Hutton Forest Products presents
Christmas On The BayTM
Experience the magic and taste the pleasures of Georgian Bay’s largest outdoor Christmas market in the heart of charming historic Meaford.
To better express our Love of Meaford and South Georgian Bay we have become a Not for Profit. Lots going on!
November 30- Sunday December 3, 2023
Prepare to be enchanted!
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Market Countdown!
Become a 2023 Market Sponsor!
A magical experience
A Beautiful Christmas Market
12 Nelson St East, Meaford, Ontario
Immerse yourself into a world of delightfully decorated traditional wooden stalls, endless seasonal lighting, multiple fire pits, winter princesses, Christmas trees galore, music, a Santa Claus Parade, dancing windows, and an entertainment stage for live music and performances. Explore and sample a tantalizing array of the area’s finest locally made foods, artisanal products, and hand crafted gifts while you sip on cider made from apples grown right here in dog-friendly Meaford and on the Bay.
Christmas On The BayTM is packed with something for everyone, from live music and free children’s programming to dinner and retail special events throughout our downtown to special performances in the adjacent Meaford Hall and Cultural Centre. For those who have been especially good you might even catch a glimpse of Santa or even make a special request. Our jovial Christmas Gnome Georgie will be making regular appearances with its black service doggie, Joe. Yes, we are dog-friendly so even your dog can get in on the fun!
Market Hours of Operation
Thursday, November 30: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, December 1 : 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 2: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 3: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Get Festive
Embrace The Holiday Spirit
Combining the charm of tradition with the excitement of an open-air marketplace.

Events
Live entertainment and children’s activities to put everyone into the Christmas Spirit.

Food, Drink & Gifts
Wonderfully unique local artisanal gifts, crafts, and festive food & drink.
Christmas on the Bay is Looking for Volunteers!
Join a fun and dedicated group of community volunteers!
- Decorating (Nov 23-Nov 29) - Greenery harvest, building swags, tree decorating
- Setting Up (Nov 27-Nov 29) - Stall set up, market tree set up, lighting setup
- Chatting (Nov 30-Dec 3) - Greeter, Santa's helper, floater, volunteer check-in
- Health and Safety (Nov 30-Dec 3) - Fire monitor, indoor traffic, snow monitor, site steward
- Tearing Down (Dec 3-6) - Tearing down stalls, light and decoration removal, tidying up
