IMPORTANT MESSAGE to Craft East Buyers’ Expo Exhibitors,
Craft Alliance is looking forward to welcoming you back for the next edition of the Craft East Buyers’ Expo in 2027.
Today, we are sharing an update about the upcoming show. As many of you know, we were delighted to co-host the 2026 trade show with the CanGift Association. The trade show and venue was a great success, bringing increased visibility and new opportunities for Atlantic Canadian makers and their products.
As of today, The Canadian Gift Association (CanGift) has decided to pause its participation in an Atlantic based show for 2027 as it focuses on its development of the Toronto and Alberta shows in 2027 for the upcoming Spring 2027 buying season.
Craft Alliance, however, is moving full steam ahead with planning for the Craft East Buyers’ Expo 2027, continuing the tradition that has supported our region’s craft industry for decades.
Planning is well underway, and we can’t wait to share the venue and dates with you in the coming weeks. 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. 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.
Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks! Be sure to subscribe to our newsletters at the link on our main web page, if you are not already subscribed.
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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