IT'S A LOVEWISH CHRISTMAS BABY!
THE ARMOURY LOVEWISH TREES
Our LoveWish Trees will be on display from November 12 - 29, 2026 for all of our FDE Christmas Events at the Chatham Armoury!
PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE CHILDREN'S TREATMENT CENTRE OF CHATHAM-KENT!
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A LOVEWISH IS A WISH YOU MAKE FROM THE DEPTHS OF YOUR HEART!
This Christmas season you can make a love wish for yourself, a loved one, or the world!!
You can make a love wish and throw it into our Love Wishing Well at any of our Armoury events happening
November 12 – 29, 2026!!
HOW IT WORKS..
1. Decorate a star or a heart and make it your own by signing your name on it.
You can even write down your special wish on the back if you like!
2. Hold your LOVE WISH star or heart tightly in your hands, close your eyes and envision your dream coming true like it's already happened!
3. Throw your LOVE WISH into the Armoury Love Wishing Well and hold both hands over your heart as you say "I BELIEVE IN MY DREAMS".
4. To finish off your LOVE WISH throw a double lovewish kiss into the air with both hands!!
Now you just have to keep on believing in your dreams!!
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2026 Lovewish Christmas Events
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR....
BECOME A VENDOR AT THE CHATHAM ARMOURY CHRISTMAS MARKET
12
NOV
LOVEWISH TREES PREVIEW PARTY
Our LoveWish Trees will be on display on November 12 for all of our FDE Christmas Events at the Chatham Armoury!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for an unforgettable evening of holiday magic and festive cheer!
PARTY DETAILS
Be the first to experience the magic of the LoveWish Trees at our exclusive Preview Party on November 12 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Chatham Armoury.
Your $30 ticket includes:
• Delicious appetizers
• An exclusive first look at the gorgeous, designer-decorated LoveWish Trees
• A chance to mix and mingle with friends, family, and business associates
• A cash bar with festive drinks
Proceeds from the preview party ticket sales will benefit the CTC
Kick off the holiday season in style while supporting a meaningful cause. Don’t miss this elegant evening of beauty, community, and holiday cheer!
TICKETS
Tickets: $30 per person
21
NOV
LOVEWISH FAMILY DANCE PARTY WITH SANTA
November 21, 2025 CHATHAM ARMOURY
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A LOVEWISH is a wish you make from the depths of your heart!
THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON YOU CAN MAKE A LOVE WISH FOR YOURSELF, A LOVED ONE, OR THE WORLD!!
YOU CAN MAKE A LOVE WISH AND THROW IT INTO OUR LOVE WISHING WELL AT ANY OF OUR ARMOURY EVENTS HAPPENING NOVEMBER 12 - 29, 2025!!
HOW IT WORKS
1. Decorate a star or a heart and make it your own by signing your name on it. You can even write down your special wish on the back if you like!
2. Hold your LOVE WISH star or heart tightly in your hands, close your eyes and envision your dream coming true like it's already happened!
3. Throw your LOVE WISH into the Armoury Love Wishing Well and hold both hands over your heart as you say "I BELIEVE IN MY DREAMS".
4. To finish off your LOVE WISH throw a double lovewish kiss into the air with both hands!!
Now you just have to keep on believing in your dreams!!
DANCE PARTY ITINERARY
4PM DOORS OPEN
Buy raffle tickets to win a LOVEWISH Tree!
Visit with Santa! Get your face painted!
Decorate an ornament to take home or give away as a gift!
DANCE & MAKE A LOVEWISH!!
5-6PM LOVEWISH DANCE PARTY
The entire family is invited to have some fun on the dance floor with Santa and LisaLuvStar!
Make sure you wear comfortable shoes!!
GET READY TO LEARN SOME FUN MOVES, SING SOME FAMILIAR SONGS AND PLAY SOME FUN DANCE GAMES!!
6-8PM KEEP DANCIN' TO FUN TUNES OR...
Buy raffle tickets to win a LOVEWISH Tree!
Visit with Santa!
Get your face painted!
Decorate an ornament to take home or give away as a gift!
AND make a LOVEWISH!!
ADMISSION: $12 (INCLUDES A SLICE OF PIZZA & WATER)2 AND UNDER FREE
13 - 22
NOV
CHATHAM ARMOURY CHRISTMAS MARKET
The Chatham Armoury Christmas Market is happening on November 13, 14, and 15, as well as November 20, 21, and 22.
DATE AND TIME:
First Market (November 13–15):
Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Second Market (November 20–22):
Friday (Nov 20): 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday (Nov 22): 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
5
DEC
FDE CORPORATE CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 5, 2026 TREAT YOUR TEAM THIS CHRISTMAS!
TO ENSURE A SPOT PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR RESERVATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
At this time all you have to do is reserve a certain number of tickets by emailing Lisa Lester at [email protected]
WE WILL NEED FINAL NUMBERS AND DIETARY INFO BY NOVEMBER 15, 2026.
