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The Great Christmas Market

Founders Heritage Park, Nelson

Event Date

Sunday 24th November 2024

Find gorgeous New Zealand handmade gifts for yourself and others from over 100 of the regions finest boutique makers at this festive market.

There's plenty of food to keep you fueled, plus visiting buskers and choirs add to the festive atmosphere. Running for over 10 years, this market keeps getting bigger and better. Make it your annual go-to place for Christmas shopping. 'Tis the season for giving. 12 years running and it just gets better! 

We love this time of the year and we love sharing our festive market and all the gorgeous handmade gifts you and your loved ones will treasure. Founders will be gracing us with its beauty and charm, hosting over 100 of the region's finest boutique makers. You'll find unique, handmade gifts for all your loved ones this Christmas.

We've got stalls inside the Energy Centre, The Granary, and outside as well. There will be plenty of top-quality food options to entice the taste buds while shopping. If you fancy taking your time, you could pack your own picnic or sit and relax at the infamous Founders Cafe and Brewery. We will have visiting buskers and choirs throughout the day to add to the atmosphere. Founders has loads on offer for any non-shoppers in your group.

Visit Founders Cafe for local award-winning craft beer and cider. For the kids, there's the fantastic playground and the carefully curated historic buildings, not to mention the kids' zone. We recommend you get your friends together, fill your wallet with cash (many of our stall holders won't have EFTPOS), and come with some great big market bags.

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