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The Seasonal Spirit Collective:
From Fall Favourites to Holiday Highlights​​

From crisp fall days to twinkling holiday nights, our seasonal events bring small-town magic to life. Kick up your boots at our Country Harvest Hoedown, stroll the holiday markets to live music, and take in a festive performance by Drayton Entertainment. With festive flavours, local charm, and something new around every corner—St. Jacobs is the place to be this season.

ATTRACTIONS

There’s much more to do and see this Fall and Holiday Season!

FALL

  • Four women in cowboy hats and plaid or denim shirts sitting on hay bales with pumpkins and potted plants, posing for a photo at a fall harvest display with a stone wall background.

    HARVEST HOEDOWN

    St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market
    September 18

    Saddle up for the Market’s 5th annual barn party filled with live country music, line dancing, great food, alpacas and so much more. Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening under the stars. Tickets on sale now.

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  • A photo of a lit path in the woods

    INTO THE WOODS

    St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
    October 7 - October 25

    A baker and his wife set off on a quest to reverse a curse, encountering classic characters like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack as they learn the complex consequences of "happily ever after". Tickets on sale now.

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  • bluegrass musicians standing in front of hay bales

    BALES & BOOTS

    The Village of St. Jacobs
    September 26

    The Village will be filled with the sounds of bluegrass music, cozy autumn décor, and laid-back country charm. Enjoy the music, explore the shops, and make a day of it with delicious food and unique local finds. No tickets required.

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HOLIDAY

  • Red background with snowflakes

    SPARKLES HOLIDAY SHOPPING EVENT

    Village of St. Jacobs
    November 12-15 & 19-22

    Step back in time as the Village of St. Jacobs sparkles with old-fashioned holiday charm. Shop into the evening, dine at our cozy eateries, and enjoy festive entertainment, including horse-drawn wagon rides and Victorian carollers. No tickets required.

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  • People shopping outside at St. Jacobs Farmers Market during the winter holiday season, decorated with Christmas trees and string lights.

    HOLIDAY SIP & SHOP NIGHT MARKET

    St. Jacobs Farmers’ Market
    November 20 & 27

    Get into the holiday spirit while crossing names off your list with an evening of shopping, seasonal sips, and live music. Browse from over 100 curated artisans and makers alongside your favourite year-round Market vendors. Tickets on sale now.

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  • picture of a snow white in a yellow and blue dress

    SNOW WHITE: THE PANTO

    St. Jacobs Country Playhouse
    November 19 - December 27

    You’ve never seen the story of Snow White quite like this! Filled with chart-topping hits, spectacular singing, audience participation and laugh-out-lout comedy, its festive fun for the entire family. Tickets on sale now.

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Plan Your Trip

Spend a night or weekend to get the most out of your visit at one of these three hotels with special Farmers’ Market rates.

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