Join in a magical and heartwarming community Christmas celebration at St. John's this holiday season! The St. John’s Christmas market is more than just a place to shop; it’s a space for the community to come together, celebrate the season, and spread holiday cheer.
CHECK OUT OUR LINEUP OF VENDORS BELOW
Step into a Wonderland
...as our church is transformed into a Christmas market, filled with twinkling lights, treats from local vendors, and a cozy café offering homemade baked goods—perfect for relaxing with friends. Everywhere you look, the spirit of the season is alive—not only in the food, but in the joy and togetherness that a Christmas market brings.
At St. John's Church Thorold, welcoming others and sharing food is central to our mission—bringing people together not just at Christmas, but year-round. This hospitality reflects the true spirit of the season and the message of sharing and community.
Hospitality is in our DNA!
Our congregation is richly diverse, and this diversity is reflected in our Christmas Food Market, where we'll showcase a vibrant array of vendors, each offering unique culinary traditions from around the world. We've embraced this opportunity to foster community by supporting local businesses and offering a wide range of delicious, globally-inspired foods.
Our vendors this year:
Tasty Indian food, snacks and spices, freshly made locally in Thorold ON. Experience authentic Indian and home style preparation.
Infusion Organic Tea is a loose leaf tea company based out of Fort Erie Ontario since 2012. We use only the finest Organic ingredients to create tea blends that will awaken your mind, body and soul.
I make and sell handmade Polish cuisine that I learned to make from my Babci such as pierogies, cabbage rolls and meat on a stick.
We are a family run business. Our farm is located in Niagara Falls where we make our own products. Unpasteurized honey, homemade jams, nut butters, hot sauce. maple syrup, roasted nuts.
St. John's own delicious
meat and fruit pies,
butter tarts,
loaves, soups and local apples. In addition, you are invited to enjoy our cozy café where you can get Christmas themed cookies and hot drinks.
Chocolate Passion uses only Delicious Belgian Chocolate and is molded or dipped and beautifully decorated and packaged for your gift giving.
30+ Years in Business
7 Offices across Canada
Over 100 Food Items Healthier Choices
Premium Quality Foods
Free Home Delivery
Individually Packed Flash Frozen Foods
No Minimum, No Contracts
Uncle Dad's Pizza specializes in delicious, thin-crust pizza. Uncle Dad's pizza can be found at over 40 farmers' markets in Ontario.
Our pizzas take 12-15 minutes to heat in a preheated oven (400 degrees). And the pizzas are great on the BBQ!
At St. John's, our mission is to create a welcoming community every day, not just on special occasions. While some funds will support outreach, most will directly sustain the everyday work of the church, helping us serve our congregation and the wider community.
By participating in our Christmas Food Market on Sunday, December 8 (1-5 pm), you're supporting the programs and initiatives that make St. John’s a vibrant, enduring presence, fostering connections and kindness year round.
Join us for a festive celebration that brings joy, love, and community spirit to the season.