Christmas in the Caribbean

A Taste of the Islands, Christmas Marketplace & Festive Experiences. Three Islands. One Christmas Celebration. Endless Caribbean Flavour Join Irie Chef YYC, Jireh Catering and Spice Isle Market Place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, for a festive celebration of Caribbean Christmas traditions, food, culture, shopping and family fun! Experience the warmth of Christmas in Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and Grenada without leaving Calgary. A Caribbean Christmas at the Table — $50 Per Person Take your seat for an intimate, guided cultural tasting experience featuring traditional Caribbean Christmas flavours, storytelling and island holiday traditions. Your hosts will take you on a culinary journey through three islands, sharing the foods and memories that make Christmas special. Choose your seating: • First Seating: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM • Second Seating: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Each seating is limited to 25 guests. Tickets: $50 per person, all-inclusive. Three-Island Christmas Marketplace 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Shop traditional Christmas baking, Caribbean sweets, specialty foods, island drinks, spices, gifts and festive baskets from: • Irie Chef YYC — Jamaica • Jireh Catering — Trinidad & Tobago • Spice Isle Market Place — Grenada Everyone is welcome! No tasting ticket is required to visit the marketplace. Little Island Bakers — Children's Festive Activities Children can enjoy gingerbread cupcake decorating and Christmas arts and crafts upstairs. Session times: • 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM • 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM Tickets: $15 per child, all-inclusive. Parents or guardians must remain on-site. Little Island Lunch Boxes — $10 We will offer children's lunch boxes featuring a mild Jamaican patty, a snack and juice. Available to all children attending the event, whether they're participating in the activities or visiting the marketplace. $10 per lunch box, all-inclusive. Preorders encouraged. Caribbean Christmas Music, Games & Prizes Enjoy festive island music, Christmas games, trivia and a complimentary Christmas Passport gift basket draw. Visit all three island marketplace tables, collect your passport stamps and enter for a chance to win! 📍 Event Details Saturday, December 5, 2026 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Grenada/Canada Social Cultural Association – Calgary Unit 118, 3208 8 Avenue NE, Calgary, AB T2A 7V8 Admission & Tickets: • Guided Christmas Tasting: $50 • Children's Cupcake Decorating & Arts and Crafts: $15 • Children's Lunch Box: $10 • Christmas Marketplace: FREE All advertised ticket prices are inclusive of ticketing fees. Come for the food. Stay for the culture. Shop for Christmas. Make memories! For more information: [email protected] Presented by Irie Chef YYC, Jireh Catering & Spice Isle Market Place.