Lynchburg Village Christmas set for Dec. 7-8
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The village of Lynchburg will host its annual Village Christmas this year on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Village Christmas in Lynchburg.
This year's event is being organized by Bill and Angie McTague, owners of the Lynchburg Antique Mall. For those who are not familiar with the event, local artisans open their homes two days in December and offer their handcrafted items and many collectibles and gifts.
Bill McTague said he is truly impressed by the quality of items that many residents create by hand, such as Karen Holden, who paints on slate, wood and even spoons. One of her popular items is a hand-painted spoon of a snowman, Santa or gingerbread man with a felt hat, and she offers these items for less than $4. Another fine crafts person is Emily Cramer, who creates very nice jewelry, such as bracelets, earrings and necklaces.
The shops and businesses in Lynchburg also participate and have extended hours. Most vendors have refreshments, and some offer a free door prize for a lucky shopper.
Once again, Southern Hills Community Bank in Lynchburg has generously donated a flat-screen TV to be given away in a free raffle. McTague explains that the TV plays an important part in the event. Many people will visit the shops, but some may be reluctant to visit a home, so the free raffle encourages people to go to every vendor to fill out a free raffle ticket.
"For instance, if we have 40 vendors and someone visits each vendor, that is 40 chances at winning the TV," McTague said.
The free carriage rides are always a welcome sight during the Village Christmas. Carriage rides will be held on Friday from 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday from 3-6 p.m. McTague said that the free carriage rides would not be possible without the generosity of sponsors of local businesses such as Tom Pitzer Trucking; Rammel Poured Walls; Davis-Turner Funeral Homes; Terry's Grocery; Roger, Judy, Pam and Taylor Turner of Lynchburg; and a new sponsor this year, Hamilton Insurance Agency of Lynchburg.
"We cannot thank these sponsors enough for their generous contribution toward our event," McTague said.
"Also, we would like to thank Pro-Trac Solutions in Cuba for their contribution of our banner each year. Owners Mike and Greta Hacker have been with us since we started managing the Village Christmas. Their generosity, along with all the other sponsors and vendors, is what this event is all about."
McTague said he likes to try to add something new to the event every year. This year, they will add a foreground of painted people with the faces cut out so that people can put their faces in the cutout and take their picture for a free event souvenir, so visitors are encouraged to remember their cameras. The foreground was painted by a Williamsburg High School senior, Mariah Cadwallader. There will be Wii girls and friends from Clinton County dressed in elf costumes and singing Christmas carols around the village on Saturday (weather permitting). There will also be a vendor selling kettle corn at the corner of Main and Pearl streets.
"I can tell you from experience, the kettle corn is good," McTague said.
The McTagues would like to welcome all to come to Lynchburg on Dec. 7-8 to celebrate the joy of Christmas. Those with vintage costumes are encouraged to dress up. On behalf of the sponsors and vendors, the McTagues invite the community to visit Friday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.mm. - 8 p.m. and/or Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Village Christmas in Lynchburg.
This year's event is being organized by Bill and Angie McTague, owners of the Lynchburg Antique Mall. For those who are not familiar with the event, local artisans open their homes two days in December and offer their handcrafted items and many collectibles and gifts.
Bill McTague said he is truly impressed by the quality of items that many residents create by hand, such as Karen Holden, who paints on slate, wood and even spoons. One of her popular items is a hand-painted spoon of a snowman, Santa or gingerbread man with a felt hat, and she offers these items for less than $4. Another fine crafts person is Emily Cramer, who creates very nice jewelry, such as bracelets, earrings and necklaces.
The shops and businesses in Lynchburg also participate and have extended hours. Most vendors have refreshments, and some offer a free door prize for a lucky shopper.
Once again, Southern Hills Community Bank in Lynchburg has generously donated a flat-screen TV to be given away in a free raffle. McTague explains that the TV plays an important part in the event. Many people will visit the shops, but some may be reluctant to visit a home, so the free raffle encourages people to go to every vendor to fill out a free raffle ticket.
"For instance, if we have 40 vendors and someone visits each vendor, that is 40 chances at winning the TV," McTague said.
The free carriage rides are always a welcome sight during the Village Christmas. Carriage rides will be held on Friday from 4-7 p.m. and on Saturday from 3-6 p.m. McTague said that the free carriage rides would not be possible without the generosity of sponsors of local businesses such as Tom Pitzer Trucking; Rammel Poured Walls; Davis-Turner Funeral Homes; Terry's Grocery; Roger, Judy, Pam and Taylor Turner of Lynchburg; and a new sponsor this year, Hamilton Insurance Agency of Lynchburg.
"We cannot thank these sponsors enough for their generous contribution toward our event," McTague said.
"Also, we would like to thank Pro-Trac Solutions in Cuba for their contribution of our banner each year. Owners Mike and Greta Hacker have been with us since we started managing the Village Christmas. Their generosity, along with all the other sponsors and vendors, is what this event is all about."
McTague said he likes to try to add something new to the event every year. This year, they will add a foreground of painted people with the faces cut out so that people can put their faces in the cutout and take their picture for a free event souvenir, so visitors are encouraged to remember their cameras. The foreground was painted by a Williamsburg High School senior, Mariah Cadwallader. There will be Wii girls and friends from Clinton County dressed in elf costumes and singing Christmas carols around the village on Saturday (weather permitting). There will also be a vendor selling kettle corn at the corner of Main and Pearl streets.
"I can tell you from experience, the kettle corn is good," McTague said.
The McTagues would like to welcome all to come to Lynchburg on Dec. 7-8 to celebrate the joy of Christmas. Those with vintage costumes are encouraged to dress up. On behalf of the sponsors and vendors, the McTagues invite the community to visit Friday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.mm. - 8 p.m. and/or Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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