ART by the RIVER, which is held annually the weekend before Labour Day weekend is the major fundraiser for the Gibson Gallery. This Arts and Crafts Festival, first held in 1967, is Essex County's original Arts & Crafts Show. It has grown into an end of summer tradition in Amherstburg, attracting 170 artists and artisans from across Ontario.
2026 will be the 59th year of this event!
When: Always the weekend before Labour Day Weekend Rain or Shine...
Sat. & Sun. August 29 & 30, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Where: Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada
100 Laird Avenue, Amherstburg, Ontario
Admission: $8.00 / 2 for $15
Children 12 & under enter free with adult
Shuttle Service: Shuttle car service from 179 Victoria to Fort Malden Historic Site and back, daily from 10am to 5pm.
We are unable to accommodate a child's car seat.
Vendor and Food Applications:
Applications are processed and juried by date received on an ongoing basis. Applicants are notified of their status by email and a receipt sent if accepted.
In July, an Exhibitor package outlining all the show details will be emailed/mailed to each exhibitor.
Included in your site fee are 2 Exhibitor Passes with names and site number. These will be available at your assigned gate at Set-up times. Please advise if a third is needed. More than 3 are subject to admission.
2026 Vendor List
Coaster Creations
Something Special Crochet
Kreanz Canada
Hockley Designs
Ashlor
Lady Brazen Studios
The Crafty Bee
Unique Boutique by Helen
The Open Door
Arts by JP (Josef Perz)
Faerhaven Natural Soaps and Person Care Products
Wreaths & More by Debi
Jamworks Jams/FudgeWorks
Acorn Stitchery
DD Designs 2021
Sokho's Fine Art
Marwell Creations
That's Sew Sarah
Lisa's Small Batch Everything Sauce
Pieces of the Past
Vincent & Jules
CG Design Atelier
Kylie-Elizabeth
Mimi Jo Creations
Mill Creek Candle Company
Paul Dunn Fine Art
Darlingling Wooden Toys and Gifts
Canadian Heritage Candles
Gentle Wolf Collection
Little Foot Foods
Christine's Bakeshop
Soda Pop Bros
Seasonal Crafts
Walkerville Candles
Rosemary's Roots
Feminine Wiles Jewellery
Rachel Pieters
Alice Welsh Pawttery
Lunar Xpressions
Marks Custom Works
Donuts & Fizz Bath Bombs
Leslie Alendander- The Macrame Genie
Light Up Your Life Creations by Char
Ron Houle Fine Artist
haZel custom
Doodlelidz
Corkum Cove Collection
Anchor Leather Design
Jump 4 Jewels
Julie Gammon-Levasseur Fine Artist
The Stray Cat Soap Company
Sweet Bee Badges
Mill Pond Loft Inc.
North Shore Woodsman
Turn Write Pens by Rob 2025
Fairy Wheat Creations
R.W. Studios
Arts & Cherry
Love Sage Handmade
Kitchen Cat Textiles
Wonders In Wood
Dfife Art
Stuffed Menagerie
Alicia's Designs CA
Beach Therapy Art
Uniquely Pure
Teddy Bears by Karen
CAPS Hot Sauces
Maribeads Jewelry
Miamoon Jewellery
The Twisted Craft Basket
J and J Temple Photography
Anderdon Craft Workshop
From The Willows
Macmakers 3D
Cream Beanery Café and Bakery
Inner Soul Art
Mind Your Mark Studio
Eyes to the Skies
Pomelo Hat Press
Unburied Boutique
Baylis Girl Curls
dog gone gear
Sam Wink Acrylics
L A Ceramics
DA Designs
Mom & Pop's Lavender
Mona Sullivan Designs
Bishop's Artwork Wonders
Tracey's Creative Candles
Art in Metal
Footpath Pottery
The Strudel Ladies
Ataboy Farms Inc.
On the Go For Fun
Our One Acre
Earth & Fire
Designs by S.A.D.
The Rooted Begonia
Scatterbrain Creations by Paige & Mom
Jan's Ceramic Designs
John Schlarbaum Author
Carnival of Kitsch
C by the Sea Creations
Kevin and Sheryl Photography
Silver N Such
River Rock Pottery
KA Creations
Cary's Cutting Boards
Brand Dead
Crochella
My Choice Natural
Iris & Marnie
Higher Vibes Creations
The Soap Diva
Lake Bottom Art
Edmond Gagnon Author
Sun Sweet the Greek Chef-Momma's Hummus
Patricia's Pendants and Custom Fused Glass
KatLin Kreations
S. Ellis Art
Erie Treasures Chainsaw Art
Reaume Series
Ashley Hastings Art
Jenna's Doodles
Carmen Caldwell
Peg's Crochet and Gifts
Rustic Path Studio
Art by Madison PJ Young
Pretty Wicked
Rosemary's Green
Permanent Jewelry- Forever Fuzed
Mary Anne Adam Author
Dorothy's Doll Folk
Park House
Rusty Relics
Red Raven Flutes
Wood Resin Design by George
Jewellery by Christine & Mike
Sewing 4 You
Nuts 4 Dates
Bubble Bakeshop
Spiritual Funk
Forever Flower- Succulents
Friends of Fort Malden
Messy Acrylics
Sizzler's Snack Shack
Dip Hooray
Pretzel Central
Sprucewood Handmade Cookie Co
Cottam Candy Snack Company
Wen's Crochet Plush
Parrothead Poppers
Danielle Whitney Handmade
Nuccelli's Frozen Yogurt
Twin Empress
Zule Eats
Apron Strings & Pretty Things
Kona Ice Windsor Essex
SuchiuArt
Elza's Gourmet
Source Apparel Leather
Rustic Flame Metalworks
Cerebral Escape Creations
Crafty Chicks
Wacky Wolf Toys
Michaud Toys
Olio Creations
Amberela
Teas By Kara
Arts by Ash
Moringo's Gifts
Victoria's Gallery
Speziale Fine Foods
Bonzai Gifts by Pet Nanny
Whispering Willow Garden & Home Décor
The Richmond St Popcorn Co.
ART by the RIVER is an outdoor rain or shine show on the grounds of Fort Malden NHSC. Exhibitors must not disassemble or remove any part of their display during show hours, except in an emergency situation with the approval of the ART by the RIVER Committee.
