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Saturday November 30th, 2024

Kick-off the holiday season in South Fork. First up is Winterfest, hosted at the Rio Grande Club & Resort, which brings local vendors to display and sell food, crafts, holiday goods, antiques, artwork and more! Then, the annual Yuletide Lighting of the trees at the Visitor Center and historic water tower follows that evening! See the incredible holiday lights, enjoy Christmas music, a visit from Santa Claus, snacks, cookies, hot chocolate, and general holiday merriment!

Yuletide Celebration

Saturday after Thanksgiving • 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm • Free

The evening features the lighting of 50 Christmas Trees, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, treats and cookie decorating. Enjoy the magic evening in the comfort of our heated circus tent!

Takes place at the South Fork Visitor Center Google Map 28 Silver Thread Lane South Fork CO 81154

Winterfest Craft Show at the Rio Grande Club

Saturday after Thanksgiving • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm • Free

24+ vendors from across Colorado offering high-quality, affordable items. Plan on getting some of your Christmas shopping done and supporting our local artisans at the same time!

Find unique gifts and enjoy festive treats created by local artisans. Explore two full floors of local vendors and crafters, each offering a variety of goods that promise to fulfill all your holiday shopping needs. Remember, when you shop here, you're supporting local businesses! Santa will be visiting for photos.

Event Organizers

Winterfest is organized by Southern Colorado Events and hosted by the Rio Grande Club & Resort. Yuletide is organized by the South Fork Friends Foundation - a philanthropic organization focused on enhancing South Fork's unique appeal by funding activities that highlight its amazing beauty, build community relationships, encourage volunteerism, and bring creative projects to life.

Special thanks to the South Fork Marketing Group for their Sponsorship. 

VENDORS
Please contact Celeste with Southern Colorado Events at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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