Welcome to your own little winter wonderland! This season, you can celebrate with the city at the inaugural arrival of The Loveliest Village Holiday Fair. We’ll see you in Downtown Auburn on Dec. 4 and 5 for Santa, parades, and shopping local!
About The Loveliest Village Holiday Fair
Holiday shopping shouldn’t be stressful! Both customers and retailers alike will love getting ready for seasonal celebrations with The Loveliest Village Holiday Fair. Created by the Auburn Downtown Merchants Association, the fair pairs classic Auburn events with a first-time fest.
Returning events
The fair will feature two returning events: Santa on the Corner and The Auburn Christmas Parade. At Santa on the Corner, you can take pictures with Santa on Toomer’s Corner.
It’s free to attend, but you can also make a donation to The United Way if you feel moved to give. Stop by and see him on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Auburn Christmas Parade will act as the grand finale for the fair, showcasing cool local celebrities and floats. Watch it go by on Dec. 5 at 2 p.m.
Holiday market
This part is brand new! The Loveliest Village Holiday Fair will also include a holiday market, complete with more than 40 sellers, including artisans and food truck vendors. So, if you were having trouble finding gifts, you know just the right place to go.
Not to mention, there’s nothing better for the economy than shopping small. The vendors will have great goods to choose from too, such as:
- Gourmet food;
- Fine art;
- Handmade creations;
- Specialty presents;
- Vintage pieces;
- Holiday décor;
- And more.
Visiting details
Get ready for two whole days of holiday fun! The Loveliest Village Holiday Fair will kick off in Downtown Auburn on Dec. 4, starting at 10 a.m. with Santa on the Corner. It will finish on Dec. 5. Did we mention that attendance is free for all?
Fun fact: You can watch the parade from anywhere in the world using the Toomer’s Corner web camera.
Summary
Shop small—you’ll have a ball! After all, you just need to heed the call of The Loveliest Village Holiday Fair.
Ready to get wrapping? You can bag, box, and tag your cool holiday presents at Shelton Mill. Or, if you’re still looking for your home sweet home, give yourself the gift of happy living here. Finally, for more on local events, check out our blog.