HometownChristmas
Celebrate the holidays in Garretson!
Hometown Christmas will be December 14, 2024
Entertainment | Parade of Lights | And More
Entertainment
A vendor fair, wine tasting, fire truck rides, Santa visits, kids’ crafts and reading time, community meals, and more
Parade of Lights
The highlight every year is the Parade that travels south on Main Avenue!
Local businesses, organizations, vintage vehicle enthusiasts, and more are encouraged to drive the parade, which is held Saturday evening.
Contests
In the weeks between Thanksgiving and Hometown Christmas, show your community spirit by collecting points at local businesses! Each full punchcard is placed into a drawing for weekly prizes. Final cards are due Friday evenings at Garretson Food Center.
Plus, silent auctions and raffles are held on Saturday to win even more prizes!
2024 Schedule of Events
| 11/15/24 | to | 12/14/24 | Garretson Citywide Christmas Light Display and Contest |
| 11/18/24 | to | 12/14/24 | Shop Garretson Punchcards with Weekly Drawings @ GCC businesses |
| 9:00 a.m. | to | 1:00 p.m. | Community Breakfast hosted by Henry G Fix Legion Post #23 @ Legion Dugout serving pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy |
| 9:00 a.m. | to | 2:00 p.m. | Vendor Fair @ Legion Dugout |
| 9:00 a.m. | to | 12:00 p.m. | Treatment for Toys @ Palisades Chiropractic (bring a new toy worth $15 or more, get a free adjustment) TOYS WILL BE DONATED LOCALLY! |
| 10:00 a.m. | to | 10:30 a.m. | Holiday Storytime @ Garretson Public Library |
| 10:00 a.m. | to | 6:00 p.m. | Museum Open and Open House with free popcorn, cider, and coffee. |
| 10:00 a.m. | to | 4:00 p.m. | Palisades Art Gallery open w/ mini prints for sale and coloring contest submissions display |
| 10:00 a.m. | to | 6:00 p.m. | Guess the Weight @ The Treasure Chest (guess the weight of the money bag, closest guess wins) for $5 donation to Garretson Food Pantry |
| 10:00 a.m. | to | 7:00 p.m. | Silent Auction @ Legion Dugout (proceeds will go towards business improvements) |
| 1:00 p.m. | to | 3:00 p.m. | Kids Crafts @ Garretson Public Library |
| 1:00 p.m. | to | 3:00 p.m. | Santa Visit @ The Treasure Chest |
| 9:00 a.m. | to | 4:00 p.m. | Bake Sale by the Garretson Youth Wrestling Team @ Legion |
| 2:00 p.m. | to | 5:00 p.m. | Army/Navy Game Viewing with Bar Open @ Legion Dugout |
| 5:00 p.m. | to | 6:00 p.m. | Open House @ the Food Pantry (Help out the Pantry- donate a box of Hamburger Helper!) |
| 5:00 p.m. | to | 7:00 p.m. | Chili Contest & Feed from the Garretson Fire Dept (freewill donations accepted) @ Legion |
| 5:00 p.m. | to | 7:00 p.m. | Fire Truck Rides (weather permitting)- starting from the firehouse |
| 6:00 p.m. | to | Bingo from the Garretson Fire Dept @ Legion w/ Legion window open for refreshments | |
| 6:00 p.m. | Parade of Lights (Main Ave) | ||
| 7:00 p.m. | Winners drawn for Shop Garretson First contest and Silent Auction @ Legion |
Parade of Lights Registration
Vendor Fair Registration
The Vendor Fair is full! Thank you for your interest, and keep your eyes peeled for Jesse James Days Vendor Fair registration to be released next spring!