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Friday November 28, 2025
6 - 8:30 p.m.
7:10 p.m. Tree Lighting
Back by popular demand! Keepsake Winterfest Music and Lights in the Village ornaments available while supplies last!
Locations: Cambridge Public Library Hespeler (5 Tannery St E), Hespeler Town Hall (11 Tannery St E) and St Andrew's Hespeler Presbyterian Church (73 Queen St E)
Gather in Hespeler Village to celebrate the festive holiday season. Enjoy the festive holiday lights and tree lighting, desserts available for purchase, musical entertainment, crafts and more!
Relive the magic by watching the 2019 event video.
Schedule of Entertainment
Hespeler Towne Centre (outdoors)
From 6 to 8 p.m. enjoy crafts, activities, and free hot chocolate while supplies last.
Santa, Mrs. Claus, Willy Melt will be available for photos and festive greetings.
RBC Royal Bank will also have some giveaways! Beavertails available on-site for purchase.
6:50 p.m. - Girlfriends Choir Performance
7:10p.m. - Tree Lighting Ceremony
7:20p.m. Girlfriends Choir Performance
Cambridge Public Library Hespeler, 5 Tannery St E (indoors)
6:00- 6:45 p.m. Jacob Hespeler Secondary School Band
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Jessie T
JESSIE T blends country roots with a pop-rock edge. In 2024, she received three nominations at the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards (Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year) and won three Waterloo Record Reader’s Choice Awards (Local Artist, Local Band and Local Entertainer). Jessie’s busy 2025 touring schedule includes performances at Boots & Hearts Music Festival and Crooks Rapids Country Festival.
St. Andrews Church, 73 Queen St E (indoors)
Choirs performing:
Performances in the church begin at 6 p.m. and finish at 7 p.m.
- Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Elementary School,
- Woodland Park School Choir,
- The Concordia German Language Association Kinderchor,
- Mass Choir Finale
Event is proudly sponsored by:
Proud event partner: 
Thank you for the support of our volunteers: 
Parking
Hespeler Village has plenty of free parking near the event.
Visit the Public Parking in Hespeler Village Parking map for parking options.
Volunteer with the Festival
Volunteers are an important part of Cambridge Winterfest's success. Multiple volunteer roles are available from November 15 to December 31, 2025. Volunteering is a great way to collect volunteer hours or to give back to your community. For more information or to apply visit our volunteer webpage.
Corporate and group volunteer opportunities are available. For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator.
Traveling by bus
Visit the Grand River Transit (GRT) website for the best route and schedule that is right for you.
Accessibility
Please note, some lighting used may be disruptive to people who are sensitive to light.
For questions regarding accessibility for any event listed above, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.
Contact us
For more information on Winterfest email the event staff or call 519-623-1340