Bradford will celebrate “Old Fashioned Christmas” from 9am to 4pm on Saturday in the historic business district.
Special events for the day include; a brunch with Santa at Beefeaters from 9am-noon, a free Holiday movie at the Main Street Movie House beginning at 10:30am, horse-drawn carriage rides boarding at 21 Main Street from11am-3pm, a professional chainsaw carving demonstration at the Main Street Mercantile from 11am-3pm, Pictures with Santa at Shawn Murray Studio from 1pm-4pm, and Studio B Dance performances at St. Bernard’s Gymnasium at 1:30pm, 2:15pm, and 3pm. Additional events include a Christmas Cookie sale at Leo’s Sub Shop from 10:30am-5pm, face painting at Wright’s Music Shed from 11am-1pm, 10 minute jewelry making classes at Team Minard Production’s new location at 94 Main Street from 9am-noon and a bracelet making class from 1pm-3pm, a free hair braiding class at Lisa’s Hairport at 11am, and a hot cocoa drive to support BAHS Cheerleading at Sam’s place.
In addition to these special events, Downtown businesses will also be offering up specials and sales for the day. Graham’s Florist will feature their Christmas greens at 20% off, Moments to Remember will have Holiday wreaths for purchase, and Santo Vida will be offering 10% off their best selling items; chlorophyll and Love and Peas. The Main Street Mercantile will have up to 50% off antiques and will have a holiday craft with Michelle Huber available all day. The Main Street outlet will offer 10% off Christmas with a variety of other store specials. The Tin Ceiling Gift Shoppe will have 20% off Christmas merchandise, and will also be drawing a winner for the 6 foot snowman raffle at 4pm. J&K pets will be continuing their variety of holiday specials for the event, and The Little Fabric Garden will be offering 25% off Christmas fabrics. Janet’s will be offering 20% off storewide, and Orris Jewelers will have a Halia beads closeout BOGO as well as 30% off silver spoons jewelry and Anna King Designs. Man’s world will have a holiday sale on men’s and women’s clothing, and Timeless Treasure will offer 25% off Christmas merchandise. Prestige Awards and Jewelry is having a diamond earring giveaway, stop in to register. Winner will be drawn December 20th. Sun Set bay is offering a month unlimited for $19.99 and 25% off products.
“This year’s event is full of family fun and great shopping opportunities” said Main Street Manager Chelsea Schwab. “The whole Downtown is very excited about Old Fashioned Christmas. It is a wonderful community event that keeps growing each year. Old Fashioned Christmas is the perfect opportunity for the whole family to enjoy Downtown Bradford’s historic character and finish up some Christmas shopping” she added. “Get out and enjoy the good weather while it lasts; Main Street welcomes you.”