I have to head over to Southwestern Ontario for a concert, so I thought I’d make a weekend of it and do something I love doing: going to Farmers Markets. I’d heard about the St. Jacobs Market before and so I looked it up and lo and behold: the town of St. Jacobs is having a “special holiday shopping Open House” November 7-9.
I am looking forward to it because I’ve heard St Jacobs is a beautiful old country town, full of Mennonite heritage. Living in Winnipeg for several years I had gotten used to seeing the Mennonite and Hutterite visitors and enjoying the wonderful crafts they would bring to various craft fairs in the area. So this weekend is a great opportunity to take a look around, enjoy wonderful food and maybe find that perfect crafty holiday present.
Depending on if I wake up early enough (always a chore) I may even get to hop the Waterloo Central Railway to get to the Market and the town. An old steam train! How cool is that?
Yeah, I know… I am looking to be amused. But seriously, after all the drama that usually surround concerts of the ilk I am going to… a relaxing old country day will be just what I need.
