November 22 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
We invite you to join us at Winterfest on November 22 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in Downtown Carleton Place and the Market Square Pavilion (7 Beckwith Street.) Winterfest is a free, family-friendly event for all ages to kick off the Holiday season. Get together and mingle in our beautiful downtown dining and shopping district and embrace the wintry weather and holiday spirit.
Market Square Pavilion:
Start or end your evening at the Market Square Pavilion for an assortment of activities & entertainment including:
-Locally Crafted Markets presents an outdoor holiday market under the Market Square Pavilion. Browse an assortment of unique gift ideas, and treats.
-The Rona Warming Station is where you can relax by the fire and enjoy some of the evening’s entertainment.
-Visit the Cavanagh Construction Truck to get fun family photos with the lit up truck! They will be accepting non-perishable food bank donations as well.
-Complete a holiday ornament craft and say “cheese” in an assortment of photo areas.
-Have supper on site (or just a snack) at the vendors area! Enjoy woodfire pizza, warm drinks, pretzels, fudge, and more!
Tree Lighting:
Join Carleton Place Citizen of the Year- Peter Schaffer who will do the honours of lighting the Holiday Tree! Tree Lighting will commence at 5:55pm.
Entertainment Schedule:
4:15pm – 5:00pm: Shimmy and Shake with the Luv2Groove Crew! They will be bringing the upbeat music and moves, and invite you to dance along.
5:00pm – 5:40pm: Busker Shows from Orbital Talent. Be prepared to be amazed with juggling, acrobatics, and fun.
6:00pm – 8:00pm: Join Small Town Socials for a street party! Don’t forget your dancing shoes and good vibes.
Downtown Carleton Place:
Take advantage of sidewalk sales and in-store deals as our local businesses will be open late and ready to assist you with your holiday shopping. Enjoy carolling pop-ups while you pop in and out of stores. Keep an eye out for The Grinch! He will be wandering through Downtown Carleton Place causing Christmas mischief and handing out treats.
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides:
The Downtown Carleton Place proudly presents free wagon rides. Hop off or hop on infront of the Market Square, and enjoy an enchanting ride through Downtown Carleton Place.
This event is proudly presented by the Town of Carleton Place, Downtown Carleton Place BIA, and Carleton Place Tourism.
For the latest information, please visit the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/share/17L3CuJXx5/
