KWFamous x St. Jacobs Market District present Vintage Fest
Expect the Unexpected
This May long weekend...
Enjoy three groovy days of nostalgia from over 50 guest vintage and antique dealers of all date ranges. The event includes live entertainment and food/drink options that make this magical event an immersive time capsule experience.
Parking is free for customers and dealers. The event is also accessible by bus and buggy.
This is a collaboration between KWFamous (a non-profit focusing on events, marketing and merch) with the historic St. Jacob’s Market District. It is the first collaborative event for St. Jacob’s Market District, focusing on the heritage of the district and market, while bringing in new visitors through an innovative experience with KWFamous.
Vintage Fest is an antique and vintage show collaboration between KWFamous and St. Jacobs Market District
Details
📍 Located outside at Market Road Antiques (845 Weber St N. Waterloo)
📅 May long weekend (May 20, 21, and 22, 2023)
⏰ 10am - 6pm each day
🎫 Ticketed event - $10 in advance - inclusive of tax + fees; $15 at the door
🐕🦺 Dog-friendly on-leash
🌦️ Rain or shine
Photos by @honeyhouse.photography
Tickets
Advance Tickets: $10 inclusive of tax and ticket fees*
* daily tickets can be used on any one of the three days
Weekend Pass: $25 inclusive of tax and ticket fees. Select any date in the drop down menu when purchasing the weekend pass for a discounted rate to 3 days of Vintage Fest
Door Tickets: $15 inclusive of tax and ticket fees
Kids under 10: FREE. No ticket required.
Market Road Antiques: FREE. Store entry is still free 🎉
Weekend Schedule
Saturday, May 20th
10AM - 11AM: Ever Lovin' Jug Band
11:15AM - 12:15PM: Caleb Khuu
11:30AM - 12PM: Fashion Show by Last Shop on Earth
12:30PM - 1:30PM: The Vaudevillian (HEADLINER)
1:30PM - 2:30PM: Washboard Workshop
2PM - 3PM: Maddie Holden
2:30PM - 3:30PM: KW Breakers
3:15PM - 4:15PM: Laura Sones
3:30PM - 4PM: Fashion Show by Last Shop on Earth
4:30PM - 5:30PM: The Vaudevillian (HEADLINER)
Sunday, May 21st
10AM - 11AM: Marshall Veroni
11:15AM - 12:15PM: Laura Sones
11:30AM - 12PM: Fashion Show by Last Shop on Earth
12:30PM - 1:30PM: The Rum Runners (HEADLINER)
2PM - 3PM: Christian Economides
3:15PM - 4:15PM: Ever Lovin' Jug Band
3:30PM - 4PM: Fashion Show by Last Shop on Earth
4:30PM - 5:30PM: The Rum Runners (HEADLINER)
Monday, May 22nd
10AM - 11AM: Ryan Valentine
11:15AM - 12:15PM: The Sweeter Thans
11:30AM - 12PM: Fashion Show by Last Shop on Earth
12:30PM - 1:30PM — Western Swing Authority (HEADLINER)
2PM - 3PM: Ever Lovin' Jug Band
3:15PM - 4:15PM: Christian Economides Trio
3:30PM - 4PM: Fashion Show by Last Shop on Earth
4:30PM - 5:30PM — Western Swing Authority (HEADLINER)
Day-Of Details
- Parking is free at the outlet malls or at the farmer's market! Market Road Antiques has accessible parking and otherwise only available for drop-offs.
- Bring your own bag! You'll need your own way to carry home goodies.
- Bring a water bottle! There is a water station on-site, but in an effort to reduce plastic waste we ask you bring your own bottle.
- Vintage fest is dog friendly for pups on a leash!
Vendor Applications
Vendor application
Media
In the Waterloo Chronicle: Blast from the past: KWFamous and St. Jacobs Market District present Vintage Fest in Waterloo
On CTV News Kitchener: Three-day antique and vintage show coming to St. Jacobs Market
In Global News: Stilt walkers, hypnotist and more to be at Vintage Fest in St. Jacobs
Media ReleaseOUR PARTNERS
How we design our events
The first St. Jacob's Market District x KWFamous Vintage Fest will be:
- a weirdly wonderful time capsule
- a place of gathering + a place to wander
- the regional launch into summer
We build our events from shared objectives and values with our partners including you! We love KW and want to show as many people as possible what makes it so great.
We find market gaps, do extensive research and community consultation about what this region needs. Following closures of antique shows after the pandemic, we've seen a need for a new vintage and antiques event, both from a tourism and environmental point of view.
What is KWFamous?
We’re on a mission to bring pride and a sense of belonging to the community through merch and events (such as the Winter Patio Party and Roller Disco) by highlighting creatives and small businesses in KW. Let’s make meaningful community happen. For the latest details, follow us on Instagram.
We live by our values
Our values inform everything we do:
Immersive: more do-ing.
Unexpected and inspiring: inspire guests to make art a core part of their daily life and think differently.
Diverse voices: we demand diversity and inclusion. We are committed to amplifying the voices that have traditionally been marginalized.