Christmas in Middleburg

December 4 @ 5:00 pm - December 6 @ 2:00 pm

An hour west of Washington, D.C., historic Middleburg, the heart of Virginia’s horse and hunt country, transforms into a festive winter wonderland each holiday season. The town’s beloved Christmas in Middleburg celebration dates back to 1914, when students at Foxcroft School staged a Christmas pageant for the community. Over the years, the tradition grew to include a parade alongside the Middleburg Hunt Review, becoming a nationally renowned holiday spectacle. Today, the festivities bring together locals and visitors for a charming celebration of the season.

The celebrations begin with a tree lighting ceremony and carols, followed by family-friendly traditions like Breakfast with Santa, where children can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. The highlight of the festivities is the Middleburg Hunt and Hounds Review, featuring hounds and mounted riders parading down Washington Street, followed by a spirited Christmas parade filled with festive floats and community participants. Visitors can continue the celebration at the town’s cozy restaurants, bars, wineries, and breweries. The holiday weekend concludes with Foxcroft School’s traditional Christmas pageant, featuring live animals, music, and a beautiful Nativity scene.

Friday: “O Holy Night!” Tree Lighting Ceremony and carols behind the Middleburg Museum.
Saturday, 8–11 a.m.: Breakfast with Santa at Middleburg Community Charter School.
Saturday, 11–11:30 a.m.: Middleburg Hunt and Hounds Review on Washington Street, featuring mounted foxhunt riders and hounds.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.: Kids’ Zone at the Middleburg Community Center, with family-friendly activities.
Saturday, 2 p.m.: Christmas Parade along Washington Street, featuring festive floats, bands, local organizations and community participants.
Sunday, 2 p.m.: Foxcroft School’s traditional Christmas Pageant, featuring live animals, music and a beautiful Nativity scene.

Between festivities, visitors can explore Middleburg’s charming shops and enjoy its restaurants, bars, wineries and breweries, making a full weekend of holiday cheer in Virginia’s horse and hunt country.