Caledonia Fair busy this holiday season`

CALEDONIA — The 152nd Caledonia Fair may now be a fond memory, but members of the Caledonia Agricultural Society are busy with lots of great holiday season events! Toy Bingo, the Christmas Market, Breakfast with Santa, and Christmas Lottery are sure to give something for everyone in preparation and enjoyment of the holiday season.

CALEDONIA—Janice Doyle and Keira Vaarkamp at the Caledonia Breakfast with Santa in 2022. —Haldimand Press archive photo.

It all starts with the second annual Toy Bingo scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at the Riverside Exhibition Centre, Caledonia Fairgrounds. This 19+ event promises to be a fun night for adults, while giving participants a chance to win some of the hottest toys and tech for this year’s Christmas gift giving. Prizes include Xbox, Apple iPad, kids’ ride-on vehicles, Barbie Dream House, Nintendo Switch, and more. Tickets are $50 and include three cards for each of 10 games of bingo. Play, win, enjoy the cash licensed bar, and support event hosts Mary Poppins Cooperative Preschool and the Caledonia Agricultural Society. 

On Saturday, November 30 experience Christmas magic at the Caledonia Fair Christmas Market at the Riverside Exhibition Centre, Caledonia Fairgrounds! From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., visit over 90 vendors and find something for everyone on your holiday gift list. Bring the little ones for a pre-booked visit with Santa Claus (registration is open now). Browse crafts, artisanal goods, unique gifts, and baked goods, enjoy mouthwatering eats from the Riverside Eatery, and sip a tempting specialty beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) from the Holiday Bar. Parking is free and admission is by cash donation. 

Next on Saturday, December 14, join the Caledonia Fair and Senior Support Services for Breakfast with Santa. Choose from two time slots: 9 to 10:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Book your ticket for a hearty holiday breakfast of pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, potatoes, and juice, while mingling with Santa Claus! Tickets are $16 for adults and $8 for kids; available online now. Can’t wait to see you at the Riverside Exhibition Centre, Caledonia Fairgrounds.

And try your luck this holiday season with the Caledonia Fair’s Christmas 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser. Find your tickets now on rafflebox.ca, through the fair website, or at any of these other fundraisers. Tickets are on sale now until Sunday, December 15, with the draw on Monday, December 16 – just in time for Christmas! 

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The Caledonia Fair is all about making memories, and hopes to see you at these memorable, fun, festive events. Information on all of these events can be found online at caledoniafair.ca. Thanks to everyone for their support of the fair and our partners, and Happy Holidays from the Caledonia Fair.