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Millerton’s annual Festival of Lights promises three days of revelry

​Kris Kudritz of Stafford Tree LLC in Ashley Falls, Mass., hovers with an electric plug in one hand as he strings lights in a tree near the Irondale Schoolhouse in Millerton on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in preparation for the Festival of Lights.

Kris Kudritz of Stafford Tree LLC in Ashley Falls, Mass., hovers with an electric plug in one hand as he strings lights in a tree near the Irondale Schoolhouse in Millerton on Wednesday, Nov. 8, in preparation for the Festival of Lights.

Photo by John Coston

MILLERTON — Every year, the shops, restaurants, fire department, and other businesses that comprise the Millerton Business Alliance put on a weekend of holiday entertainment for all ages.

Hundreds of revelers are expected to participate again this year, with festivities kicking off on Friday, Nov. 24, and continuing through the weekend.

Throughout, festive tastings and treats, trunk shows, art shows, seasonal discounts and sales in participating shops, a Himmelli ornament workshop at the Irondale Schoolhouse, and a snowman scavenger hunt sponsored by the Millerton Business Alliance that will take children on a hunt through participating shops on Main Street to complete a snowman scene.

 

Friday, Nov. 24

10:30 a.m. Free screening of “The Grinch” at The Moviehouse. Seats are first come, first served and include popcorn and a soda. Doors open at 10 a.m.

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice carving demonstration at Veteran’s Park with professional ice carver Jeff Scarpa, who will turn two 300-pound blocks of ice into translucent sculptures.

12:15 - 12:45 p.m. Children’s raffle at Veteran’s Park. Raffle prizes will include bicycles, gift baskets and gift certificates sponsored by local businesses. Raffle tickets will be given out after the movie or at the ice carving demo. Children must be present to win.

1 - 3 p.m. Cookie decorating and live music at North East Community Center. Create frosting masterworks while being serenaded by Roger & Lenny.

1 - 4 p.m. Hot cocoa, sweet treats and giveaways at Veteran’s Park during the raffle and ice-carving demo. By NBT Bank.

1 - 4 p.m. Hayrides will collect willing passengers at Veteran’s Park and Dutchess Avenue.

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Salisbury Brass Band will perform holiday songs in Veteran’s Park before the Parade of Lights.

5 p.m. Festival of Lights parade and tree lighting (!!)

 

Saturday, Nov. 25

12 - 3 p.m. “Thankful for Reading” event at NorthEast-Millerton Library will include story hour, crafts for all ages, children’s book giveaway, and a books-by-the-bag sale.

For more information, visit millertonnewyork.com

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