Winterfest 2007 Event Schedule
(subject to change)


When you see a click on it to link to further details.

Friday the 7th

  Saturday the 8th   Sunday the 9th
6:00 pm
Bingham Park
Opening Ceremony & Bonfire
Sandy Gabrielson, Master of Ceremonies, Music by the students of Wallenpaupack Area High School Ensemble
Hot Chocolate served at Bon Fire
1:00 mm
  5:00 pm
Winterfest Tree Farm at the Train Station
Christmas Tree Sales
Sponsored by Olsommer's Tree Farm
Spring Hill Road, Sterling, PA
Select a beautiful, freshly cut tree.
 
10:00 am
4:00 pm
Winterfest Tree Farm at the Train Station
Christmas Tree Sales
Olsommers Tree Farm

 
4:00 pm to
6:00 pm

Hawley Municipal Building

Hensel Photo Exhibit
Visitors will discover images of life in the area 100 years ago reproduced from the Hawley Public Library Archives of Louis Hensel Photographic Plates.

  9:30 am
10:30 am
11:30 am

12:30 pm
  1:30 pm
  2:30 pm
  3:30 pm

Departing from Hawley
Borough Hall
Holiday House Tours
A strike through the time indicates it is sold out.
Get an inside look at some of Hawley's architectural gems. Four 19th century homes will be open to visitors during a one-day only house tour. Each exquisitely restored home will be decorated in traditional holiday splendor. Enjoy the scenery as you ride to each location aboard the Winterfest tour bus. Bus tours depart from the Hawley Municipal Building.
 
  Open House & Refreshments
Hawley Public Library
103 Main Avenue
10:00 am to
  3:00 pm
Penny Lane Candles & Candies
602 Church St
Portraits with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Snap a photo with the Jolly old elf himself. Receive one 4x5 Digital print in 10 minutes from Amanda Meyer Photography $6.00
 
5:00 pm to
6:30 pm
The Looking Glass
Art Gallery
229 Main Street
Pre Opening Celebration
Enjoy an impressive sneak-peak at works by master artist JJ Jacson, with a champagne celebration. Music will be provided by the Wallenpaupack Area High School Ensemble.
 
9:00 am
Cafe Buon Giorno
Church & Penn St
Winterfest Celebration Brunch

Traditional brunch favorites and some new additions will be served.
11:00 to
  3:000 pm

Torte Knox
Main Ave
Winterfest Enchanted Brunch
Featuring Lobster Benedict
(570) 226-8200
for reservations
$20 per person
www.torteknox.com for more information.
 
5:00 pm to
8:00 pm

Artisan Picture Framing Art Gallery
204 Main Street
Scenic Winter Paintings Exhibit & Sale
Featuring works by distinguished local artists. Meet the artists and enjoy wine and cheese during the opening reception. Exhibit continues throughout Winterfest.
9:00 am
2:00 pm
Presbyterian Church
815 Church Street
6th Annual Cookie Walk and Tea

Choose from a selection of 20 different varieties of luscious homemade gourmet cookies. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., tea, beverages and light refreshments will be served, including a sampling of the cookies available for sale at the cookie walk. $7 for adults, $4 for children. For information call (570) 226-4853
 
11:00 to
  2:30 pm
Settlers Inn
Main Ave
Winterfest Brunch with Music by Harpost Diane O'Malley
Diane O'Malley is an accomplished performer of contemporary, classical and original music that flows from her heart to her harp. The perfect accompaniment for a holiday brunch featuring a classic menu of holiday favorites. Visit www.thesettlersinn.com/eventshtm for details. Advance reservations suggested. call (570) 226-2993 or (800) 833-8527
4:00 pm to
6:30 pm
Torte Knox Restaurant
Main Avenue
Winterfest Pre Consort Dinner

$40.00

(570) 226-8200
for reservations.
 
10:00 am to
  5:00 pm
Poindexter's Toys & Gifts
Main Avenue
Create your Own Holiday Craft
 
12:00 pm
  4:00 pm

Miss Elly's Antiques & Such
Church Street
Horse and Carriage Rides

$10 per person, weather permitting
8:00 pm
Queen of Peace Church
314 Chestnut Ave at Church Street
Performance by
The Virgin Consort

An elegant blend of traditional and Victorian carols and medieval and Renaissance sacred works, sung by an ensemble of 8 superb voices. Advance Tickets, $15, for sale at Settlers Inn (570) 226-0782 or Hawley Library (570) 226-4620
10:00 am
12:00 pm
Settlers Inn
4 Main Avenue
Lace Making and Tatting Demonstration


Demonstration of the intricate craft that dates back to the late 15th -early 16th century when the fabric was a sign of prestige and wealth.
12:00 pm
3:00 pm

Hawley Cultural & Creative Arts Center Lobby , Church Street
Downtown Hawley Partnership
Winterfest Information Booth

 
7:00 pm to
9:00 pm
Falls Port Inn
Main Ave & Church Street
Live Musical Entertainment
In the Tap Room
10:00 am to
  3:00 pm
Penny Lane Candles & Candies
602 Church St
Portraits with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Snap a photo with the Jolly old elf himself. Receive one 4x5 Digital print in 10 minutes from Amanda Meyer Photography $6.00
 
1:00 pm to
3:00 pm
Hawley Borough Hall
Main Ave
Hensel Prints
From the Archives of the
Hawley Public Library
 
7:00 pm to . . . Winterfest Opening Celebration Dinner
Torte Knox Restaurant

Main Street
(570) 226-8200 for reservations.
10:00 am to
  4:00 pm
The Black Bear
Conservatory of
Music
314 Main Ave
Classics and Carols
Performed by the area youth from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. After that, a host of area artists and ensembles will entertain with a medley of holiday and classical favorites from Mozart to Jingle Bells to everything in between. Warm up to a steaming cup of hot chocolate and an assortment of holiday treats as you enjoy the sounds of the season.
 
