2015 Calendar of Events
Jacksonville, Oregon celebrates the holidays and our past with Victorian Christmas. The celebration begins with a Merchant Open House& Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 28 and continues weekends from December 5 through December 20. Some activities continue the weekend after Christmas – December 27 & 28 to create wonderful memory making activities for when everyone’s families and friends are in town for the holidays.
The town is decorated all in natural greenery with white lights and red bows to evoke Christmases past. But the activities will keep any of today’s visitors entertained. On weekends there are pictures with Father Christmas, strolling carolers in vintage costumes and complimentary hot cider.
And where better to do your holiday shopping – on the weekends or any day of the week. Local shops are imbued with holiday cheer and everything you will need to complete your holiday shopping. Local restaurants and tasting rooms offer special holiday fare.
The Victorian Christmas Celebration is coordinated by the Coordinated by the Jacksonville Oregon Chamber of Commerce and Business Association which can be reached by calling 541-899-8118 or emailing chamber@jacksonvilleoregon.org.
For more information and if you are interested in being in the parade or being a sponsor or donor for this event, please visit http://jacksonvilleoregon.org/news/victorian-christmas-celebration.
Come join us in historic, charming Jacksonville Oregon to celebrate the holidays the old-fashioned way!
2015 Victorian Christmas Celebration Calendar of Events as of 11/30/15
Ongoing Activities – Saturdays & Sundays December 5 – 20
11:00 am – 4:00 pm Father Christmas – Beekman Bank (California & 3rd Street)
Jolly Holly Trolley Rides*, Carolers, and Hot Cider
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Beekman House Holiday Tours (470 East California)
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Historic St. Joseph’s Rectory Open House (210 North 4th Street)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center (206 5th Street)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Victorian Era Carolers Photo “stand-in”
The Woodcarving Place (255 East D Street)
*Jolly Holly Trolley fares is $1 for an entire day with multiple stops around town
Carried infants/toddlers no charge
Saturday, November 28
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Merchant Open House
5:30 pm Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony (3rd Street between California & C Streets)
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Nativity Display at The Woodcarving Place* (255 East D Street)
Sunday November 29
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Nativity Display at The Woodcarving Place (255 East D Street)
Saturday, December 5
10:00 am Victorian Christmas Parade
11:00 am – Caroling by Jacksonville Victorian Carolers
Sunday, December 6
10:30 am Krampus Kross (Cyclocross Event) at Bigham Knoll
Saturday, December 12
2:00 pm Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon Chamber Music Concert, Historic First Presbyterian Church (405 East California Street)
Sunday, December 13
Noon – 3:00 pm Princess Court High Tea at Bigham Knoll (call 541-899-1000 for reservations)
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Caroling by Ashland Brass Quintet
10:30 am Krampus Kross (Cyclocross Event) at Bigham Knoll
Saturday, December 19
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Caroling by Rogue Valley Chorale
Noon – 2:00 pm Snowflake Workshop, Art Presence Art Center
Saturday, December 26
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Beekman House Holiday Tours (Benefitting ACCESS)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center
Sunday, December 27
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Beekman House Holiday Tours (Benefitting ACCESS)
11:00 am – 5:00 pm Small Treasures Exhibit, Art Presence Art Center
Victorian Christmas is coordinated by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce.
For more information please go to www.jacksonvilleoregon.org.
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