18/09/2026
🎄✨ THE FIRST SPARKLE OF CHRISTMAS FAIR ✨🎄
📍 Ardoe House, Aberdeenshire
📅 Sunday 22nd November 2026
⏰ 10am – 5pm
Get ready to step into a magical festive wonderland at The First Sparkle of Christmas Fair at the beautiful Ardoe House, Aberdeenshire.
Join us for a spectacular day filled with Christmas magic, family entertainment, delicious food, live music, unique shopping, and unforgettable festive memories.
This is the perfect way to begin your Christmas celebrations, bringing together amazing local businesses, talented performers, and exciting activities for the whole family.
✨ PROUDLY SPONSORED BY ✨
We are delighted to be supported by our fantastic sponsors, whose generosity helps make this magical event possible:
⭐ GS Creative Design
⭐ FTF Coaching
⭐ Callimuir Canines
⭐ Hillview Windows and Doors Banchory
⭐ Freedom Psychotherapies
⭐ Nu-Vou
⭐ Ravens Landing Photography
⭐ S.Owen Building and Property Maintenance
⭐ Gemini Counselling
A huge thank you to all of our sponsors for supporting local events, small businesses, and the community. ❤️
🎅 A MAGICAL SANTA EXPERIENCE
Children will have the chance to meet Santa and his elves, brought to life by Eventsize, creating a truly magical Christmas experience.
Step into Santa’s Grotto, share your Christmas wishes, and enjoy the excitement of meeting the man himself! 🎅✨
🎄 FAMILY FUN & ENTERTAINMENT
There will be something for everyone to enjoy throughout the day, including:
🐾 Meet the Animal Critter – joining us from 10:00am – 12:00pm, giving families the chance to get up close and meet some adorable animals
🎨 Face Painting
✨ Glitter Artists
💇 Hair Braiding
🧸 Build a Bear Workshop
📖 Festive Storytelling – sit back, relax, and enjoy magical Christmas stories perfect for little ones
🎩 Magician performances
🎈 Balloons
⚔️ Festive Kilted Stormtrooper
✨ Plus lots more festive fun and entertainment!
🎶 LIVE CHRISTMAS CHOIR PERFORMANCES
Enjoy the wonderful sounds of Christmas as we welcome some incredible local choirs and vocal groups performing throughout the day, including:
🎤 Rachael Watson Rock Choir
🎤 MJR Vocal
🎤 The Kingswells Singers
🎤 Silver City Singers
🎤 Tutti Choir
🎶 Plus more special guests to be announced!
Enjoy the festive atmosphere as these talented performers fill Ardoe House with beautiful Christmas music. 🎄🎶
🍿 FESTIVE TREATS & REFRESHMENTS
Candy Corner will be joining us with all your favourite sweet treats, including:
🍿 Fresh popcorn
🍭 Candy floss
🥤 Slushies
🍬 Other delicious treats perfect for enjoying while exploring the fair
🍕 FOOD & CATERING
There will be plenty of delicious food options available throughout the day from our fantastic catering partners:
🍕 Pizza Box – serving freshly made pizzas
🔥 Smoke and Soul – bringing incredible flavours and tasty dishes
☕ The Daily Grind – serving delicious drinks and treats
Plus, don’t miss out on the amazing selection of freshly made bakes and festive goodies available on the day.
🎁 SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS
Explore over 65 amazing crafters and makers, all showcasing their incredible handmade creations, gifts, and festive products.
Discover unique Christmas presents, beautiful home items, and one-of-a-kind treasures while supporting talented local businesses. ❤️
🎟️ TICKETS & ENTRY TIMES
Tickets are available through Eventbrite. This event has been incredibly popular and always sells out, so make sure you secure your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
🎫 Book your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-first-sparkle-christmas-fair-tickets-1997830758579?aff=oddtdtcreator
To help manage numbers and ensure everyone has the best experience, tickets will be split into three entry time slots:
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
⏰ 12:30pm – 2:30pm
⏰ 3:00pm – 5:00pm
🎟️ TICKET PRICES
Adults: £4.50
Children over 1: £2.00
👶 Children under 1: *FREE*
📲 KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE EVENT
Follow our Facebook event page for all the latest announcements, entertainment updates, special guests and everything you need to know in the run-up to the big day:
https://www.facebook.com/share/19hHDAK7gj/
🎄✨ THE FIRST SPARKLE OF CHRISTMAS FAIR ✨🎄
📍 Ardoe House, Aberdeenshire
📅 Sunday 22nd November 2026
⏰ 10am – 5pm
Come and experience The First Sparkle of Christmas Fair — a magical festive day full of music, laughter, shopping, treats, entertainment and Christmas cheer.
Create memories with your family, support local makers, and celebrate the start of the most wonderful time of the year! 🎅🎄✨
