The view from the bottom of Broad Street on a Victorian Christmas night Victorian Christmas is a street and arts festival that takes place on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons in downtown Nevada City. From the Chamber of Commerce website: Holiday celebrants fill the streets, sampling the outdoor fare of friendly hawkers and vendors and food and goods offered by downtown restaurants and specialty shops. Victorian singers, bagpipers, a living nativity scene and visits with Santa Claus are among the attractions. Taste chestnuts roasted on an open fire and enjoy strolling minstrels, brass bands, hay wagon rides and much more.
Victorian Christmas is something that one must experience at least once. It's backdropped against beautiful downtown Nevada City. This time of year, the rooftops get dressed up in christmas lights and the lamp posts in wreathes, making it a beautiful, christmasy occasion that's sure to fill you with some holiday spirit. There are usually four to five festivals per season, usually starting the first wednesday after Thanksgiving, and continuing on until just before Christmas Eve. The Wednesday festivals usually take place in the evenings, making it the perfect destination to walk around with a date and look at the christmas lights and sights, or to spend the evening on the town with friends. The Sunday festivals tend to happen early in the day while it's still light out, making it ideal for families.
A view of Pine Street on Wednesday night
This festival smell amazing as all kinds of local food is available. Warm mulled wine is often sold is little cups and is perfect for sipping while you shop in the cold. There are always all kinds of live musicians and carolers playing and singing christmas tunes. Victorian Christmas is a great place to buy unique, local gifts for friends and family.
Victorian Christmas is a free event. Because this is one of the largest events of the year, a holiday shuttle is provided into downtown. The shuttle runs between the Nevada City Government Center on Hwy 49. It's $5 for parking and shuttle trip. The shuttle runs throughout the evening from 4:30-9:30pm on Wednesday evenings, and from noon-6pm on Sundays. For all of you out-of-towners, book your hotel way in advance! If you wait too long, you may not have a place to stay, as this is a very popular time of year from Nevada City.
Schedule
Victorian Christmas 2011 Schedule
- Wednesday nights, Dec. 7, 14, and 21, from 6-9 pm
- Sunday afternoons, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, from 1:30-6 pm
