PEI Crafts Council 60th Anniversary Christmas Craft Fair

The PEI Craft Council (PEICC) will hold its annual Christmas Craft Fair—the longest-running holiday market on PEI—on November 21 from 10 am to 5 pm, November 22 from 10 am to 5 pm, and November 23 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Seaport (Port Charlottetown).

This year marks the Council’s 60th anniversary of supporting handmade craft on PEI through markets, retail, wholesaling, exhibits, and professional development.

As part of this milestone celebration, Indigenous PEI’s 2025 Indigenous Christmas Market will take place in partnership PEICC. On November 22 from 10 am–5 pm, Indigenous PEI will present a dedicated Indigenous Marketplace within the Fair, featuring more than 30 Mi’kmaq and Indigenous artisans from Epekwitk. Visitors can explore authentic Indigenous art and gifts—including quillwork, basketry, beadwork, apparel, books, and other handmade items—each reflecting the creativity and culture of Epekwitk.

PEICC was formed in 1965 to represent the handcraft sector on PEI, and was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 1975.

In 2018, they moved into a their current home at 98 Water Street in Charlottetown, allowing them to expand services to members, and increase promotion of fine craft and professional craft development on PEI. The location provides guidance for new craftspeople, more advanced training for experienced craftspeople, and a showcase and retail gallery where juried members are invited to sell their work.

The Christmas Craft Fair will feature 60 well-established PEI makers offering pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, glass, wind chimes, beeswax products, soap, leather goods, fine art, and more. Donations will support development grants and educational opportunities for PEICC members.

Indigenous PEI also operates a year-round store at 111B Grafton Street in Charlottetown, featuring a curated selection of Indigenous art and gifts by artisans from across Epekwitk.