Monday, December 3, 2012
Avon's Candlelite Walk weekend brought out thousands to enjoy warm weather and holiday cheer.
The annual Candlelite Walk in Avon included trains, gingerbread houses, carolers and of course, Santa, who made the journey from Olde Avon Village to the Heritage Square Gazebo in the French Creek District in a horse-drawn carriage. Seasonal revelers enjoyed temperatures nearing 60 on Saturday night and carolers and residents followed Santa west down Detroit Avenue carrying battery-lit candles to the gazebo where singing continued. The events followed a Wine Walk on Friday night. Did you take pictures? Add them to our gallery.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Winners from the gingerbread contest.
Creativity was the norm at this year's gingerbread house contest featured during Avon's Candlelite Walk weekend. The houses, on display at the Avon Historical Society on the corner of Detroit and 611, were open to the public for review. A winner was announced Dec. 1. First place was awared to Elizabeth Regas who created a "gingerbread barn" complete with a horse head seen in a barn stall. Second place, for a gingerbread village, went to Marissa Lubowicz and third place to Lucy Greaney's house, with a peppermint field. Check back later for pictures from the weekend's events, including Santa in his horse-drawn sleigh being pulled down Detroit Road.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Three days of events will start the holiday season in Avon.
Avon’s Candlelite Walk, a perennial favorite holiday tradition, is scheduled for Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 this year. The event, sponsored by the French Creek Merchants and the French Creek Development Associations, draws visitors from all over Northeast Ohio as well as locally. Starting at noon on Friday, Nov. French Creek merchants and restaurants will offer “Candy Cane” specials, valuable prize drawings and tasty treats for holiday shoppers. Shops will be adorned in their holiday best showcasing thousands of ornaments and gift ideas. Friday at dusk, stroll the candlelit sidewalks of Avon’s French Creek District, starting with the second annual “Winter Wine Walk” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, where participants are invited to taste an array of wines and …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Three days of holiday events and Christmas specials.
Avon’s Candlelite Walk, a perennial favorite holiday tradition, is scheduled for Nov. 30 – Dec. 2 this year. The event, sponsored by the French Creek Merchants and the French Creek Development Associations, draws visitors from all over Northeast Ohio as well as locally. Starting at noon on Friday, Nov. French Creek merchants and restaurants will offer “Candy Cane” specials, valuable prize drawings and tasty treats for holiday shoppers. Shops will be adorned in their holiday best showcasing thousands of ornaments and gift ideas. Friday at dusk, stroll the candlelit sidewalks of Avon’s French Creek District, starting with the second annual “Winter Wine Walk” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m, where participants are invited to taste an array of wines and …
