This Holiday Season, Meaford is celebrating its starring role in the beloved 1985 Disney film One Magic Christmas with a community-wide holiday campaign, A Magic Christmas in Meaford. 

“A Magic Christmas in Meaford brings together the community to celebrate our film history and support local businesses during the holidays,” said Jessica Kenyon, Small & Medium Business Liaison for the Municipality of Meaford. 

From December 4 to 22, residents and visitors can experience the magic of downtown Meaford through festive film-inspired wreaths and window displays, public voting for the Best Decorated Wreath, and the added holiday fun of the “Give the Gift of Meaford” Shop Local Draw, featuring a gift basket filled with items donated from participating local businesses. 

Key Dates 

  • Thursday, December 4 at 5:00 p.m. – Tree Lighting Ceremony at Meaford Hall (12 Nelson Street East, Meaford) 

  • Thursday, December 4 – Businesses decorated wreaths and window displays will be unveiled 

  • Saturday, December 6 at 5:15 p.m. – The Kinsmen Santa Claus Parade on Sykes Street 

  • December 4 to 22 – Public voting open for Best Decorated Wreath Contest 

  • December 4 to 22 – “Give the Gift of Meaford” Shop Local Draw open

  • Monday, December 23 – Winners announced (wreath contest and shop-local draw) 

 

For full event details, participating businesses, and voting information, visit meaford.ca/christmasmagic.

 

Contact: 

Jessica Kenyon 
Small & Medium Business Liaison 
Municipality of Meaford 
519 538-1060 ext. 1182 | jkenyon@meaford.ca