Nestled at the foot of Mount Shasta in Northern California, McCloud Vintage Christmas—formerly known as Winterfest—transforms the historic town into a heartwarming Norman Rockwell style holiday wonderland each December. Christmas in historic McCloud delights guests with its nostalgic charm, creative seasonal events, and small-town hospitality—perfect for families or anyone seeking a sprinkle of old-fashioned holiday magic.

Check back on this page as the season gets closer for more festivities!

McCloud Vintage Christmas Schedule

(in progress)

Friday, December 4 - FESTIVITIES COMMENCE!

• Lighted Parade on Main Street at 5:30 - staging is at the Calvary Christian Church at 5:15

• Christmas Tree lighting immediately following the parade

• Santa arrives in the parade and will be available for a meet & greet after the tree lighting, at the McCloud Heritage Museum until 9pm.

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Saturday, December 5 - CHILDREN'S DAY

• Kids activities at the Mercantile on Main, 12-3

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Friday, December 11 - MAIN STREET OLD-STYLE RUSTA AND BONFIRE

• Rusta-Style Barbecue - Menu and cost to be determined

• Bonfire, specialty hot cocktails, mocktails, Christmas vendors, hands-on craft making, festive music under the lighted tents

• Prize for the ugliest holiday sweater

• Fun from 3-9; dinner served 5-8​​

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Wednesday, December 16 - Deadline to enter McCLOUD CHRISTMAS DECORATION CONTEST

• Click here for details and to enter: LIGHT UP MCCLOUD ENTRY FORM

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MORE FESTIVITIES

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Saturday, December 19 - VOENA Children's Choir - Hold your breath as the angelic voices of VOENA take the stage, dressed in full Victorian attire, illuminating the season with a harmony that transcends borders. Step into a world of twinkling lights, gentle wonder, and the warmth of human connection in winter's embrace. This cultural celebration of light invites you to experience the magic of the holidays in a way that brings people together--through song, story, and soul. At the heart of this performance is VOENA's mission: Uniting the world with children's voices. With singers representing over 35 cultures, VOENA has performed on some of the world's greatest stages--the White House (for Presidents Clinton and Bush), Carnegie Hall, the London Olympics, the World Expo in Japan, for the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and Carnegie Hall.

 

​Saturday & Sunday, December 20-21 - Character Breakfast at the McCloud River Inn by reservation only. See website for details.