1:00 pm to
2:00 pm
Looking Glass
Art Gallery
229 Main Ave
Bell Choir
Ring in the holiday season with a time-honored concert of holiday music provided by the bell choir of the Hawley United Methodist Church.
 
 
11:00 am
12:30 pm
Hawley Library
Main Avenue
Author Book Signing
11 - 12:30    Frank Little Bear
11 -   2:00    Lindsay Barrett George
                   Bob Eckstein
  1:00 - 4:00 Peter Wynne
11:00 - 4:00 Michael Gadomski
2:30 pm
The Ritz Theater Keystone Street
The Minstrel, the Monk and the Maiden

A FREE holiday show filled with laughs for the entire family! Enjoy this original play by W. A. Gabrielson entitled "Once Upon A Christmas Eve" and roll with laughter as a cast of characters entertain your holiday spirit.
    11:00 am
  3:00 pm

Stourbridge Line
Rail Excursions

Wayne Co Chamber of Commerce

Winter Wonderland
Express Train Ride


303 Commercial St, Honesdale
Bundle up for a 4 hour round-trip ride, with a layover for Hawley's Winterfest. Train leaves Honesdale at 11:00 a.m. and arrives in Hawley at 11:45 a.m.
Call (800) 433-9008 or
(570) 253-1960 for reservations.
Adults $16, Children 12 and under $13

3:00 pm to
6:00 pm

Artisan Picture Framing Art Gallery
204 Main Street
Winterfest Art Show
Featuring original art work by distinguished local artists, and photographs of Wallenpaupack area scenes by Peter Daniel. Wine and Cheese reception.
    11:00 am
  1:00 pm

Hawley Library

103 Main Avenue

Gingerbread Cookie Decorating


Children and adults will decorate tasty gingerbread in the spirit of the season. For information call (570) 226-4620 FREE

3:00 pm
Artisan Picture Framing Art Gallery
204 Main Street
Winterfest Raffle Drawing
The featured prize is a charming, custom framed, watercolor painting of a Hawley winter scene. This painting is the third in a series by prominent local artist, Barbara Briden.
    11:00 am
5:00 pm

Hawley Cultural & Creative Arts Center Lobby , Church Street
Downtown Hawley Partnership
Winterfest Information Booth

 
   
    12:00 pm
  4:00 pm

Miss Elly's Antiques & Such
Church Street
Horse and Carriage Rides

$10 per person, weather permitting
   
    12:00 pm
  4:00 pm
Hawley Antique Exchange
Route 6
Live DJ spinning classical vinyl records.    
    12:00 pm
Torte Knox Restaurant
301 Main Ave
1902 White House Lunch


Enjoy a luncheon menu typical of those served at the White House at the beginning of the 20th century.
$25.00
For information and reservations call (570) 226-8200 or
(800) I CAN COOK
   
    12:00 pm
5:00 pm

Hawley Municipal Building
Main Avenue
Hensel Photo Exhibit

Visitors will discover images of life in the area 100 years ago, reproduced from the Hawley Public Library's archives of Louis Hensel photographic plates.
   
    10:00 am
12:00 pm
Settlers Inn
4 Main Avenue
Lace Making and Tatting Demonstration

Demonstration of the intricate craft that dates back to the late 15th -early 16th century when the fabric was a sign of prestige and wealth.
   
    1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Hawley Library
103 Main Ave
Jingle Bell Jazz

With the Doug Smith Lexington Jazz Trio, local musicians whose skills range from Dixieland and Big Band, Reggae, Jazz and Experimental.
   
    1:00 pm
3:00 pm
Falls Port Inn
Main Ave and Church Street
Ice Carving

Watch as professional ice carvers turn blocks of ice into shimmering works of art.
   
    2:30 pm
The Ritz Theater Keystone Street
The Minstrel, the Monk and the Maiden

A FREE holiday show filled with laughs for the entire family! Enjoy this original play by W. A. Gabrielson entitled "Once Upon A Christmas Eve" and roll with laughter as a cast of characters entertain your holiday spirit.
   
    3:00 pm
6:00 pm
Artisan Picture Framing &
Art Gallery
Main Avenue
Winterfest Art Show

Featuring original artwork by distinguished local artists and photographs of Wallenpaupack area scenes by Peter Daniel. Wine & Cheese reception.
   
    6:00 pm
Torte Knox Restaurant
Main Ave
Special Torte Knox Dinner


$75.00
(570) 226-8200 for reservations
   
    6:30 pm
Hawley Methodist Church
The Road to Bethlehem
Living Nativity
 

Guided tour presented by children and adults. No charge.
Refreshments served. Christmas
Tree ornament making for kids.
More information: 570-226-3875
   
    7:00 pm
Hawley Cultural & Creative Arts Center
Church Street
Victorian Dancers 

Top Hats and Lace, A Wayne County based Victorian dance group will perform followed by social dancing and additional entertainment. Refreshments will be served.