West Coast Christmas Show
Nov 27-29
The Second Annual West Coast Christmas Show is November 27-29 at Tradex in Abbotsford. It is Western Canada's leading Holiday Season Show that brings together under one roof Holiday décor, gifts, food, personal services, festive seminars and celebrity stage presentations.
Entering through the maze of fully decorated Christmas trees in the Festival of Trees Hall to the sounds of Christmas music performed by local high school bands, visitors will discover amongst the many exhibits new ideas and products for holiday gift shopping, entertaining and home decorating. Amongst the many exhibits visitors will find holiday decor items, gifts from around the world, jewelry & accessories, toys, specialty foods, fresh poinsettias, condiments, seasonings, chocolates along with unique and hard to find gift items both from artisans as well as unique manufacturers.
Complimentary cheese seminars will be conducted by the Dairy Farmers of Canada, just in time for visitors to discover new knowledge on cheese appreciation and how to host the perfect wine and cheese party. Christmas, New Years and other winter holiday getaway destinations will be represented by resorts and destinations offering special packages.
New holiday decorating ideas will be presented on the Home For The Holidays Presentation Stage by television celebrity interior decorator Karl Lohnes who will teach and entertain with the latest in design and décor ideas for the holiday season. Also on stage will be Anna Olson, host of Food Network's Fresh With Anna Olson and Sugar programs. Anna will be re-creating some of her favorite holiday creations to inspire cooks-at-home to create more imaginative holiday meals. Also on stage, Anthony Sedlak, host of Food Network's The Main. Also on stage will be CTV's Karl Lohnes.
Also featured will be wineries and liquor vendors sampling their products in the adults only Holiday Spirits Tasting Pavilion.
With 27 days remaining before Christmas, the West Coast Christmas Show's timing is perfect for visitors to buy unique gifts, stock up on holiday entertaining needs and discover new ideas on home decorating and entertaining for a fun-filled Holiday Season.
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2009 Show Hours
Friday, November 27th Noon-8pm
Saturday, November 28th 10am-8pm
Sunday, November 29th 10am-5pm
Admission Rates
Adults $10
Youth (10-14) $5
Child (9 and under) free
Seniors (65+) $8
Tickets available at the entrance to TRADEX
GST is included in all prices *Children & Youth must be accompanied by adults
Free re-admission all three days with hand stamp.
