Starlight Shopping in Elora, Ontario

A Christmas tradition returns to Elora, Ontario

Visit the Village of Elora on Thursday and Friday Evenings November 20 & 21st for our annual Starlight Shopping Event. 

You can get a head start on your Christmas shopping by visiting the amazing merchants of Elora and take advantage of some of the great deals being offered. 

Sweet Distractions - is offering a Save the Tax event. 

We will also offer free tastings of various samples of many of our great sweet treats. 

Visit the corner of Metcalfe & Mill Streets for this great Holiday tradition and SHOP SMALL BUSINESS. 

Season's Greetings From 

Sweet Distractions: Elora's Christmas Botique

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Sweet Distractions: Elora's Candy Boutique

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As we enter our 2nd year in business, we are so grateful for all of the love and support we have received from far and wide. Our guests mean so much to us and we want to continue to improve to serve your needs.

When you visit the store at 16 Mill St West in Elora, Ontario - be sure to strike up a conversation with us. Tell us where you are from, what brought you to Elora, what you think of our town, and also what you think of our shop. We strive for excellence in customer service and and quality products, and your opinions matter to us. Be sure to sign our Guestbook to leave us a lasting reminder of who you are and where you are from. 

We are connected on the internet - be sure to like us, follow us, and share the sweetness on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. 

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Elora Easter Egg Hunt

Bring the kids down to Elora, Ontario on Saturday April 19th, 2014 for our annual Community Easter Egg Hunt brought to you by Elora Co-op Preschool and Zehrs Markets.
This fun event is from 10 am - 1pm at Bissell Park, Elora. There will be many activities, fun, and games for all ages.
Bring your own basket to collect the eggs.

Elora-Fergus Studio Tour

Do you love art?
Well be sure you don't miss out on this years Elora-Fergus Studio Tour.

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This yearly event showcases many of the amazingly talented artists, craftspeople, and sculptors that call Elora and Fergus home.
This year's tour runs the weekends of September 28 & 29th, and October 5th & 6th from 10am -5pm.

"Here's your chance to get a look behind the scenes. Take a self-guided tour and meet artists where they live and work. Many artists and craftspeople will open their studios for two consecutive fall weekends.The Studio Tour is completely free of charge. You'll get a chance to meet directly with the artists, and often see work not shown in gallery settings. You'll visit the working spaces of both established and emerging artists, from basements to self contained studios."

Be sure to visit their website for more information on the tour, maps, directions, and profiles of the artists featured on the tour.   http://www.elorafergusstudiotour.com/

Antique Show

The Elora Spring Antique Show is returning for it's 22nd year.

Antique dealers and vendors from all over Ontario will be participating in this years show.
Whether you are into depression glass, wood carvings, Inuit art, vintage jewelry, or collectibles; this is the place to be.

The Elora Antique Show runs from April 20-21st and the Elora Community Centre 60 David St W.

Hours:  Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm / Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm

Admission: adults $7.00, children under 13 free

Be sure to come to Elora for what promises to be an amazing Antiques Show and Sale.  

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Scare Fair in Elora

Looking for something fun to do with the family for Halloween?
Why not come to Elora, Ontario on the weekend of October 19-21st and check out Monster Month in Elora?
There is a spooktacular fair, games, events, food, and more. The highlight of this event is the "Twilight Zoo". a collection of creepy creatures lovingly crafted by Elora's own very talented artist Tim Murton. 
Tim has even been featured on Martha Stewart's Halloween Special 2011.  The Zoo is open every day, but might be best viewed after the sun goes down.

Twilight Zoo, Elora Ontario

Sumerta Designs Fall Trunk Show

Join us Oct 6th and 7th at Sweet Distractions Elora for a special event. Artefina Jewelry and Creations-A Sumerta Designs Collection will be on hand to showcase their amazing collection of jewelry, ornaments, and carvings as part of their fall Trunk Tour.

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Elora Fergus Studio Tour

Why not come to Elora, Ontario this weekend (and next) for the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour? This is your opportunity to take a look at look behind the scenes at the many artists workshops and studios where these artists work and live.

Here's your chance to get a look behind the scenes. Take a self-guided tour and meet artists where they live and work. Many artists and craftspeople will open their studios for two consecutive fall weekends.

On the tour...visit many of the Local artists in Elora such as:
Kreso Cavlovic,  Tim Murton,  Linda Risacher Copp,  Mandy Deskur Murray, Vicky Beverstein, Gabriele Brossard,  Carla Drimmie,  Neil Hanscomb / Gisela Ruehe, Anne Luxton,  Joel Masewich, Barry McCarthy,   Erin & Rachel McCarthy,  Tim & Katherine McManus, Melanie Morel,  Jane Neff,  Grayce Perry,  Eleanor Steffler,  David Wilcox, Heather Wood 

Cotton Candy

At Sweet Distractions, we do make Cotton Candy.
This man inspires us to turn making cotton candy into an art-form.



Come to Elora, Ontario and try our cotton candy at Sweet Distractions.

Elora Culinary Walking Tour

Come join us for the Elora Culinary Walking Tour
Saturday August 18th at 1PM.
We look forward to seeing you.




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Elora GreenSpace

Recently, the town of Elora converted an old gas station lot (and community eyesore) at the corner of Mill & Metcalfe St into a lovely little 'green space' for all to enjoy.
The grand opening of the green space took place Thursday August 9th, 2012.

Elora Green Space

This (now) lovely corner of our charming town is a welcome site for residents, business owners, and visitors alike.
Next time you are in Elora, take a relaxing break from your shopping  and sight seeing in this beautifully landscaped sculpture garden and enjoy the beauty of downtown Elora.

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