Ballater Winter Festival is an annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Mark your calendars and join us this Saturday 29th November 2025, for a day full of festive fun and merriment!

Enjoy a bustling outdoor market, a cosy indoor market and a farmer’s market showcasing local produce and crafts. Meet the reindeer, visit the Santa’s Grotto Experience and follow the Jingle Trail to find festive characters along the way.

There will be plenty of food vendors, a fabulous hot chocolate bar and heart warming performances from local choirs throughout the day.