A warm community in a winter wonderland.
December 9 & 10, 2022
Virginia Highland Winterfest will begin with a Tour of Lights on Friday to show off the neighborhood’s most vibrant holiday decorations. On Saturday, we will start off with a Jingle Jog, followed by a Holiday Parade. The day will rev up with one of the biggest in-town holiday markets, with live music to pair.
Map and Schedule
Chart out your Winterfest adventure with the map and schedule! Use our graphic map or save the Google Map of the event to find your way.
Celebrating beautiful holiday homes in Virginia Highland.
Winterfest will kick off with the Tour of Lights, a ticketed event on Friday, December 9, from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Enjoy a block party on Hudson Dr. to view the first showing of our favorite decorated homes. There will be two bars with drinks for purchase. Participants will receive a Virginia Highland commemorative mug for your sipping delights, along with a map of the event. Listen to carollers sing your favorite holiday tunes.
Tickets are $30 and include a unique Winterfest mug for the first 1,000 participants. Kids under 12 can participate for free!
If you’re a resident or business sponsor, check your email for a special discount code.
Check out our recap of this year's Tour of Lights!
Jingle all the way.
Kick-start the holiday season with a costume run for all levels!
The Jingle Jog will take place on December 10, from 9 to 10 am on Lanier Blvd. Runners will jog about two miles and receive our adorable Winterfest socks as a token for participation. Bring your bells for extra cheer! This is not a timed race.
Registration is $25 and kids under 12 can run for free. If you’re a resident or business sponsor, check your email for a special discount code.
The last day to sign up for the Jingle Jog is Friday, December 9.
Deck the halls - and neighborhood!
It’s time to deck the halls and get decked out in your favorite holiday garb!
The Holiday Parade will follow the Jingle Jog on December 10, from 10 to 11 am on Lanier Blvd. It will start at University and go down to Los Angeles. Line up early to watch your favorite holiday characters, listen to music, and more!
Families and individuals can join in the parade for $25, and businesses can join for $50. Sign up by December 6 to receive detailed communication about where and when to line-up for the parade.
If you’re a resident or business sponsor, check your email for a special discount code.
The Jingle Jog and Holiday Parade are presented by
Gifts worth giving.
The core of Winterfest is our holiday market on December 10, with over 50 local artisanal vendors. Stock up on the best holiday gifts from the most unique local vendors in town! Whether you’re looking for art, jewelry, candles, clothing, cleaning supplies, plants, or home goods, this market will blow your mind. The market will run from 11 am to 6 pm.
This year, we will also our favorite young entrepreneurs! A small selection of local high school students with awesome goods and crafts will sell items at the market.
5 Little Monkeys
Abe Prints & Goods
Art by Edward Rowan
Atlo
B Hart Art
Barkful
Between The Evergreens
Boss Mama Kreations
cards by kake
Carlee Ingersoll Illustrations
Cedar House Candles
Cherco Wood + Design
Chollywood Challah
Creative Tables & Decor, LLC
Customize Meg
Dena Rose Vintage
DRVM Handmade
Ed Fountain Jewelry & Leather
Eliani Wellness
Estate Frames
High Vibe Sentiments
Hiya Papaya
Horticult LLC
Intune
Karla Benitez Art
Kastone Natural Beauty
Knead to Savor
Litwlilit
Lotus Bloomed It
Lovely Bones Art
Madison O’Brien Art
Map of Home
Mensa Musa Art
Mind Body Clay
Mister Hipster Designs
Morningside Art, LLC
Moxie Mats
My Elderberry Fairy
Nina Glazer Art
Noble Honey Company
Primed Fine Arts
Rachel Frey Art
Revive threads co
Rudabecca Dyeworks
Shop Kamawe
Southern Local Nuts
Suzy Makes Shit
Sweet T’s Candles
Tea Amour LLC
he little nest
The Megan Rene Collection
The Peachy Collection
The Taryn Project
Touché Tasteful Eats Spices
Tower Treats
