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Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival at Olde Towne Portsmouth (Portsmouth)
December 12 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival began in 1998 and has become the signature holiday event for the City of Portsmouth. This special day of music and friendship takes place on Saturday December 12th, from 11 AM until 3 PM. You’ll find even more music in restaurants, bars, and churches after the festival officially ends. See the Sponsored music listing below. So, spend the day and enjoy the sounds of the holiday season and support the local shops and restaurants.
Tentative Schedule:
Showmobile Performances – 11:00am – 3:00pm
Portsmouth Public Schools – 11:00am – 3:00pm
Location – Middle Street Mall Area and Visitor Center (Outside)
Roving Costumed Characters – Noon – 2:00pm
Location – High Street
Strolling Carolers – 11:00am – 3:00pm
Children’s Activities – 11:00am – 3:00pm
Bounce Houses, Crafts, and Games
Location – Middle Street Area (Beside Visitor Center)
Fire Marshmallow Roasting Stations – 11:00am – 3:00pm
Locations – Areas along High Street
ALSO HAPPENING AT THE FESTIVAL (see separate event listings)
Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmer’s Market – Corner of Court and High – 10AM-2PM
The Coleman Collection’s Nativity Scene – Monumental United Methodist Church – 11AM-5PM
Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection at the Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center – 12PM-8PM
Snow Wonders on the Middle Street Mall and the Children’s Museum of Virginia – 6PM-6:30PM