Painted Turtle Artisan Market at the BC Wildlife Park

October 5, 2025
  • BC Wildlife Park
    9077 Dallas Drive
  • Presented by BC Wildlife Park
  • 9:30am - 3:00pm
  • $10 + tax | 3 and under FREE | Annual passholders FREE
  • Visit event website

Celebrate the beauty of Autumn in Kamloops with a family day of local shopping in a natural setting.  Join the BC Wildlife Park for the Painted Turtle Artisan Market! This event offers the perfect opportunity to shop for locally-made, handcrafted items while surrounded by the beauty of nature and wildlife. Please note: tables and vendors may be set up both indoors and outdoors, so be prepared for all weather conditions.

If you're an artisan who creates jewelry, ceramics, artwork, culinary delights, or other handcrafted items, this is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work in a vibrant, family friendly atmosphere. Visitors will enjoy browsing through a variety of artisan booths throughout the Park, while also enjoying animal encounters and feed talks during the day.

Admission

For this special, one day only event, visitors can enjoy a flat rate of $10.00 admission per person (+ tax), applicable to all visitors age 3 and up! Admission includes access to the Painted Turtle Artisan Market, as well as animal encounters and feed talks throughout the day.

Annual passholder admission is free.

Vendor Information

Vendor applications open until September 21 at 4:30pm. Visit the website for more information!