Old-Fashioned Downtown Christmas
Old-Fashioned Downtown Christmas is held in historic downtown Athens each November. Come and enjoy the lights, music, food, and fun of an old fashioned Victorian Christmas in historic downtown Athens, Tennessee.
Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas has been a tradition in Athens for as long as anyone can remember. The festival was created to bring to the community an atmosphere of days gone by - when Christmas shopping was a family event of hustle and bustle around the square while all the sights, sounds, and smells of Christmas filled the air.
The Athens Downtown Business Association (DBA) organizes Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas now, and we have maintained that mission. Once a year, our DBA members along with other businesses from the community and around the region come together to bring you a wonderful family shopping experience in the heart of Athens.
Our First Annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Knight Park, horse drawn carriage rides, strolling carolers, old fashioned Christmas treats, visits with Santa Claus and two of his favorite reindeer, plus unique gifts and quality merchandise is just a sample of what's awaiting you this year.New This Year:
- 13,000 + Lights in Knight Park
- Visits with Santa in His Sleigh in Knight Park
- Santa “Paws” Photo Ops for Your Furry Friends (Happy Hounds Grooming, 203 E Washington Ave)
- Kid’s Zone with Games and Activities (Carter Insurance Parking Lot, 206 N White St)