Love of Local Markets

10/17/2026

🎄 Your Christmas countdown deserves a proper kickoff—shopping bags, mimosas, and your favourite people! + FREE ENTRY!

Explore 70 local vendors at A Very Merry Christmas Market and discover those “I know EXACTLY who would love this!” finds. 🎁

The Crafty Coop | Handcrafted Decor/Accessories — Handmade wooden signs and adorable, unique ornaments for your tree or someone else’s!

Delusional Sauce Co. | small batch hot sauce — Delicious, uniquely flavoured small-batch sauces made in Hamilton. A gift for the foodie on your list!

Heart Warmers — Therapeutic oat heating and cooling bags for a thoughtful gift of comfort.

📅 Sunday, November 8 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 MontHill Golf & Country Club — Ballroom, Caledonia
🎟️ FREE ENTRY • Family-friendly
🎁 Free swag bags for early shoppers, while supplies last!
🍽️ Stay for lunch—chef’s pop-up bistro meals from $12.

✨ Send this to your shopping crew and put November 8 in the calendar!

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10/16/2026

🎄 TEXT YOUR SHOPPING CREW—YOUR CHRISTMAS KICKOFF IS HERE!

A mimosa in hand, 70 local vendors to explore, and gifts you’ll be tempted to keep for yourself! Make A Very Merry Christmas Market your first festive outing of the season.

Janet Bundy Fulton — Handcrafted pottery pieces for someone who appreciates a gift with a personal touch.

Goldilocks & Co. — Handmade scrunchies and matching dog bandanas, plus nails, clips, and other hair accessories. Stocking stuffers sorted!

Holistic Cleaning Hamilton — Natural, non-toxic home products for thoughtful gifting and everyday enjoyment.

🎁 Come early for a FREE swag bag, while supplies last. Stay for lunch, sip something festive, and get a head start on your Christmas list!

📅 Sunday, November 8 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 MontHill Golf & Country Club — Ballroom, Caledonia
🎟️ FREE ENTRY • Family-friendly
🍽️ Chef’s pop-up bistro • Meals from $12

✨ Send this to your favourite people: “November 8. Meet you at the doors!”

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10/14/2026

🎄 A whole lot of “I found the perfect gift!” moments await at A Very Merry Christmas Market @ Monthill Golf & CC ! Tell your friends to save the date and join you for an afternoon of unique local finds, mimosas, and Christmas cheer!

🍊 Stovetop Simmers — Fill your home with nostalgic holiday scents. GREAT teacher gifts! Stovetop Simmers

🧵 Quilts by Amanda — Unique quilted ornaments, handmade bags, and cozy blankets. Quilts By Amanda

📚 The Nook — Usborne books for thoughtful gifts and festive reading leading up to Christmas! Lindsey 🇨🇦 “The Nook”

📅 Sunday, November 8 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 MontHill Golf & Country Club — Ballroom, Caledonia
🎟️ FREE ENTRY • Family-friendly • 70 vendors
🎁 Free swag bags for early shoppers, while supplies last!
🍽️ Stay for lunch—bistro meals from $12.

🥂 Tag your shopping buddy and save the date!

10/12/2026

🎄 A little holiday shopping, a delicious lunch, and gifts you’ll be excited to give! MontHill Golf & Country Club

Join us at Very Merry Christmas Market @ Monthill Golf & CC and shop 70 local vendors, including:

🌸 Hello Annie — Clay and real botanical earrings.

🧶 Knotti by Nature — Crochet snugglers, sweaters, blankets, and other adorable crochet creations.

🪵 Generations Woodworking — Beautiful wooden décor for your home or someone on your gift list.

📅 Sunday, November 8 | 11 AM–3 PM
📍 MontHill Golf & Country Club — Ballroom, Caledonia HWY 6
🎟️ FREE ENTRY • Family-friendly

🎁 Free swag bags for early shoppers, while supplies last!
🥂 Enjoy a drink and MontHill’s pop-up bistro, with meals from $12.

Tag your shopping buddy and make it a holiday date! ✨

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10/11/2026

10/10/2026

Save the Date!

09/17/2026

Visit Love of Local Markets in front of the Midway during Ancaster Agricultural Society | Ancaster Fair!

