Holiday in the Village

BELOW IS INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2009 HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE.

The 2010 Holiday in the Village celebration will be along these same lines. The date is Sunday, Decembe 5th. As more information becoms available about this event, it will be posted here.

THE HOLIDAY IN THE VILLAGE
~~ A Cool Event in a Cool Town! ~~
The Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce
welcomes you to attend!

The Saugerties Village Businesses and the Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce welcome you to the annual Saugerties Holiday in the Village, a fun-filled event that kicks off the holiday season in our Village and Town. In 2009, the event is being held on Sunday, December 6th.

You’ll find fashion and vintage apparel, homewares, hardware, wines, jewelry, antiques, books and gifts galore all in a short walk that includes Market Street, Main Street and Partition Street. After you’ve finished shopping, you can grab a bite at one of our Zagat-rated fine restaurants. Cast your vote for your favorite holiday decorated window. The Dutch colonial Kiersted House, home of the Historical Society, will be open from 12:30 p.m. until 3 p.m.

WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST: Select businesses will be decorating their windows for the holidays and they are looking for your vote. You can vote for your favorite decorated window by completing a ballot that the participating business can provide for you, and returning it to DIG or Lux Hair Studio, both located on Partition Street.

Voting ends at 8 PM on Sunday evening.

Votes will be tabulated, winner’s window certificates will be distributed, and the winners will be announced on Sunday at the tree lighting ceremony in Seamon Park. A press release will also go out to local media and publications.

There are 6 awards – 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places, and 3 honorable mentions.

For additional information, contact Van at DIG – van@digtheshop.com

Fees: Free

Contact: Nancy Campbell or Van Bolle
Phone: 845-246-0553 (Nancy) or 845-901-6826 (Van)
Email: nancyo@hvc.rr.com or van@digtheshop.com

Here's how the day unfolds:

All Day	Hot chocolate and other treats, available at Holiday Market (Reis Lot) Window decorating contest. Place your vote at DIG or Lux Hair Studio VILLAGE BUSINESS HOLIDAY DISCOUNTS
Noon to 4:30 PM	Palatine Christmas at Kiersted House. St. Nicholas greets children.
1 PM to 4 PM	FREE horse-drawn wagon rides. Boarding at Partition Street Strolling Carolers in Victorian Costume Catskill Mt. Woodcarvers - Smith Hardware FREE fun crafts at the Boys and Girls Club and at various Village businesses (See handouts from roaming Elves for list of craft stations)
2 PM to 5 PM	Ice sculpture demonstration - Cascading Snowflakes! - Reis Parking Lot
3 PM to 4 PM	Saugerties Pro Musica — Strawberry Hill Fiddler Concert — United Methodist Church
3:30 PM to 4 PM	Bindlestiff Circus (with unicycle/juggling) in Tattoo Expressions Parking Lot Holiday Songs by the Saint Mary's Choir
4 PM to 4:30 PM	Bindlestiff Circus (with unicycle/juggling) in Reis Parking Lot
5 PM	World of Dance’s Dance Team performs on Main Street
5:30 PM	Following dance, Reis Parking Lot tree lighting
Finale	Firemen’s Parade of Lights - Ends at Seamon Park Tree and holiday display lighting at Seamon Park

WINDOW DECORATING CONTEST PARTICIPANTS

Allure Hair Salon (Corner Partition and Jane)
DIG (89 Partition)
GREEN (92 Partition)
Happy Paws Thrift Store (282 Main)
Hudson Valley Dessert Company (264 Main)
Lux Hair Studio (86 Partition)
Main Street Restaurant (244 Main)
Marky Mark Tattoo (262 Main)
Mirabella (117 Partition)
Pacha Mama (105 Partition)
Partition Street Wine Shop (123 Partition)
Pig Bar & Grill (110 Partition)
Revolution Bicycles (196 Main)
Smith Hardware (227 Main)

FREE CHILDREN'S CRAFT STATIONS

Boys and Girls Club (45 Partition Street) - cookie decorating
Dutch Ale House (255 Main) - Snowflake photo frames (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Exchange Hotel (217 Main) - necklace making
Hudson Valley Dessert Company (264 Main) - sing-along
Main Street Restaurant (244 Main) - face painting
Marky Mark Tattoo (262 Main) - Extra large candy cane give-away and cider
M&T Bank (294 Main) - ornament making and refreshments and Joe Sinnott autograph session
Mirabella Restaurant (117 Partition) - snowmen and snowflakes
Mother Earth (249 Main) - gingerbread cookies decorating
Village Pizza (284 Main) - fried dough snowmen
Win Morrison (232 Main) - ornament making

Sponsored by the Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce, and including the following Merchants offering Sales and Activities:

Allure Hair Salon (Corner Partition and Jane) - 10% off all products and discounts for bookings
The Computer Guys (265 Main)
DIG (89 Partition) - 10% off all jewelry
Dutch Ale House (255 Main) - Snowflake photo frames (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
GREEN (192 Partition) - Window decorating contest participant
Grist Mill Real Estate (265 Main) - free holiday pencils (Noon to 3 p.m.)
Happy Paws Thrift Store (282 Main) - holiday goodies and non-alcoholic drinks
Hot Towel Barbers (72 Partition Street) - Holiday Gift Giveaway. Come in for a hair cut and get a chance to win a gift of your choice
Hudson Valley Dessert Company (264 Main) - music and cookies
Lucky Chocolates (Coming to 115 Partition Street)
Lux Hair Studio (86 Partition) - Refreshments, 10% off product purchases, complimentary scalp & hand massages, Aveda Signature Sensory Rituals.
Main Street Restaurant (244 Main) - face painting
Marky Mark Tattoo (262 Main) - extra large candy cane give-away and cider
Mirabella (117 Partition) - snowmen and snowflakes
Pacha Mama (105 Partition) - weaving demo and live music
Partition Street Wine Shop (123 Partition) - Wine Tasting
Pig Bar & Grill (110 Partition) - Free Pig balloons for kids
Reis Insurance (27 Market) - Use of their Parking Lot for the festivities
Revolution Bicycles (196 Main) - free 15-minute “bicycle built for 2” rides, wintry refreshments and free reusable totes with purchase (while supplies last)
Saugerties Antique Center - Auction at 2 p.m. . . . FMI: auctionsac.com
Smith Hardware (227 Main) - Catskill Mt. Woodcarvers demo and Smokehouse of the Catskills serving sausages (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.)
Tea Time (103 Partition)
Village Pizza (284 Main) - now famous fried dough snowmen!