2025 Queer + Ally Market Vendors

(Listed alphabetically)

 

ABEL Enterprises

We are a local charity supporting survivors of Mental Health and Addiction struggles.  We run a fundraising concession booth, which helps pay for experiences and outings for our Members.

abelenterprises.ca 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1AFU4uvULn/

https://www.instagram.com/abel_simcoe?igsh=eDZwZTBuMHlzM2Rv

 

Alexandria’s wicked art/ StarPawzCraftz

Bunny and my self will be there selling our crafts. There will be jewelry, water bottles, tumblers, wood crafts and crochet items

StarPawzCraftz (Instagram for bunny) Alexandria’s wicked art (FB for Alexandria)

 

Alzheimer Society BHNHH and H.A.C.

The Health Activity Community program is with the Alzheimer Society. We provide social programming along with vision,ABI, and dementia outreach in Haldimand. The Alzheimer society as a whole supports seniors fitness and specialized supports for people living with dementia and their caregivers. We as a society try to act as a facilitator to other community services including hosting the Haldimand trans peer support group in Hagersville and hope to continue those efforts by enhancing our outreach to the 2SLGBTQI+ community. On the day we will have a both with information about our services and partnerships.

https://m.facebook.com/HACHealthActivityCommunity/

 

Andrea Bridge/ DEN

Art for sale + info for the dementia empowerment network

Facebook instagram under “denvoices”

 

Brantford Pride

The Brantford Pride Committee is a grassroots group, working to mobilize around issues affecting the 2SLGBTQ+ community in Brantford, while holding space to celebrate and honour the 2SLGBTQ+ community!

facebook – Brantford Pride; Instagram – brantfordpride

 

Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch

CMHA BHN is a charitable, non profit community mental health agency serving persons 16 and up living with mental health concerns.

https://www.facebook.com/cmhabranthaldimandnorfolk

 

Chains & Charms

Jewelry, charms, necklace, earrings, bracelets, Pride jewelry, pins, hat charms, purse charms

@sweetchainscharms

 

Child and Family Services of Grand Erie

Our agency provides child welfare services in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. All children, youth and families are valued.

facebook: Child and Family Services of Grand Erie; Instagram: cfs.granderie

 

Climate Action Haldimand-Norfolk

We raise local awareness of climate change and the need for action. In the past we have held marches, surveyed local politicians and worked with the municipality on projects address and adapt to climate change.

Climate Action Haldimand-Norfolk on Facebook (public group)

 

Economic Development and Tourism-Haldimand County

Haldimand County Economic Development and Tourism focuses on promoting the growth and prosperity of Haldimand County by supporting local businesses, fostering tourism, and enhancing the region’s economic opportunities. We work to attract investment, improve infrastructure, and showcase the area’s natural beauty, historical significance, and vibrant communities.  For Pride Day, we plan to highlight Haldimand County’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by showcasing local businesses and organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community. We’ll be presenting information on upcoming tourism initiatives and providing resources that promote an inclusive environment for residents and visitors alike. Our goal is to foster a welcoming space for all individuals to explore, connect, and celebrate within Haldimand County

Facebook: @businesshaldimand @tourismhaldimand

Instagram: @tourismhaldimand

 

Fanshawe College – Simcoe campus & Employment Services

Fanshawe College Simcoe offers academic programming, skills upgrading, Grade 12 equivalency programs as well as general interest courses.  We are also funded to offer Employment Ontario services at the Simcoe Employment Centre.  We will be providing information on our programs and services and showing that we are supportive allies and members of the Two-Spirit and LGBTQIA+ communities.  Our services and programs are available to everyone and Fanshawe has the support of our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion department.  We will be wearing our Fanshawe Pride gear and will have swag including pens, stickers and buttons to hand out.

https://www.facebook.com/FanshaweCCES 

https://www.instagram.com/fanshawecces/ 

https://www.facebook.com/FanshaweSimcoe  https://www.instagram.com/fanshawesimcoe/

 

Free Mom Hugs Canada

OUR MISSION Through education, showing our support at Pride events, and offering hugs and meaningful moments of unconditional love, we endeavour to provide members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Canada with a safe place where they feel loved and accepted for who they are.

https://freemomhugscanada.ca/

freemomhugs

https://www.threads.com/@freemomhugscanada?xmt=AQGz1pTrlfXYYa6L-TCBZeBkMaVFPUvhn6C6gyjm1vrqOv0

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2496906727247559

 

Furday The Thirteenth – Petwear and Accessories

My small, Port Dover – based business, is a vendor of dog and cat jerseys, matching human t-shirts and other pet-related accessories.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559016461411

 

Glitz and Glitter

Coloured hair entension braiding, bubble braids, and hair tinsel

 

Grand Erie District School Board

https://www.facebook.com/GEDSB/
https://www.instagram.com/granderiedsb/
https://x.com/gedsb

 

Greater Erie Public Health

Agency does education on sexual health. Harm reduction

 

Greater Hamilton Health Network

We are an Ontario Health Team, an organization that connects and coordinates healthcare services around issues that are important for the community.  I am hoping to attend both with my work supporting all health and social service partners in Haldimand, as well as supporting our health planning table of Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ individuals and healthcare programs.

https://greaterhamiltonhealthnetwork.ca/

 

Gypsy Jax’s

Jewelry, boho clothing

 

H-N REACH

we are a multi-service agency providing mental health supports to children /youth. we have supported Pride for many years. We will provide information on our prgrams, bring swag to support the PRIDE community. our programs that support

Facebook, Instagram

 

