The Christmas season
officially kicks off on Main Street in Stuart Friday, November 30th
at 5 p.m. with the third annual “Grand Illumination” tree lighting ceremony in
front of the courthouse at 6 p.m. Merchants on Main Street will extend their
Friday hours until 8 p.m., allowing plenty of time for holiday shopping. A new
feature this year is "Holiday Duck Hunt," where participants are
encouraged to find Santa's 12 rubber ducks hiding among the fun on Main Street and
turn them in for a prize.
Hometown Christmas continues Saturday, December 1st
with a day jam-packed with holiday celebrations and plenty more shopping
opportunities, including the Mistletoe Market at Stuart Farmers’ Market (10 a.m.
to 1 p.m.) and holiday bazaars at Stuart United Methodist Church (7 a.m. to 4
p.m.) and Stuart Elementary School PTO’s “winter blender” (8:30 a.m. to 1
p.m.). Check out the Festival of Trees at the Patrick County Library Open House,
featuring all county elementary schools (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), include your
family pet in Hometown Christmas with the Charlie Brown Christmas-themed
photos at Pet Provisions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and don’t forget to stop by
Circle K for some free hot chocolate!
Returning this year
will be "Passports to the Holidays," that can be stamped at all
participating merchants and turned in to the Chamber of Commerce office
Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. These passports will be available at
participating merchants, the Chamber office, and W.H.E.O. Three lucky winners
will receive a very special Patrick County gift basket.
The 47th
annual Christmas Parade will wind its way downtown Stuart starting at 2 p.m.
Organized by One Family Productions, this year's parade is themed “Sliding into
Christmas,” and features the Dixie Youth Ozone Virginia State Champions as
Grand Marshal.
Patrick County’s Hometown
Christmas weekend is a collaborative effort of local merchants, the
Patrick County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism offices, W.H.E.O., the Town of
Stuart, One Family Productions, Patrick County elementary schools and the
Patrick County Library.
For more information
on experiencing the simple life of Patrick County and other countywide events,
please contact the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce at 276-694-6012 or online
at PatrickChamber.com or visitpatrickcounty.org.
Festival of Trees
Stuart, VA~ Its beginning to look a lot like
Christmas at the Patrick County Branch Library. Six trees are decorated for the
holidays by the primary schools of Patrick County. The trees are on display at
the Patrick County Branch Library from Monday November 19, through Saturday
December 29, 2018. This is a fundraiser for the six participating schools. The
public is asked to vote for their favorite tree by making a monetary donation
in the voting box. All money raised will be awarded to the Parent Teacher Organizations
for each school. The local schools participating are, Blue Ridge Elementary School,
Patrick Springs Primary School, Meadows of Dan Elementary School, Stuart Elementary
School, Hardin Reynolds Memorial School, and Woolwine Elementary School.
Grand Illumination
Join us Friday November 30 as we light up the Christmas Tree on the Courthouse lawn. Shop local businesses and start working on your passport stamps. Shops staying open until 8 pm.
Stuart Elmentary PTO Winter Blender
Mistletoe Market
Join us at the Stuart Farmers' Market for this annual festive holiday market.
All items at our market are locally grown or handmade
Henry's Fresh Roast Coffee
In Season Gardens: produce if season allows
Sally's Bread
Spoon Mtn Farm: fiber and artwork
Snow Creek Nursery
Embroidery Work
Stanburn Winery
Joy Lavender Farm
Soap n Que soaps
Feathers for Pleasure
Master Gardeners
Around the bend farms: door swags and others
Buffalo Creek Farm and Goat Cheese
Happy Bee Herbs and Teas
Chocolate covered peanuts and boiled peanuts
Amish Friendship Bread
Grace Meadow Farms
Stuart United Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar
7 Am to 4 PM
Book Room, Handmade Crafts, Fresh Baked Goods, White Elephant Room, Hamburgers and Hotdogs, Homemade Soups & Chili's, Coat Closet and more.
Patrick County Christmas Parade
Join us as we celebrate the Holiday season with the 47th annual Patrick County Christmas Parade. Grand Marshals are the Dixie Youth Ozone VA State Champions. Theme this year is sliding into Christmas.
Parade starts at 2 PM
to register your club for the parade pcchristmasparade@gmail.com, 276-692-7195
