Millerton Business Alliance Hosts Winter Walk

MILLERTON — The Millerton Business Alliance is hosting a Winter Walk in the Village of Millerton on Friday, Dec. 13.

From 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, the community is invited to stroll through Main Street to enjoy stores with extended hours, limited exclusive sales, giveaways, treats and soak in the vibrantly decorated streets.

Some of the expected festivities and deals are the Abode Home Goods raffle for a $100 gift certificate, BES Shop will host a holiday party with drinks, snacks, music, and a pop-up shop. Designer Finds will feature sales between $5 and $20 off with festive cheer and a jewelry pop-up shop. Millerton Wine & Spirits will be having a wine tasting, karaoke at Hunter Bee, NBT Bank will be serving hot chocolate and giving out candy canes, gloves and hats on Main Street. Much more is expected to be announced.

The MBA hopes to spread holiday cheer with the help of many local businesses that were willing to participate in the Winter Walk.

This year’s participating stores are Country Gardeners Florist, Demitasse, Oblong Books, Abode Home Goods, The Elephants Tusk, Designer Finds, BES Shop, Harney Tea, Candy O’s, Millerton Wine & Spirits, Montage Antiques, The Dutchess Trading Company, Hunter Bees, NBT Bank, Willa Restaurant, The Millerton Inn, Taro Restaurant, The Oakhurst Diner, T-Shirt Farm and Millerton Antique Center.

Visit www.visitmillertonny.com for more information.

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