Christmas in the Country and the Holiday Makers' Market
Sun, Dec 06
|John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area
Kick off the holiday season in good, old-fashioned style!
Time & Location
Dec 06, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area, 915 County Rd 50 E, Essex, ON N0R 1G0, Canada
About the event
Make memories, pick up some lovely, local handmade gifts from the dozens of artisan booths, get hands-on with some old-fashioned holiday traditions, pat the horses and hear the sleigh bells ringing and more at Christmas in the Country, featuring the Holiday Makers’ Market.
The 1842 Park family home and farm will be beautifully decorated with natural forest materials. Guests can experience the Homestead in its holiday splendour, and enjoy pioneer demonstrations of blacksmithing, fireplace cooking, pomander making, and needlework. Make lasting family memories at the unique photo stations such as the antique restored sleigh, gilded frames, and wreath backdrops.
Admission is $8.00 for Adults, $6.00 for Children (Ages 3-12), $6.00 for Seniors (Ages 65+), and $30.00 for a Family Rate (Max 6 People).
Tickets
Adult Admission
$8.00
+$0.20 ticket service fee
Child/Senior
A child ticket is for children aged 3 - 12 years of age. There is no charge for children 2 and under. The senior rate applies to those 65 years of age or older.
$6.00
+$0.15 ticket service fee
Family
Maximum - 6 family members travelling together in one vehicle.
$30.00
+$0.75 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00