Christmas in Olde Jonesborough

The Town of Jonesborough will host Christmas in Olde Jonesborough, a month-long holiday series of events and activities. The series will kick off the afternoon of Friday, November 29 in downtown Jonesborough with events held the following four Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Santa will also be on site in his sleigh beside the Washington County Courthouse each Saturday for pictures and visits with children.  Attendees are encouraged to bring letters to Santa and drop them off in the mailbox by Wednesday, December 18 and receive a reply from the jolly old man himself. Free gift wrapping will also be offered inside the International Storytelling Center during the Saturday events for any purchases made in downtown Jonesborough.

Get an early start supporting small businesses with Shop Small Friday on November 29 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. The annual Lighting of the Tree ceremony takes place at 6 p.m. Christmas-themed programming will lead up to the official lighting of the Fraser Fir tree beside the Washington County Courthouse downtown.

Events continue with Whoville and Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 30 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Grab shop small ‘swag’ at the welcome tent next to the Washington County Courthouse. Take a photo with the Grinch and get a “grinch treat.” Enjoy a reading of a classic holiday story from the Heritage Alliance at the Chester Inn Museum.

Christmas in Olde Jonesborough continues on Saturday, December 7 with Doggone Christmas. Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets for paw-some pictures with Santa. The costume contest takes place at 1 p.m. including Ugliest Christmas Dog Sweater, Best Holiday Costume, and Pet/Owner Lookalike. Donations will also be accepted for the Appalachian Highlands Humane Society.

Santa’s Christmas Village takes place on Saturday, December 14 throughout Historic Jonesborough, starting at the Jonesborough Visitors Center, located at 117 Boone Street. Participants can pick up an event program at the Jonesborough Visitors Center. This event includes crafts, children’s activities, Santa Mart, games and more.

The much-anticipated Jonesborough Lighted Christmas Parade will take place that evening starting at 6 p.m. This year’s parade theme is A Nutcracker Christmas. The parade will travel through the festively decorated historic district from Boone Street to Main Street.

The series wraps up on Saturday, December 21 with the Christmas Church Tour. Stroll through town and visit participating churches in downtown Jonesborough. Attendees can view decorated sanctuaries and enjoy music.  Each church is located within easy walking distance of downtown.

For more information on Christmas in Olde Jonesborough call 423.753.1010 or visit JBOChristmas.com.

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