Upcoming Events
North Pole Express - Presented by the Potomac Eagle
Friday, November 19th – Thursday, December 23rd (various days and times)
Every winter, the Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad brings families the journey of a lifetime. Experience the holidays with newfound joy as you and your kids board our train and get whisked away to the North Pole. Everyone can relive the magic this winter from caroling to milk and cookies, hot cocoa, and cider. Come see what else you’ll experience when you go on the North Pole Express!
Check for specific days and times and/or book your trip please call 304-424-0736 or click the link below.
Gingerbread Man Hunt - Presented by Gina’s Soft Cloth
Friday, November 26th – Thursday, December 23rd
Catch me if you can! Can you find the Gingerbread Man? Join us for a Gingerbread Men Hunt will be placed around local businesses and residences. Each Gingerbread Man found will have a letter to unlock a special code. Prizes will be given. Check back here for more information on this event. Look for additional details in the Hampshire Review. Fliers will be sent home with county elementary school students.
Check out Gina's Soft Cloth on Facebook - linked below:
Bringing of the Green at the Hampshire County Co-Op.
Friday, November 26th - Saturday, November 27th from 10am - 4pm
Traditional winter festivals included “hanging of the greens” or “bringing in the greens”. This is when fresh-cut greenery and branches are brought in to celebrate the harvest and the winter solstice. The “Greens” will be used to decorate our beautiful storefronts and homes. Volunteers and the public are welcome to join in and help.
Check out the Hampshire County Co-Op website below:
Festival of Lights at Central Hampshire Park - Presented by Hampshire County Parks and Recreation
Saturday, November 27th - Sunday, January 2nd, 2022
The holiday season will kick off with the illumination of the Festival of Lights at Central Hampshire Park. Lights will start shining at dusk. Turn up your radio and roll through the magical, transformed, park.
Check out the Hampshire County Parks & Rec website below:
Set up and Decorate the Festival of Trees
Saturday, November 27th - Wednesday, December 1st
This is the designated decorating time for those who have adopted trees for The Festival of Trees.
The Festival of Trees will be displayed on the lawn of the Courthouse Annex Building. You will find beautifully decorated trees donated and decorated by local businesses, schools, civil groups and individuals. Winterfest and the Festival of Trees is open to everyone!
WANT TO ADOPT A TREE - CLICK THIS LINK BELOW - DEADLINE TO ENTER IS FAST APPROACHING 11/12/21!!
Festival of Trees
Wednesday, December 1st - January 2, 2022
The City of Romney in collaboration with the Hampshire Co-Op will be hosting a Winterfest beginning in December. Winterfest will provide displays of a winter wonderland all through the city. Winterfest will become a holiday tradition to attract families and the overall community to celebrate the festive season. There will be a Festival of Trees displayed on the lawn of the Courthouse Annex Building. You will find beautifully decorated trees donated and decorated by local businesses, schools, civic groups, and individuals. Winterfest and the Festival of Trees are open to everyone!
Check out our current sponsors - linked below:
Decorating Town of Romney
Wednesday, December 1st - Thursday, December 2nd from 10am - 4pm
Volunteers welcome, Teams will meet at the Co-Op during afternoon hours.
Tree and Town Lighting Ceremony
Friday, December 3rd - Starting at 5 pm
Featuring a Christmas Program and Music provided by Hampshire High School Harmony, The Honeybees and The Ukulele Club, and a special appearance from a very important guest.
Business Open House and Cookie Crawl
Friday, December 3rd - 5pm - 7pm
Select businesses in Romney will remain open and will be offering cookies and beverages. Most information on participating businesses to come.
If you are a business in Romney and would like to participate in the Cookie Crawl - please click the link below:
Hampshire Co-Op Christmas Open House Wine and Food
Saturday, December 4th - 10 am - 7pm
All are invited to come and enjoy a festive atmosphere embellished with food, wine, art demonstrations, and music.
Check out the Hampshire Co. Marketplace & Co-op on Facebook - linked below:
Christmas Craft Bazaar at The Bottling Works
Saturday, December 4th - 9am - 6pm
This is being sponsored by Faith-Family-Crafting on Facebook. Please check out their page for more info. Check out their Facebook Page - https://bit.ly/2ZUGBK4
Capon Bridge Christmas Display

Saturday, December 4th - Starting at 5 pm
Stay tuned for more information in the future.
Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides - Presented by The Peach Festival
Friday, December 10th & Saturday, December 11th
Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 9am-11am (closed for the Parade) 2-5pm and 6-10pm
Jingle all the way and experience the holiday magic as you are pulled down the streets of our little Hallmark town. We are still in the process of making this a fantastic event, please stay tuned for up to date information.
Breakfast with Santa - Presented by Romney Volunteer Fire Department
Saturday, December 11th - 8am - 11am
Stay tuned for more information in the future.
Christkindl Market
Saturday, December 11th - 10am - 6pm
Christkindl Markets unites German and European tradition with international flair and local charm. Our Christkindl Market will offer vendors, high quality gifts and food, holiday cheer, music, and an ideal place for families and friends to make new, unique memories.
If you are interested in being a vendor at the market - please click the link below:
Romney Christmas Parade - Birch Lane

Saturday, December 11th - 12pm
Stay tuned for more information in the future.
FNB Christmas Party

Saturday, December 11th - 1pm - 3pm
Stay tuned for more information in the future.
Foodie Friday - Presented by The Hampshire County Co-Op
Friday, December 17th - 3pm - 7pm
All are invited to come and enjoy a festive atmosphere embellished with food, wine, art demonstrations and music.
Check out the Hampshire Co. Marketplace & Co-op on Facebook - linked below:
Shop Late and Shop Local (Sip and Shop)

Friday, December 17th & 18th
Look for more information and participating businesses to come.
If you are a business in Romney/Hampshire County and would like to participate in Shop Late and Shop Local - please click the link below: