Join us for the 24th annual “Christmas in the Village Craft Festival” in Eldersville, PA on November 4, 5 & 6, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Stroll through our quaint town as you visit more than 75 crafters in various locations, and delight in the unique style of each artisan. The theme for the Festival this year is “Nut Cracker Suite.” Admission and parking are free.

A handcrafted “Welcome House” is centrally located in the Village where you can pick up Directories providing specific locations for crafters and food. Every location is designated by a number sign. Handcrafted Nut Cracker Men will hold directional signs. There will be a “Children’s Area” behind the Fire Hall.

You can enjoy the Christmas celebration atmosphere of this free holiday event. Delicious food will be served in four different locations; namely, the Jefferson Township Fire Hall, Eldersville Methodist Church, Heritage Hall, and the Cornerstone Mennonite Church. These locations, as well as others, will also host many crafters.

The festivities begin on Thursday, November 3 with an Opening Light-Up Night Service at 7:00 pm at the Eldersville Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. Following the Service, lighting of the Village snowflake lights will take place as well as the judging of the Home Decoration Contest.  

A Festival highlight is Breakfast with Santa held at the Jefferson Township Fire Hall at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 5.  For tickets, call Paulette Mermon at 724 587-3832.  Christmas in the Village Parade begins at noon on Saturday, November 5. Marching bands, scouts, fire trucks, dancers, floats and Santa will be in the Parade. The handcrafted Village Express Train will make its third appearance in the Parade. During Christmas in the Village remember our Veterans by stopping at the Veterans Memorial in the middle of the Village. You may also enjoy the walk to the Museum on the second floor of Heritage Hall and continue to the Eldersville Methodist Church on Church Street.

For additional information or questions, contact Peggy at 724 947-9015; or Dana at 724 587-5866; visit website at www.christmasinthevillagepa.com; e-mail citvpa@aol.com; or write to Christmas in the Village, 676 Cedar Grove Road, Burgettstown, PA 15021.