Christmas in the Caribbean
Three Islands. One Christmas Celebration. Endless Caribbean Flavour
About this Event
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.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 10.00 to CAD 50.00
