Dufur Frontloading Hometown Christmas on Dec. 9th
From Dufur Living History Museum:
Dufur, Ore, Nov. 16, 2023 - On Saturday, December 9th, join us for the annual Hometown Christmas, Dufur's classic, village Christmas celebration. This cherished tradition gets better every year, offering a full day of fun activities for all ages.
Beginning bright and early, discover unique handmade treasures at the St. Alphonsus Craft Bazaar. Of course, no holiday celebration is complete without a visit from the jolly man in red — beginning at 11am, bring the kids to share their holiday wishes at WE3 Coffee & Deli, or at Dufur Market after 1 pm.
At the historic Balch Hotel, beginning at 1 pm, peruse an art sale and boutique gifts, while the exceptional Jacob Williams Winery pours tastings of their bold red and crisp white wines. An amuse-bouche plate from the Balch Bistro will be available to pair with your wine, along with a light menu and festive drink specials to get you in the spirit.
For hands-on fun at the Balch, experience a holiday wreath-making workshop from McCarthy Family Farm of Mount Hood, Oregon, or dip and decorate your own chocolate-covered berries, cookies, and pretzels with Berries by Felice. Pre-purchase is recommended for wreaths; required for berries. Jump to the link to secure seats.
Pop into Dufur Valley Tavern at 3:30 to decorate Christmas cookies, and then at sundown, pull up a front-row seat to Dufur's famous, twinkling tractor parade. This annual spectacle “illuminates” Dufur's small-town charm with a dazzling parade of festively decorated tractors. This cherished tradition is not to be missed!
Following the parade and before indulging at dinner, gather at the Balch for a relaxed & cozy holiday mixer. Enjoy live old-timey bluegrass music, beer and wine, light bites, and holiday merriment.
To complete the day, at 6:30 p.m., the culinary team at Dufur Market is whipping up a tender roast beef feast with all the fixin’s’ paired with local wine from the ShadowBuck estate vineyard. Contact the Market at (541) 965 – 2819 for more information and to reserve.
Schedule of activities:
* 9 am - 4 pm: Holiday Craft Bazaar at St Alphonsus Church
* 11 am - 4 pm: Photos & treats with Santa (11 am - 1 pm at We3, 1-4 pm at Dufur Market)
* 1 - 4:30 pm: Wine tasting with Jacob Williams Winery at the Balch Hotel
* 1 - 4:30 pm: DIY Wreath making with McCarthy Family Farm at the Balch Hotel
* 1 - 4:30 pm: Art market & boutique gifts at the Balch Hotel
* 1 - 6:30 pm: Festive drinks & light menu at the Balch Hotel
* 2 - 3:30 pm: Chocolate-Berry Dipping with Berries by Felice at the Balch Hotel (pre-sales required)
* 3:30 pm: Cookie decorating at Dufur Valley Tavern
* Sundown ~ 4:30 pm: Lighted tractor parade along Main St
* 5 - 6:30 pm: Holiday reception with live bluegrass at the Balch Hotel
* 6:30 pm: Hometown Christmas Roast Beef Dinner with ShadowBuck Winery at Dufur Market