Celebrate the holidays with Winter Carnival and downtown lighting in Morganton
Morganton’s Winter Carnival and downtown lighting is Saturday, Nov. 23.
Morganton Mayor Ronnie Thompson welcomes everyone to last year’s holiday celebration.
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in Morganton with a magical day filled with festive fun. Head to downtown for the Winter Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 23, held on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Morganton.
“With all of the fun festivities and holiday magic in the air, it will be a great time to get some holiday shopping done in downtown! Be sure to grab lunch and check out all of the amazing local businesses in town after you shop the Holiday Market and before you head over to the carnival, said Main Street Manager Makenzie McGinnis.
Start your day at the November Holiday Market:
- Browse a delightful selection of local crafts, produce, plants, and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market is conveniently at 111 N. Green St., at the corner of Green Street and Avery Avenue.
Immerse yourself in holiday cheer at the Winter Carnival:
- Head over to the Courthouse Square from 2:30-5:30 p.m., where the Winter Carnival will transform the area into a wonderland of holiday activities.
- Enjoy a variety of entertainment for the whole family, including face painting, an ice slide, games, and a special station for writing letters to Santa.
- Take a free carriage ride through town for a picturesque pre-Santa visit.
- Meet the jolly man himself! Santa Claus will be waiting to hear your Christmas wishes.
- After visiting Santa, indulge in delicious treats from Frosty’s Diner.
- Witness a captivating fire and ice demonstration at 6 p.m., sure to leave you awestruck.
Morganton lights up for the season!
- As the clock strikes 5:30 p.m., a short ceremony will ensue to lead up to the beautiful transformation of Downtown Morganton as the town lights up for the holiday season.
- We will not be doing the Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony this year. However, we will still have a short ceremony leading up to the lighting of downtown that will be an opportunity to reflect on this year and look toward the bright new future of a healthy holiday season coming into a new year.
- Stay tuned for another mesmerizing spectacle right after the lighting ceremony. Aaron Costic will perform a fire and ice demonstration, showcasing his artistic mastery.
Make memories that will last a lifetime and kick off your holiday season in style at the Winter Carnival and downtown lighting in Morganton on Saturday, Nov. 23.
“The Winter Carnival and lighting of our town is one of my favorite events! I always see new smiley faces and in this small town that I’ve lived in for most of my life. It brings me great joy to see more people discovering our special events, downtown vibe, beautiful storefronts and delicious restaurants,” said Kasey Goodfellow, community events coordinator
For more information, call 828-438-5252 or email info@downtownmorganton.com.
