Virginia-Highland Winterfest and Tour of Homes set for Dec. 13-14
Virginia Highland s annual Tour of Homes and Winterfest are teaming up for a weekend of holiday fun on Dec - Photo by Craig Bromley For the first time the Virginia-Highland Civic Association VHCA will host its Tour of Homes in tandem with Virginia-Highland Winterfest offering a full weekend of seasonal celebration The collocation brings together Instagram-worthy homes for the holidays with irresistible charm shops restaurants and area spirit Returning to its original December schedule the Virginia-Highland Tour of Homes celebrates a century of architectural charm and neighborhood pride with a showcase of beautifully decorated homes including homes featured in Architectural Digest and House Beautiful Tour times are Saturday Dec from noon to p m and Sunday Dec from noon to p m Tickets are per person children and younger are free in advance at vahitourofhomes org or the day of the event The tour app is available on both Apple and Google Play The tour offers a rare peek inside these coveted homes beautifully dressed in their holiday best and the opportunity to be inspired by particular of Atlanta s top interior designers including Heuer Design Collective Bellwether Interiors and Nugent Co Proceeds from the Tour of Homes benefit the Virginia-Highland Civic Association and its work with civic engagement local schools parks and locality improvement projects This year the magic of the Home Tour extends beyond the featured houses VHCA will host Winter Wonderland a charming and cozy display of storefront windows along North Highland Avenue For this presentation Midtown High School students were partnered with neighborhood businesses to create festive creative window designs that bring the spirit of the season to life The same weekend the Virginia-Highland District Association will host Winterfest a growing neighborhood event tradition delights visitors from across the city with the Jingle Jog K a holiday parade gift area and more By combining the vibrant resource of Winterfest with the historic charm of the Tour of Homes the weekend becomes a major society benefit that offers something for everyone from runners to shoppers to architecture lovers By merging these signature events the Virginia Highland District Association and Virginia-Highland Civic Association are able to combine forces and raise more funding for essential services and neighborhood improvements helping preserve the charm and vitality of Virginia-Highland for years to come Unwrap the Weekend Schedule Saturday Dec a m Jingle Jog K a m Holiday Parade a m to p m Gift Sphere a m to p m Kids CornerNoon to p m Tour of Homes Sunday Dec Noon to p m Tour of Homes Jingle Jog Courtesy VHDA A Closer Look Jingle Jog KThe Jingle Jog is back and bigger than ever Lace up your sneakers put on your bells and kick off Winterfest weekend with a festive K starting at a m on Dec Your little ones can join the fun too with our -mile Elf Dash free for runners under Come decked out in your festive holiday gear costumes are highly encouraged Every Jingle Jogger will receive a commemorative race T-shirt Holiday ParadeThe Holiday Parade rolls out at a m after the Jingle Jog making its way down Lanier Blvd filling the streets with festive floats music and holiday cheer Want to be part of the magic Float registration is now open so gather your group get creative and join the fun Holiday Parade Courtesy VHDA Gift MarketFind gifts worth giving and assistance the talented local makers and artisans at the heart of the festival From youth-made crafts to unique vintage jewelry the Gift Industry is the perfect place to shop small and check off everyone on your list The sector is open Saturday from a m to p m The Tour of HomesThe annual event anchors the weekend with a self-guided look inside chosen of the neighborhood s the bulk charming residences dressed up for the season The tour runs both Saturday and Sunday See page for more on the tour Kids CornerWinterfest is fun for the whole family Bring your little ones to the Kids Corner from a m to p m on Saturday for a day packed with holiday excitement from festive crafts and s mores to face painting and bounce houses It s the perfect spot for kids to play create and make merry memories while you shop For the full schedule participating vendors and volunteer opportunities visit virginiahighlanddistrict com winterfest or follow virginiahighlanddistrict on Instagram and Facebook for updates The post Virginia-Highland Winterfest and Tour of Homes set for Dec - appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta
