Celebrating holiday cheer at the
tree lighting
You won’t want to miss this fabulous event to be held on Nov. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. as Fork Union comes alive with holiday cheer. Gather at 4312 James Madison Highway for a delightful evening filled with caroling, carriage rides, a special kids’ corner, dancing, delicious food trucks, and warm, free hot chocolate. And yes, of course, Santa will be joining us too! Take a moment to explore vendor tables for unique gifts and pick out the perfect cut Christmas tree while you enjoy the excitement in anticipation of the grand finale—watch as we light up the tree! This year, a talented local artist is crafting the star for the tree topper, which will be auctioned off to the highest bidder! Proceeds from the auction will support wonderful future events in our beloved Fork Union community. Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or a non-perishable food item to support the toy and food drive!
Buy Fluvanna First
The event is also a pickup point for the Buy Fluvanna First Holiday Passport. Every dollar spent locally helps our community grow stronger! To celebrate and support our local economy, Fluvanna County is excited to launch the “Buy Fluvanna First” campaign. Kicking off this initiative is the Holiday Passport, a fun and interactive way to discover Fluvanna’s businesses during the festive season. Beginning next week, shoppers can grab a Holiday Passport at any participating business, each offering a unique shopping experience! As you visit these spots, present your passport to collect a “stamp” for each stop. Once it’s filled up, you can drop it off at any participating location or mail it to the Fluvanna County Economic Development Office by Jan. 5. Every completed passport will have a chance to win prizes generously donated by local businesses, and there’s even a grand prize from Lake Monticello Golf Club! The drawing will happen on Jan. 7.
Where to Get a Passport:
Passports are available at Authentic Latin American Soul Food, The Barista Baker, Bunker Bistro, Chevy Chase, CK Jewelers, Crossing Brook Farm, Cuppa Joe, Cunningham Creek Winery & Brewery, Devoted Hair Salon, Fruit Hill Orchard, Happy Tails, Fork Union Pharmacy, Hardware Hills Winery, Jefferson Pharmacy, La Esperanza, Legacy Cutz, Lake Monticello Golf Club, Local Eats, Melissa Butler, Inc., Papa Jim’s, RDL Pool Supplies, Sacred Acres Alpaca Farm, Scarlett’s Flowers, Studio 55, Sweet Art Emporium, Tropic Tan, and Wahoo BBQ! They will also be distributed at the Art Fest in downtown Palmyra from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 14. For more information, please contact Nina Monroe at (434) 825-5298.
