A difficult update about the 2026 Black Saddle Christmas Market
It’s with a very heavy heart that we’re sharing that this year’s Black Saddle Christmas Market, originally planned for December 12th, is unfortunately cancelled.
We know how much this event means to our vendors, our local community, and the families who have made it part of their Christmas traditions.
We have been working with the Municipality of Callander regarding the requirements needed for the market to proceed, and unfortunately, we are not able to move forward with this year’s event. Our focus now is on working through the required municipal process so that we can hopefully bring the market back in 2027. We are committed to doing everything we can to make that happen.
To all of our vendors, shoppers, volunteers, families and community members who have supported this event over the years, thank you. Your support is a huge part of why we want to see this market return! Supporting local vendors, charities, and the community is the reason we do this.
Each year we look forward to collecting a SUV full of non perishables as well as money for the Callander Food Bank. Since we won’t be able to organize one at the Christmas market, we really encourage you to drop off some items there if you’re able.
Thank you for understanding, and thank you for believing in the Black Saddle Christmas Market.
If you're looking for more markets, reach out to The Maker's Market and visit the other Callander Christmas Market at the Callander Community Centre.
2025 Black Saddle Barn Christmas Market
50+ vendors to choose from, Crafting, Pictures with Santa, free hot choco and freebies, and raffle donation for our local food bank!
THANK YOU again to everyone who attended and donated!
2024 Black Saddle Barn Christmas Market
2024 was another great year for the Christmas Market. We had over 50 vendors, generous sponsors, fun activities, and of course, SANTA!
This event is so much fun and is something fun for anyone to do! It's not just a craft show - it's an event. Free hot chocolate, smore's, snacks, activities, photos with Santa, and more!
So many donations were received for the Callander Food Bank!!
THANK YOU to everyone who attended and donated.
2023 Black Saddle Barn Christmas Market
In 2023, The Work Shoppe + Black Saddle Barn collaborated to host our first Christmas Market! The sun was shining and it was beautiful. Santa mingled and even stopped to check out other local crafters {I think he approved!}. Then he walked around with the kids, read a Christmas story and ended with a single along.
There were 40+ vendors set up and people loved the shopping! There was free hot chocolate and Tim Bits from David + Laure, The Weiskopf Team at Century 21. Lynn Blunt was setting the Christmas tone while singing and playing guitar for everyone. Guests could warm up by the bonfire and enjoy the unlimited free s'mores from the Business Women's Network. The Work Shoppe had a free craft station set up where children could make their own Reindeer food. And the Black Saddle Team had a craft area set up where children could colour/write a letter to Santa and make their own ornaments! The Black Saddle team was also there taking candid photos of the guests and vendors.
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