November 22 - 24, 2019
A PERFECT GETAWAY BEFORE THE HOLIDAY SEASON
November Noel is the perfect way to unwind and prepare yourself for the rapidly approaching festive season. Join us for a magical three-day celebration of the Holiday season and Christmas. Indulge in a day of crafting classes to learn a new skill or deepen the knowledge you already have. Mingle over chef-curated wine-paired meals. Browse our incredible artisan vendor market. Get rockin' with Banger Bingo. And most importantly, indulge in a weekend where all that’s left on the to-do list is to have a roaring good time!
FRIDAY, THE 22nd
NOVEMBER NOEL CHECK-IN
4-5pm - Hotel Lobby
The warm glow of our festively decked-out Mission welcomes you. Make your way up the stairs inside & get the keys to your cozy hotel room. Before slipping into something comfortable, stop by the November Noel registration Table for some mulled wine & information you won't want to miss about the fun weekend ahead of you!
MINGLE ALL THE WAY DINNER
6-9pm - Joseph Creek Pavilion
Don your favourite Ugly Christmas Sweater while you dine on a delicious Christmas Buffet. Sip wine while being serenaded by the Kimberley Community Choir & Pianist Tim Plait. Get tips on how to impress your guests, at home, over the Holidays! Although we have some tasty beverages for you to sample, we will also be hosting a full cash bar for any of the Holiday beverages you desire.
COCKTAIL MAKING & DJ
9pm - Late - Kiʔsuʔk k̓ikiⱡ Glow Bar @ the Casino of the Rockies
Join Ryan McGibbon, our new Food & Beverage Manager & Cocktail Host extraordinaire, at the new glowing bar in the fresh-faced Casino of the Rockies! Try your luck at the slots, gaming tables, and enjoy the DJ bringing all the hottest hits, while trying some fun festive cocktails.
SATURDAY, THE 23rd
CRAFTING CLASSES
9-3pm - Mission Meeting Rooms
The bread and butter of November Noel - the crafting classes. This year we have hand-picked our incredible instructors in four different holiday craft-disciplines for a day that will surely make your spirits bright. Whether you're looking to learn a new skill or deepen your knowledge, we are so excited to present this year's classes. Each class includes a morning baked good, coffee or tea, & a wine-paired lunch! See below for our amazing options this year.
ARTISAN HOLIDAY MARKET
12-8pm - Joseph Creek Pavilion & Casino Lobby
Each year we invite artisans from the Kootenays & beyond to tout their crafts and creations at the Holiday Vendor Market! This year we are bursting at the seams with incredible vendors of all sorts. Stop by the Pavilion & the Casino Lobby to gather all your holiday gift & decor needs! See more information on our market lower down this page.
HOLIDAY HAPPINESS DINNER
7pm - Chief David Room
Our favourite way to share the Holiday spirit & spread joy is through a gorgeous meal. Saturday evening, feast on a beautiful prime rib dinner complete with all the fixings to fill your cup and warm your bellies. You will be served a lavish feast (menu to come), and equally-wonderful seasonal wines. Enjoy entertainment by the amazing duo Commander Xander. Cash-bar will be available to keep your spirits merry and bright. Dress to impress!
BANGER BINGO
9pm - Joseph Creek Pavilion
Our wannabe rockstar's will take you on a journey of laughs, fist-pumping and chair dancing as we call out the bingo numbers. The real stars of the show are thee audience as they compete in our air guitar rock off's, dance battles, and sing alongs. It's like a giant mash up of a TV Gameshow, Karaoke, Trivia, and a Rock Concert and we'll even finish the night off with a dance party.
We are so pleased to spread the holiday spirit with this year's line-up of Craft Classes. All classes run from 9am - 3pm on Saturday, and include a wine-paired lunch to keep those creative juices flowing! There is a limit of 20 people per class due to our venue space - and are first come first serve!
If you desire a full breakfast, Numa will be serving it up, but be sure to allow plenty of time before your class. If pressing "snooze" is your jam, coffee & muffins will be set up for all you sleepyheads.
We cannot wait to get crafty, creative & christmas-sy with you all this season!
FESTIVE FLORAL CREATIONS
9-3pm - Lower Kootenay Room
A real DIY class with the lovely ladies of MJ's Floral. Learn how to make a beautiful wreath for the Holidays and blow your friends away with fresh floral ideas for exquisite centrepieces! Indigenous World Winery will be deliciously pairing with lunch.
