A WIN-WIN
Panorama Christmas Farm Market comes to Norfolk! Visitors to the Simcoe Panorama are getting a special treat this year. In addition to the usual panorama displays, visitors are treated to a Christmas Farm Market unique to Norfolk.
The Rotary Club of Norfolk Sunrise, the Rotary Club of Simcoe, and other sponsoring partners were successful in establishing a Christmas Farm Market in Wellington Park, Simcoe, as a fundraising initiative to assist the Simcoe Panorama Committee’s revenue stream.
Rather than donating money towards a panorama display that does not generate any revenue, the Farm Market promotes local artisans and entrepreneurs, and generates revenue for Panorama. A win-win for all!
Following a donation from both Rotary clubs, the Norfolk Foundation, Simcoe BIA, Vittoria & District Foundation, Mr. Phil Race and a Federal grant covered the cost of 10 cabins for the Market, built by Abel Enterprises. Panorama is now a real destination to admire the Christmas displays, browse the cabins and do a little Christmas shopping. Available is unique local art, crafts, and wine. The vendors provided an array of unique products and artisanal items such as wine, cider, candles, charcuterie boards, holiday floral arrangements, cakes, jewelry, and Christmas ornaments to name a few.
Panorama visitors and Christmas Farm Market vendors have responded with enthusiasm. The two Rotary Clubs and Simcoe Panorama are looking forward now to expanding the program next year!