Halifax Gift Expo 2027

HALIFAX CONVENTION CENTRE

SHOW DATES: March 7 – 8, 2027  (2-Day format)

EXHIBITOR SET-UP / MOVE-IN MARCH 6, 2027

Co-located with Craft East Buyers’ Expo 2027

 

Important Note: The Craft Alliance portal is for Atlantic based companies only, that have been juried and approved, as handcrafted products, all others must register with Halifax Gift Expo by requesting application at: info@craftalliance.ca 

HALIFAX GIFT EXPO 2027 – Exhibitor Quick Reference

REGISTRATION LINK: Request Application by email  info@craftalliance.ca

Show Setup: Saturday, March 6, 2027 – 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

(Loading Bay Closes at 7:00 pm, for Move-In)

Show Hours: 2-Day Show

          Sunday, March 7, 2027 – 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Monday, March 8, 2027 – 9:30 am – 4:00 pm

 

Show Move-Out: Monday, March 8, 2027 – 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

Exhibitor Registration Open           August 26, 2026

Early Registration Deadline            September 30, 2026

FINAL REGISTRATION Deadline      December 4, 2026

 

Cancellation Deadline: December 4^th, 2026 (all deposits are non-refundable), after Dec. 4^th all payments are non-refundable.

 

FINAL PAYMENTS Due:  December 4, 2026

 

REGISTER FOR THE SHOW

Please email a request for application form, by email, to info@craftalliance.ca 

Craft East Buyers’ Expo is a vehicle for the purpose of promoting crafts and giftware manufactured exclusively in the Atlantic Provinces. After a successful co-located show in 2026, we are pleased to announce that Craft Alliance Atlantic will launch Halifax Gift Expo in 2027 to host Giftware companies from across Canada.  The 2027 show will be co-located at the beautiful Halifax Convention Centre for 2 Days in March 2027, which will feature the finest in handmade and giftware products; candles, clothing, food, glass, home decor, jewellery, leather, metal, Indigenous art & craft, paintings, paper, pottery, stone, wood and much more all handcrafted in the Atlantic region and across Canada.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The co-located trade show sections with Craft East Expo and Halifax Gift Expo organized by Craft Alliance Atlantic,

sharing space at the new Halifax Convention Centre. If your business does not qualify for the Craft East Expo criteria, you can apply to the

Halifax Gift Expo section by emailing for Application to:  info@craftalliance.ca

SPAM NOTICE: Please be Aware that there are SPAM and PHISHING email scams out there, so please insure that you complete our form attached to our application link and we will reach out to you for invoicing and payment. The link we have provided here is NOT a public link, so it will not appear on our website. This is intentional is keep information and registration secure. If you have any questions, or suspect online links are not authentic, please contact our office at info@craftalliance.ca

For the 2027 trade show, we will be making adjustments to the floor plan from 2026, if you have preferred locations, please indicate during the registration process and we will do our best to accommodate special requests.  Space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Exact booth space sizes and locations are not guaranteed and at the discretion of Craft East Buyers’ Expo.  Inquire early for alternate space requests.

PARTICIPATION Includes: 

BOOTH SPACE @ Craft East:  Exhibit spaces are a required minimum of One (1) booth. All basic booths are 10′ x 10′ and include Pipe & Drape, 1 – 6 ft. table, 1 Chair, Printed Show Guide Listing and Wi-Fi Access, Access to Craft East Virtual Marketplace.  All other costs are the responsibility of the exhibitor, including, but not limited to; electrical services, Extra tables, Extra chairs, signage or other display materials or structures. Two companies may share a 1.5 booths space, as a minimum footprint. There is an additional charge for separate show guide listings for shared booth spaces.

WHERE TO STAY IN HALIFAX: 

Official Hotel: Cambridge Suites Hotel Downtown Halifax

We have confirmed that the Cambridge Suite Hotel in downtown Halifax (Just 1 block from the Convention Centre), will be our official hotel for exhibitors. The group rate is $170. per night, which includes breakfast for guests. We will provide an online link soon, to those who register and can book directly at the reduced rate, with the hotel.

SPECIAL HOTEL PROMOTION:  For any exhibitors who register in Advance, by our early deadline date of September 30, 2026, Craft Alliance Atlantic will pay for your parking at the hotel, for exhibiting official hotel registered guests. Limit of one (1) room per exhibitor and (1) vehicle per room booked, to a maximum of 4 nights. Registration date will be confirmed, to be eligible.

Exhibitors from the 2026 Trade Show:

NEW FOR 2027  —   For the 2027 trade show, we will be making adjustments to the master floor plan, to improve upon the show from 2026.  For those who exhibited in the C5 Area of the convention floor in 2026, LIGHTING in this area has been upgraded.  Attendee Registration will be located directly at the bottom of the escalators and stairwell, with Coat Check nearby in Room 101.  ALL entry doors in Halls C1 to C5, to the main convention floor areas will be open throughout the open hours of the trade show, allowing for a free flow of Buyers throughout the entire space. There will be an exhibitors and buyers Lounge areas, and coffee service each morning.  We are investigating coffee & food services and will have more details on that in the coming weeks.

LOCATION: Halifax Convention Centre, Halifax, NS

We set out to create a facility that truly represents Nova Scotia, and connects our province to the world. That started by speaking with thousands of Nova Scotians from across the province to really understand what is important to them.  Our building sets the stage for every event we host, both literally and through design. It opens up our city, bringing people from around the world to Halifax to experience our world-class hospitality.

With over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space in the heart of downtown Halifax, we’re ready to host any event you can imagine. Our versatile and flexible event spaces offer solutions for any size or type of event, from meetings and exhibitions to trade shows and conferences, we have the perfect space for you. See our virtual tour and view our image galleries to get a close look at our unique spaces.

Craft East Buyers’ Expo and Halifax Gift Expo will occupy Halls C1 to C5 on the Convention Level

–  https://www.halifaxconventioncentre.com/floor-plans/convention-level

SAMPLE FLOOR PLAN – May not be exactly to scale and subject to change

CEBE 27 – Floor Plan_Revised