The 8th Annual Durham Region Holiday Pop-Up Marketplace 2026
Visitors can shop from more than 40 local vendors while taking advantage of free family holiday photo sessions and hourly giveaways. The event includes live entertainment, dedicated youth activities, and a live-judged baking competition covering categories such as black cake, sorrel drink, holiday cookies, and specialty desserts.
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Food & Drink
Food and drink are featured in the live-judged competition, with categories for black cake, sorrel drink, holiday cookies, and specialty desserts.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Allow time to browse the more than 40 local vendors as well as the live entertainment and youth activities.
- If you are entering the baking competition, note that spots are limited and choose from its four listed categories.
- Plan to catch one of the hourly giveaways while visiting the marketplace.
- Make time for a family holiday photo session; the sessions are free.
Special Events & Promotions
- Free admission for all ages.
- Hourly giveaways.
- Bakers can enter the live-judged competition for a chance to win; spots are limited.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I shop for at the marketplace?
More than 40 local vendors will be selling their goods.
Are there activities for children and families?
The event includes free family holiday photo sessions, youth activities and live entertainment.
What happens in the baking competition?
The live-judged categories are black cake, sorrel drink, holiday cookies and specialty desserts.
Can I enter the baking competition?
Bakers can enter, but spots are limited.
Are there giveaways?
Yes, giveaways take place hourly.
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