PAPERCRAFT - CARDS & TAGS
9-3pm - Tobacco Plains Room
Join talented papercraft creator Allie Kostiuk from "All You Need Is Love in the Kootenays" to create gorgeous gift tags & handmade cards for all of your loved ones. In the morning, you will create custom paper & wooden tags. After a mulled wine & hot apple cider paired lunch (Firevines) to stoke your fire, you will craft handmade cards (the kind etsy-dreams are made of!).
SATURDAY HOURS - NOV 23
12pm - 8pm
Joseph Creek Pavilion & Casino Lobby
A wonderfully decorated Christmas tent bids your welcome, step on inside to discover all the artisans that this year's Artisan Holiday Market has to offer. Sing along to all your favourite Christmas Carols while you visit with the vendors local and from afar! Take a leisurely stroll through the resort to check out all the good tidings decking our halls while you make your way over to the Casino Lobby for even more Artisans & Vendors. Shop til you drop before heading back to Numa Lounge for a Hot Toddy (or two!). We are sure you'll be able to find just the right thing for all those special someones!
SUNDAY HOURS - NOV 24
10am - 6pm
Joseph Creek Pavilion & Casino Lobby
Cauldron BC Mulled Wine is ready to heat and serve. Perfect for all your winter celebrations, winter wonderland weddings or just snuggling up at home!
Cauldron BC Mulled Wine is made from premium BC red wine lightly sweetened and skilfully blended with orange, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and aromatic spices.
Come and get a taste of our delicious handcrafted Elder Bros Schnapps with three amazing flavours, our Cherry & Elderflower Schnapps with sweet and savoury cherry juice right from Creston and homegrown elderflowers or Cherry & Honey Schnapps with rich fresh honey and lastly, our Elderflower & Honey Schnapps with the perfect mixture giving you the best of both honey and elderflower…….Lets not forget our winter favourite is hot chocolate with the Cherry & Honey Schnapps Just in time for the chilly weather.
I am a polymer clay artist. I love to create fantasy fairy figurines and unique art jewelry.
Mark Ducharme of Make Your Mark Woodworks is a local woodworker in Creston that specializes in cutting boards!
Soaps
Spices & BBQ Sauce
Soap & Jewelry
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Fernie artist, uses acrylics and alcohol inks to create one of a kind ornaments and art cards. Will do commissions such as your dog or cat on an ornament with name on back.
My name is Julie Barber and my business is Iron Horse Jewellery. I create my unique jewellery designs from silver, high quality European Leather and Swarovski crystals.
These are hand crafted chunk scented candles. Our fragrances are essential oils, Meadowbrook Candles are very well known throughout the East and West Kootenays, Calgary, Edmonton and the eastern Provinces. We have been making these candles for about 40 years now.
Hi My name is Derek Johnson and I am an acrylic painter. I do mostly landscapes but have and still do try many different things. I work with mixed mediums and love to to use vibrant colours in my work. I have pieces in many different parts of Canada and in different countries.
I will be selling many different things such as quilted blankets, pillow cases, aprons, dish clothes and crochet tea towels, pot holders, baby pillows
Ashlée Dawn Photography is a Cranbrook based photography business serving the Kootenays. Ashlée Dawn strives to not only capture you at your most natural and beautiful self but to also tell the story of your relationship, family, or event. We want to tell your story!
My name is Becky and I have been selling Scentsy for 3 years, but using the products for years. I just love Scentsy’s flagship product line of scented, wax Scentsy Bars heated in handcrafted warmers. Scentsy wax bars are a wickless alternative to candles. Additional product lines include on-the-go fragrances, laundry care, inventive cleaning solutions all featuring exclusive Scentsy fragrance.
Banger Bingo is an Engaging, Interactive Comedy Gameshow based around your favourite Rock Anthems of all time. Yes, we actually run a game of bingo, and no its not like the bingo at your local legion!
Our wannabe rockstar’s will take you on a Journey of Laughs, Fist Pumping and Chair Dancing as we call out the bingo numbers. The real stars of the show are the audience as they compete in our Air Guitar Rock Off’s , Dance Battles and Sing Alongs. It's like a giant mash up of a TV Gameshow, Karaoke, Trivia, and a Rock Concert and we’ll even finish the night off with a Dance Party!
We are absofriggin'lutely stoked to have these crazy Kooks come give'r on the Pavilion stage at this year's November Noel. We've got prizes to give & dabbers to share so come in your luckiest pants & get ready for a rocking-good time. Tickets are included in the Sassy Saturday & VIP packages - or for all you yocal locals you can buy tickets for just Banger Bingo below!!!
