IMPORTANT MESSAGE from Craft Alliance Atlantic Association
Craft Alliance Atlantic to Host the annual Craft East Buyers’ Expo, March 7-8, 2027 at the Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Craft Alliance is looking forward to welcoming you back for the next edition of the Craft East Buyers’ Expo in 2027.
We are also introducing the NEW – Halifax Gift Expo to be co-located with Craft East Buyers Expo 2027.
The success of the 2026 trade show, featuring a dedicated Atlantic Canada handmade section with Craft East Buyers’ Expo and the Canadian brand section, was well received by retailer across Atlantic Canada. IT is our intent to continue this process, with a dedicated Gift & Lifestyle section, to be called Halifax Gift Expo. The trade show and venue was a great success in 2026, bringing increased visibility and new opportunities for Atlantic Canadian makers and their products.
Today, we are sharing an update about the upcoming show for March 2027.
Registration is now open for Craft East Buyers Expo 2027 and the new Halifax Gift Expo! Participants in the 2026 event will receive a newsletter with detailed registration information.
Craft Alliance is moving full steam ahead with planning for the Craft East Buyers’ Expo & Halifax Gift Expo 2027, continuing the tradition that has supported our region’s craft industry for the last five decades. We’re especially excited that 2027 marks the 50th Anniversary of our Atlantic trade show (formerly the Atlantic Craft Trade Show), now Craft East Buyers’ Expo and the introduction of Halifax Gift Expo. This is a major milestone that celebrates five decades of connecting makers and buyers, showcasing Atlantic Canadian talent, and strengthening the craft and giftware sector across the region.
CRAFT East Buyers’ Expo 2027 Exhibitors – Can register now, on the Craft Alliance portal. You can log on now and go to the PROJECTS page to Register. If you are a new exhibitor with Craft East, you must have an approved profile on our online portal. The portal is ONLY for Atlantic based producers, with handmade products that are pre-approved on the portal.
HALIFAX Gift Expo 2027 Exhibitors – This is a separate registration for brands located outside Atlantic Canada. Please contact us at info@craftalliance.ca and we will send you the exhibitor registration form and details for the show. If you participated in 2026 you will receive a direct email from Craft Alliance with registration information and process.
Be sure to subscribe to our newsletters at the link on our main web page, if you are not already subscribed.
https://craftalliance.ca/newsletter-sign-up/
We look forward to working with everyone for the 50th Anniversary Edition of Craft East Buyers’ Expo in 2027.
Team Craft East
Bernard Burton (Bernie), Executive Director
Bruno Vinhas, Manager Export Programs