A JACKSONVILLE VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS - Making Holiday Memories

Living in Medford  we are very fortunate to have Jacksonville as one of our next door neighbors.  It is the cutest little historical town that has enough character on any ordinary day,but boy do they know how to celebrate the holidays.  When Jacksonville gets dressed up for the holidays it is simply enchanting!

The Friday after Thanksgiving they kick things off with their Tree Lighting Ceremony and their merchants are open for a special open house.   You may even catch a glimpse of  Father Christmas and his elves causing mischief.

It is really cold so you may want to head over to Pony Espresso or Good Bean Company for a warm beverage. Then you have the opportunity to stroll Downtown Jacksonville enjoying all of the stores decked out with festive wreaths, garlands, lights and window displays.

There are even carolers out to add to the Christmas cheer.  Nothing like some beautiful holiday songs to get the excitement for the season going.

If you want to go, the Merchant Open House is on Saturday, November 26th, 2016, 5-7pm during which there will be the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Caroling from 530-6.

The following Saturday, December 3rd we went to the Victorian Christmas Parade.  It's never really too crowded and the kids love it.  There are dancers, musicians an awesome classic cars all decorated for the season.  Afterwards we went and visited with and Father Christmas, and walked around and listed to the carolers.  You can visit with Father Christmas every Saturday & Sunday through December 18th from 11am-4pm.

Other activities every Saturday & Sunday, December 3rd-18th Include:

11am-3pm  Beekman House Holiday Tours | St. Joseph's Rectory Open House | Beekman Bank Tours

Noon-5pm  Bark Carved Gnow Village Exhibit - The Woodcarving Place - 255 E D Street

11am-5pm  Small Treasures Exhibit at Art Presence

Special Events

Saturday & Sunday, December 10th & 11th, 2016, Sat 2pm, Sun 630pm -  Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon Chamber Music Concert at the Historic Prsebyterian Church

Sunday, December 18th, 1-3pm - Princess Court High Tea at Bigham Knoll

Christmas Eve Saturday, December 24th, 11am-4pm - Classic Holiday Movies in Old City Hall
Boxing Day, Monday, December 26th & Tuesday, December 27th, 11am-3pm - Hanley Farms Christmas Tours

For more information visit: Jacksonville Oregon Chamber of Commerce

All photos are by Evening photos by Antal Ullmann photography Daytime photos by WTDISO

For all of the Holiday Festivities in Southern Oregon you can go here.  We also have a page for Holiday Bazaars.

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