FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Joy & Lights Festival Update: Firelight & Frost Weekend Cancelled Due to Weather
Downtown Orangeville — The Joy & Lights Festival organizers regret to announce that the Firelight & Frost Weekend, scheduled for this weekend, has been cancelled due to current and forecasted high winds and snow squalls.
Environment Canada is advising of potentially hazardous conditions, including damaging winds and heavy, fast-moving snow. For the safety of visitors, performers, volunteers, and staff, all outdoor programming for Firelight & Frost Weekend will not proceed as planned.
This includes the Holiday Market, Skating Rink, Fire Shows, Live Ice Sculpting, Magic Show, Lantern-Making Workshop, Lantern Walk, and all associated outdoor activations.
Festival organizers are currently exploring new dates in 2026 to safely present these attractions. Updated information will be shared as soon as details are confirmed.
“We are always focused on the safety and well-being of our community,” said Alison Scheel, Executive Director of the Orangeville BIA. “While we’re disappointed to cancel this portion of Joy & Lights, we look forward to bringing these magical experiences back in 2026. In the meantime, we encourage our community to support local businesses this holiday season buy shopping local, collecting Joy Book stamps at participating businesses, and earning some chances to WIN Downtown Dollar prize packs.”
Thank you to all the volunteers, vendors, and attendees who helped make last weekend’s Merry & Bright Weekend truly magical, including the Tree Lighting and Santa Claus Parade. Your support and community spirit shine brightly, no matter the weather.
Good news! The Winter Farmers’ Market will still take place as usual inside Town Hall at 87 Broadway, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday and the Joy Book promotion is still ongoing! Plus, free Santa Selfies and a free Crafty Santa Workshop at Art with Jada Studio (28 Mill Street) will still take place this weekend. Please visit DowntownOrangeville.ca for more information about times and locations.
The public is encouraged to follow Downtown Orangeville’s official channels for updates and future announcements.
Media Contact:
Alison Scheel
Executive Director, Orangeville BIA info@downtownorangeville.ca www.downtownorangeville.ca