Vermont Holiday Festival

A child in a red dress smiles at Santa, surrounded by festive decorations.

Two people laughing among beautifully decorated Christmas trees.

Crowd browsing festive crafts and decorations at a holiday market with decorated trees.

The Vermont Holiday Festival is back! From December 3 through 5, join us for a holiday tradition where magic fills the air! The festival of trees, holiday shopping, live music, and Santa himself awaits you. Enjoy tree raffles, school concerts, and kids' crafts and breakfast in our winter wonderland. 

For full event information, head to killingtonpico.org. 

Schedule 

Thursday, December 3 

We are kicking things off in festive fashion from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! Enjoy an evening of local cheer as we open the Festival of Trees and Vendor Village during the annual Community Mixer. Mingle with friends, meet wonderful artisans, enjoy holiday sounds, and get a head start on your holiday shopping.

Friday, December 4 

Join from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and start the evening off with an enchanting performance from local school groups. This is a perfect time to stroll along the beautifully decorated festival of trees and pick your favorites for the tree raffle! Once the music fades, grab a warm drink and take in the sights and maybe get some early shopping done on this cozy holiday night. 

Saturday, December 5 

At 8:00 a.m., start your day with pure holiday joy! Kids (and kids at heart) can decorate cookies, make ornaments, and build a cocoa reindeer cones while enjoying a festive breakfast buffet and photos with Santa (ticketed event).  From 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., things stay peaceful and perfect for exploring the festival of trees, then the energy picks up again from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with live music, story time, and more visits with Santa! Shop the vendor village, sip something warm, and celebrate the season together in Killington's own winter wonderland. 

Tickets 

Tickets are not yet available. Stay tuned for more information coming soon. 

This event is a fundraiser for the Killington Pico Area Association (KPAA) and its work for Killington-area businesses. 

Want to sponsor a tree in this year's Festival of Trees? Looking to have a spot in the Vendor Village? 

Check back soon for more information and a link to register coming soon. 

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Winter season passes can be purchased online at killington.com/passes.

Free parking is available at all Killington Resort base lodges. In the winter, premium parking is available at K-1 & Snowshed Lodges.

Dogs are welcome in outdoor areas and on select pet-friendly trails during the non-ski season. Service animals are welcome year-round. Please review our Pet Policy for full details. Please note that animals are not permitted on gondolas or chairlifts at any time.