Events
Celebrating Community VIM Style at Mother’s Day Market
Were you at our Mother’s Day Market last year? If so, did you remember our Flash Mob dancers from Casa Loca Fitness Studio of Nanaimo? We know it’s a weird time and not being able to connect on Mother’s Day like this can be hard. But we also know how important it is to keep…
Read MoreVancouver Island Market Returns to Nanaimo North Town Centre
Vancouver Island Market Returns to Nanaimo North Town Centre
Read MoreShout Out to CHLY!
Farmer Brown and I share our passion for supporting creative entrepreneurs! Last Thursday, Farmer Brown invited me onto his radio talk show, Tuning Fork on CHLY, to talk about the upcoming Vancouver Island Market. Scroll down to give it a listen! Tuning Fork dives into important topics surrounding the support of the creative economy on…
Read MoreSpring 2020 Event: Cribbage Tournament with City Crib
Love to play cribbage? Want a chance to challenge yourself and win a City Crib board? On Friday, April 10th only: come by the Vancouver Island Market and register with City Crib to play in a cribbage tournament! The Top 2 finalists will win their own beautiful, locally made City Crib boards. Plus, every participant…
Read MoreConnection at the Mother’s Day Market: Dyan Made
A Story by Diane Aitken. As a maker, when I attend markets, I enjoy the interactions I have with the many individuals who stop by to admire my creations and just chat! On the last day of VIM’s Mother’s Day Market last year, I met two sisters. They approached me just prior to the end…
Read MoreThank you to our sponsors!
Here at VIM we are eternally grateful for all the support we have received from our community – the vendors, customers, and our sponsors! We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without you. Thank you! Here are a few of our sponsors this year! Tragedy comes out of nowhere! Do you have the…
Read MoreLive Performances at VIM
We are happy to announce the full list of live music we will have at the Vancouver Island Market next month! Maverick Cinema will be performing at the VI Winter Market on Saturday, December 14th at 2:30PM in the Beer Garden. Maverick Cinema is a Vancouver Island Folk-inspired Indie-Rock quartet consisting of Marshal Dillabough, Spencer Hiemstra,…
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Giveaway Alert!
102.3 The Wave has teamed up with the Vancouver Island Winter Market to give you a chance to win admission for 2, plus a prize from one of their vendors! The Winter Market will be open at the Nanaimo North Town Centre in the Old Sears Building from December 12th – 15th. Head down to check out over 200 vendors.…
Read MoreBeer Garden & Live Concert
Did you hear the news? Maverick Cinema will be playing in the Beer Garden at the VI Winter Market – #itsaVIMterfullife on Saturday, December 14th at 2:30PM! This concert is included with admission to the VI Winter Market. Tickets are available for purchase online and you can grab your early bird passes now for only $2! We have a…
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