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Top 3 this week
Here are our 3 favourite events happening this week
Bruud Coffee Bar Christmas Market — Sat Dec 13, 12 PM – 4 PM — Bruud Coffee Bar, Chesley
Skip the big-box chaos and browse a handful of hyper-local makers while sipping Bruud’s signature coffee flights. Limited seating, sugar-cookie lattes, and serious “shop small” vibes make this the coziest gift-grab of the season.
Elmwood Craft & Vendor Show — Sat Dec 13, 10 AM – 3 PM — Elmwood Community Centre, Elmwood
The community centre transforms into a festive market hall packed with handmade ornaments, maple treats, and stocking-stuffers galore. Admission’s free, just toss a toy or canned good into the holiday drive and feel extra jolly.
Holiday Magic at Blue Mountain — Daily Dec 8 – 15, 9 AM – 9 PM — Blue Mountain Village, The Blue Mountains
Think Hallmark-movie set IRL: a kilometre-long light trail, glowing snowdomes, roaming carollers, and après-ski s’mores stations. Hit the village at dusk for maximum “Insta-glow” and live-music surprises on the main stage.
Sponsored Spotlight
Liesemers Home Hardware - Mildmay
What they really want (Hint: It’s not socks)
Let’s be honest, nobody is hoping for underwear under the tree this year. If you want to impress the chef in your family, head over to Liesemer’s Home Hardware in Mildmay. Their spice wall is currently stacked with hundreds of flavours that will actually get used. Trust us, flavour wins over functional every time.
Full Weekly Calendar
Community Calendar
Our Community Calendar covers Grey & Bruce Counties. It’s a large area, so if we missed an event we are sorry, we will do better next time!
Our Community Calendar was getting a bit too enthusiastic. Turns out stuffing a week’s worth of local fun into one email makes for a very long scroll.
So we’ve given it its own space! Click the button below to check out the full lineup of events this week.
Foodie Flash
Saffron - Port Elgin
If you’ve driven past Saffron in Port Elgin without stopping, you’ve been missing out on a serious culinary secret. Hiding in a modest plaza is a kitchen pumping out five-star flavours from all over the world that rival anything you’d find in a big city.
The vibe is casual, but the cooking is serious. We’re talking perfectly charred kabobs, saffron-infused rice that is fluffy as a cloud, and stews that taste like they’ve been simmering for days.
Hidden Gem of the week
Dual Acres Sleigh Rides
Skip the busy ski hills and head to Shallow Lake for a true Grey County winter tradition.
Dual Acres takes you on a 40-minute horse-drawn tour through the bush, ending at a cozy cabin for a warm-up. It’s affordable, authentic, and perfect for anyone needing a dose of holiday spirit without the crowds. Rides are reservation only.
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Catch you next Tuesday with a fresh batch of local events, hidden gems, and small-town surprises.
Stay curious,
— Cody & The GB Buzz Team