Festival of Christmas and Midwinter Traditions

About the Event

Our 77th annual Festival of Christmas & Midwinter Traditions! Founded by Jane Farwell in 1947 as an antidote to the growing commercialization of the season, this festival celebrates and shares the customs and traditions of people worldwide. This joyous festival features dance workshops with Andy Taylor-Blenis, singing workshops with Sarina Partridge and Heidi Wilson, music, crafts, and more; cultural teas; festive evening parties; children’s programming; and much more. 

Schedule

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

8:30-9:15am - Breakfast with RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

9:30 - 10:30

Nature Printing Community Project with Phoebe DeWitt - Balcony 

Dancing with Andy Taylor-Blenis - Main Hall 

Hand-Warmer Craft with Lucy Richards - Craft Room

10:45 12:15

Nature Printing Community Project with Phoebe DeWitt - Balcony 

Francaise & Heilsberger Dreieck Dances with Greg Winz - Main Hall 

Festival Band with Amy McFarland, Maria Terres, & Liam Kantor - Music Room

12:15pm - Lunch Set Up - Main Hall

12:30-1:30 - Lunch with RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

1:45 3:00

New Year's Eve Skit Workshop with Johanna Gorman-Baer -  Costume Room 

Singing Review for Party Showcase with Sarina & Heidi - Church 

Silent Auction Set Up - Balcony

3:15 - 4:00pm

Francaise & Heilsberger Dreieck Dances with Greg Winz - Main Hall 

Festival Band with Amy McFarland, Maria Terres, & Liam Kantor - Main Hall

4:00 - Auction Tea Set Up - Main Hall

4:30 - Auction Tea with Auctioneer Jim McNeill - Main Hall

6:00 - Dinner Set-Up - Main Hall

6:30 - Dinner with RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

7:30 - New Year's Eve Skit Rehearsal - Gallery

8:00 - New Year's Eve Party - Main Hall

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Date: December 28, 2024 – January 1, 2025

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