Jacksonville, Oregon celebrates the holidays and our past with Victorian Christmas.
While the world has changed in 2020, we want to continue with the Christmas Spirit as much as possible.The Victorian Christmas season will kick-off with a virtual Caroling & Tree Lighting on Shop Small Saturday – 5:00 pm, November 28, 2020
Unfortunately, due to state health mandates our Christmas Parade has been cancelled this year.
Festivities continue on weekends leading up to Christmas. The celebration is a wonderful memory-making opportunity for families and friends and it has become a cherished tradition in the Rogue Valley. We decorate the town all in natural greenery with white lights to evoke Christmases past. But the activities will keep any of today’s visitors entertained.
On weekends between December 5 – 20 you can take family pictures with Father Christmas*, enjoy strolling carolers – some in vintage costumes. Horse drawn wagon rides are also available on weekends in December starting at the new City Hall on 5th St 11:30am-4pm.
*There is no charge for taking pictures with Father Christmas. We ask that all those 5+ wear a face covering and observe social distancing guidelines. You are welcome to take your own photos as there is no professional photographer. You will find Father Christmas at 155 North 3rd Street, in the Dan McGeorge Photo Gallery 11am-4pm.
If you would like to help support our Victorian Christmas celebrations, please donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/victorian-christmas
Holiday Shopping in Jacksonville
And where better to do your holiday shopping? Local shops times are imbued with holiday cheer and they have everything you will need to complete your holiday shopping. Additionally, the local restaurants and tasting rooms offer special holiday fare. And all of these establishments are independently owned. So you are guaranteed a personal experience.
- Virtual Community Caroling & Tree Lighting – Saturday, November 28th at 5:00 pm
(available for viewing on Facebook: @jacksonvilleoregon and Instgram: @visitjacksonvilleoregon) - Christmas Parade & Historic Tours (CANCELLED)
The Victorian Christmas Celebration is coordinated by the Jacksonville Oregon Chamber of Commerce and Business Association which can be reached by calling 541-899-8118 or emailing chamber@jacksonvilleoregon.org. It takes a village to put on this celebration and we welcome all types of help! If you would like to contribute to help support Victorian Chrismas, please donate here.
Come join us in historic, charming Jacksonville Oregon to celebrate the holidays the old fashioned way!
A Big Thanks to Our Sponsors! This celebration is only possible through their generous financial support.