Grafton Christmas Market is on again
Photo courtesy of Cecilia Nasmith.
By Cecilia Nasmith
The ever-evolving Grafton Outdoor Christmas Market is back again, scheduled this year for Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Haldimand Community Memorial Arena.
Along with free skating, the event will feature Candy Cane Lane, visits from Santa, live holiday music, local food vendors, artisan vendors, Kids' Zone, a hot-chocolate bar and complimentary gift wrapping.
A few doors to the east, the Grafton Co-op will be hosting a toy drive.
And nearby, at St. George's Anglican Church and St. Mary's Catholic Church, there will be additional space for vendors.
Initially held in a field near the Grafton Legion, the annual event soon moved eastward into the village. For some time, it became something of a street carnival, with Old Danforth Road closed between County Road 2 and St. Andrew's Drive and a number of vendors hosting outdoor booths.
It moved to the arena grounds last year, which is where it remains for 2026.
And, as always, all proceeds support Grafton Public School.
The arena is located at 10766 County Rd. 2.
