The chill in the air and the first snow falls of the year also means Christmas is right around the corner and Bashaw is ready to launch the holiday season.
Humbug Bazaar
The fifth annual Humbug Bazaar, a popular month-long pop-up Christmas market, will open Nov. 25 and run until Dec. 17.
Find all you need for the festive season from home decor, artwork, ornaments and unique stocking stuffers, all handmade by local crafters.
There are a few new vendors this year, offering their one-of-a-kind merchandise, said organizer Moira Gates, adding there are no retailers at the market - just crafted, artisan goods.
The market brings together local area crafters together from Bashaw, Ferintosh, Edberg, and Ponoka.
The market will be open everyday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Meeting Place Coffee Roasters, located at 4813 50 St., Bashaw.
READ MORE: The Bashaw Humbug Bazaar opens Nov. 25
Bashaw Bucks
Promoting the products and services of local businesses and a shop local philosophy, the Bashaw and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday shopping campaign “Bashaw Bucks” is back.
Shop local for your chance to win $100. Pick up a card and start collecting stamps.
The event started Nov. 12. There are draws every Friday, with the final grand prize winner for $200 being drawn on Dec. 16.
Check out the chamber’s Facebook page for more information.
Christmas parade
The chamber’s Christmas parade will be on Nov. 26, starting at 3 p.m. Meet down at the community centre parking lot at 2:30 p.m. for marshaling.
Christmas vendor market
Bashaw’s annual Christmas vendor’s market, “Christmas in the Country,” is on Nov. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bashaw Community Centre.
There is no entry fee. Vendors include handmade products as well as home-based businesses.
Food bank donations will be taken at the door.
Sugar Plum Ball
Be a fairy godmother and send a child to the Rising Spirit Ministry’s Sugar Plum Ball on Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Bashaw Community Centre.
You can give the gift of belonging by purchasing a ticket for a child or family and help spread some Christmas cheer.
Light-up Camrose County
In the county, tour around to see amazing Christmas light displays and recommend the best overall community display for a hamlet, village or subdivision.
The program runs Dec. 5 to 22. All residents, businesses and non-profits are invited to participate.
Email you address to the county by Nov. 30, to have your display included on the tour map.
You can also email a photo of your display by Dec. 5 for people to vote on it on Facebook.
You can vote on your favourite display on the Camrose County Facebook page.
Three of the most festive displays will be awarded on Dec. 23, with gift baskets. Yard signs will also be placed on the wining properties.
Camrose County will be doing a Christmas feature on the most festive hamlet.