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This beloved annual event brings the community together with special deals, extended shopping hours, and festive cheer. Enjoy late-night shopping, holiday treats, live entertainment, and the chance to kick off the season with a little magic under the moonlight. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled evening for all ages!
This year Night 1 will be November 14th and include the annual Tree Lighting at Bill Johnstone Memorial Park. Night 2 will take place Friday, December 5th, along with the previously postponed Fall Fair Fireworks show!
New this year we are introducing a holiday decoration competition among businesses!
Businesses will decorate their storefront/windows and compete to win 1 of 4 categories:
1. People’s Choice
2. Best Tree
3. Best Light Display
4. Best Holiday Scene
You, our citizens, will determine who you think should win each category by filling out an online form. Each participating business will have a poster with the QR code to be able to access the form and fill out who you think should win each category. You can also fill it out here: Holiday Business Competition – Fill out form
Participating businesses include:
Tidewater Books
Gobsmacked Yarn
Goya's Pizza
SMH Auxiliary Gift Shop
Bagtown Brewing
Chirps Bar
Blooms Flowershop
Pattersons Family Restaurant
Dorchester Memorial Public Library Bibliothèque Publique de Dorchester
Little Witch Wares & Wonders
The Salvation Army
Dave's Rock Emporium
Sackville Craft Gallery
Cranewood on Main - Bakery & Cafe
The Barn Shop
Milo's Pet Shop
Jean Coutu
Great Canadian Dollar Store
Café Tintamarre.
The competition is open from November 14th to December 5th with the winners being announced December 8-11th.
The Second Night of Moonlight Madness includes a Holiday Art Fair, featuring eight different artists, at the Bill Johnstone Memorial Park Activity Centre, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.