The New Harmony Business Associates will welcome in the holiday season at the 24th annual Christmas in New Harmony Festival December 5th, 6th & 7th, 2008.

 

Events begin Friday evening with the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the New Harmony Inn followed by the annual themed shopping party Candlelight Glow, Frosty Fantasy at the Antique Showrooms on Church Street 6-8 pm with Dessert and Wine Tasting.

 

Events on Saturday will begin with “Breakfast with Santa” at the Catholic Community Center at 8:00 a.m.  Following at 10:30 a.m. will be the Main Street Parade.  Daily children’s activities include free photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, ice sculpting, arts and crafts shows, live music and a sweet shop.  A children’s Nutcracker Ballet will take place in the Murphy Auditorium on Sunday, December 7th. 

 

The Ribeyre Gymnasium will host a Shopping Gala and Antique Fair. Also in the gym is everyone’s favorite, the Kiwanis “Sweet Shop” and live music by the “Shade Tree Players.” The Rapp/Owen Granary will host the Annual Artisan Craft Fair with demonstrators and photos with Santa. At Church and Main Streets, Saturday, a Live Nativity reminds us of the reason for the season. On Sunday, the Signature School from Evansville will perform a concert at Thrall’s Opera House. 

 

New Harmony’s antique and specialty shops and art galleries will host open houses and will be filled with one-of- kind Christmas Gifts for everyone on your Christmas Shopping list.  Christmas in New Harmony promises to get you in the Holiday Spirit while getting your Christmas Shopping done. Don’t miss this heart-warming holiday event, December 5th, 6th & 7th!

 

For a complete schedule of events visit www.newharmony.biz or call the Atheneum Visitor’s Center at (800) 231-2168.