New Hartford usually rings in the Holiday Season during the first weekend in December. Following is a record of this year’s festivities, from Bakerville to New Hartford Center.
Friday, December 2: Bakerville Holiday Festival
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The festivities at the Bakerville Library on Friday evening, December 2 included Mrs. Claus in the small building next to the library
The Silent Auction in full swing at the Bakerville Library
The Bakerville tree is lit in the Yates' side yard
The bonfire that's traditionally part of the Bakerville festivities
Hot drinks were available to ward away the cold
Sunday, December 4: Breakfast With Santa
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The busy entrance to Breakfast With Santa at Antolini School
First time on Santa's lap
Children busy at the craft table
Impromptu entertainment during breakfast
Sunday, December 4: ‘Light New Hartford’
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Caroling at Light New Hartford
The line waiting to get inside the Torrington Savings Bank where Santa was seated
Santa's lap provides a good vantage point for this young man
Santa gives a little encouragement
The awesome New Hartford fire truck seen across the Bardens' wagon which served as Santa's "sleigh" for the ride downtown
The ice sculptures are a favorite for both young and older
The tree is lit!
HUGE Thanks: To the following groups whose hard-working members brought us a weekend packed with holiday fun:
- The Friends of the Bakerville Library and the Library Board who brought us the Bakerville Holiday Festival;
- The Members of the New Hartford Women’s Club who brought us ‘Breakfast With Santa;’
- The Members of the New Hartford Business Council who brought us ‘Light New Hartford.’
- The Members of the North Congregational Church who hosted a delicious Holiday Dinner prior to ‘Light New Hartford.’
Video of Holiday Festivities
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A short video of the weekend’s Holiday Festivities will be added shortly.
