December 2-3 & 10, 2011

This year’s A Traditional Christmas in Stowe, produced by Stowe Vibrancy, Inc., has begun. The Lantern Parade and Cookie Baking Contest were both a huge success! Santa will arrive in Stowe Village on December 10th. There is a full day of activities planned for that day as well, including the Alpine Christmas Market. For a complete schedule of events click read more below:

Children's Lantern Parade & Village Lighting

Friday, December 2, 2011, 4 pm

The Children's Lantern Parade & Village Lighting formalizes the beginning of the holiday season by involving numerous children, families and local organizations in the lighting of Stowe's historic Main Street. It will involve a children's Lantern Parade, with caroling and lighting of street lights, decorations, and trees throughout the Village. It will culminate with the lighting of the Tree of Lights (sponsored by the St. John’s Outreach Committee) on the rectory triangle park, followed by the group moving to the Stowe Recreation Department for warm beverages and doughnuts; the Helen Day Art Center Festival of Trees and Light exhibit will then open.

Christmas Cookie Baking Contest

Saturday, December 3, 2011 & Ongoing Holiday Display

A new, fun event is planned this year: the Christmas Cookie Baking Contest will be open to all participants who love this traditional culinary craft and food fare. There will be three categories of participants (children (under 18), adults, and professionals), and three types of cookies judged in each group. Cookies will be made in time to arrive for a display in the Stowe Area Association Information Center on Thursday, Dec 1, 2011. Cookies will be displayed on a large rack, and also on a Christmas Tree in the Information Center. On Saturday, December 3, at 1:00 p.m,, judges will view and taste samples of the cookies. Judging by: Jack Pickett (Frida's), Marshal Faye (former Executive Pastry Chef Trapp’s) and Steven Truso, Green Mountain Inn. Awards/prizes will be given, and publicity pictures photos taken.