market Hut Signage example with corner signage

Tabletop Guidelines
  • Display and Height: All display elements must stay on the tabletop surface. Vertical displays are encouraged to maximize visibility(no more than 8’ in height from the floor), while keeping sightlines clear and space open to engage with customers.

  • Signage: No banners or signage may be hung on the front of or behind the display. Official booth signs will be provided and affixed to the front of your counter on the top left or right corner. The sign will be 8'"w x 4"d.

  • Lighting: Depending on your product, a combination of overhead lighting or tabletop lighting may work best. Overhead lighting can be rented from the venue. Exhibitor may supply their own tabletop lighting if preferred (electricity must be ordered from the venue). Please note that any lighting requiring a stand outside of your tabletop is strictly prohibited.

  • Seating: A small stool is recommended for comfort in the compact space.


Example of lighting that is not permitted.

Examples of 1) permitted lighting and 2) signage placement.

Tabletop exhibitors: Browse our dedicated Pinterest board of past Marketplace displays for inspiration.


Booth Guidelines & Design

Booth Design

Your booth is your storefront at the show. A thoughtful display helps attract visitors, showcases your products, and tells your brand story.

For inspiration, explore our Best Booth Pinterest Boards and keep these design principles in mind:

  • Bright, focused lighting (lighting is mandatory for all exhibitors)
  • Effective use of vertical space
  • A clean, inviting layout that encourages shoppers to step in and browse

Need help planning your booth? Try the Booth Design Puzzle Teaser, created by visual merchandising expert (and friend of the show!) Ani Nersessian of VM ID.

Tabletop exhibitors: Browse our dedicated Pinterest board of past Marketplace displays for inspiration.

For in-depth booth design guidance, best practices, inspiration, and additional resources, visit our Booth Design page.

Flavours Exhibitors in the Christmas Market

All Flavours exhibitors are expected to abide by the food & beverage sampling/selling requirements set forth by the One Of A Kind Show, Toronto Public Health, and OVG Hospitality. Visit the Flavours page to review the requirements.

Flavours exhibitors in the Christmas Market may only sell food and beverages for immediate consumption if this has been pre-approved by the One Of A Kind team and is clearly stated in their contracted items.

Pricing Structure

The booth fee for the Christmas Market is 10% of sales before tax, with a minimum rent that varies depending on the hut or tabletop.

By December 11, 2026, you must submit an Excel spreadsheet summarizing your final sales for invoicing purposes. If 10% of total sales exceeds the minimum rent amount, the difference will be invoiced at that time.

Shortly before the show, you will receive an Excel template that you may use to submit your sales report. If you prefer to use your own format, that's perfectly fine, provided it includes the following information:

  • Company name (for billing purposes)
  • Contact name (first and last)
  • Email address
  • Daily revenue before tax for each day of the show, along with a grand total

For questions about the pricing structure, please email admin@oneofakindshow.com.

For questions about your invoices, outstanding balances, or payments, please email ARInformaExhibitions@informa.com.