Kanata market to highlight local makers
The Great Ottawa Market Collective will be holding its annual Destash Market in Kanata this September, with local makers offering surplus items and supplies.
This will be the fourth market of its type, with the previous one taking place this past April, and invites local crafters to “declutter” their studios by offering leftover material, supplies and tools to the public. Items are generally offered at discounts. There will also be food and drink stalls to allow for refreshments while shopping, including cookies and hot food, with promotional material emphasizing a casual atmosphere by describing the event as:
The Destash Market will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for Kanata Food Cupboard in lieu of an entry fee. Parking for the event will also be free. Vendors at events like this often use business cards and promotional items to help make connections with customers and other artists. The Ottawa Markets Collective also hosts other themed events like the Pamper Yourself Market, aiming to promote local businesses and creators.
The fall 2025 Great Ottawa Market Collective Destash Market will take place on the afternoon of September 28 at Bells Sensplex in Kanata.
This will be the fourth market of its type, with the previous one taking place this past April, and invites local crafters to “declutter” their studios by offering leftover material, supplies and tools to the public. Items are generally offered at discounts. There will also be food and drink stalls to allow for refreshments while shopping, including cookies and hot food, with promotional material emphasizing a casual atmosphere by describing the event as:
“A garage sale tailored for makers, by makers! The general public is warmly invited to peruse the stalls and uncover hidden treasures that will ignite their creative spark [...] bring your friends and make it an afternoon filled with creativity and crafting finds.”
The Destash Market will also be collecting non-perishable food donations for Kanata Food Cupboard in lieu of an entry fee. Parking for the event will also be free. Vendors at events like this often use business cards and promotional items to help make connections with customers and other artists. The Ottawa Markets Collective also hosts other themed events like the Pamper Yourself Market, aiming to promote local businesses and creators.
The fall 2025 Great Ottawa Market Collective Destash Market will take place on the afternoon of September 28 at Bells Sensplex in Kanata.