Ashley (left) and Kennedy were seen sporting two unicorns outside the Port Elgin Home Hardware November 16.

Hub Staff

The “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Market at the Port Elgin Home Hardware, November 16, warmed hearts and bellies with local food fare, community artisans and Santa himself.

The Painted Pebble transformed many young faces into various animals and fantastical creatures.

Rabbit Dash Coffee House served up hot drinks while The Wismer House and Queen’s Bar & Grill dished out hearty foods to keep local shoppers fully fuelled to browse through the vendors and decorating ideas.

In addition to taking time out of his busy schedule to pose for photos with those in attendance, Santa was on hand collecting donations for the Dorrell Young Christmas Program.

Santa Clause took a break from his busy schedule to visit the Port Elgin Home Hardware’s “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Market, November 16.

Members of the Saugeen Shores Allegro Youth Chorus serenaded the steady stream of guests with delightful carols at the “Home for the Holidays” Christmas Market in Port Elgin, November 16.

From left, siblings Cayden, Ivy, Crosby and Ewan enjoyed local bites prepared by The Wismer House and The Queen’s Bar & Grill at the Port Elgin Home Hardware Christmas Market November 16.

Sisters Maeve (left) and Drew were treated to s’mores hot off the grill in the bright sunshine outside the Port Elgin Home Hardware November 16.

Adam, Kathrynne, Marianne, Kristina and Emma were representing Youngblut Timber Art and their chainsaw wood carvings of all sizes at the Port Elgin Home Hardware Christmas Market. The family traveled from Lucknow to support the event.