While many towns have Santa coming to visit, Santa is pulling out all the stops at this year’s East Hampton Village Santa Fest on Saturday, December 6th! Santa Fest kicks off on Friday, December 5th, with a festive Sip and Shop from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the village. Stroll down Main Street for a jolly shopping experience set to holiday carols sung by the Dickens Carolers.
Here is the Santa-fest schedule on Saturday, December 6th:
10am: Dress warmly as you wait for Santa’s arrival at Herrick Park! Get into the holiday spirit with DJ Variale, free Dressens doughnuts, and hot cocoa while you wait.
10am-3pm: The Holiday Market on the lawn of Village Hall will offer a delightful selection of gifts, baked goods, and the official candy of Santa Fest, BonBon, will be selling their favorites. The ladies
11am: The East Hampton Middle School band will join the festivities and herald in Santa’s arrival from the North Pole.
12pm: The Santa Parade will be led by this year’s grand marshal, Jen Tarbett, down Main Street. Hugh King will be announcing the floats as they come around Newtown Lane on the corner of Newtown and Hugh King Alley. The Mayor’s float will host this year’s judges, the Fifth Grade Leadership Council. The winners of the Santa Parade will be announced at the Tree Lighting at 5 pm in Herrick Park.
12pm – 5pm: Check out the North Pole Ice Bar at Smokey Buns in Eastman way.
1pm – 4pm: Mrs. Klaus will greet children with cookies and pony rides at the LVIS.
1pm – 4pm: Meet Santa and take a picture with him on the lawn of Millstone Park on Main Street, courtesy of East 27 Creative.
1pm – 4pm: Candyland at Sam’s Pizza: Make your own pizza, cookies, and hot cocoa.
2pm- 4pm: Elf screening at the East Hampton Middle School. Enjoy a holiday classic with popcorn and BonBon Candy.
5pm: Lighting of the tallest Christmas Tree in Herrick Park – Mayor Larsen will announce the winners of the window decorating contest & Santa Parade before lighting the tree.