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.
Event venue & nearby stays
Grenada/Canada Social Cultural Assoc - Calgary, 116, 3208 8 Avenue Northeast, Calgary, Canada
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