The Greater Woodstock Chamber of Commerce has taken the opportunity to enhance and increase participation in the Shiretown's annual celebrations of the holiday season.
For the past two decades, the town of Woodstock has acknowledged the Christmas season with a Victorian Christmas theme. Woodstock has a rich Victorian heritage, and a Victorian Christmas has been a great way to celebrate that heritage, along with the most joyful time of year. The celebrations have even adopted a focus of limiting cross-border shopping.
However, as of 2011, the festivities are taking place with a new name. The Greater Woodstock Chamber of Commerce has changed the name of the celebrations to New Brunswick's First Town Christmas.
Regardless of title, the festivities have had a unique theme every year. For 2011, the theme is "Growing Holiday Memories."
Many of the planned events for New Brunswick's First Town Christmas are similar to the ones held in previous years. Darlene Tapley, office manager of the Greater Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, has gladly sent The Shiretown Blogger a lineup of events of New Brunswick's First Town Christmas.
Friday, November 18th
Note: The Shiretown Blogger would like to thank Darlene Tapley for submitting this schedule of events.
For the past two decades, the town of Woodstock has acknowledged the Christmas season with a Victorian Christmas theme. Woodstock has a rich Victorian heritage, and a Victorian Christmas has been a great way to celebrate that heritage, along with the most joyful time of year. The celebrations have even adopted a focus of limiting cross-border shopping.
However, as of 2011, the festivities are taking place with a new name. The Greater Woodstock Chamber of Commerce has changed the name of the celebrations to New Brunswick's First Town Christmas.
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| The Shiretown Blogger has created a logo for New Brunswick's First Town Christmas. It isn't much, but at least its an attempt. |
Many of the planned events for New Brunswick's First Town Christmas are similar to the ones held in previous years. Darlene Tapley, office manager of the Greater Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, has gladly sent The Shiretown Blogger a lineup of events of New Brunswick's First Town Christmas.
Friday, November 18th
Teddy Bear Tea – L.P. Fisher Library – 10 :30 am
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| This November 13, 2007 Bugle-Observer article shows members of the Red Hat society at the Teddy Bear Tea in years past. |
Festival of Lights in Downtown Woodstock
Lighting Ceremony at 7 pm
Town Crier – Hal Williams
Santa Downtown - 7:00- 8:00 pm
Entertainment provided by Jacksonville Baptist Church Choir at 6:45 pm on the waterfront.
Hot Chocolate provided by Woodstock Wesleyan Church Youth in the town square.
Fireworks – 7:30 pm on the waterfront
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| This Bugle-Observer clipping shows the fireworks shows from years past. |
The Connell House will be serving hot apple cider to all the shoppers with entertainment- 7 pm - 9 pm
Christmas Gathering at Currie's on Houlton Road 7pm
Tree lighting, hot cider and packages of reindeer food, with Frosty the Snowman and Santa.
Tree and figurine lighting at the Carleton Mall – 7 pm
Complimentary hot apple cider and cookies from 7- 8 pm courtesy of Sobeys and the Greater Woodstock Chamber of Commerce.
Entertainment throughout the evening in the Carleton Mall
J. P Nadeau 7:00 - 8:00 pm
The Men Of Grace Quartet 8:00 - 9:00 pm
J.P. Nadeau 9:00 - 10:00 pm
Santa 8:00- 9:00 pm at the Carleton Mall
Walk Down Memory Lane - Carleton Mall Nov 18th – Dec 24th
View Photos from 1856 up through the years of “New Brunswick’s First Town - Woodstock!”
Presented by The Carleton Country Historical Society.
Take advantage of Greater Woodstock’s biggest shopping day of the holiday season with great savings throughout! Shop 'Till midnight! Midnight Madness draws in New Brunswick's First Town!
(Enter your name all day for the 5 Midnight Madness Draws!)
You must be present [at a store] to win!
