Sip and Shop Holiday Market at Magnetic Hill Winery Moncton

Evening at Magnetic Hill Winery on the outskirts of Moncton feels like a seasonal pop-up that arrived with purpose. On Thursday, November 27th from 6 to 9 pm the Sip & Shop Holiday Market transforms the tasting room and Rustic Cellar at Magnetic Hill Winery, 860 Front Mountain Rd, Moncton NB E1G 3H3, into a low-key, festive bazaar. The winery’s stone steps and winter patio—outfitted with sheepskins, blankets, heaters and fire pits—create an intimate circuit of vendors, wine, and warm light.

Fourteen local makers line the rooms and cellar passages: syrup, cookies, woodworking, kombucha, spices, candles, soaps and more. It’s exactly the sort of evening where a practical gift and a culinary indulgence meet; browse Rustic River Woodworking beside Doughlicious cookies, chase a new spice blend with a taste of Magnetic Hill wine, and catch a slice from Pizza G warming the outdoor patio. A holiday cocktail launch and a feature tree lighting punctuate the night, giving the event a clear rhythm between browsing and lingering.

Practical details keep this market accessible. Entry is free, the program lasts three hours, and attendees can simply walk in, order at the bar, and shop. Wines, cocktails and bites are available to purchase at the tasting room bar; seating is communal across the Tasting Room and Rustic Cellar. Vendors are arranged to move shoppers through a short outdoor stroll down the winery’s lit stone steps, so dress for cool air and occasional stairways. The event is family-friendly in vibe though organizers ask guests to note that table reservations are closed to make room for vendors.

Why book a visit during this market? For one evening you get a concentrated snapshot of the region’s makers with built-in hospitality: a warm drink between visits, fire pits outside, and staff on hand to recommend a bottle to pair with your purchases. The winery doubles as a hub for local craft —its tasting room and Rustic Cellar are part of the Magnetic Hill area’s social calendar and provide one of the best, low-effort ways to experience local artisans without driving across town.

This is a market for practical givers and people who like to keep discovery local: come for the wines, stay for a warm cocktail under outdoor lights, and leave with gifts that carry names you can look up at home. The evening blends easy shopping with the kind of after-dark comfort that only a winery’s winter patio and good company can deliver. Arrive early to beat the busiest wave, bring a reusable tote, and allow time to step outside between vendor stops—the lit stone steps, rustic cellar acoustics and outdoor firelight make this market an ideal small-town evening for relaxed gift hunting and winter comfort.