Festival of Christmas and Midwinter Traditions

Our 77th annual Festival of Christmas & Midwinter Traditions! Founded by Jane Farwell in 1947 as an antidote to the growing commercialization of the season, this festival celebrates and shares the customs and traditions of people worldwide. This joyous festival features dance workshops with Andy Taylor-Blenis, singing workshops with Sarina Partridge and Heidi Wilson, music, crafts, and more; cultural teas; festive evening parties; children’s programming; and much more. 

Schedule

Monday, December 30, 2024

8:30 - 9:15 - Breakfast with RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

9:30 10:45

Nature Printing Community Project with Phoebe DeWitt - Balcony 

Dance with Andy Taylor-Blenis - Main Hall

Mexican Embroidery with Ireri Andrea Ortega Muniz - Craft Room

Balfolk Music Workshop with Bob Walser - Music Room

11:00am - 12:15pm 

Nature Printing Community Project with Phoebe DeWitt  - Balcony

Singing with Sarina Partridge & Heidi Wilson - Church 

Mexican Embroidery with Ireri Andrea Ortega Muniz - Craft Room

Balfolk Dance Workshop with Bob Walser - Main Hall

12:15 - Lunch Set-Up - Main Hall

12:30-1:30 - Mexican Lunch with RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

1:45-3:00pm

Singing with Sarina Partridge & Heidi Wilson - Church 

Festival Band with Amy McFarland, Maria Terres, & Liam Kantor - Craft Room 

Theater Games with Johanna Gorman-Baer - Gallery 

Blacksmithing with Greg Winz & Hans Barkei (kids 8+ welcome with an adult) - Outside

3:15-4:30pm

Dancing with Andy Taylor-Blenis - Main Hall 

Sankta Lucia Rehearsal - Costume Room 

Blacksmithing with Greg Winz & Hans Barkei (kids 8+ welcome with an adult) - Outside

4:30 - Tea Set Up - Main Hall

6:00 - Sankta Lucia Tea - Main Hall

6:30 - Dinner Set Up - Main Hall

8:00 - French Dinner with RedBarn Catering - Main Hall

A Trip to the Andes Party with Duo Pukra - Main Hall

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Date: December 28, 2024 – January 1, 2025