This year please join us for the beginning of Shepherdstown's year-long 250^th birthday celebration and our traditional Christmas celebration

See the Grand Tree Lighting and Santa's Arrival

Warm Yourself at the Bonfire

Enjoy a traditional roasted chestnut from the Chestnut Vendor

Tour the Town in a Horse-drawn Carriage

Sing along with the Carolers

Savor Homemade Chili and Cornbread

Find Delights at the War Memorial Building

SMC Christmas Bazaar, Greens and Bake Sale

Watch our Home Town Christmas Parade

Coming to the parade? Download Parade Information

Want to participate in the parade? Download Parade Entry Form

Special for the 250^th birthday celebration

Model train show, Ice sculpture, Spectacular comedy show

Signature drive for 250th Anniversary quilt begins

Decorating contest with prizes! Click here for details.

Participating Organizations

Corporation of Shepherdstown

Historic Shepherdstown Commission

Kiwanis Club of Shepherdstown

Rotary Club of Shepherdstown

Shepherd University

Shepherdstown Ministerial Association

Shepherdstown Business Association

Shepherdstown Visitors Center

Shepherdstown Volunteer Fire Department

State of West Virginia