About the Charity of Hope

We have partnered with Hamilton’s Charity of Hope for a second year to raise funds to support Hamilton’s children and youth in need in the city. Join us this holiday season in raising funds to support Hamilton’s Children and Youth in need. The demand in our city is significant.

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If you would like to participate in a custom activation or see your brand used in a particular way, please let us know.

We’d love to work with you to ensure your partnership is represented in a way that best showcases you.

It takes a village!

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2025 Winter Village Market & Activations

This year, we are looking to expand beyond the beautiful tree and lights on more community activations and installations! Plus, vendor applications are now open! So whether you are a local market, artist, or entertainer, we'd love to hear from you!

Winter Market Dates & Hours:

Friday, November 21st Tree Lighting - TBD

Saturday, November 22nd 11AM - 8PM

Sunday, November 23rd 11AM - 5PM

Saturday, November 29th 11AM - 8PM

Sunday, November 30th 11AM - 5PM

Hess Winter Village & Market

The local businesses within Hess Village have come together to form a new vision for the streets of Hess and George; to become a vibrant, progressive destination that the locals and surrounding communities want to visit for dining, entertainment, shopping and art. What better way to celebrate this vision than by putting on a Winter Village & Market, complete with local vendors, a winter passport with exclusive offers from Hess Village businesses, and community partnerships - all while raising funds for the Charity of Hope supporting Hamilton's children & youth in need.

2024 Winter Village Key Results

1M

Business brought
to Hess Village

10K

Visitors over
two weekends

$20K

Raised for the
Charity of Hope

450+

Winter Passports sold

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Market Vendor Applications

The Hess Village Winter Market will feature a selection of curated vendors including vintage/thrift resellers, local makers, small businesses, food products and more! Vendors can apply for one or both weekends!

Vendor Application

Local Artist Collaborations

We are looking to partner with local artists on activations and installations for the 2025 Winter Village. If you are an artist and have an idea for a collaboration, we'd love to hear from you!

I'm an Artist!

Performers & Entertainers

Last year, we had a variety of entertainers including face painting, carolling, and loved characters. If you would be a good fit for a winter event, day or evening, we'd love to hear from you!

I'm an Entertainer!