Fully Canadian craft market now open at Butterdome

The Butterdome Craft Sale fills the University of Alberta's Universiade Pavilion on Dec. 4, 2025. (Sean McClune / CTV News Edmonton)

More than 200 artisans, many of whom are Albertan, have set up shop in the University of Alberta’s Butterdome for the rest of the week.

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Organizers call the Butterdome Craft Sale, which has been running for 35 years, the province’s largest holiday craft market.

“Some of them have been here for a very long time, as long as 35 years… and (there) are others that are new to the show. But it does take great effort and artistry to get in here,” said Samantha Milner, show manager for Signatures Canada.

By shopping Canadian made, Edmontonians can avoid tariffs and shipping delays, she pointed out.

But the market offers something else, Milner told CTV News Edmonton.

“Some of these artists are here to make their livelihood; other ones do it as a side business. But the love and the artistry that goes into each one of their products is something that you’re not going to get by going to a big box store.

“It’s fun, it’s interesting, it’s more than shopping. It’s really kind of a whole experience to come to the show.”

General admission is $10, although that is discounted after 5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday.