Bakewell Christmas Sparkle - 28th November 2021
FREE FAMILY CHRISTMAS EVENT - INDOORS AND OUTDOORS
Our first family Christmas Sparkle event will take place on Sunday 28th November 2021 from 10am to 4pm at Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre (ABC). Santa's helpers are busy planning this fun, FREE family day out, which will be packed with local food, drink, animals, stalls, demonstrations and much more.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
🎅🏻 Meet Father Christmas
Bakewell Rotary Club have managed to pin the man himself down to come along to meet children at Bakewell Christmas Sparkle. Meeting Father Christmas is free but donations for the Rotary Club's nominated charity are gratefully received.
🦌 Real Reindeer
Although they'll be preparing for their big night on Christmas Eve, a few of Father Christmas's reindeer will flying into Bakewell. Come and meet these beautiful animals and enjoy a truly special Christmas experience. Find out more about our reindeer here.
🎨 Children's Christmas Crafts with StraightCurves
We are delighted to be welcoming Chesterfield's StraightCurves for some special festive craft sessions. Children can make JumpingCLAY gingerbread men decorations (£5), polar bears (£2), 3D robins (£4), woolly baubles (£1) and festive badges (£1).
🎄 Christmas Card Making
Children can also come and make a Christmas card with BAHS at a cost of just £1 per child to cover materials.
ENTERTAINMENT
Bakewell Silver Band will be regaling visitors with Christmas carols and seasonal songs from 12-1pm and 1:30-2:30pm, raising money for their nominated local charity.
Enjoy festive choral performances at intervals throughout the day with Chesterfield's Peak Performance, who will also be raising money for charity.
As well as selling beautiful festive wreaths and hand-tied arrangements, Bakewell's Violets & Daisies will also be demonstrating how to make your own.
Bolsover's Just Roll With It Cakes will be demonstrating cake decorating techniques and selling some of their handcrafted produce.
INDEPENDENT FOOD & DRINK VENDORS
Head for Tipple Adventures' horsebox bar to enjoy fresh coffee, hot chocolate and festive cocktails.
Scott, Ben and Jamie from Cross Scythes Catering will be warming visitors with delicious chef-prepared curries and accompaniments; perfect for the colder weather.
The Gin Hare
Our event wouldn't be complete without festive hot drinks; indulge in mulled wine and gins from Ashbourne's The Gin Hare.
Cally and Ivan Heath bake their delicious oatcakes using an old recipe passed down from Ivan's late mother and stuff them with all manner of delicious hot fillings.
It wouldn't be a Derbyshire event without a Frederick's ice cream van! Make sure you bring your gloves...
The café in the ABC will be open and launching their Christmas menu
Dorothy May Bakes
Fresh home baked cakes, pastries, cookies and brownies - including vegan and gluten free options - plus hot drinks.
PLUS MORE TRADERS TO BE ANNOUNCED...
CHRISTMAS MARKET
Bakewell's wonderful Lambton Larder bring fresh, local and (most of all) delicious food to Bakewell, working proudly with artisan suppliers to bring their products to the community.
Luxury candles capturing the essence of the Peak District - locally-inspired Christmas presents don't get much better than that! These hand-poured candles comprise beautiful fragrances and environmentally friendly 100% natural waxes.
Affording the perfect opportunity to stock up on locally brewed beers for Christmas, Peak Ales will be bringing all the real ales, gin and gift solutions you require.
Hayley is a young local designer who "pushes the boundaries of sentimental jewellery to create abstract and new designs".
Unique prints, greeting cards and canvases from local nature and wildlife photographer Guy Badham.
Chesterfield's Flower Girl Plants can help make sure your home is seasonably attired with festive decor this Christmas; from wreaths and wicker reindeer to other seasonal plants and gifts.
Glasstopia
Add some unique festive decoration to your home this year with a handmade fused glass ornament or Christmas decoration.
Pick up art prints, stickers, key chains, cards and personalised gifts from this Peak District business.
Dog lovers! Treat your puppy pal to a stylish accessory this Christmas and browse Daisy Dukes Designs' co-ordinating harnesses, leads, collars, poo bag holders and ID tags. Woof!
Also known at "The Sheffield Brownie Baker", Lucy will be delighting us with her deliciously gooey homemade brownies and blondies; there will be up to 20 flavours as well as vegan and gluten free options.
Stock up on all the cheese, chutney and biscuits you need for this festive season.
Hand-crafted soft furnishings, home and personal accessories.
Bojingles Belper
Hailing from Belper, Bojingles will be selling an array of handmade Christmas decorations.
A small family-run business with a few hives in the Derbyshire area. Dad's Bees only extract as and when the honey becomes available, resulting in honeys of differing flavours, aromas and colours.
Handcrafted upcycled cashmere pieces created by Great Longstone's Jane Stirland - her colourful gloves, neck warmers and blankets are ideal for winter!
This upcycled vintage crockery is sure to wet your whistle!
Handmade fudge blocks in a variety of flavours including Cherry Bakewell, Baileys, Oreo and more.
High-quality brand new children's books at affordable prices, from the Chesterfield franchise of Budding Bookworms.
Delights Gifts
From handmade soaps and bath bombs to chocolate, fudge and retro sweets, Delights Gifts might just tick the box for that tricky person you need to buy a gift for...
Cactus Parlour are a small independent company specialising in cacti and succulents. They offer an unrivalled range of 'plant your own' kits, and use organic coco compost and sustainable packaging.
Cupcakes, brownies, Christmas cakes, chocolate bombs, cookes and more - get your sweet tooth fix here.
A small local business selling jewellery for all ages and styles.
Town & Country Crafts
Handprinted painted and embroidered cards, tea towels, bags, t shirts, aprons, scarves and more.
Handcrafted Christmas baubles and decorations.
The Artful Codger - Jan Reid
Watercolour paintings and hand-painted greeting cards.
The Goboka Rwanda Trust is a small UK registered charity that supports and delivers projects to help Rwandan people, their families and communities. Peruse their handmade sewn goods at Bakewell Christmas Sparkle.
Bakewell AHS Bottle Tombola
Try your luck on our bottle tombola... we're currently looking for donations of any bottled products so please let us know if you can help! Funds raised go back into the charity to support local agriculture, forestry and horticulture.
MANY MORE TRADERS TO BE ANNOUNCED...
PARKING
There is plenty of parking available in paid car parks in and around Bakewell, including on the Showground and at neighbouring Smith's Island.
RENT A STALL
We already have many stalls confirmed, but if you would like to rent a stall or participate in any other way - including as a volunteer to help run our event - please contact us, thank you.
