PTguide - Port Townsend and East Jefferson County, WA

"Port Townsend - Your Home Port for the Holidays"

The Holidays are a nostalgic time of year in Port Townsend. The streetlamps are wrapped with live greenery and red bows, local merchants have decorated their windows in the spirit of the season, and Santa is on his way. Enjoy shopping in Port Townsend for unique, hand-selected holiday gifts. Starting in November, enter the Holiday Sweepstakes for a chance to win (must be 18+ to enter sweepstakes). Last day to enter local Shopping Sweepstakes is Dec 1---two $500 prizes awarded in local merchant gift certificates. Sponsored by First Federal! Enter at participating merchants til 12 noon December 3rd.

Caroling in the streets with the Wild Rose Chorale. Santa arrives by Engine No. 3, Port Townsend’s vintage white fire truck. The truck brings Santa to Haller Fountain for the Treelighting at 4:30 pm. Sweepstakes winner announced!

The Community Treelighting/Santa Visit will be December 1, 2012. Horse-drawn carriage rides are offered by Port Townsend Livery. The hoofbeats of handsome Percheron horses add an echo of Victorian times. The Wild Rose Chorale will sing traditional carols on the street - come join in the festivities. Charming shops and galleries, over 50 restaurants, and a wide variety of special events make the holidays in Port Townsend a memorable experience. For information on holiday events and overnights stays, visit www.ptguide.com

2011 PORT TOWNSEND ORNAMENT (2012 ORNAMENT TBA)
Limited edition collectible Port Townsend Christmas ornaments featuring Port Townsend will be on sale this season in select shops - add these to your collection! Proceeds benefit The Port Townsend Main Street Program, a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to the health of the historic districts. Thank you for your support.