Twenty Something Jewelry
Vibes by Elizabeth
West and Laurel Jewelry
Reflektion Design
Ziparoos – Eco Makes Sense, LLC
5 Little Monkeys
Abe Prints & Goods
Art by Edward Rowan
Atlo
B Hart Art
Barkful
Between The Evergreens
Boss Mama Kreations
cards by kake
Carlee Ingersoll Illustrations
Cedar House Candles
Cherco Wood + Design
Chollywood Challah
Creative Tables & Decor, LLC
Customize Meg
Dena Rose Vintage
DRVM Handmade
Ed Fountain Jewelry & Leather
Eliani Wellness
Estate Frames
EveryThangDope
High Vibe Sentiments
Hiya Papaya
Horticult LLC
Intune
Karla Benitez Art
Kastone Natural Beauty
Knead to Savor
Litwlilit
Lotus Bloomed It
Lovely Bones Art
Madison O’Brien Art
Map of Home
Mensa Musa Art
Mind Body Clay
Mister Hipster Designs
Morningside Art, LLC
Moxie Mats
My Elderberry Fairy
Nina Glazer Art
Noble Honey Company
Oxide Studio
Primed Fine Arts
Rachel Frey Art
Revive threads co
Rudabecca Dyeworks
Shop Kamawe
Southern Local Nuts
Suzy Makes Shit
Sweet T’s Candles
Tea Amour LLC
he little nest
The Megan Rene Collection
The Peachy Collection
The Taryn Project
Touché Tasteful Eats Spices
Tower Treats
Twenty Something Jewelry
Vibes by Elizabeth
West and Laurel Jewelry
Reflektion Design
Ziparoos – Eco Makes Sense, LLC
Viv’s Sweet Treats and Drinks – candy treats and yummy drinks
Bath Time – homemade soaps, sugar scrubs, bath salts, and bracelets
Barks for Business – dog treats, collars, bandannas, accessories
Bestie Beads – jewelry, bracelets, and necklaces
Jewelry – beaded bracelets, gold and bead earrings, charm necklaces, vintage necklaces with charm accents
Valentina’s Vintage Books – vintage children’s books
Olivanders Art Shop – flower cats and greeting cards
The Crafty Crew – rainbow loom bracelets and necklaces, bead bracelets, and necklaces
Name TBD – bracelets and tree ornaments
Name TBD – polaroid picture and craft station with Winterfest themed framing options
Fun for the whole family!
Bring your little Winterfest goers to the Kids Corner for some fun and games! We will have a bounce house, face painting, crafts, and more. Stay tuned for more details.
The Kids Corner will run from 11 am to 4 pm on Saturday, December 10.
Kids Corner adventures are $5 per activity or a $20 day pass.
Volunteer at Winterfest
Join the Winterfest crew!
Support our neighborhood by volunteering to help out at Winterfest! Whether you need community service hours for high school or you just love to see the neighborhood blossom, we could use your help. Volunteers will help set up and break down, register guests for the jog and parade, assist with the Kids Corner, help Tour of Lights house hosts, and guide Winterfest goers to event locations.
All volunteers who sign up by December 4 will receive a Winterfest t-shirt upon arrival to their shift.
Volunteer orientation will take place virtually on December 5 at 7 pm.
Merchandise
Get ready for holiday fun at Winterfest by snagging a t-shirt at the merchandise booth!
Not only do we have shirts with this year’s Winterfest logo, we also have the winning shirt designs from our design contest at Midtown High! Congratulations to our winning Midtown High artists: Gabriela Waldman, Aisling Mahony, and Leah Braun! Proceeds from these special contest shirts go to Midtown High.
More Santa During Winterfest!
Safety and Logistics
Keeping our neighborhood happy.
We would like to keep this event safe and healthy. The event will include a first-aid booth, hand sanitizer stations, and public restrooms. Because of the size of the event, we ask that you leave your cute pets at home.
Parking will be limited, so we recommend walking, biking, and carpooling! Lanier Blvd will be closed off for the Jingle Jog and Parade, and Hudson Dr. will be closed for the Holiday Market. Please plan accordingly to avoid these streets.
Open alcoholic beverages must remain within the festival perimeter.
Please patronize your local businesses if you would like to use their restroom facilities.
Meet Our Sponsors
Fund the fun!
Presenting Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
VaHi Business Sponsors
