Cherry Valley Business Community Prepares for Holiday Weekend

CHERRY VALLEY—The Cherry Valley Holiday Weekend, December 6-8, kicks off on Friday, December 6 with a lighted tractor parade to escort Father Christmas to the center of the village for a tree lighting. “More performances and spectacles to be included as well,” organizers said.

As part of Cherry Valley’s First Friday, there will be an Open House for Holiday Marketplace at 25 Main Collective, 21 Main Street, with food by Erich, plus new work and holiday items from the collective artists. Red Shed Ale House, 10 Main Street, will have live music and The Telegraph School, 82 Alden Street, with host a holiday-themed open mic event.

Also on Friday, Pink Squirrel, 4 Main Street, Plaide Palette, 45 Main Street, and the Cherry Valley Bookstore, 83 Alden Street, will be open for shopping, after which visitors can enjoy dining at The Rose & Kettle, 4 Lancaster Street, Tryon Inn and Backdoor Bar, 124 Main Street, and the Triangle Tavern, 189 Main Street.

On Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, the Cherry Valley Holiday Weekend continues with a plethora of activities, including an open house at the Cherry Valley Museum, 49 Main Street. Santa will be on hand from 1-3 p.m., to greet kids of all ages, and there will also be an open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Plaide Palette, 45 Main Street, both Saturday and Sunday, featuring a raffle and holiday sales. Local Girl Scouts will be selling donuts and holiday drinks on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 25 Main Collective will host a “Take & Make” class with Maria DeAngelis on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All shops will be open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the Historic Cherry Valley Business Fundraising Raffle continues all weekend long.

“Donations from local shops, artists and restaurants, and community members can be yours for as little as $1.00 ticket,” organizers said.

Proceeds from the raffle will be split between the business group and “HQ” at Cherry Valley-Springfield Central School, an organization that provides personal care items, school supplies, and basic necessities free to students within the school system.

The weekend will culminate in a closing party starting at 3 p.m. on the ground floor of The Limestone Mansion, 33 Main Street, where Musicians of Ma’alwyck will perform, winning raffle tickets will be drawn, and food and drink will be available.

And, according to organizers, “There will be more!”

For further information on the Cherry Valley Holiday Weekend, visit www.cherryvalley.com or check out the Historic Cherry Valley Businesses page on Facebook.