Old Fashioned Christmas in Bell Buckle
Visitors can take sleigh rides with Santa and his elves around the tree-lined streets to take in the holiday lights and greenery. Activities throughout the historic town include roasting treats at a s'mores pit, listening to carolers, watching a Pet Parade, and viewing historic homes on a Quilt Walk tour. Children can stop by the pavilion to write letters to Santa and pick up candy canes.
Dec 5 – Dec 19, 2026 All ages Free.
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Plan Your Visit
Hours
11am to 4pm.
Food & Drink
A free s’mores pit is available; no other event food or drink options are specified.
Pets
Pets are welcome in the Pet Parade on December 5, and registration is free.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register your pet online before the December 5 Pet Parade, and dress them up to compete for Most Festive, Most Unusual or Best Matched ribbons.
- Pick up a Quilt Walk map at the downtown pavilion or a downtown shop, or download it from the Bell Buckle Chamber website before you go.
- Bring the kids to the pavilion on Main Street to write letters to Santa and collect candy canes between free sleigh rides around town.
- If it rains, head to the pavilion, where Santa parks his sleigh to stay dry and still poses for photos with visitors.
- Leave time to shop Bell Buckle's local stores for antiques, local art, crafts and home décor gifts you can't find anywhere else.
Special Events & Promotions
- Annual Pet Parade down Main Street on December 5. Entry is free, with ribbons for costume classes.
- Quilt Walk Tour of Homes opens the season on the first Friday in December, with Viewers' Choice awards.
- Gingerbread Decorating contest, free to join.
Links & Contact
Run by Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if it rains?
Santa parks his sleigh under the pavilion to stay dry, and he's available there for photos.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, bring them to the Pet Parade down Main Street on December 5. Registration is free, and ribbons go to Most Festive Pet Costume, Most Unusual Pet Costume and Best Matched Costume (pet and owner).
What is there for kids?
Kids can take free sleigh rides with Santa and roast treats at the free s'mores pit. At the pavilion on Main Street, they can write letters to Santa and pick up candy canes.
What is the Quilt Walk?
It's a tour of Bell Buckle's historic homes, each displaying quilts in many styles. Maps are at the downtown pavilion, downtown shops or the Chamber website. Viewers' Choice awards go to first and second place.
Is there holiday shopping?
Yes. Local shops sell antiques, work by local artists, crafts and home décor.
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