STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Tree Lighting
and Holiday Market

Saturday, November 21, 2026
4–8 p.m.

George L. Gordon Jr. Government Center
1300 Courthouse Road
Stafford, VA 22554

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A scene from a previous Stafford County Tree Lighting.

Holiday Market Vendors

59 vendors across 12 categories.

Books

  • JS Furlong
  • Paper Pie
  • Andy Chitty Books
  • The Book Market FXBG
  • Author Celeste Vannoy

Apparel

  • Sandy’s Customs
  • Button Up With Vivi
  • Splendr Boutique

Accessories

  • Queen of Shadezzz
  • Beaded by Bekah
  • 2B Linkd, LLC
  • It’s Clay My Way

Candles / Scents

  • Mis Bella’s with Mina
  • Briar & Bloom
  • Evy Glow Scents

Personal Care

  • Riverbend Soap Company
  • YoQiZen Healing Arts Dojo
  • Infinity Scentz & Co.
  • 324 & Co
  • Bearded Crocodile, LLC

Kids

  • Dragon and Quill 3D
  • Silly Goose Imagination Village
  • Capy & Cake Slime Co.

Baked Goods

  • Wild Flower Confections
  • Katie’s Cake Pops
  • Mo Mo Sullivan’s Sweet Shop
  • Stafford DreamWise
  • S’s Treat Studio
  • One Lady and A Mixer
  • JIT Cheesecake
  • Gourmet Gringa

Gifts

  • Twisted T Crochet
  • Tempest Hands LLC
  • The George Washington Foundation
  • Lucky Laserworks
  • Designs by Unique
  • Element Crafted
  • Aunt Jackie’s Creations
  • Professional Artist and Artisans of Stafford County
  • Riverside CPA
  • DOTZ Amazing!!
  • Abl Crafts Forver
  • Emergent Creaction LLC
  • The Sweetest Affair, LLC
  • Taryn’s Craft Creations
  • Krafty Kimmy Kreations
  • Take Me Home
  • Made with Love and Hart

Decor

  • Amy’s Up to Something
  • Tuxedobox
  • Buckle Up Designs

Honey

  • Rock Hill Honey Bee Farms
  • Hive & Thistle

21+ Beverages

  • Barley Naked Brewing Co.
  • Cider Labs
  • Nokesville Winery

Woodworking

  • LZ’s Crafty Corner
  • Tiller and Twig
  • Mozzi Woodworking
  • Made by Shay

Schedule of Events

Saturday, November 21, 2026

Event hours: 4–8 p.m.

Photos with Santa: 6–8 p.m.

Also at the event

  • Inflatable bounce houses
  • Holiday stilt walkers
  • Food trucks
  • Holiday music and entertainment

Performance schedule subject to change.

4:00 p.m.

Holiday market opens

Shop the holiday market from 4–8 p.m.

5:55 p.m.

Santa and Grinch arrive

Arrival on a firetruck.

6:00 p.m.

Hartwood Elementary School

Stafford County Public School vocal performances begin.

6:30 p.m.

Tree lighting & fountain fireworks

Welcoming remarks and tree lighting with the Stafford County Chairman of the Board.

6:35 p.m.

Rodney Thompson Middle School

7:00 p.m.

Brooke Point High School

7:25 p.m.

North Stafford High School Jazz Band

8:00 p.m.

Holiday music closes the evening

Holiday market and event conclude.

Location, Parking and Maps

George L. Gordon Jr. Government Center

1300 Courthouse Road
Stafford, VA 22554

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Parking and Accessibility

ADA parking and the shuttle drop-off are beside the tree area. Vendor parking is marked separately on the event map.

First aid and reunification are near the tree. Restrooms are marked near the inflatables and at the lower end of the market.

The bus route runs from the marked pickup area along Courthouse Road to the event drop-off, returning via Richmond Highway and Hospital Center Boulevard. Follow posted signs and staff directions.

Event Map

Find the market, activities, amenities and parking areas.

Event layout showing the tree, Santa photos, holiday market, food trucks, eating areas, inflatables, restrooms, ADA parking, shuttle drop-off and first aid.
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Parking and Shuttle Route

Use the marked parking and shuttle pickup locations to reach the event.

Bus route map showing parking and pickup locations, the event drop-off, Courthouse Road, Richmond Highway and Hospital Center Boulevard.
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