CASH BAR
If you would like to buy drink tickets for your staff please let us know the number of drink tickets you require (good for beer/mixed drinks) by Nov. 15th -- cost is $7 per drink ticket.
PLEASE BRING CASH TO PAY AT THE BAR (Mixed Drinks, Beer & Wine: $7ea.)
ENTERTAINMENT
BIG LOUIS & THE BAND
DON'T WANT TO DRIVE HOME? NO PROBLEM LEAVE YOUR CAR AT THE ARMOURY AND LET OUR BARTENDERS GET YOU A URIDE!!
PARTY DETAILS
Plated 3 Course Meal by Lentina's
Salad, Rolls/Butter, Main Course, Dessert, Water, Coffee, Tea included
Appetizers will also be served during cocktail hour.
Please Note:
Vegetarian/Vegan Option also available (entree also gluten free and dairy free)
Cash Bar
with option to buy drink tickets and wine for tables ahead of time
TIMELINE
5:30pm doors open
5:30-6:30pm Cocktails & Pictures with Santa
6:30pm Dinner - Plated dinner by Club Lentina's
Party to Follow
COST
$90 per person (HST extra)
PLEASE NOTE COST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - WILL CONFIRM PRICING IN OCTOBER.
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
THE CHATHAM ARMOURY CHRISTMAS MARKET
LOTS OF FAMILY FUN!
Shop local vendors!
Eat some tasty treats!
Buy raffle tickets to win a LOVEWISH Tree!
Visit with Santa!
Get your face painted! AND make a LOVEWISH!!
Free to the public!
DATE AND TIME:
First Market (November 13–15):
Friday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Second Market (November 20–22):
Friday (Nov 20): 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday (Nov 22): 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SHOPPING
To be announced
TASTY TREATS
To be announced
LOVEWISH TREE RAFFLE
Buy Tickets to win a magical LOVEWISH Tree in support of the Children's Treatment Centre
Tickets go on sale from November 12 to 29. We are currently looking for Love Wish Tree sponsors.
APPLY TO BECOME A VENDOR AT THE CHATHAM ARMOURY CHRISTMAS MARKET
APPLY TO BECOME A VENDOR AT THE CHATHAM ARMOURY CHRISTMAS MARKET
Setup and Teardown Dates/Times
Setup times:
November 13, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (First market)
November 20, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Second market)
Tear-down times:
Sunday, November 15, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (First market)
Sunday, November 22, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Second market)
Cost
Cost for a 10x8 booth is $200 plus hst for all 3 days.
APPLICATION DEADLINE October 1, 2026
ACCEPTANCE CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT BY October 6, 2026
2025 Christmas Market Vendors
Cutie Patootie Studios
FM Fragrance
Handy Andy
The Risky Bee
CaraLux Body Serum Candle
Knit Sew Well
Kitchen Wood Etc.
Seb & Silver Co
Mailloux TnT Crafts
Marena Wellness
Pottery By Jackie
Jenny White Books Inc.
The Crafty Chipmunk
Destressa Bijoux
Sunday Gift Shop
HarpLo Crochet Co.
Dip Dip Hooray!
Superpatch
Where the Crow Flies (Friday Only)
Pawsitive Paws
Miss Eliza Creative Studio
The Wandering Bean & Mini Dutchies
Love Sage Handmade
Sweet Moments Cookie Co.
Benoits Accessories and More
All Kindz of Kopies
Lotus + Living
Scentsy and This That
Kim’s Remedy
Spice with Sara
Elle Craft House Chocolate
Cream Beanery Cafe and Bakery
EA Candle Co
Kylie-Elizabeth
Tasty Treats
julieArt
Mary Potter Ceramics
The Littlest Pawprint
The Derma Suite
Danielle Whitney Handmade
Lithsira Creations
Offbeat Press
Stuff About Us Gifts Inc.
Red Roof Custom Creations
R&R Self-Care
Trista Buchanan – Norwex
Malu & High Vibe Living
Fifth Ave. – Susan Holdaway
The Freak Parade
Lucinda’s Furraree Bears & Friends
PAWR
This Chick’s Honey
Konyha on King
Lentina’s Catering
ARMOURY LOVEWISH TREES RULES OF PLAY
ARMOURY LOVEWISH TREES
RULES OF PLAY
LOVEWISH TREES RAFFLE
Rules and Conditions for 2026
Rules of Play will be prominently displayed wherever tickets are sold.
Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years of age or older and must be physically present in Ontario when purchasing tickets.
Tickets available: A total of 60,000 tickets have been printed.
Acceptance of rules: By participating in the 2026 Armoury LOVEWISH Trees Raffle, participants agree to these Official Rules and accept the decisions of the Children’s Treatment Centre (CTC) Foundation of Chatham-Kent as final and binding in all matters related to the raffle.
Ticket price: Tickets are $1 each.
