The town of Stockbridge, Mass. celebrates the 21st annual Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, December 4th and 5th, 2010. This event celebrates Norman Rockwell’s popular depiction of what for many is the quintessential small New England Town; Rockwell began painting the image in 1956, but did not complete it until December 1967. The highlight of the weekend is a recreation on Sunday of the scene depicted in Main Street at Christmas, complete with vintage automobiles parked in the spots occupied in the painting. The day’s activities include horse drawn rides, a visit from Santa Claus, music, photos with Rockwell, Roger the Jester, and much more.
Stockbridge Main Street – Sat. Dec. 4, 2010
Holiday House Tour, 11:00am-4:00pm
Visit some of the area’s finest Historic Homes, B&B’s, and Inns. This self-guided tour is one of the
area’s most popular events. This years tour will highlight The Mount Estate & Gardens, Ventfort
Hall Mansion & Gilded Age Museum, Seven Hills Inn, The Mission House, Inn at Stockbridge and Federal
House Inn. Tickets are $15.00 per person.
Children’s Holiday Story Time, 11:00-11:30am
Come listen to tales of the season at the Stockbridge Library.
Free Admission.
Caroling & Luminaria Walk, 6:00-7:00pm
Meet in front of The Red Lion Inn, Main Street with your candle or flashlight and join the festive
caroling followed by a Luminaria walk to the First Congregational Church.
Holiday Concert at the First Congregational Church, 7:30pm
Celebrate the magic of the season with a joyful holiday musical program. Featuring
the Berkshire Lyric Theatre Chorus, the Blafield Children’s Chorus special Guest Soloist Gwen
Tunnicliffe and Jack Brown, Music Director.
Tickets are $20.00 in advance $25.00 at the door
Stockbridge Main Street – Sun. Dec. 5, 2010
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas Recreation, 12Noon-2:00pm
See Main Street as Norman Rockwell did when he painted the famous Stockbridge Main Street at
Christmas. Main Street becomes a magical New England village with over 50 antique cars parked along
the street(weather permitting) and a full range of festive activities to delight the child in
everyone. Enjoy Holiday Music by Monument Mountain Regional High School & the Londontown Carolers,
Roger the Jester and lunch at the Christmas Food Booth. Children may create ornaments at Santa’s
workshop. Enjoy horse drawn ride wagon rides (nominal fee). Complete the day with a visit from
Santa. Commemorative Buttons which offer admittance to Sunday’s Main St. activities are $5.00 per
person. Children under 12 free.
To Order Tickets
Tickets/Buttons while they last may be purchased in advance through the Stockbridge Chamber of
Commerce or in person the week of the events at The Red Lion Inn. Mail: P.O. Box 224 Stockbridge,
MA, 01262, Website: www.stockbridgechamber.org
Please note that on Sunday there is no parking on Main Street to 2pm. Parking is available on West
& East Main Street, Elm Street and the Austin Riggs Center parking lot. Antique car owners will be
directed upon arrival.
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