With their festive Holiday Market, the Bradford Farmers' Market is back for a limited time.
The market opened on Saturday inside the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library atrium and Zima Room and will run every week until Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Market Manager Alexa Paulous says she has had an overwhelming response for the holiday-themed market from both vendors and shoppers.
"I had over 20 vendors message me to be part of it," she said. "I am just happy because I love Christmas."
Dozens of customers filled the room as doors opened on Saturday for the season's first market.
Skyler Hamilton of Bond Head was set up near the front door with her customized wooden gifts from Sunny Sky's Designs.
"I always gifted my woodworking then someone said 'why don't you sell it?'" she told BradfordToday. Hamilton was a regular vendor at the summer market and is happy to be back for the holidays.
Some items she had on her display included wood-burned customized charcuterie and cutting boards, necklaces and children's step stools.
Wendy Smith of 'Style with Wendy' creates custom floral Christmas arrangements and says she loves taking part in markets and meeting new people.
"It's getting to see people, I love the vibe...and get your name out there," she said.
Tammy Jackson of Sweet Annabella's had a table of baked goods like her famous butter tarts and pies. This time of year one of her most popular items are the hot chocolate bombs, which are submerged in hot milk for a delectable, sweet holiday beverage.
Bradford's Carol Anne Stares had her table Loops & Larks macrame knot creations set up at the market. Stares started with macrame during the pandemic, creating plant hangers.
"I bought way too many plants during COVID," she said with a laugh. "It kind of just went from there."
As market-goers browsed and shopped, children's entertainer Russ Clayton sang festive tunes like Have a Holly Jolly Christmas in the atrium next to the kid's craft table.
The Library was also selling discounted books at the front entrance and had a play station of blocks set up for the kids.
The Bradford Farmers' Holiday Market runs every Satruday until Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, visit their Instagram @bradfordfarmersmarket