If there’s one thing to love about the holiday season, it’s the abundance of opportunities it provides for making unforgettable memories. There’s so many great holiday celebrations and activities to take advantage of here in Idaho, but there’s one Christmas festival that continually knocks it out of the park. Eagle Country Christmas is a beloved event that Idaho families have been taking part in for several years. Boasting all kinds of Christmas-y fun for both young and old, it’s simply impossible not to fall in love with this festival. This year is looking to be just as enchanting so read on to learn about what this festival has in store.
Kick off the holiday season this year with a bit of small-town charm when you attend this year’s Eagle Country Christmas. Taking place in the city of Eagle in Southern Idaho, this is one holiday celebration you don’t want to miss.
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This year, the Christmas festival will take place on Saturday, December 7. As usual, the celebration will be located in Downtown Eagle’s Heritage Park from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The festival packs in a whole lot of fun, so you’ll want to be sure to get there early to enjoy it all!
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First of all, Eagle is absolutely charming during wintertime. The quaint downtown area and all of its storefronts get all decked out every year with string lights and Christmas decor. It makes for an enchanting place to simply walk around for a few hours.
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The festival itself will revolve around the Heritage Park Gazebo Stage. Throughout the day, musical acts including children’s choirs and live bands will be performing from the stage. Prepare for a day filled with constant Christmas tunes!
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Additionally, guests can enjoy visiting with Santa and Mrs. Clause, petting a real reindeer, and taking carriage rides throughout Downtown Eagle. Kids will especially love the heated tents filled with fun activities and things to do.
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The festival ends on a dazzling note as the official Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place in the heart of Heritage Park. The towering Christmas tree will come alive with thousands of sparkling lights at 5:30 p.m.
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Don’t forget to shop for gifts at the holiday market, pay a visit to the Winter Holiday Quilt Exhibit at the Eagle Senior Center, and do some window shopping among the downtown businesses. Eagle Country Christmas is the type of charming celebration you can’t help but love, so be sure to mark your calendars for this year’s event.
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Will you be partaking in the Eagle Country Christmas Festival? What other celebrations do you like to attend in our state? Let us know in the comments! For more holiday destinations, take a look at this list of The 7 Best Christmas Towns In Idaho.
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