New this year! Historic Castroville’s 27th Annual Old Fashion Christmas will be held on the first Friday and Saturday of December. There is no entrance fee for the event, which is sponsored by the Castroville Area Chamber of Commerce. 

       Friday night will feature vendors located along Fiorella and Paris Streets. A walking parade with carolers will lead the way to Houston Square for a lighting of the Square and large Christmas tree.

       Saturday will boast over 250 vendors providing a wide variety of gifts, arts and crafts and commercial items as well as an abundance of food and drink to satisfy everyone’s appetites.  Guests are able to sample everything from traditionally American to Mexican to Alsatian fares. 

        Entertainment throughout the day features music groups, gymnastics, local choirs, a train for children to ride, Scottish Bagpipes and Drums, and much more.  Santa will also pay his annual visit at 1:00 p.m.  Children will have the opportunity to talk to Santa and have their pictures taken with him.

        Make it a fun filled weekend by staying at our beautiful Hotel Alsace or one of our quaint Bed and Breakfasts. Visit the Places to Stay page for more details. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the town to view the historic homes and churches, visit the antique shops, dine at one of several fine restaurants, and stop at the local Haby's Bakery for some Christmas goodies.

        Saturday evening stay in town for the free Christmas concert at St. Louis Church on Historic Houston Square.

        For more information please contact the Castroville Area Chamber of Commerce at (830) 538-3142 or 1-800-778-6775 or email ashlee@castroville.com.

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