DATE: Friday, December 1 & Saturday, December 2
TIME: 3pm – 10pm
ADMISSION: $5 each, Kids 12 & Under are admitted FREE
Tickets are available for advance purchase
LOCATION: Norfolk County Fairgrounds – Building # 2 UPPER HOMECRAFT, OUTDOOR Bandshell Area
PARKING: Free Parking in the Fairgrounds parking lots
A quaint, traditional European-style Christmas market is a magical experience that fills the air with the warmth of the holiday season. As you walk through the market, you’ll be surrounded by the sights, scents and sounds of Christmas, with vendors selling handmade goods, delicious food, and warm drinks.
The market will be adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. You’ll see winter workshops, horse drawn carriage rides, live music and Santa Claus, alongside vendors selling handmade ornaments, candles, and other holiday-themed gifts.
In the centre of the market, you’ll find firepits and cozy seating where you can warm your hands and enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or spiced cider. The market will be bustling with families and friends, and the sound of carollers will fill the air. It’s a perfect place to spend a chilly winter evening, surrounded by the warmth of the holiday season and the joy of community.
- Indoor curated artisan marketplace
- Outdoor vendors with holiday wares
- Festive Bar with warm beverages
- Local breweries, wineries, distillery
- Firepits, and outdoor seating area
- Live musical entertainment
- Winter workshops for kids and adults
- Meet & Greet photos with Santa
- Horse drawn carriage rides
Stained Glass
Friday, December 1
5pm – 7pm
$15
Must pre-register in advance. (fee includes all materials AND admission to the market)
Create beautiful stained glass Christmas ornaments in this class. We will be making your choice of ornaments: stars, angels, Christmas trees and other fun items. You will have the opportunity to cut, foil and solder glass. Participants will create 2 ornaments of their choice. All supplies included. Instructor: Ingrid Zyma Irvin
Santa Letter Writing
Saturday, December 2
3:30pm – 6:00pm
FREE
Write your letter to Santa, decorate it, and drop it into the magical mailbox for Santa. Templates for various ages will be available, along with stickers, colouring supplies and some helpful elves. Parents – Don’t forget to add your return address to receive a response from Santa!
Wreath Workshop
Saturday, December 2
6:30-8:30pm
$80
Must pre-register in advance. (fee includes all materials AND admission to the market)
Fresh greenery wreaths are a classy way of decorating your front door for the holiday season. Attendees who sign up for this workshop will take part in learning the techniques of making a fresh greenery outdoor wreath. Fresh spruce, cedar, fir, boxwood and pine are just a few of the greenery types that will be available to make your own unique wreath. Plus there will be accessories to choose from to make each one unique. Instructor: Christine D’Huslter
Vendor applications are still being accepted.
For Vendor inquiries and other questions, please contact [email protected]
Sign up to volunteer at the Market
Sponsored By:
For more information about Sponsorship opportunities with the Norfolk County Agricultural Society contact [email protected]