The following retailers are participating in Midnight Madness draws at certain times:
- 8:30 pm - Hudson's Jewellers
(Ladies gold Citizen watch valued at $350)
- 9:30 pm- Currie's Audio Video Unlimited
(iPhone 4 valued at $900)
- 10:30 pm - Stewart’s Home Hardware
(Rocker recliner, Micro Fiber valued at $1099.99)
- 11:30 pm – The Source/Home Zone Electronics
- 11:45 pm - Carleton Mall/Home Zone Electronics
(Sony 46” LCD HDTV)
Other draws throughout Greater Woodstock include;
- 9:00 pm -12:00 pm - McLellan’s Countrywide Furniture
($800 in Riverside Pub gift certificates) See details in store.
- 8:00 pm - 12:00 pm – Wal-Mart
($500 in Wal-Mart gift cards) See details in store
Friday, November 18th
Woodstock Farm Market Craft Fair Madness- 4 pm -11 pm
Woodstock High School musical “Fame”- The Woodstock High School Theatre – November 17th, 18th and 19th and a matinee on Saturday, November 19th at 2 pm.
Mitten tree for charity at Carleton Mall from November 18th- December 23rd (hats, mittens, scarves)
Saturday, November 19th
Woodstock Farm Market Craft Fair - 8 am - 4 pm
Monday, November 21st
Christmas Spirit Box Campaign Begins- Fill a Christmas Spirit Box or give a $75 donation so one can be filled for you . (If you are giving a donation make your cheque payable to Volunteer Family Services. If you need a box call the Volunteer Family Services at 328-4417 or the Chamber of Commerce at 325-9049.
Friday, November 25th
Sixteen-Hour Dash for Deals – 6:00 am -10:00 pm “Great Savings” at many participating retailers throughout Woodstock!
(Stay tuned for a list of participating retailers on The Shiretown Blogger)
Perley the Magician - 5:30 pm at Carleton Mall.
Wake Up Santa - 6 pm at Carleton Mall
Saturday, November 26th
Carleton County Historical Society presents the Victorian Christmas Concert at the Old Carleton County Court House in Upper Woodstock at 7 pm.
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| Old Carleton County Court House in August 2010. (Taken by Nathan DeLong) |
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| Bugle-Observer article of Saint James United Church hand bell choir performing at the Victorian Christmas concert in years past. |
Photos with Santa at Carleton Mall from November 26th –December 23rd for only $2.99!
Sunday, November 27th
Ecumencial lessons and carols at Saint James United Church of Canada at 7 pm.
Monday, November 28th
Turkey Challenge! Call Volunteer Family Services at 328-4417 and join in the turkey challenge from 6 am - 6 pm!
Friday, December 2nd
Evening Santa Claus Parade 6:30 pm. Line up on Deakin Drive 5:30 pm.
This year's parade theme is “New Brunswick’s First Town Christmas - Growing Holiday Memories”
Bring food items to be collected along the parade route by the Cubs and Scouts.
Treats from Santa behind Stewarts Home Hardware sponsored by Sobeys!
Saturday, December 3rd
Breakfast with Santa - 9:00 am -10:30 am at Woodstock Farm Market.
Breakfast with Santa - 9:00 am -10:30 am at Woodstock Farm Market.
Enjoy Christmas Carols and stories! Bring your Letter to Santa!
Festival of Trees sponsored by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Carleton-York at the Carleton Civic Centre from 2 pm to 9 pm.
Pet photos with Santa at Shur Gain Feeds & Needs 10 am - 2 pm. Cost is by donation, with proceeds going to the Carleton County Animal Shelter.
Sunday, December 4th
Torch Light Parade at Woodstock Knights of Columbus Hall at 6 pm.
Proceeding from the town square to St Gertrude’s Roman Catholic Church for lighting of manger scene, carol singing and Refreshments.
Festival of Trees at the Carleton Civic Centre Community Room from 1 pm - 5 pm
Friday, December 9th -Friday, December 16th
Christmas Spirit Box Campaign Pick-Up Days - If you need another box, call the
Volunteer Family Services at 328-4417.
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