Popular Christmas arts and crafts show returns to Sadlon Arena
It’s day one of the annual Barrie Christmas Arts and Crafts Show at the Sadlon Arena, with over 140 vendors.
Crowds lined up outside the Bayview Avenue arena on Friday to be the first to browse, shop and enjoy booth after booth. Doors close at 8 p.m.
The popular holiday-themed consumer show runs all weekend, wrapping up on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Attendees can expect to find pottery, stained glass, teddy bears, crafts, body care products, jewelry, clothing, woodcrafts, ceramics, and much more, making gift-giving easier.
Door prizes will also be available, with tickets to Hotel California the original Eagles tribute at the Orillia Opera House, Christmas In Space at Casino Rama, and the Arkells Big Feelings Tour at Sadlon Arena.
Adult admission is $12, those 65 and older are $10, and children under 12 are free if accompanied by an adult.
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