Castagnata Christmas Market

In Italy, it is a tradition to roast chestnuts in the fall. There is even a traditional social event, called La Castagnata, which is something the Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston hosts each year, welcoming members and guests to enjoy freshly roasted chestnuts while sipping on wine and socializing with family and friends while they shop our local Christmas Market.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Doors open at 11:00AM

• A ballroom filled with talented, local vendors!

• Complimentary hot cocoa, coffee & tea

• Cash bar featuring Christmas Cocktails, wine and beer

• Christmas Music & Caroling (Greater Kingston Chorus and a piano for musical guests to play!)

• Frozen meals available for purchase

• Freshly roasted chestnuts for sale from 1PM-3PM (1 bag of chestnuts = FREE for ICC Members)

• Vendor Bingo & door prizes

• More details coming soon!

Come socialize, shop, sing, eat, drink and be merry! 🎅🛍️🍷

***VENDOR APPLICATIONS OPEN!! APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/pKsZhMaVwd3yKwks7

CONFIRMED MARKET VENDORS (So far... more to come!):

• Timeless Memories: Jewelry 💎

• Mary Merkler: Crochet Afghans, dish cloths, towels and teddy bears. 🧸

• Darcie's Hot Cocoa Bombs: For a delightful Christmas treat, look no further than Darcie's Hot Cocoa Bombs, featuring 7 rich flavors of hot cocoa bombs and candy smashers, exquisitely wrapped and ready to enjoy. The perfect gift for anyone.

• Chained Essentials: I am a local Chainmaille artist specializing in hand-woven jewelry crafted from aluminum and stainless steel. I offer a diverse range of products, including earrings, pendants, bracelets, and more. ⛓️

• JS Crochet: Christmas crochet decor, alpaca mitts, sheep's wool mitts 🧤

• HONIGMANN APIARIES: Local honey. Family-operated company offering a variety of delicious Kingstonian honey, original pure beeswax candles and honey skin care.

• Loreen's Creations: Quilling: xmas cards, angels, stars, etc.

• Lily Mooncat Jewelry, Candles and Gifts: I make and sell natural coconut wax candles, gel wax candles, natural bath & beauty products, jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets) and I also make gift basket with my handmade products.

• Mud Creek Soapery: Handcrafted bath and body products

• Handmade by Simone: I make all kinds of unique fashionable bags, crossbodies, slings, wallets, pouches and other related items.

• Penny's Pantry Party - A Spice Affair: A wide variety of Seasonings and spice blends to take your meals on a journey around the world one dish at a time along with mixes

• Cada Lenda: a small Canadian business specializing in thoughtfully curated vintage fashion and accessories. Every piece is selected with sustainability in mind, using thrifted, vintage, and reclaimed materials whenever possible to create one-of-a-kind treasures with a story to tell. We celebrate individuality, affordability, and giving beautiful pieces a second life. Inspired by family, creativity, and the joy of finding something truly special, every collection is created with love and the belief that everyone deserves to feel beautiful.

• Costco Wholesale: Membership promotions

• Mater's Bricks: New and Used Lego sets, minifigures and animals

• Pennyroyal creation: Resin wood charcuterie boards cutting boards coasters crochet bags resin bowls

• Pink Petal Crafts: Pink Petal Crafts is a small handmade business creating unique home décor, gifts, and seasonal creations. Each item is thoughtfully crafted with quality and care to bring beauty and a personal touch to every occasion.

• Made with Love Handicrafts: We create handmade items and dolls. Specializing in crochet amigurumi, personalized soft clay (cold porcelain) figures, and traditional cross-stitch embroidery. We create unique pieces made entirely by hand, perfect for collecting or gifting.

• Anne Marie Jennings: Expedia Cruises

• PhotosByChrisYGK (Christopher Johnson): Local Kingston Photographer

• Dots & Dreams— Handmade Art by Suzanne: Dots & Dreams is a handmade art small business inspired by nature, city skylines, emotions and dreams. I create colourful, peaceful and joyful one-of-a-kind pieces, including dotted-art mandalas, paintings, wreaths, Tree of Life dream catchers and more. My hope is that each piece brings you joy, peace and something uniquely yours. Custom creations are also welcome whenever I can bring your idea to life. "One dot, one brushstroke, one dream at a time."

• From the Turnery: Bring the warmth of natural wood to your holiday traditions. Every ornament is individually hand-turned on a lathe at From the Turnery, ensuring no two pieces are ever exactly alike. Standing between 6" and 8.5" tall, these striking statement pieces are meticulously crafted by seamlessly blending two distinct premium hardwoods. To maintain the raw, authentic beauty of the wood, each piece is sealed and finished with a natural oil. This protects the grain and creates a beautiful matte look without any artificial gloss. Every unique ornament features a small metal year charm and arrives beautifully packaged in an individual window box, ready for gifting. Our 2026 Collection: Showcases the rich character of native North American woods, expertly mixing combinations of Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Oak, and Hickory.

  
  

In addition to all of the local vendors present, our frozen food products will also be available to purchase and take home. Pre-order for pickup here: https://www.icckingston.com/freezerfood