Festival of Lights

Kick off the holiday season with a visit from Santa Claus, lighted Christmas parade, gingerbread house contest, live music, food, and more!
 

Activity highlights include:

• Live Music - Enjoy entertainment from local musicians to get you in the holiday spirit!  Music stage is on the west side of the courthouse steps.
• Santa Claus - Everyone's favorite jolly ol' elf will be in the courthouse to hear what's on your child's wishlist, and pose for photos!
• Hot Food & Drinks - Warm up with cocoa, cider, soup, and more as you anticipate the start of the parade and Santa's official arrival!
• Holiday Shopping with Local Businesses - Venture into the warm, cozy stores on the square to find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list!
• Lighted Parade - Enjoy festively-decorated floats travelling around all sides of the square! 
• Gingerbread House Contest - Get creative and construct your own house made out of entirely edible materials!  See below for a copy of the rules and a registration form.  Prizes awarded for all the winners!
• Strolling Carolers - Winterset High School choir students are anxious to get you in the holiday spirit!  Wander into the warm lit stores on Winterset's courthouse square to hear familiar carols and spirited twists on holiday tunes!  
• Festive luminaries, warm burn barrels, & holiday cheer!