The 2024 Stratford December Classic–Provincial Series runs December 12-15 on both rinks at the Stratford Rotary Complex. This competition features approximately 800 skaters from across the province in the Provincial Qualifying STAR 5-Gold and Pre-Juvenile and Juvenile, plus Special Olympics West Qualifier.
Admission is $10 adults, $5 seniors & children (cash only) at the door. The schedule will be posted 3 weeks before the event and is expected to be from 8am each morning, until around 9pm Friday and Saturday, and Sunday until 6pm.
Click these links for dining, accommodations, events, or shopping to enhance your Stratford visit. Map to the event venue can be found here.
Don’t miss what’s happening in Stratford during the competition weekend:
5TH ANNUAL LIGHTS ON STRATFORD: WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
The festival will once again transform Stratford’s heritage downtown and park system with luminous art & interactive light installations. December 13-15 5:00-10:00pm
STRATFORD PERTH MUSEUM
Exhibits – Justin Bieber: Steps to Stardom (VIP Exhibit Backstage Pass available); To Thine Own Self gender inclusivity on the Stratford Festival stages; Railway Century; & more. Daily 10am-4pm
ST. MARYS WINTERLIGHTS
Enjoy over 100 colourful holiday displays at Milt Dunnell Field. Walk though or enjoy the displays by car.
November 15 – January 1 5:00-11:00pm
SELF-GUIDED CULINARY & SEASONAL TRAILS – CHOCOLATE, BACON & ALE, & CHRISTMAS
Year-round trails: Chocolate, & Bacon & Ale. Seasonal: Christmas Trail. Offer visitors an opportunity to explore local retailers & restaurants.
December 12
CASTLE BY CANDLELIGHT
Warm yourself in the glow that emanates from every room of the decorated Castle & imagine yourself as a guest of the Livingston family Christmas in 1895. December 12 6:00-8:00pm
INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATIONS DANIEL HUMM
Student Chef Jenny Duong. Chef Instructor Randi Rudner. Sommelier Alexandra Evans. December 12 Reservations start at 6:30 P.M.
YOGA FOR THE ANIMALS
Grab your mat & enjoy an hour of Cat and Cows, Downward Dogs & Pigeons. Furry friends will roam around the room throughout the hour. December 12 6:30-7:30pm
HOLIDAY PLANTER WORKSHOP
Elevate your holiday decor, to the next level. We are joining together with Floral Treasures to host this Holiday Planter Workshop.
December 12 7:00-9:00pm
TRIVIA NIGHT
Come for pre-drinks & flatbreads before gameplay. Max 4 people per team. Individuals also welcome. NO phones allowed. No fee to play. December 12 7:00pm
BLACK SWAN RUNNING CO. THURSDAY RUN
First a run, then stay for a pint. Just show up to be part of the group. All levels of ability are welcome & accommodated. December 12 7:00pm
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Show us your talent! All ages welcome.
December 12 8:00pm
December 13
FRIDAY NIGHT SESSIONS FT. SOUPRAT, CRAIG ROBERTSON, RYAN NAISMITH
No-cover event. Doors open at 6 PM, show kicks off at 8:00pm. Come out for a night of great music & good vibes. December 13 8:00pm
December 14
STRATFORD FARMERS MARKET
Veggies, cheese, meat, baking, flowers, crafts, handmade gifts & more. Beside the skating competition building! December 14 7:00am-Noon
GUIDED DISTILLERY TASTINGS
Discover the intricacies of our craft as you learn about our process, all while indulging in tastings of our handcrafted spirits. Book ahead. December 14
ANDREW DAMEN
Come for a coffee, but stick around for the acoustic set of all of your favourite pop, rock & folk classics from talented local musician, Andrew Damen! December 14 11:00am
A STRATFORD CHRISTMAS: ESPECIALLY FOR YOU
Hosts Sheila McCarthy & David Rogers, joined by a galaxy of stars from Canadian musical theatre, Stratford Festival & more, entertaining us with holiday & inspirational favourites, & stories. December 14 2:00pm
ROD BEATTIE – A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Veteran actor’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens Classic in an intimate setting. December 14 2:00pm
LIVE MUSIC SATURDAYS
Support local live music in Stratford & come on out for a great time! No cover.
December 14 8:00pm
December 15
SUNDAY SESSIONS FT. THE BOOKENDS
Live music, great food & a great time for the whole family. Reservations highly recommended. December 15 1:00pm
SUGARPLUM TEA AND TOUR
A tour of the festively decorated 1877 home, followed by scones, shortbread and gingerbread tea. December 15 1:30-3:00pm
ROD BEATTIE – A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Veteran actor’s adaptation of the Charles Dickens Classic in an intimate setting. December 15 2:00pm
SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC SERIES
Support local live music. No cover!
December 15 6:00-8:00pm
MAGGIE’S WAKE: SPIRIT OF THE SEASON
Maggie’s Wake is a female led Canadian roots band that combines traditional Celtic instrumentation with a wide range of musical styles. December 15 7:30-9:30pm
KARAOKE NIGHT
Be the singer you’ve always dreamed of… but with a real microphone instead of a hairbrush… a real audience instead of a mirror. December 15 8:00pm
