Holiday market season is here and up next for me is Stuffed! Hamilton. Held at a new to me venue at the Leander Boat Club on Hamilton’s waterfront, Stuffed! is Hamilton’s first stocking stuffer holiday shopping event! They are bringing 50+ vendors together to sell the perfect sticking stuffers from local businesses.
Pictured: Bob the Grizzly Bear from The Wild Kid’s Apparel, Stocking from Vintage Charm & Pizza card from Pixel Paper Hearts.
Tickets to Stuffed are just $5 and kids under 12 get free admittance. Leander Boat Club has parking or can be reached by the 4-Bayfront bus, get off at James and Burlington and it is a short walk. Just head down to Pier 4 Park. Visit on Friday 23rd for their night market from 7-10pm or Saturday from 11-5pm
Not sure where to start shopping? Here are some of my faves and ones I can’t wait to try out.
Dolled Up Desserts at Stuffed! Hamilton
Combining a love of makeup and a sweet tooth makes Dolled Up Desserts a perfect choice for me. The holiday season can be crazy and who wants to run out for that missing ingredient when they do all the work with their gluten free desserts? Brownie and Chocolate cake are on my list to try. Photo: Dolled Up Desserts/Facebook
Earth Love Bath & Body
You know that I have to stop by any beauty vendor at a market! Earth Love Bath & Body specializes n all natural handmade body care products. Including artisan soaps, body butters, lip balms, deodorant, and more. Photo: Earth Love/Facebook
The Geek Studio at Stuffed! Hamilton
Let’s face it, they had me at cat. But The Geek Studio has lots of random products for that hard to buy geek lover. From themed lipbalms (everything from bookworks to vampires and unicorns) to buttons and more. Photo: The Geek Studio/Etsy
Kitties & Cabernet at Stuffed! Hamilton
Jaime mixes a love of cats, wine and art at Kitties and Cabernet. Top picks from me are this mug (because any pet lover knows the feeling of that strand of fur in their morning cuppa) or her “Cries over spilled wine” t-shirts.
Twisted Tomato at Stuffed! Hamilton
He LOVES ketchup and I joke that I could just feed him a bottle for dinner. So Twisted Tomato gourmet ketchup is on my list to try. Caramelized Onion and Garlicious are top of the list. He wants their Bacon Ketchup.
Full list of vendors at Stuffed! Hamilton
- Atomic Rec Room – vintage merchandise
- Baliwick Studios – adorable animal themed mini planters and more
- BeCo Productions – cross stitch and fabric art
- Bluebird Pottery – handmade pottery
- Catalyst & Co – jewelry
- Creatives by Carly – handmade paper goods
- DLP Creations – string art patterns
- Dolled Up Desserts – yummy desserts
- Earth Love Bath and Body – natural bath & body products
- Felt Melons – felt ornaments + oddballeries
- Geek Studio – buttons, lip balm and more in pop culture geekery
- Geekery by ICCT – night lights and more including Harry Potter
- Gertzie Girl Designs – handmade pendants
- GirlCanCreate – multi disciplinary artist & creativity coach
- Glib Designs – cute cards
- Grape Escape Wine Tours – gift certificates for Niagara wine tours
- Hamilton Theatre Inc. – get tickets to upcoming theatre shows in Hamilton
- Happy Paws Co – bandanas and bows for pets
- Hooks & needles – knitted scarves and more
- It’s OK. It’s ART. – learn to love colouring again
- Kitchen Cat Textiles – hand sewn oven gloves, eye masks and more
- Kitties and Cabernet – perfect for wine and cat lovers
- Knit Whittt – handmade knitted and crocheted items
- knitbrooks – crochet patterns and accessories
- KnitsAndKnotsCo – knitted & macrame
- Laura Fox Photography – specializing in pet photography
- Lilli & Lotti – unique handmade items for kids
- Lime Lily Bunting – hand dyed textiles & home decor
- Little + BeLoved – handmade baby clothing
- Mai Lin Jewelry – silk bracelets
- Margaux Bucher Letters – personalized ornaments and more
- Mind Your Bees – reusuable food wrap and bags
- Mission Possible Escape Rooms – spend some quality time in an escape room this holiday season
- Munching Monster Chewlery – children’s soothers, chewlry and necklaces
- My Dad and Me Everyday Ornaments – hand made burned wood ornaments and more
- Olive and Splash – unisex children’s clothing
- Personal Treasures – handmade projects with paint and ink
- Pippa and Peach – rompers and more
- Pixel Paper Hearts – cute greeting cards
- Rare Specimens – simple jewelry
- Rock Paper Scissors Co. – custom carpentry, handcrafted goods
- Steel City Sauce Co – hot sauce made locally
- Sweet & Simple Co. – locally made candy
- The Candle House – eco soy candles
- The Living North – nature inspired home decor & accessories
- The Wild Kids Apparel – unisex handprinted children’s clothing & accessories
- This & That Design Co – trendy handmade makeup & carry all bags
- TK Preserves – missed out on jam season? pick up some local preserves
- Tophers Beard + Soap Co – from beard to bath, they have you covered
- Twisted Tomato – gourmet ketchup
- Vintage Charm – vintage inspired home decor, jewelry, candles, hardware, gifts and more.
- Vintage Love – nostalgic light plates