This holiday season, Meaford celebrates its starring role in the beloved 1985 Disney film One Magic Christmas with a community-wide holiday campaign, A Magic Christmas in Meaford.
“A Magic Christmas in Meaford brings together the community to celebrate our film history and support local businesses during the holidays,” said Jessica Kenyon, Small & Medium Business Liaison for the Municipality of Meaford.
From December 4 to 22, residents and visitors can experience the magic of downtown Meaford through festive film-inspired wreaths and window displays, public voting for the Best Decorated Wreath, and the added holiday fun of the ‘Give the Gift of Meaford’ Shop Local Draw, featuring a gift basket filled with items donated from participating local businesses.
Key Dates:
- Thursday, December 4, 5 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony at Meaford Hall (12 Nelson Street East, Meaford)
- Thursday, December 4 – Businesses-decorated wreaths and window displays will be unveiled.
- Thursday, December 4 to Sunday, December 7 – Christmas on the Bay at Market Square
- Saturday, December 6, 5:15 p.m. – The Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade on Sykes Street
- Sunday, December 7 – Showing of Disney’s One Magic Christmas at Meaford Hall (12 Nelson Street East, Meaford)
- December 4 – 22 – Public voting open for Best Decorated Wreath Contest
- December 4 – 22 – ‘Give the Gift of Meaford’ Shop Local Draw open
- Monday, December 23 – Winners announced (wreath contest and shop-local draw)
For full event details, participating businesses, and voting information, visit meaford.ca/christmasmagic.
