Garden Show Ireland Craft NI Craft Village Call-Out
12 March 2026
Deadline: April 6, 2026
Craft NI is delighted to partner with Antrim & Newtownabbey Council’s Garden Show Ireland 2026 to bring contemporary local craft makers to this annual celebration of plants and gardens.
In its fourth year at Garden Show Ireland, the Craft Village is now a firm fixture in the show and an integral part of the overall visitor experience, which includes plants for sale, creative garden ideas, artisan foods and a lively programme of demos and masterclasses. In 2026, all Garden Show events will be under canvas in two large marquees, so makers and visitors can enjoy the experience, whatever the weather!
We invite applications from craft makers for the 2026 Show to sell and/or provide craft demonstrations onsite.
Who can Apply?
Craft makers who work in Craft NI’s supported disciplines – please take a moment to review the disciplines on our website here: https://craftni.org/about-craft-ni/who-we-support/
Craft makers do not have to be resident in Northern Ireland, and applications from craft makers resident in Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council are particularly welcome, as part of the Council’s work to promote and support the work of makers in the borough
Testimonials from previous GSI:
“I really enjoyed the weekend and achieved pleasing sales and have seen increased visitors to my website in subsequent days. I felt the Craft Village really showcased the high quality craft available in NI.”
“I ran a competition on my stand and collected email addresses this way along with customers who asked to be on my mailing list.”
How do I apply? Before applying please make sure to read carefully through the Information for Applicants
Please complete the application form for Craft NI here: APPLICATION FORM
KEY DATES:
Application Deadline | Monday 6th April, 5pm
Set up of Stalls | Thursday 11th June and from 7am Friday 12th June
Garden Show Ireland | Friday 12th – Sunday 14th June 2026