Midnight Madness
Ten years ago Brome Lake Books planned a party for the launch of the very last of the Harry Potter books. The book could only be sold at Midnight so events were planed leading up to the big moment. The other businesses in the building which were Woolrich, Ma Bille and Cafe Inn all wanted to join in the event and stayed open as well. There was music, food, drinks, specials and complete madness at midnight. In fact it was such a success that all the business’s decided to do it again but with Christmas shopping as the theme. Soon other business in the town asked if they could take part and Midnight Madness was born.
Over the years other elements have been added, there is caroling, and wagon rides, fire pits and Christmas lights and Olaf the snowman who will be handing out some gifts to the little ones. This year there will be lanterns adorning Coldbrook park. The pop up small vendor market has expanded to two locations this year. At 264 Knowlton road, the birthplace of Midnight Madness, there will be food vendors, with many familiar faces from the Saturday summer market, cheese, wine, meat, fish, preserves, baked goods and much more. There you will also find festive music provided by the Knowlton Harmony band and a Louise Penny game called The Escape Room, a challenge not to be missed. At 51 Lakeside road you will find artisans of all sorts selling their creations. There will be paintings, folk art, flower creations, and gift ideas for all ages. Musical entertainment at this location provided by the astounding Daniel Haché and the ever popular band Squeegee. Many restaurants and shops have booked live music for the evening. At the top of England Hill the friendly staff of the BMO will be handing out hot chocolate and warm soup. Early in the evening, the Brome County Historical society will be open with special activities for the little ones. Also this year, Pettes Memorial library will be opening their doors during the evening offering eggnog, cookies and a chance to listen
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