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🎄 Holly Jolly Holiday Market ~ Vendor Application

The 5th Annual Holly Jolly Holiday Market is back, and we can’t wait to celebrate the season with you! Join us for three magical weekends of holiday shopping, festive entertainment, and unforgettable Christmas experiences.

Thousands of visitors will enjoy a festive marketplace filled with unique local vendors, seasonal treats, live entertainment, and holiday activities for all ages.

What to Expect

• Indoor & outdoor vendor spaces
• A charming Christmas Village with vendor huts & domes
• Live music & entertainment
• Pictures with Santa
• Horse & carriage rides
• Holiday workshops
• Outdoor food vendors & Christmas cocktails
• A giant Christmas tree and plenty of festive cheer!

Market Weekends

• Week 1: December 4–6
• Week 2: December 11–13
• Week 3: December 18–20

Vendor locations are selected by the Market team, and we’ll do our best to accommodate placement preferences whenever possible.

We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to this year’s Holly Jolly Holiday Market! 🎁

APPLY HERE:

Holly Jolly 2026 Application Form

Here’s a full list of our participants for this year’s festival: 

• New Delhi Deli
• Thai Delight
• Bear & Frankie’s
• Kafta’s
• La Burreria
• Mona’s Shawarma
• Market Cafe
• Poyo’s
• Love Pastel
• Seoul Seafood

Forest City Fusion Festival 2026 is coming to Covent Garden Market!

Experience a full day of culture, creativity, and community at Morning at the Market, Sunset in the Square on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Covent Garden Market (130 King St., London, ON).

Start your day exploring the Farmer’s Market (8 AM–1 PM) and cheering on emerging performers during the Youth Talent Showcase (10 AM–1 PM). Then, as the sun sets, the celebration comes alive with live Latin music, global dance performances, live painting, local art, and delicious food from 4 PM–11 PM.

Presented by Simple Reflections for Artists, this vibrant festival brings together artists, musicians, performers, and the community for an unforgettable celebration of creativity in the heart of downtown London.

Admission is free. Bring your friends, bring your family, and celebrate the spirit of the Forest City!

Another fun addition to our #CGMsummer, happening every Wednesday from July 8 – September 23 from 4-7pm! Skate rentals will be available for $5 and additional entertainment like live music and DJs will be here to keep the good energy flowing!

We are grateful to the Paul Seed Fund at London Community Foundation for its support of the live music for Roller Skating at the Market!

📸 Photos by @studiokuefnerphotography and @lighthouse.moments.photography

Can you complete this week’s Market mission?

☑️ Buy something you’ve never tried before.
☑️ Pick up one locally grown fruit or vegetable that’s in season.
☑️ Visit both the Indoor Market and the Farmers’ Market.
☑️ Say hello to a vendor you’ve never met.
☑️ Treat yourself to your favourite Market snack.

Sometimes the best Market finds are the ones you weren’t planning to bring home.

Need a little inspiration? Here’s everything you need for the perfect summer dinner, all from the Market.

This week’s basket:

🥩 Steaks from Chris’ Country Cuts

🌽 Fresh sweet corn from our Farmers’ Market

🥗 Mixed greens from one of our local farmers

🍅 Vine-ripened tomatoes from Doris Family Produce

🥖 Fresh sourdough from La Houlette de Vie

🍑 Ontario peaches for dessert

One stop. One delicious meal. Countless local flavours.

The best Market finds come from exploring both our Indoor Market and Saturday Farmers’ Market! This week’s pairings bring together fresh local flavours and unique Market treasures.

🌻 A bouquet from either Forget Me Not Flowers or The Wandering Bee (Farmers Market) + 🏺 a beautiful handmade pottery piece from Magpie’s Collected Creations = the perfect way to brighten your home.

🍯 Local honey from our HEAP + ☕ a bag of freshly roasted beans from Market Cafe = your new favourite morning routine.

🍑 Fresh Ontario peaches from our Farmers’ Market + 🍦 a scoop of ice cream from Morning Star Ice Cream= a sweet taste of summer.

🍅 Fresh tomatoes and basil from our Doris Family Produce + 🍝 handcrafted pasta from Smith Cheese = an easy, delicious summer dinner.

🌿 Fresh herbs from our Havaris Produce + 🧂 seasonings from My Spice Thyme = an effortless way to elevate any meal.

🫐 Fresh blueberries from our Farmers’ Market + 🫖 a loose-leaf tea from Tea Haus = the perfect afternoon treat.

Whether you’re shopping for dinner, a thoughtful gift, or something special for yourself, there’s a perfect pairing waiting around every corner of the Market.