📅 Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27

Another amazing group of local vendors is joining us! 👋 Come discover unique products, meet the makers, and experience some of the incredible talent and businesses found throughout the GHA.

🛁 Beyond the Bomb — Where fizz meets fun! Colourful, themed bath bombs filled with surprises that make bath time anything but boring.

🎁 Taste of Creativity Co. — Personalized clothing, mugs, and unique giftables made with a creative, personal touch.

✨ Missin' Piecez — Stylish jewelry and accessories perfect for adding that finishing touch to any look.

🥩 Nutrafarms Inc. — Bringing farm-to-table groceries to Ontario families with a focus on quality and convenience.

Come shop, explore, and support local while enjoying a weekend at the Ancaster Fair! 🎠✨

📍 Find Love of Local Markets right in front of the Midway!

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09/12/2026

🎡 We’re heading to the Ancaster Fair! 🎡

Visit Love of Local Markets in front of the Midway during Ancaster Agricultural Society | Ancaster Fair!

📅 Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27

We have an incredible lineup of unique local vendors ready to say hi 👋 and show off some of the amazing talent found right here in the GHA!

✨ Melanie Paul — Feel-good self-care products made for a little well-deserved pampering.

🍋 DirtySipsCo — A huge selection of uniquely flavoured lemonades, iced teas, and limeades. Come thirsty!

🌸 DaniLion Jewelry and Designs — Beautiful pressed flowers and greenery transformed into one-of-a-kind jewelry and art pieces.

🤍 Joelle Wang — Freshwater pearl jewelry and handmade ceramic décor designed to impress.

Come shop local, discover something new, meet the makers, and enjoy everything the Ancaster Fair has to offer! 🎠✨

📍 Find Love of Local Markets right in front of the Midway!

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07/10/2026

🚨 SATURDAY'S THE DAY! 🚨

The lavender is in full bloom, the weather is looking beautiful, and this is your chance to experience one of the most magical summer markets of the season! 💜

✨ Today's Vendor Features ✨

💍 – Discover beautifully handcrafted jewelry that's elegant, unique, and thoughtfully designed. Whether you're searching for the perfect gift or a timeless piece for yourself, you'll find something special at this booth.

🦋 – A must-see for nature lovers! Explore stunning handcrafted insect art featuring real preserved insects paired with naturally dried florals to create breathtaking, one-of-a-kind display pieces that beautifully capture the wonders of nature.

Make a day of it by:
💜 Strolling through breathtaking lavender fields in full bloom
🛍️ Shopping incredible local makers
🥟 Enjoying delicious food and refreshing drinks
📸 Capturing beautiful summer memories
🐕 Bringing your pup along—dogs are welcome!

📍 Bonnieheath Estate Lavender Farm, Waterford
📅 TOMORROW • Saturday, July 11
⏰ 11 AM – 5 PM

🚨 ONE DAY ONLY! Don't miss your chance to experience the sights, scents, shopping, and beauty of lavender season before it's gone! See you tomorrow! 💜

07/09/2026

THIS Saturday is your chance to shop some incredible local businesses at the Lavender Market! 💜

👗 – Discover stylish, modern outfits that help you feel your best! Enjoy personalized styling advice while you shop, plus an on-site fitting room so you can find the perfect fit before you buy.

🧶 – Beautiful handcrafted crochet creations made with care. From adorable gifts to cozy accessories, each piece is thoughtfully made and one of a kind.

🪑 – Forget your grandma's antique shop! Browse a fun mix of unique vintage finds, hidden treasures, and witty, sarcastic creations that are guaranteed to make you smile.

Shop local vendors while sipping award winning beverages, wander through the breathtaking lavender fields in full bloom, enjoy delicious food, and soak up one of the most beautiful events of the summer. 🐕 Dog-friendly & fun for all ages!

📍 Bonnieheath Estate Lavender Farm, Waterford
📅 THIS Saturday, July 11
⏰ 11 AM – 5 PM

🚨 ONE DAY ONLY! Lavender season doesn't last long—don't miss your chance to shop local, eat well, and experience the farm & winery at its most beautiful! 💜

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