Haldimand & Norfolk Women’s Services/Justice for Women Review Team

The H&N Justice for Women Review Team is Haldimand and Norfolk’s Violence Against Women Coordinating Committee. The team is coordinated by Haldimand & Norfolk Women’s Services and is focused on improving local system responses and overall supports related to gender-based violence in H&N. We will hand out various resources with a focus on the H&N Community Report Card and H&N Resource Card

 

Haldimand Family Health Team

We provide primary care for residents in Haldimand. For those who are attached to our affiliated Family Physicians we have a Gender Affirming Care program. We also offer support for those seeking a primary care provider in addition to many other services.

https://www.facebook.com/HaldimandFamilyHealthTeam/ 

Instagram: Haldimandfht

Website: https://haldimandfht.ca/

 

Hobbitstee Wildlife Reguge

Wildlife rehabilitation, education, mitigation and research

Hobbitstee wildlife refuge on FB and hobbitstee wr on instagram

 

Jill’ junk Vintage

We sell handmade sewn plushies (lil weirdos), keychains, magnets, bead, embroidered, and poly clay jewlry, project bags, and pride merch

Jillsjunkvintage on socials

 

Life’s Simple Beauty – Avon

I am an Avon representative wanting to showcase Avon beauty and Jewellery

 

Lynden Barn

Artist/ wood Flags/ paintings/ bracelets/ silicone bead keychains

art, prints, cards, keychains, bracelets, canada flags

Facebook – Artisan’s at Lynden Barn

 

Lynden Meadow Designs

We create handmade sun catchers, wind chimes, bracelets, keychains and paper quill decor.

https://lyndenmeadowdesigns.etsy.com/

 

Mi Pride Su Pride

LGBTQ Merchandise Sales

 

Niagara College

Niagara College is Canada’s leader in experiential learning. With two campuses in the Niagara Region, Canada, we offer over 130 full-time postsecondary programs across 14 schools of study.

@niagaracollege

 

Norfolk County Paramedic Service

Norfolk County Paramedic Services provides Emergency Medical Coverage to all residents of Norfolk County.

 

Norfolk County Public Library

Community Engagment Coordinator with NCPL, will be bring outdoor games, bubbles, coloring, etc to provide family/ kids activities

https://www.facebook.com/NorfolkLibrary

https://www.instagram.com/norfolklibrary/?hl=en

 

Norfolk County Roller Derby

We are the local roller derby league. We are going to have our Merch out for sale and be focused on recruitment.

Norfolk County Roller Derby on FB and Insta

 

Peaceful Pottery Co

I am a hand built potter from Port Dover! I create functional pieces such as mugs, cups, plates, bowls.

@peacefulpotteryco on insta

 

Pieceful Arts

Mosaics, paintings, art kits, classes, community engagement activities

https://www.instagram.com/piecefularts?igsh=N2p5ejh1YXBvZmtr

 

Port Dover Harbour Museum

Your local museum – we strive to be inclusive and accessible to all. We hope to show support for the community while also bringing awareness to the PRIDE related items in our collection, and hope to collect more in order to tell the whole story of our community members.

@portdoverharbourmuseum on Facebook and Instagram

 

Positive Health Network

The Men4Men program is part of Positive Health Network a community based organization serving people living with HIV and other vulnerable populations, including gay, bisexual, queer men, woman, black communities, youth, etc. We also provide services to individuals who use substances with our harm reduction program. We serve in Halton, Hamilton, Haldimand and Norfolk, Brant and Brantford.

https://www.instagram.com/men4mentalk/

https://www.facebook.com/men4menteam

https://x.com/Men4MenTalk

https://www.instagram.com/positivehealthnetwork/

 

Purple Moon Stained Glass

I create Stained glsss art……ranging from windows, mobiles, suncatchers and art pieces.

Purplemoonstainedglass.com  
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BjVLBypYi/

 

South Coast Wellness Addiction & Mental Health

South Coast Wellness Addiction & Mental Health is a community based not for profit organization support individuals with addictions or mental health related concerns through our many programs/services available.

 

Stray Mossballs

I am a  teen trans and autistic artist. I draw queer and inclusive greeting cards, handdrawn pins and odd bits and bobs. I use art to help me better understand and communicate in the world around me.

@Stray_Mossballs on instagram.  Stray Mossballs on Facebook.

 

The Deal Dragons

Snap Jewelery for adults and kids, crochet plushies, keychains, backpack charmsshies, back pack charms

 

Threaded Bliss

I am a crocheter, I make stuffed animals, bag hangers, flowers, coasters and washcloths, an fidget toys.

My Instagram is @threaded.bl1ss

 

Tread Forward

Working in partnerships with The Canadian Mental Health Association to raise awareness and funds for mental health where customers can purchase merchandise related to the cause (Mental Health Tshirts/Hoodies/Hats).

https://www.instagram.com/tread_forward/

 

The Bridge Brant and WorQshop: Building Safer Spaces

The Bridge Brant  is a grassroots committee that works to identify and address inequalities that are experienced by Brantford and Brant County’s Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual +  (2SLGBTQIA+) population. WorQshop offers current, fun, and informative 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion training to health and social services and other workplaces and groups.

https://www.instagram.com/thebridgebrant/ https://www.instagram.com/worqshopbuildingsaferspaces/

https://www.facebook.com/worQshopbuildingsaferspaces/

 

Tye Dye by Hez

Hand tied dye clothing and accessories

Facebook page

 

Will Forrest, Author

Author of queer romance & other genre fiction

https://www.facebook.com/WillForrestTheWriter

https://www.instagram.com/WillForrestTheWriter/

 

 

Apologies to anyone we missed – this list was generated from the Vendor forms.