Due to the waning nature of produce availability the Farmers Market allowed vendors to display other talents. Rosemary shows here paintings of doggies (...)

Munchkins were attracted to the colourful paintings and many dropped by to touch the pelts.

The Aberdeen pavilion had been transformed into a Christmas Market - a veritable cornucopia of goods, goodies and assorted delights.

Mind, there were still plenty of plump vegetables available.

The pack of running clouds gave way to the Sun bathing the pavilion with curious rays.

This cheese shoppe was fully stocked but did not have any Norwegian Beaver Cheese.

The Pavilion featured entertainment too. Here, Carolers are presenting their Christmas repertoire. Wonderful vocal harmony too.

The carolers toured the Pavilion so that everyone could enjoy the carols. Naturally, Rosemary knew them so they tended to linger in the neighborhood o (...)

Rosemary also offers free hugs to any friend who drops by. As a working photographer I didn't qualify.

These friends live far out west so Rosemary doesn't get to see them that often anymore. They had a great time catching up.

The carolers wore spectacular period costumes which enhanced their performance. A feast for eye and ear!

"Honey, this Christmas Market is just the bee's knees."

These folk make the best ice cream including unusual flavours that have to be tasted to be believed. Just wonderful!

Then, there are strangers who drop by for the first time and before you know it you have discovered that you have so many things in common. A kindred (...)

Ah, the yarns I could tell about the Ottawa Farmers Christmas Market ...

And so the sun sets on another great day at the Ottawa Farmers Christmas Market ... wait ... there is one more day, Dec. 18th. Wait ... I have a confe (...)

Music continued to fill the Aberdeen pavilion - lovely classical music, in this instance.

Granny was there selling her home-made pies.

Did I mention free hugs?

The sun also shines on these high end pens. Magnificent craftsmanship.