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Welcome to MavenFair’s
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November 20 – 22, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo, BC<\/h3>\n

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December 11 – 13, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo, BC<\/h3>\n

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May 1 – 3, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo, BC<\/h3>\n

2026 Applications Live July 31, 2025<\/p>\n

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