On December 4, 2024
Arts, Dining & Entertainment

KPAA’s Vermont holiday festival celebrates 20 years of holiday magic

Courtesy KPAA The Vermont holiday festival runs from Dec. 5 through 7 at the Killington Grand Hotel.

Thursday, Dec. 5 through Saturday, Dec. 7. —KILLINGTON— The Vermont holiday festival returns to the Killington Grand Hotel from Dec. 5 to 7, bringing holiday cheer, community spirit, and family fun to Killington. Now in its 20th year, the festival offers an expanded schedule of activities, including live music, themed tree decorating, vendor shopping, and festive fun for all ages.

Kickoff night: Dec. 5

The celebration begins with the community tree-decorating party and KPAA mixer from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Local businesses will showcase their creativity by decorating themed trees for the annual Festival of Trees. Guests can enjoy live music by Chad Hollister, appetizers, a silent auction, bake sale, and a 50/50 raffle.  The evening will also feature the announcement of the community member of the year.

Festival highlights: Dec. 6

On Friday evening, the festival of trees and vendor village runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Visitors can enjoy performances by local school groups, browse a variety of vendor booths, and bid on silent auction items. Entry is free with a suggested donation to support the Killington Food Shelf.

Family fun: Dec. 7

Saturday morning brings Santa’s Workshop and Breakfast Buffet from 9 to 11 a.m. Families can enjoy crafts, cookie decorating by Dream Maker Bakers, and photos with Santa. The festival of trees and vendor village continues from 3 to 7 p.m., featuring storytime with Santa and the Vermont Holiday Festival elves, live music, raffles, a bake sale, and more holiday fun.

The Vermont holiday festival is a cherished community event showcasing local businesses’ creativity and generosity while supporting important causes. 

For full event details and ticket information, visit: VTHolidayFest.com.

Courtesy KPAA
The community tree-decorating party helps kick off the Vermont holiday festival at the Killington Grand Hotel on Dec. 5

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