The holiday spirit invades downtown Dresden Nov. 30, as the Dresden Christmas Night Market pops up for five hours of fun.
Vendors, surprise entertainers, food trucks, a pop-up bar, and downtown merchants highlight the night.
Event organizer Morena McDonald said the event continues to grow in size and popularity. Recognized as one of the top 100 festivals and events in the province, the night market draws people from well beyond Chatham-Kent’s borders.
“We hear that a lot of people are coming from Windsor, Sarnia and London, and now we are hearing a lot about people coming from as far away as Toronto, Detroit, and Port Huron,” McDonald said. “Some people are starting to plan their holiday visits around the night market. That’s great to see.”
From 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., the market dominates Dresden’s downtown.
“We take over almost the entire downtown. It’s an experience,” McDonald said. “It showcases local vendors. With the surprise performers too, and the lights, people want to return year after year.
The night markets have been a part of Dresden since 2017. For one night each July and November, downtown Dresden is transformed into a unique outdoor shopping experience that the whole family can enjoy.
It initially began when a small group of friends were looking for ways to bring the community together that would be different from anything that had ever happened in Chatham-Kent before.
“It’s the best holiday vibe and it’s in Dresden,” McDonald said.
There is no charge to come and take in the sights and sounds of the Christmas Night Market.
