Stratford Holiday Market
Visitors can browse handcrafted goods and specialty items from local artisans, vendors, and community partners on the green. Families can enjoy children's crafts, including cookie decorating, ornament making, and writing letters to Santa. The celebration also features a performance by Stratford Sister Cities, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.
What to Expect
Features artisan vendors, free kids' crafts, and a tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Town of Stratford
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Market: 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm; Tree Lighting: 5:00 pm.
Tips & Advice
- Stay for the Christmas tree lighting, because vendors keep their booths open on the green until after the ceremony.
- Bundle up for an outdoor afternoon and evening on the Town Hall green, and watch for word of a move indoors to Stratford High School in bad weather.
- Let the kids do the free cookie decorating, ornament making and letters to Santa, then line up for photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
- Vendors should register by November 13 and bring their own tent, tables and chairs, since spaces are just grass in front of Town Hall.
- If you plan to sell candy, baked goods, oils, sauces or spices, get approval from the Stratford Health Department before the market.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there for kids to do?
Kids can do free cookie decorating and ornament making, and they can write letters to Santa.
Can we get photos with Santa?
Yes. Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for photos, and each photo comes with a free 5x7 print.
What entertainment is there?
Stratford Sister Cities gives a performance, and the evening ends with the Christmas tree lighting.
What happens if the weather is bad?
In bad weather, the event may move indoors to Stratford High School.
How can I get a vendor booth?
Fill out the vendor form to request space. Each space is 10'x10' on the grass in front of Town Hall, and tents, tables and chairs aren't included. Booths must stay up until after the tree lighting. Anyone selling edible items needs approval from the Stratford Health Department, and the deadline to register is Friday, November 13.
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