Hometown Christmas

Get ready for a MAGICAL day of Christmas cheer right here in Garrard County! We’re excited to announce Hometown Christmas 2026, and we have a wonderful day of family fun, holiday traditions, and festive activities planned for everyone!

Saturday, November 28, 2026
The Square- Lancaster, Kentucky

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!

10:00-2:00– Garrard County Arts Council Garrard Arts and Wherritt House Gifts Open @ 206 Lexington Street

2:00 PM – FREE Christmas Movie- seating is limited to available seats.
Bring the family to The Grand Theater, 117 Lexington Road, for Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! FREE movie and snacks!

4:00 PM – Food Trucks on the Square! (Food Trucks will need to contact City Hall to participate.)
Come hungry to purchase some delicious food!

4:00 – 5:30 PM – Free Letters to Santa & Christmas Crafts
Visit the Garrard County Public Library for a fun Christmas craft and letter-writing station!

4:00 – 5:45 PM – Free Holiday Photo Props & Crafts. Stop by the Whitaker Area for festive photo opportunities and additional Christmas crafts!

4:00 – 5:45 PM – Free Face Painting & Photo Station. Visit the FSNB Community Room for a photo station by Elevated Events by Brooke and face painting by Dynamic Face Painting!

4:00 – 5:45 PM – More Christmas Fun!
Enjoy Christmas caroling on the Square (Text the Chamber if you want to be a caroler- Costume Required- this is a volunteer opportunity- for other volunteer opportunities- contact the Chamber)!

6:00 PM – LANCASTER CHRISTMAS PARADE! (Contact City Hall to participate in the parade)
Gather your family and friends for one of our favorite hometown traditions!

Following the Parade:
Visits with Santa!

AND THE CHRISTMAS FUN DOESN’T STOP THERE!

BUSINESS CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST!
Calling ALL Garrard County businesses, Chamber members and non-members! Decorate your storefront, window, or business space for Christmas!

Submit your photo by November 27 at 5:00 PM.
Facebook voting: November 28 – December 1 at noon.
Winners announced December 1!

BUSINESS UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST!
Calling all Garrard County Chamber members! Get your employees together, pull out those wonderfully ugly Christmas sweaters, and show us your Christmas spirit!

Submit your photo by December 7 at noon.
Facebook voting: December 8 – December 11 at noon.
Winners announced December 11!

Both contests include trophies (1st-3rd), bragging rights, and Christmas donuts for first-place winners!

Text contest photos to 859-792-2282.

And new:
HOUSE CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST!
Calling ALL Garrard Countians! Decorate your home for Christmas!

Submit your photo by December 14th at 5:00 PM.
Facebook voting: December 15 – December 18 at noon.
Winner announced December 18th! The Winner will receive a Garrard Christmas Prize Basket.

There’s nothing quite like Christmas in a small town!

We invite everyone to come downtown, support our local businesses, make special memories with family and friends, and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year in Lancaster!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NOVEMBER 28!

This event is sponsored by our Platinum and Gold Sponsors!

Platinum Sponsors
City of Lancaster- Lancaster Mayor- Michael Gaffney
Garrard Fiscal Court
Farmers National Bank
Kentucky Legacy Construction
MAINSTREETMEDIATV

Gold Sponsors
Allison Abrasives
Central Kentucky Federal Savings Bank
Designed Electrical Integrators
First Southern National Bank
Jordan Web Solutions
Lancaster Grand Theatre – Lancaster, Kentucky
LockRidge Park
The Hilt
Whitaker Bank
White House Clinics
Hometown Live Radio