Nov 29, 2016
We were joined in the studio for Tourism Tuesday with Jenna & Kary
from Shenandoah County Tourism Department.
We talked about so many things happening this holiday season in
Shenandoah County. Below is a recap of our conversation. Top Six
Things to do in Shenandoah County to start the Holiday season and
get everyone in the Spirit The first weekend in December is the
best weekend to visit Shenandoah County to see how local businesses
and attractions in small towns are kicking off the holiday season.
From Galleries to Wineries, Antique Shops, Historic sites and
cafes, there is something uniquely “Shenandoah” about celebrating
community and the holiday spirit. Here are six different special
events to warm hearts and welcome folks to Shenandoah County
Holiday Homes Tour in Woodstock December 3 Featuring four private
homes and four historical buildings, all within a few blocks of one
another, decorated for the season and welcoming visitors on
December 3, 2016 from 11am to 4pm. The event is sponsored by the
Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce with all proceeds going to
support the Woodstock Museum and the Shenandoah Garden Club of
Woodstock. The tour will originate at the Woodstock Museum’s
Marshall House where ticket-holders will receive a program and map.
Admission is $15 in advance, and tickets are on sale at five
different Locations: The Edinburg Mill, The Woodstock Café,
PJ Designs, The Woodstock Brewhouse, and Jackson’s Corner Café in
New Market. Tickets will also be available on the day of the event
for $20 at the Woodstock Museum only. (Inclement weather date
December 4) Christmas on the Farm in New Market December 3rd At the
Virginia Museum of the Civil War, visit with living historians at
the historic Bushong Farm and discover how a family carries on in
the face of a national crisis. There will be games to play, stories
to hear, refreshments, singing and a visit from a special Christmas
guest. Then, visit with the soldiers of Company F, 51st Virginia
Infantry and bring them Christmas cheer from hearth and home. Lend
a hand with chores or simply join in the holiday celebration.
Tickets may be purchased at the Museum on the day of the event. For
more information, call The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at
866-515-1864. Holiday Open Studio Tour December 3 & 4 As you travel
the Shenandoah County Artisan Trail from New Market to Strasburg,
Virginia, visit Six Potters with six unique styles, in six
different studios. Come and see the dynamic quality of clay and
fire from six different points of view. Five locations boast tours
of the Artist's working space and sales of their collections of
work plus refreshments from local farmers markets and restaurants.
The Sixth potter will show her work at the Shenandoah County
Artisan Trail location, Pot Town Organics, a shop that sells
organic gardening supplies, hydroponics, lights, and canning and
preserving supplies located in the heart of Downtown Strasburg
Updates, progress and details about the Tour including addresses
and contact information can be seen on our Holiday Open Studio
Tour FACEBOOK PAGE or visit http://vastudiotour.wixsite.com/vastudiotour
Special Vineyard and Winery events A tasting room at one of the
eight different wineries in Shenandoah County is a great place to
visit with friends and family to get the season started off in a
festive way. Two of the vineyards are hosting special holiday
events during the first weekend in December. In Toms Brook, North
Mountain Vineyard keeps with the owner’s German Heritage as they
host a Bavarian Christkindl Market from 12-5 pm on December 3 where
you can Shop for your German Specialties and they will be Serving
Bratwurst and Glühwein. There will be Live music by Rick, Bill &
Travelin’ Jack from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Then more live music by Bill
Vaughan from 6:00 – 9:00 pm Shenandoah Vineyards is hosting their
Holiday open house on Saturday and Sunday December 3 & 4 from
10am-5pm. welcoming the Holiday season in a cozy atmosphere with
warm mulled wine, cookies and goodies. Route 11 Gallery Hop
December 3 & 4 Visit three different Main Street gallery locations
in a twelve mile stretch of Route 11 in Shenandoah County each
holding demonstrations and special events. 7 East Gallery in
Woodstock is offering weaving and Glass painting demonstrations as
well as their current display of local artists work. Penelope’s
Café and Gallery in Edinburg will host a “Fido-Photo-OP” with Santa
on Saturday, inviting visitors to bring their pets to have their
photo taken with Santa. Then on Sunday from noon to 3 is a Book
Signing with local artist and writer Tom Chipley. Penelope’s café
consistently displays local art and serves the most amazing fresh
baked pastries, unique soups and creative sandwiches. In the next
town, The Art Group Gallery in Mount Jackson is presenting gallery
tours, and a variety of artist demonstrations throughout the
weekend. 10am-5pm at all three locations. Small Town Parades
and Tree Lighting Every year folks in the small towns of Shenandoah
County gather for annual Christmas Parades and tree lighting
ceremonies. Each town hosts their own version with children
singing, lights twinkling, hot chocolate and sweets. Carols,
dancing, games, stories and of course Santa. Immerse yourself in
the joy of one, or visit them all!
- Edinburg: “Christmas in Edinburg” December 1st Parade begins at
6pm and tree lighting & festivities just after
- Woodstock: “Light up Woodstock” December 2nd begins at 545pm at
the Courthouse in the center of town.
- Strasburg: “Home for the Holidays” December 3rd Parade and Tree
lighting
- New Market: “Tis the Season” December 3 Parade at 5pm, and a
tree lighting with festivities at the Town Hall just after.
- Toms Brook: Christmas Parade December 4 beginning at 5pm.
- Mount Jackson: December 10th Parade begins at 3:30pm on the
North end of town and ends with an Open House from 4 to 5:30 at the
town hall with Santa visiting and cookies & cocoa.
Small-town holiday events in Shenandoah County to get you in the
spirit! What better way to greet the Holiday season than with small
town parades, twinkling lights on street lamps and carols of
Children’s’ choirs? Are you ready for a Norman Rockwell picture of
snowy decorations, cold air, and warm cocoa? Look no further than
the towns of Shenandoah County whose historic Main Streets sparkle
with a vibrant energy as they welcome the Christmas Season and the
coming New Year, with many of the towns hosting special events for
residents and guests alike. Here are just a few events that are
sure to warm even the Grinchiest of bah-humbug hearts: CHRISTMAS IN
EDINBURG Thursday, December 1, 2016 PARADE BEGINS AT 6:00 P.M.
Please join us after the Parade for the lighting of the County’s
largest living Christmas tree and let the sounds of the Central
High School Band bring you into the Christmas spirit. After the
tree lighting Ceremony and Santa is in place, bring the kiddies
inside the Volunteer Fire Department for crafts and games complete
with prizes warm treats and everyone’s favorite Santa!!! Click
here
for more information. LIGHT UP WOODSTOCK: Woodstock, December 2,
2016 From 11am-4pm the Town of Woodstock is hosting a Holiday Homes
Tour. Beginning at 5:45pm, The Youth Choir will be singing on the
Historic Courthouse steps to begin the festivities and at 6pm the
parade begins from the shopping center at the North end of town to
Indian Spring Street to the South. After the Parade, the Mayor and
a special guest will light the Town Christmas Tree. Businesses will
stay open late, entertainment on Court Square and Santa will make
an appearance. Click
here for
more information. HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Strasburg, December 3,
2106 Strasburg is the place to be on Saturday, December 3rd
Breakfast at the Fire Department, a book sale at the library, Santa
Claus at First Bank, multiple open houses with snacks and friendly
faces, a children's shopping extravaganza at Lydia's Clothes
Basket, a fun and festive Christmas Parade, a tree lighting
ceremony, caroling, pictures in the gazebo and MORE!
Visit
www.strasburgvachamber.com for
more information. TIS THE SEASON: New Market December 3, 2016 From
Early morning to after dark, the town of New Market is pulling out
all the stops beginning at 9am with Open Houses of many Local
Businesses and Local Artists on Congress Street and a Book Sale at
the New Market Library. Santa will be at the library too with
goodie bags for the kids and face painting. Then at 5pm
it’s a Christmas Parade on Congress Street followed by a tree
lighting Ceremony with the Stonewall Jackson Choir at the New
Market Town Hall. There you can enjoy homemade cookies, and a warm
beverage. Then top off the evening at 7pm with a showing of “It’s a
Wonderful Life” at the Rouss Center for the Performing Arts ($5
admission). Details and parade entry can be found
here at the town website. CHRISTMAS PARADE & OPEN HOUSE: Mount
Jackson December 10, 2016 Parade Line-up at 2:45 p.m. at Valley
Fertilizer-Main St. Parade begins at 3:30 P.M. and travels south on
Main St. ending at Native American. Entry fee for parade
participants is 3 cans of non-perishable food to be donated to the
Food Pantry. There will be an Open House at the Town Hall is
from 4 to 5:30 at town hall with Santa visiting and cookies and
cocoa donated by the SJHS Home Ec. Dept. Kids can stop by the town
office to register their name for the drawing to help the mayor
light the town Christmas Tree at 5 p.m. Visit
www.mountjackson.com for more
information. A few other wonderful Holiday Events in Shenandoah
County include: Holiday Homes Tour in Woodstock Featuring four
private homes and four historical buildings, all within a few
blocks of one another, decorated for the season and welcoming
visitors on December 3, 2016 from 11am to 4pm. The event is
sponsored by the Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce with all
proceeds going to support the Woodstock Museum and the Shenandoah
Garden Club of Woodstock. The tour will originate at the Woodstock
Museum’s Marshall House where ticket-holders will receive a program
and map. Admission is $15 in advance, and tickets are on
sale at five different Locations: The Edinburg Mill, The
Woodstock Café, PJ Designs, The Woodstock Brewhouse, and Jackson’s
Corner Café in New Market. Tickets will also be available on the
day of the event for $20 at the Woodstock Museum only. (Inclement
weather date December 4) Holiday Open House at Hupps Hill Civil War
Park Saturday December 10, 2016 from 9am-5pm Offering Free
Admission to the Museum, Refreshments, and Gift Shop Specials.
Christmas on the Farm in New Market December 3, 2016 At the
Virginia Museum of the Civil War, visit with living historians at
the historic Bushong Farm and discover how a family carries on in
the face of a national crisis. There will be games to play, stories
to hear, refreshments, singing and a visit from a special Christmas
guest. Then, visit with the soldiers of Company F, 51st Virginia
Infantry and bring them Christmas cheer from hearth and home. Lend
a hand with chores or simply join in the holiday celebration.
Tickets may be purchased at the Museum on the day of the event. For
more information, call The Virginia Museum of the Civil War at
866-515-1864. Holidays at Bryce Resort December 24 – Christmas Eve
Buffet – 5-8pm $26.95 Adults; $12.50 Kids ages 4 – 10. Kids 3 and
under Free. Tip & tax not included. December 25 – Christmas Buffet
- 5-8pm $26.95 Adults; $12.50 Kids ages 4 – 10. Kids 3 and under
Free. December 31 - New Year’s Eve Dinner – 6 – 10pm Restaurant.
$40 Adults; $20 kids ages 4 – 10. Kids 3 and under free. Tip & tax
not included December 31 – Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Celebration in
the Copper Kettle, 9pm – 2am. $20 Cover until midnight; $10 after
midnight. Includes party favors, snacks until 11pm, DJ Doug,
Fireworks, and Torchlight ski-down (weather dependent) at 11:45pm.
Must be 21 to attend Reservations are a MUST for The Christmas and
New Year’s Eve Dinners. Please contact
nan@bryceresort.com or
charity@bryceresort.com for
reservations or more information.
