NEVADA CITY, California – The aroma of chestnuts wafting through the air, costumed carolers singing, vendors with artisan wares, and the twinkling glow of gas-lit lamps filling the street. These are but a few reasons Victorian Christmas is such a magical holiday event. With glowing Christmas lights and fresh boughs of greenery, Nevada City is transformed into a winter wonderland reminiscent of years past.
The 46th annual Victorian Christmas is a family tradition that takes place on three Sundays and two Wednesdays throughout the month of December. Enjoy a hot buttered rum or mulled wine as you browse the 120 artisan vendors with handmade goods, unique wares, and delicious food. To add to the holiday cheer, Father Christmas, the Famous Walking Christmas Tree, and other Victorian characters will be strolling the streets with good tidings for all. There are holiday activities and treats for all ages. The event showcases dozens of Victorian era inspired performing groups including brass bands, carolers, bagpipers, fiddlers, handbells, jugglers, and more. Enjoy free hot roasted chestnuts as you warm up by the open fire. Little ones can visit Santa in the Winter Wonderland at the Masonic Hall on Pine Street.
Victorian Christmas is a magical experience you won’t forget and a great place to find unique gifts for all the special people in your life. Be sure to peruse the downtown stores and restaurants which will stay open late for the event. Stop by the Alpha Building window on Broad Street to see the twinkling Department 56 Dickens Village display and take in the beautiful 35-foot locally sourced Christmas Tree located in Robinson Plaza during your visit.
The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce welcomes everyone to join the festivities. We encourage you to add to the fun by wearing your own Victorian costume. To avoid the hassle of parking take the shuttle from the County of Nevada Rood Center, located at 950 Maidu Avenue, for a $7 fee. More information can be found at nevadacitychamber.com.
Know & Go:
- Sundays – December 8, 15 & 22 from 1:30-6pm
- Wednesdays – December 11 & 18 from 5-9pm
About the Nevada City Chamber Quaint, scenic & historic – Nevada City is an exuberant Victorian era city amid mountains, rivers, and forest. Known as the “Queen of the Mining Towns,” Nevada City is a true gem who lives up to her reputation, by brimming with beauty, culture, and history. The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization formed in 1937 to support small businesses in Nevada City and the surrounding region by providing technical, business, and tourism support. The chamber operates the Nevada City Visitors Center and organizes popular community events such as Victorian Christmas, Summer Nights Markets, and Mardi Gras.