Hometown Christmas Festival

Join the City of Bluefield as we host our Hometown Christmas Festival in

the Downtown Bluefield Commercial Historic District

  • Christmas City Parade
    Christmas City Parade
    Dec 03, 6:00 PM
    Start on South Street at the Maples
    Join the Bluefield Professional Firefighters Local 347 and the City of Bluefield as we host the 2022 Christmas City Parade! The route will begin at South St. at the Maples, and travel up Bland St. onto Federal St. At the light at Princeton Ave., it will turn right and end at the Animated Tree.
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  • First Responder Night: Hometown Christmas Festival
    First Responder Night: Hometown Christmas Festival
    Dec 06, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Outside the Former Landmark Antique Mall, 200 Federal St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Join us as we celebrate our local First Responders at the 2022 Hometown Christmas Festival on December 6 from 6-8pm outside the Former Landmark Antique Mall on Federal Street.
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  • Dog Costume Contest
    Dog Costume Contest
    Dec 07, 7:00 PM
    Chicory Square, 499-401 Raleigh St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Dress up your furry friend and enter the 2022 Hometown Christmas Festival Dog Costume Contest on December 7 at 7:00pm located at Chicory Square. Please note that dogs are required to be wearing a collar with a leash.
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  • Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
    Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
    Dec 08, 7:00 PM
    Chicory Square, 499-401 Raleigh St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Come dressed in your ugliest Christmas sweater, bought or homemade, and enter the 2022 Hometown Christmas Festival Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest on December 8 at 7:00pm located at Chicory Square.
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  • Ferris Wheel
    Ferris Wheel
    November 21-December 31
    Raleigh Street Parking Lot, 617 Raleigh St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Enjoy a scenic view of West Virginia's Christmas City with the whole family on the ferris wheel from November 21-December 31 at Raleigh Street Parking Lot. There will be Funnel Cakes, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Popcorn, Drinks, Cotton Candy, and Fresh Cut French Fries sold nearby the Ferris Wheel too.
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  • Read with Mrs. Claus
    Read with Mrs. Claus
    December 5-10
    Inside the Former Landmark Antique Mall, 200 Federal St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Mrs. Claus will be reading to visitors for 30-minute sessions periodically throughout the Hometown Christmas Festival from December 5-10 inside the Former Landmark Antique Mall. When she's not reading, you can visit her with Santa inside Santa Land at 405 Raleigh Street.
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  • Christmas Workshop for Kids
    Christmas Workshop for Kids
    December 5-10
    Inside the Former Landmark Antique Mall, 200 Federal St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Craft Memorial Library will provide a Christmas Workshop for children at this year's Hometown Christmas Festival! Your kids can come out and enjoy crafting and coloring while you shop inside the Christmas Market.
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  • Ice Skating Rink
    Ice Skating Rink
    November 21 - January 8
    The Former Big Whiskey Parking Lot, 610 Raleigh St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Enjoy ice skating with the whole family downtown from November 21-January 8 (Mon-Thurs: 6-8pm, Fri-Sat: 6-10pm) at the Former Big Whiskey Parking Lot. The cost to skate is $5.00 per person. Those who are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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  • Downtown Window Displays
    Downtown Window Displays
    November 18-January 8
    Downtown Bluefield, WV, 499-401 Raleigh St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Come enjoy the Downtown Window Displays from November 18-January 8 in West Virginia's Christmas City. Downtown windows will hold lit-up displays sponsored by local businesses for you and your family to enjoy.
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  • Appearances by The Grinch
    Appearances by The Grinch
    December 5-10
    At the Hometown Christmas Festival
    During Hometown Christmas Festival December 5-10, you may be able to spot The Grinch and grab a photo before he goes home to Who-ville with Max this Christmas!
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  • Santa Land: Meet Santa
    Santa Land: Meet Santa
    December 5-10
    Santa Land - Across from Chicory Square, 405 Raleigh St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Saint Nick is coming to West Virginia's Christmas City! You can meet Santa throughout the Hometown Christmas Festival from December 5-10 inside Santa Land, at 405 Raleigh Street across from Chicory Square.
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  • Hometown Christmas Festival 2022
    Hometown Christmas Festival 2022
    December 5-10
    Raleigh Street Parking Lot, 617 Raleigh St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Join us for the 2022 Hometown Christmas Festival December 5-10 (Mon-Thurs: 6-8pm, Fri-Sat: 6-10pm), with Local Vendors, Trolley rides, photo ops, and a meet & greet with Santa Claus!
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  • Pictures with Santa Claus
    Pictures with Santa Claus
    December 5-10
    Raleigh Street Parking Lot, 610 Raleigh St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    You don't want to miss Santa at this year's Hometown Christmas Festival December 5-10! Bring the whole family for a holiday photo op and have those Christmas lists ready!
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  • Trolley Rides
    Trolley Rides
    December 5-10
    At the Former Big Whiskey BBQ Sign, 610 Raleigh St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    All aboard! Board the trolley for a scenic tour of West Virginia's Christmas City December 5-10 at the Hometown Christmas Festival!
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  • Christmas Market
    Christmas Market
    December 5-10
    Inside the Former Landmark Antique Mall, 200 Federal St, Bluefield, WV 24701, USA
    Bring the whole family to enjoy our 2022 Christmas Market from December 5-10 (Mon-Thurs: 6-8pm, Fri-Sat: 6-10pm), with Local Vendors and small businesses set up inside the Former Landmark Antique Mall.
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2022 Events Overview

December 5-10: Christmas Market

Mon-Thur: 6-8pm | Fri-Sat: 6-10pm | Inside Former Landmark Antique Mall on Bland Street

Activities at Chicory Square:

  • Christmas Tree Maze

Activities at the Animated Tree:​

  • Meet & Greet with Santa Claus

  • Trolley Rides

  • Ferris Wheel

  • Ice Skating Rink

Holiday Market inside the former Landmark Antique Mall

  • Local vendors selling wares

November 21-December 10: Ferris Wheel

Mon-Thur: 6-8pm | Fri-Sat: 7-10pm | At Raleigh Street Parking Lot

Come enjoy a scenic view of West Virginia's Christmas City on the Ferris Wheel.

November 21-January 8: Ice Skating Rink

Mon-Thur: 6-8pm | Fri-Sat: 6-10pm | Located in the Former Big Whiskey Parking Lot

Enjoy ice skating with your family at West Virginia's Christmas City Hometown Christmas Festival.

 

Please note events are subject to change. Please monitor this site and our Facebook Page for current information