Holiday Markets, Artisan Vendors, Local shopping. Let’s get in the spirit!
Posted: November 30, 2017
Categories: Events / GoodFoodBites / Opportunities
Check out this list of Holiday Markets or events around Ontario featuring many local artisan vendors, local food, local music,ect.
Christkindl Market is an annual German Christmas festival in Kitchener. It has over 100 vendors, activities, sights, sounds and will make you feel as if you are in Germany itself. At the closing ceremonies on Sunday, December 4th, the event organizers even have a draw that will send 2 people on a trip to Germany!
XMUS Festival: Bracebridge
Bracebridge will be filled with holiday spirit from December 1st-3rd. This event will have a food and wine show, live music and sampling on the Muskoka Brewery patio, hands-on holiday workshops, holiday gifting market and more! There is also a festival of lights and the Bracebridge Santa Clause parade.
Dates: December 1-3, 2017
Crafted Muskoka: Muskoka Foundry, Bracebridge
This bi-annual event celebrates
Dates: December 2, 2017
Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft Show: Ottawa
A magical Ten-day holiday shopping event! Held at the state of the art EY Centre, Originals Ottawa Christmas Craft sale has over 200 of Canada’s most talented artists, and designers for you to meet, and whose unique works will leave you truly amazed. Quality Canadian goodies will be available such as jewelry, fashion and accessories, pottery, glassware, sculptures, fine art, gourmet treats and more! This Market also has a continuing partnership with the Hospice Care Ottawa to help support their Homes for the Holidays Fundraiser.
Dates: December 7, 2017
Etsy Holiday Market at Evergreen Brick Works Winter Village
Etsy Holiday Christmas Market at Evergreen Brick Works Winter Village! Through December, a rotating selection of local Ontario Etsy artisans will display the best and unique holiday décor, handmade gifts and original artwork.
When: December 3, 10, 17 & 24 and daily from December 26 – 31, 2017
Milton is launching a pop-up Holiday Street Market presented by inhalton .com in partnership with Philip Suos, the founder, and director of the Junk Food Festival and Toronto’s Mac and Cheese Festival. Admission is free and this will be Ontario’s largest authentic outdoor holiday market with an estimated 242 vendors. Expect a full street market with artisan vendors, food trucks, a carousel and a fire pit lounge with marshmallow toastings. Live Music with local artists, buskers, free how-to workshops on gift wrapping and food pairing!
Dates: Main St. on Dec. 2, Dec. 9, and Dec. 16 from noon until 7 p.m
Over 20 artisans, Iron Duke’s Warm Apple Cider, Crafts with Tiny cute Things and Cupcakes by Cakes by Krista (from Card’s Bakery). Kingston Holiday Market will be opening its doors for six consecutive weekends starting Nov 18th and running until Dec 23rd. It’s a local, one-stop shopping experience consisting of handmade items from many artisans.
Dates: Additional Weekends Friday, Dec 1st – Sunday, Dec 3rd Friday, Dec 8th – Sunday, Dec 10th Friday, Dec 15th – Sunday, Dec 17th And Final weekend! Friday, Dec 22nd, 5-8:30 pm Saturday, Dec 23rd, 11-5 pm
Annual Christmas Market: Brockville
Held at the Brockville Farmers’ Market, this event kicks off on Saturday, December 2nd. The market features local crafts and other items of seasonal interest. It’s a great way to get out and support local makers!
Dates: December 2nd, 9th, 16th, 2017, From 9am to 2pm
Makers North Handmade Holiday Pop Up
This event is a handmade holiday pop-up market that features talented makers from Northern Ontario. It is known for a highly curated mix of Northern Ontario made clothing, jewelry, artwork, potter, and more. They will have an EPIC “Handmade Haul” Prize and 20 talented handmade vendors! The event celebrates local artisans, designers, and makers and to connect them with the community.
Dates: Friday, December 8th, 2017, 9am-2pm
Restaurants focused on Local Food to try over the holidays in North Bay
gd2go: Everything is made in-house, with locally sourced ingredients. Full menu of healthy choices, lots of gluten-free options, amazing smoothies, and great coffee.
White Owl Bistro – The owners work with local farmers to source the best ingredients.
Raven and Republic: Strong locally sourced menu, with one of the most unique rolling beer lists in town. Great mix of local & craft beer.
