With Remembrance Day ceremonies wrapped up and Light Up kicking off later today (November 17). many Cochranites are getting into the festive spirit.

With Christmas being five weeks away, many people are beginning to look at their Christmas lists in hopes of finding the perfect gift. If you are looking for unique gifts and wishing to avoid the hustle and bustle, we have the lowdown on Christmas markets for the Cochrane area.

Beginning tomorrow (November 18) at 10 am, the 8th Annual Cochrane Christmas Market kicks off at the RancheHouse. 

Judy Edge, Co-Organizer shares they have over 100 tables this year offering something for everyone on your gift list. "We have a wide variety of vendors who are very unique, with gifts for everyone. We have the whole place rented and we're packed."

Never a shortage of vendors looking for tables, Edge states they often run a waiting list with interested applicants looking to sell their wares. "We have quite an extensive waiting list because we have a lot of people who want in the market. It is a wonderful day and the RancheHouse is a beautiful setting and it has been very successful."

What started off as an idea with daughter, Roz Edge Kossowan, the two have continued to offer the Cochrane and area community a jumpstart on Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses and artisans. "We started renting one room at the RancheHouse eight years ago and it has just mushroomed. We look at vendors that are supporting our arts community and local area."

Information on the 8th Annual Christmas Market:

  • Admission $3
  • Food truck on site  
  • Pictures with Santa from 11-2
  • Local music performances
  • Cochrane Rodeo Queen visit 
  • Donations for the Cochrane Activettes accepted 
  • Door prizes supplied by the talented vendors
  • Bethany will be selling 50/50 tickets as they raise money for new utensils for long-term care residents
  • Taxi 4 U offering a shuttle from top of the hill at the RancheHouse and St. Timothy High School to the market

If you would like more info on tomorrow's market, go HERE.

 

Below are the dates of upcoming markets in the Cochrane area:

November 18: Redwood Meadows Christmas Market Redwood Meadows Community Centre 10 am to 5 pm

November 18: Bragg Creek Artisan Christmas Sale Bragg Creek Community Centre 10 am to 5 pm 

November 24: Lioness 33rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair 10 am to 3 pm Lions Club Event Centre

November 24: 5th Annual Bearspaw Christmas Market RockPointe Church 10 am to 4 pm 

November 24: Tangled Tree Cochrane Christmas Market 10 am to 3 pm Frank Wills Memorial Hall

November 24: Christmas in the Valley Located in the New Community Hall in Water Valley (across from the Saloon) 10 am to 4 pm

November 24: The Markit Cochrane 10 am to 5 pm Cochrane Alliance Church

December 1: Bake Sale and Fundraiser at Seniors on the Bow 9 am to 1 pm Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre

December 1: Cochrane Christmas Craft and Gift Market 10 am to 4 pm Cochrane Golf Club/Killarney's Family Pub

December 1: Cremona Winterfest Located in three venues Cremona school gym, The 50 Gold and Silver Club, and the Community Hall 10 am to 3 pm

December 8 and 9: 7th Annual Rustic Ranch Christmas Market Rustic Ranch Furniture LTD, Rocky View County 9 am to 5 pm

December 8 and 9: Cochrane Christmas Farmers' Market 10 am to 4 pm Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre

December 15: The Markit Cochrane 10 am to 5 pm Cochrane Alliance Church