Ingersoll hosts Deck the Halls Artisan Market

Welcoming attendees were artist Betty Bartram, volunteer member artist Mike Jaycock and fiber artist Pat Palmer. (Ron Yuzark Photo)

Ron Yuzark, Echo Correspondent

The annual Deck the Halls Artisan Market at the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre introduced an exciting new feature this year - the Cookie Walk.

Held on Nov. 22 and 23, the event offered patrons the opportunity to select from dozens of varieties of homemade cookies. With containers and pickup tongs provided, visitors enjoyed a simple and festive way to stock up on holiday treats at $8 per dozen. Another standout attraction was the raffle for a stunning quilt generously donated by the Oxford Quilters Guild, complemented by bonus prizes of three original creative works.

Now in its third decade, Deck the Halls Artisan Market continues to showcase over 50 talented artisans. The event featured an extensive array of handmade Christmas and holiday gifts, including pottery, fine art, knitwear, and more, providing hundreds of unique gift options. Organizers noted that a portion of the proceeds from the market would support the Ingersoll Creative Arts Centre, a member-run, not-for-profit organization.