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Steffani Cameron 🇨🇦 @snarkysteff.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Hey, #yyj, there’s a scam Christmas Saanich market trying to bilk artisans with a fake ask for booth fees at Candy Cane Lane. The Victoria Festivals Society explains how to handle it.

A CANDY CANE LANE WINTER FESTIVAL
A Magical Two-Day Holiday Celebration at the Saanich Fairgrounds!
Join us for the Candy Cane Lane Winter Festival, a festive two-day celebration bringing together local artisans, small businesses, delicious food, family activities, and holiday cheer!
Saturday, November 21 & Sunday, November 22, 2026
© 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM both days
• Saanich Fairgrounds, Saanichton, BC
Come shop local, enjoy delicious food and drinks, bring the kids for estive a
and experience the magic of the holiday season while supportin a great cause!
VENDORS
and small
From Christmas ornaments
and crafts to home décor, specialty products, artisanal
goods, and e-of a-kind gifts, shoppers will have plenty of opportunities to find
something special for everyone on their holiday list.
* VENDOR OPPORTUNITY - ONLY $210!
Reserve your vendor space for both days for just:
$210 + applicable taxes
Your vendor fee includes:
7 Vendor space for both Saturday & Sunday 7 Table and chair provided
Electricity included
Event advertising and promotion
/ Opportunity to reach holiday shoppers throughout the weekend
Family-friendly festive atmosphere
/ No additional charge for electricity

URGENT SCAM ALERT - PLEASE READ & SHARE
We have been made aware of a fraudulent email being sent to vendors claiming to represent the Candy Cane Lane Winter Festival and requesting vendor fees.
DO NOT RESPOND.
DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS.
DO NOT SEND MONEY OR PROVIDE PAYMENT INFORMATION.
The email is being sent from:
candycanelanewinterfestival@gmail.com
This email address is NOT associated with the Greater Victoria Festival Society, Sidney Street Market, Kelly Kurta, or the KAEMAC team in ANY WAY WHATSOEVER.
We do NOT have a Candy Cane Lane Gmail account.
All legitimate vendor communications will come ONLY from one of our established official email accounts:
• Greater Victoria Festival Society
• Sidney Street Market
• Kelly Kurta's established personal email
If you receive ANY email requesting vendor

official email accounts:
• Greater Victoria Festival Society
• Sidney Street Market
• Kelly Kurta's established personal email
If you receive ANY email requesting vendor fees or payment for Candy Cane Lane from another email address, please do not respond or send payment.
Instead:
• Flag and report the email as fraudulent/ spam.
ke Take a screenshot of the email, including the sender's address.
* Send the screenshot directly to us through one of our established official email addresses so that we can document and investigate it.
If you are ever unsure whether a vendor communication or payment request is legitimate, please contact us directly using an email address you have previously used to communicate with our team. Do not reply to the questionable email itself.
We are actively investigating this fraudulent activity and taking steps to protect our vendors and community.
PLEASE SHARE this warning, especially with local vendors, artisans and small businesses.