A Very Local
Christmas
Presented by Groundswell
Eat local. Shop local. Give local.
Event format subject to final confirmation
Come together
at Groundswell.
The best part of Christmas is the people we share it with.
Come see your neighbours, warm your hands around the fire, share a song and find something made with love. We’re bringing the Valley together for local food, local gifts, and a little Christmas magic.
All in the greenhouse and gardens we call home — with a little extra kindness for the Columbia Valley Food Bank.
What you’ll find
A whole lot more than a market. Make a little room for wonder.
Santa at Groundswell
A little wonder, a warm welcome, and a photo to keep.
Groundswell Fireside
S’mores, hot chocolate, and good company around the fire.
Fill Your Christmas Table
Local farm goodness for your most delicious Christmas.
Giving Grove
Trees sponsored locally, decorated with community heart.
Wishing Tree
Leave a little hope, gratitude or cheer for the Valley.
Local Makers
Thoughtful gifts, made by hands close to home.
Kids’ Crafts
Little hands, big imaginations, festive creations.
Live Music & Sing-Along
Familiar songs. Neighbourly voices. Everyone welcome.
Festive Cash Bar
A little seasonal cheer, subject to permit.
Buy the Gifts. Fill the Table.
Feed the Valley.
Buy the Gifts.
Discover local artisans and makers. Thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts with a story — and a neighbour — behind them.
Fill the Table.
Farm produce, fresh bread, baking, preserves, honey and local Christmas food. Bring the best of the Valley home.
Feed the Valley.
Bring a donation for the Columbia Valley Food Bank. A small act of giving makes our community a little warmer.
Santa at Groundswell
Evergreen greenery, red berries, burlap, soft faux furs and dried oranges. Timber, wooden crates, and the gentle glow of warm white twinkle lights. A little woodland Christmas, just for your family.
Bring your own phone or camera and take your own photos. Santa photos are free, or by a suggested gold coin donation.
Make a little Christmas memoryThe Giving Grove
A small forest with a big heart. Sponsored trees are decorated by local schools, classes and community groups — each one a little expression of the Valley we share.
Give a tree its storyThe Wishing Tree
Write a message of festive cheer, gratitude, hope or a wish for the Valley. Hang it on the tree and leave a little of your heart among the branches.
Find your momentGather around the fire.
Toast a marshmallow. Wrap your hands around a hot chocolate. Let a familiar song bring us a little closer.
S’mores, firepits, live music and a community sing-along are at the heart of our Christmas gathering. One s’mores kit and one hot chocolate voucher are included with every paid admission.
See the fireside programmeFill Your Christmas Table
A dedicated corner for farms, growers and local food makers. Find fresh produce and Christmas meal ingredients, bread, desserts, preserves and honey.
For Christmas dinner and breakfast, a house full of guests, hostess gifts and those little stocking fillers. This is the delicious side of shopping local.
Calling our local food makersBring a little extra Christmas with you.
A pantry staple, a small donation, a little kindness. Help fill the shelves of the Columbia Valley Food Bank. Giving is encouraged, never a barrier to joining us.
A little magic.
Right here in Invermere.
Groundswell Community Greenhouse and Gardens
1535 14th St, Invermere, BC
Friday, December 18 · 4:00–8:00 pm
Saturday, December 19 · 11:00 am–5:00 pm
2026 · Event format subject to final confirmation
Groundswell
Community Greenhouse and Gardens