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Christmas Markets

Christmas Market

Visitors can browse handmade items from artisan vendors offering pottery, woodwork, jewelry, stationery, and knitting. The market also features live musical entertainment, local food offerings, and an appearance by Santa Claus. Activities and vendor booths are spread across the property, inside the museum, and throughout the Heritage Barn.

What to Expect

Features up to 60 artisan vendors, live music, and Santa visits.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

Wellington County Museum and Archives

Food & Drink

Local food is offered at the market.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday shoppers

Vibe

Festive and local

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Location

Wellington County Museum and Archives
0536 Wellington Rd 18, Fergus, ON N1M 2W3
Fergus, ON
N1M 2W3

Know Before You Go

  • Hours: Friday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Saturday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Use the museum’s full name as your GPS destination; the visitor information specifically recommends navigating by venue name.
  • Explore both the museum and Heritage Barn, as vendor booths and activities are spread across those spaces and the property.
  • Dress for time outdoors, since market activities and vendor booths are also set up across the property.
  • If you are applying as a vendor, submit the application by July 31 and be prepared to commit to both market days.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa Claus will visit the Christmas Market.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the market suited to?

The market includes family activities and a visit from Santa Claus.

What can visitors see and do?

Browse artisan goods, enjoy live musical entertainment, visit Santa, and explore vendor booths and activities around the property, inside the museum, and in the Heritage Barn.

What food is available?

Local food is offered, including fresh fried donuts tossed in cinnamon and sugar.

Can I apply to be a vendor?

Vendors must submit an application for staff review. Applications for the 2026 market close July 31, and vendors are asked to commit to both market days.

How should I find the museum by car?

Use “Wellington County Museum and Archives” as the destination name in your GPS.

Tags

holiday marketartisanal productsSanta visitsfestive foodfamily friendlyhandmade craftslocal artisanscommunity celebrationseasonal activities

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team