Etsy, the online marketplace for handmade and vintage goods, is embarking on a four-day Canadian road trip in a 30-foot custom AirStream trailer to launch #EtsyRoadTrip, a four-city Canadian tour. Having started Friday, August 1 and continuing until Saturday, August 9, mobile marketplaces will pop-up in Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston as well as our beloved Toronto featuring Etsy sellers, musicians and local food trucks alongside concerts, product giveaways and more!

This AirStream and the surrounding area it parks in will be completely ‘Etsy-fied,’ with everything from a photo booth, decorated in bunting, gingham, balloons, handmade felt-cactuses and more where visitors can meet and mingle with some of their favourite sellers while shopping their one-of-a-kind pieces on the spot.

You can easily follow along with this online marketplace as it travels the open road by following #EtsyRoadTrip on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or by visiting etsy.me/roadtrip for the full program schedule.

“At Etsy, we love finding new ways to bring our digital marketplace to life and showcasing our community of local makers. With Etsy Road Trip, our goal is to have fun at every stop, as well as establish new Etsy fans and sellers along the way,” said Erin Green, country manager, Etsy Canada. “This tour is the perfect way to celebrate the Canadian summer – Etsy style!”

We’re a little biased, but the Toronto stop, taking place on Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9 is sure to be the best way to end the #EtsyRoadTrip.

On August 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at King St. W. and Brant St., pick up a festival-favourite flower crown from Jordan De Ruiter, check out show-stopping neckties and bowties by Handsome + Lace, grab a handmade nail polish, nail art and jewelry from Nail Kandy, and hunt down accessories made from found, limited edition textiles from Grace Design’s travels. BeaverTails, We Got Balls and Gourmet Gringos will bring the food to the party and tunes will be provided by Emmy Rouge and Michael Rault.

On August 9 Etsy road trip will make its final stop at the historic Distillery District on South Trinity Street from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Watch Toronto seller Jordan de Ruiter craft a floral headband, check out Handsome + Lace’s handmade neckties and bowties, pick up your very own DIY handcrafted embroidery kit by Kiriki Press and stock up on Grace Designs’ accessory collection while listening to Taylor Knox Band. Eat a sweet treat from Choco Churros or have an afternoon snack from We Got Balls.

For latest up-to-date info on #EtsyRoadTrip, please visit: etsy.me/roadtrip.

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