There is nothing like a trip to a local holiday craft fair or market to get you in the spirit of the season. Strolling past booths and tables with a warm cup of cider in your hand, a wonder of local treats and handmade treasures to feast your eyes upon, all with the promise of the festivities to come, you will find it hard not to smile.
Christmas at the Barn – Hubbards
Visiting South Shore markets can be the quiet beginning to checking off all those holiday lists. It can be hard to find something special, and this is where holiday markets shine. With unique, one of a kind items, you are bound to find that one item that will be the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Christmas at Petite
Markets at the LCLC Markets at the LCLC Markets at the LCLC
Not only will you discover many wonderful gift ideas, the selection of local gourmet goodies to grace your table and wow your guests with is truly tantalizing. If you weren’t already planning a party, you will be inspired to ask the neighbours over for some holiday cheer.
Privateers Market Christmas at Petite
Christmas at the Barn – Hubbards
We are lucky on the South Shore to have a number of our summer markets return, with a holiday twist. These markets, as well as the numerous annual festive markets and fairs, should help you get into the holiday spirit.
South Shore Holiday Market Tour
We’ve put together a list of all the South Shore markets happening over the next few months. It’s time to get out your calendar and start planning your adventures.
Multiple Weekend Holiday Markets
Christmas at the Barn Markets (Hubbards) : Nov 23rd, Nov 30th, Dec 7th, Dec 8th & Dec 12th
Bridgewater Christmas Markets at the LCLC – Nov 24th, Dec 1st, Dec 8th, Dec 15th & Dec 22nd
Father Christmas Festival Yuletide Market – Nov 30th & Dec 7th
Privateer Christmas Markets – Dec 14th and 21st
Annual Holiday Markets
Nov 1 – 3 2019 CKBW & Country 100.7 Christmas Crafters Show (Bridgewater)
Nov 2 – New Germany Legion Annual Christmas Market (New Germany)
Nov 2 – Chester Legion Craft Show (Chester)
Nov 3 – Christmas in the Attic (Dublin Shore)
Nov 3 – 8th Annual Christmas Craft Show (Hubbards)
Nov 9 – Seaside Centre Christmas Craft Show (Beach Meadows, Brooklyn)
Nov 9 – Greenfield Ladies Sewing Circle Christmas Luncheon & Sale (Greenfield)
Nov 10 – Artists of White Point Show & Sale (Liverpool)
Nov 10 – 30th Annual Blandford Holiday Arts & Craft Fair (Blandford)
Nov 16 & 17 – Christmas in Petite (Petite Riviere)
Nov 16 – Riverport Christmas Market (Riverport)
Nov 23 – Christmas Craft Show (Port Mouton)
Nov 23 – Christmas Gift Gallery Artisans Crafters Sale (Liverpool)
Nov 24 – Christmas Craft Sale (Liverpool)
Nov 30 – Christmas by the Sea Outdoor Market (Lunenburg)
Nov 30 – Wickwire Winterfest (Liverpool)
Dec 1 – Chester Christmas Market (Chester)
Dec 1 – Holiday Craft Fair (Milton)
Dec 7 & 8 Lunenburg Christmas Craft Festival (Lunenburg)
Dec 7 – Father Christmas Craft Fair (Mahone Bay)
Dec 8 – Christmas Craft & Gift Market (New Ross)
Dec 14 – Old Town Craft Show (Lunenburg)
We’ve even made this into a download you can print and stick on the fridge or in your planner.
We hope that this helps you get a start on you holiday planning, now that you know all the local South Shore markets that are ready to help make your holiday season bright.
We’ve made you some Holiday Planner sheets to help you organize everything from your gift list to baking supplies here. Click here for your planner pages.
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