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Come support local vendors and makers AND small businesses in this collaborative event! Juniper Tree Boutique will be releasing the fall line of clothing, while Brass Hub Coffeebar will be selling exclusive desserts and treats. There is a growing line of hand makers and vendors that will also be joining the event, making this a great way to support and shop local!
Spend the day kicking off the holiday season in McCleary on December 3rd! There are family-friendly events all day long including:
Breakfast with Santa
Silent tree auction
Christmas Store
Jingle Bear Trot
Annual Train Lighting, cookies, and cocoa
SpodyFest Christmas Convoy
Free Movie at the Museum – The Nightmare Before Christmas
The McCleary Bear Festival offers Breakfast with Santa and a silent tree auction on the first Saturday of December each year. These events kick of the Committee’s fundraising and community service activities for the festival court.
Breakfast served 8am-11am.
Pictures with Santa available.
Silent Tree Auction – winners notified at close of auction along with pick up arrangements.
As part of the city’s 3rd annual Christmas in McCleary, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council is hosting the Jingle Bear Trot to accompany the city’s annual tree lighting celebration to mark the start of the holiday season. Enjoy our leisurely 1-mile or 5K trot around the Beerbower Park, which will be decorated in holiday lights and displays. Dress up in your
favorite holiday costume or bring jingle bells to help spread the cheer. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes!
$5 to trot
Costume Contest Categories
? Best family costume
? Most holiday themed
? Best kid costume (13 and younger)
? Best teen costume (14 and older)
Every year, on the first Saturday of the month, the City of McCleary kicks off the holiday season by lighting up the train, which stays lit throughout the month. The train is located in the center of town at Beerbower Park.
The Jingle Bear Trot, a night run, trot, walk around the park on a holiday decorated course, is held right before the lighting and SpodyFest Christmas Convoy and Free showing of The Nightmare Before Christmas follow.
Sign up on Facebook (preferred but not required)!
As part of Christmas in McCleary, the MCRC and McCleary Museum & Heritage Center partner to offer a free family movie. This year, we are showing The Nightmare Before Christmas. Movie starts with plenty of time to transition from the train lighting and SpodyFest Christmas Convoy. Cost is free. Concessions available for purchase.
A One-Man Wood Art Exposition by Tom Baker, woodturner. Meet the artist at this Opening Reception on Saturday, June 3rd from 11 am to 4 pm. Food and refreshments will be available!
The FOSLS LAKE SYLVIA STATE PARK FALL FESTIVAL continues the tradition for our 12th year!
Come join us on SUNDAY, September 10th, 2023 from 8:30 – 4:00 for a day filled with fun and family activities.
If you enjoy running we have trail Races that begin at 8:30 am. From 10 – 4, you can find one of a kind art and hand crafted treasures at the Artisans Market and eat delicious food while enjoying great live music by talented local acts all on the peaceful shores of beautiful Lake Sylvia. There will also be a kayak paddling adventure, a Watershed Festival by the GH Stream Team, Galaxy Harbor Dancers and educational exhibits in the Legacy Pavilion. You can decorate a pumpkin or take a group photo in our photo booth and we will have kids activities as well.
Park for free at Simpson School (519 Simpson Ave W, Montesano WA), and take a free shuttle to the Festival. Parking inside the park is limited and requires a Discover Pass. Free Disabled Parking is available inside the park. Watch our facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LakeSylviaStateParkFallFestival for up to date information, applications, and schedules.
