Create and Connect Market – Where Community and Creativity Meet

📅 Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Salem Park, South Side of Salem Home – 165 15th Street, Winkler, MB

Are you a young creator, future entrepreneur, or just looking for something fun to do this summer?
Then come join us for our third Create and Connect Market at Salem Home—an inspiring, intergenerational event where creativity meets compassion!

The Create and Connect Market isn’t just a place to shop—it’s a community celebration designed to bring residents, kids, families, and friends together in a joyful space filled with homemade crafts, food, and heart.

Whether you’re a young artist eager to sell your handmade jewelry or a resident sharing your beautifully knit scarves, this market is about building relationships, having fun, and supporting a meaningful cause.

What Makes This Market Special?

Salem Home believes in the power of connection. That’s why our market brings young creators (aged 16 and under) and our Salem Home residents together to share in creativity and compassion. It’s a chance for kids to interact with older generations, brighten someone’s day, and be a part of something that matters.

All proceeds from resident crafts and donations raised at the summer market go toward purchasing Wondershow wristbands for families in need, so they can attend the Winkler Harvest Festival and create joyful memories of their own. Last year, we raised enough to cover wristbands for an entire family of 5—and we’re hoping to grow that impact even more this year!

Who Can Have a Booth?

Any child or youth aged 16 or under can sign up for a booth to sell their creations, such as:

• Paintings or sketches

• Bracelets, keychains, or handmade jewelry

• Baked goods (see approved list below)

• Magnets, bookmarks, stickers

• Slime, putty, fidget toys

• Plant cuttings or flower jars

• Pretty much anything handmade with love!

Kids under 12 must have a guardian present, but this is still your booth, your business!

Can I Sell Food?

Yes—but there are specific health rules to follow. Foods must be low-risk and safe to make at home. Here are some examples:

Okay to sell:

• Muffins, cookies, cinnamon buns, brownies

• Bread, fruit pies, fudge, popcorn

• Jam, jelly, pickles (vinegar-based), honey, preserves

Not allowed:

• Anything with cream or whipped toppings

• Perogies, soups, meat or dairy products

• Pumpkin pie, kombucha, garlic in oil

[Full food list included in registration confirmation email.]

What Do I Need to Bring?

We’ll provide the space, advertising, electricity (if needed), water, bathrooms, and even a sweet resident-made treat.
You bring:

• A table (max 6 ft wide)

• Chairs for your table

• Your art or products

• Change (float)

• Bags for your customers

• Smiles and enthusiasm

Help Us Spread the Word!

Follow us on Instagram at @salemhomefoundation and share our posts!
Use the hashtag #CreateAndConnectMarket and tag us so we can celebrate your creativity!

Why We Do This

The Create and Connect Market helps:

• Encourage creativity and confidence in kids

• Create opportunities for residents to engage meaningfully

• Strengthen intergenerational bonds

• Raise funds for families in need

• Celebrate the spirit of generosity and connection that makes our community strong

Want to Sign Up?

Click HERE register your booth. Space is limited and fills up fast!  Deadline to reserve your spot is July 23, 2025

For questions or support, contact:
Alana Thiessen
Director of Community Engagement
althiessen@salemhome.ca
204-325-4316 ext 246

We can’t wait to see what you create—and to welcome you into the heart of Salem Home’s caring, creative community.   Let’s make something meaningful, together.