Entering the draw: There will be 18 ballot boxes, one for each tree. Participants may place their tickets in the ballot boxes of their choice.
2026 LoveWish Trees — Sponsors & Values
2026 LoveWish Trees — Sponsors & Values
◦ Lundy Insurance & Kent and Essex Mutual Insurance — $2,500
◦ QPS — $2,500
◦ Wedding Industry Pros— $5,000
◦ Preferred Building Products — $5,000
◦ Oak Barrel — $2,500
◦ Casino & Unifor — $5,000
◦ Waddick Fuels — $1,500
◦ Supplement King + — $1,500
◦ Lally Auto Group — $1,000
◦ Portable Storage — $2,500
◦ Clarke’s Construction — $1,500
◦ JRB — $1,000
◦ Sweet Moments Cookie Co. — $1,000
◦ Tim Horton's — $1,500
◦ Honey Electric — $1,000
◦ TSYF Front Porch Tree — $5,000
◦ Rabideau — $1,000
◦ Tek Savvy — $1,500
Contact information and ticket tracking: Participants purchasing more than one ticket only need to complete their contact information on the first numbered ticket. Their information will be recorded in a tracking book, along with the full range of ticket numbers they purchased. Participants will keep the matching ticket stubs for their records.
Draw date and location: The draw will take place at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the Chatham Armoury in Chatham, Ontario.
Winner selection: One winner will be drawn for each tree. Winners will be drawn one at a time.
Winner notification: Participants do not need to be present at the draw to win. Winners will be announced at the event and contacted following the event.
Prize pickup: Winners are required to pick up their prizes at the Chatham Armoury.
Publicity: Winners’ names will be published on the Chatham Armoury’s social media pages. A photograph may also be taken for publication with a media release.
Non-transferability: Armoury LOVEWISH Trees Raffle tickets and winnings are not transferable.
Release of liability: By accepting a prize, winners release Four Diamond Events staff, as well as CTC and Foundation staff, board members and volunteers, from all liability relating to the possession or use of the prize awarded and wave any rights to claim ambiguity in the raffle.
TICKETS
• Tickets are $1 each
• Draw to be held on or after 8 p.m. at The Chatham Armoury in Chatham, on Saturday, November 29,
2029.
• Participants do not need to be present at the draw to be eligible to win. Winner will be announced at
the event and contacted following the event.
• Winner will be required to pick up the prize at the Chatham Armoury.
• The Names of winners will be published on the Chatham Armoury and CTC Foundation’s social media pages.
A photo may be taken to publish with media release.
• Armoury LOVEWISH Tree tickets and winnings are not transferable.
• Armoury LOVEWISH Tree winners (by accepting a prize) release the Four Diamond Events Staff and CTC and Foundation staff, board and volunteers from all liability with respect to possession or use of the prize awarded and wave any rights to claim ambiguity in the raffle
BECOME A LOVEWISH TREES SPONSOR
Sponsor a gorgeous Christmas tree and make a difference this holiday season!
Four Diamond Events is passionate about offering a magical experience to our community while raising money for charity.
We have hosted some of the largest, most successful community events in Chatham and have consistently drawn crowds in the thousands, creating a buzz in the community and substantial coverage in local media. We love curating extraordinary experiences for our community.
This year, FDE - The Chatham Armoury will be featuring 20 amazing Lovewish Christmas trees, creatively put together by local designers, that will be on display for our community Christmas events November 13 - 15 and November 20 - 22 Anyone can buy raffle tickets for a chance to win the magical trees and all proceeds will support the Children's Treatment Centre.
As a sponsor you and/or your business will get...
• Recognition at all of our Christmas Events (with a large 30x40 sign beside the tree)
• Online & social media recognition with all of our advertising for our 2025 Christmas events and detailed tree descriptions on our website once raffle tickets go on sale.
• The chance to support a fundraiser where 100% of the raffle ticket sales will go to the Children's Treatment Centre.
Thanks again for considering a sponsorship. In the past some sponsorships have been split between two companies that work closely together as well. If you would like to split a sponsorship with another company and have someone in mind please let us know.
Sponsorship Options:
$5000 DIAMOND LEVEL Title Sponsorship of tree decorated by Lucinda Harp worth $5000 including all prizes/gift certificates
$2500 GOLD LEVEL Solo or Sponsorship of tree decorated by a local designer worth $2500 including all prizes/gift certificates
$1500 SILVER LEVEL Solo or Split Sponsorship of tree decorated by a local designer worth $1500 including all prizes/gift certificates
$1000 BRONZE LEVEL Solo or Split Sponsorship of tree decorated by a local designer worth $1000 including all prizes/gift certificates
Please contact Lisa Lester today if you are interested in sponsoring a Lovewish Christmas Tree.
Email: [email protected]
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS!
FOUR DIAMOND EVENTS/ THE CHATHAM ARMOURY
44 William Street North, Chatham, Ontario N7M 4L5
