Christmas In July Festival Returns
West Jefferson, NC – Ashe County’s Christmas in July Festival is returning to Downtown
West Jefferson with a new look and footprint for the festival!
An opening ceremony will kick off the festival on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 5 PM followed by
an entertainment lineup especially for the Friday evening crowd. Saturday will be a full
day of fun for all ages with festival hours of 9AM-5PM.
In support of the Downtown West Jefferson merchants, the festival craft vendor tents will
be located on Jefferson Avenue leaving sidewalks clear for walking and more space
between booths than in years past. There will be an all new food court with plenty of
food options including food trucks and some of the festival’s popular and anticipated
food vendors.
The Farmers Market will return to the festival offering some of Ashe County’s very best
homegrown and handmade items including jams, jellies, produce, crafts & more. The
Farmers Market will open at 8 AM Saturday.
Street performers will be roving the crowd showcasing talents such as magic, juggling,
and balloon art. Straight from the North Pole, Santa & Mrs. Claus plan to attend the
festival as well!
The Festival invites interested craft and food vendors to complete an online registration
by going to www.christmasinjulyfestival.com. The deadline to get the early bird
registration is March 31, 2022.
The Christmas in July Festival celebrates the Christmas Tree industry and mountain
heritage with arts, crafts, and local entertainers representative of the region. The
Christmas in July Festival is identified as a 501c(3) non-profit organization by the IRS and
its board of directors & committee members are unpaid volunteers who work tirelessly
throughout the year to host a fun, safe, family-friendly event for the entire community
and those visiting Ashe County.
For more information and updates on the festival, follow us on Facebook at Christmas In
July Festival or visit www.christmasinjulyfestival.com to learn more about the music
lineup, food vendors, fun and festivities planned. Make plans to visit Downtown West
Jefferson July 1 & 2, 2022.