The holiday season will shine bright in Atkinson on Saturday, Dec. 6 as the community gathers for the annual Christmas Festival to be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Atkinson Grade School located at 107 S. State St. Admission is free.
Highlights include a tree lighting ceremony, holiday entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Guests can enjoy a chili and soup cookoff, a cookie walk, cookie decorating, a gingerbread house display, a Christmas Tree Contest, a family photo booth and an Ugly Sweater Contest. Children will have the chance to meet Santa Claus and join in festive games and crafts.
Evening events scheduled for Dec. 6 from 5 – 8 p.m. include:
● Cookie Walk
● Santa Photos
● Soup/Chili Cookoff
● Cookie Decorating
● Gingerbread House Display
● Christmas Tree Contest
● Family Photo Booth
● Ugly Sweater Contest
● Prize Drawings
● Weinachtszauber “Christmas Magic
● Sol’s Legacy
● Kids’ Activities & Goodie Bags
● Lighted Christmas Parade
New this year is a lighted Christmas Parade featuring golf carts, 4x4s, lawnmowers and more.
Organizers encourage attendees to arrive early, dress warmly and take advantage of parking near the grade school.
The festival is sponsored by Atkinson Community Festivals with support from the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce. Visit the Atkinson Heritage Days Facebook page for the latest schedule of activities and updates.
