Christmas Night Market 2026
Asked for $2,500 to sponsor the Christmas Night Market. Received $2,000.
- Asked
- $2,500
- Received
- $2,000
- Times at Council
- 2
- Where it stands
- Reduced.
Who asked
Qualicum Beach Farmers Market.
What they asked for
Sponsorship for the Christmas Night Market, Dec 4, 2026.
How the amount breaks down: $2,500, one time.
In 2025 the market received up to $2,500, after a motion by Cllr Young to remove it failed 1–4 (Sep 17, 2025).
What Council decided
Apr 22: postponed. May 13: approved at $2,000.
How they voted: Apr 22: motion to approve $2,500 moved by Skipsey, seconded by Vander Valk; postponed on a motion by Westbroek, seconded by Harrison (unanimous). May 13: amendment to $2,000 moved by Skipsey, seconded by Vander Valk. Carried 4–1 (opposed Young).
Reason given
Council asked about three of the market’s projected costs (volunteer meals, wages and music) and whether they fit its vendor-fee revenue. The market answered in writing before May 13. The reason for the $500 reduction is not recorded in the minutes.
Reasons are paraphrased from the minutes and staff reports, not direct quotes.
Timeline
- Regular Council
- Regular Council
Sources
Official Town of Qualicum Beach documents. They open as PDFs on qualicumbeach.com.
- Regular Council minutes, Apr 22, 2026 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Regular Council minutes, May 13, 2026 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Regular Council minutes, Sep 17, 2025 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Regular Council agenda and applications, Apr 22, 2026 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Regular Council agenda, May 13, 2026 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Last checked September 19, 2026. Report a mistake.