Merriment on Main
Thousands of visitors gather in downtown Vacaville to celebrate the holiday season and watch the lighting of a decorated fifty-foot tree. Main Street fills with crowd entertainers, performers, and booths offering sweets and goodies. Attendees can explore the Merry Market, take festive photos along the snowy Winter Walkway, visit Santa in the Kid Zone, and enjoy complimentary train rides.
What to Expect
Fifty-foot tree lighting ceremony with entertainment, vendors, and community holiday cheer.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Vacaville
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Vacaville
Food & Drink
Main Street vendors offer sweets and goodies, and Merry Market vendors sell holiday treats alongside non-food goods.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Tree Lighting at 6:30 PM.
- Accessibility: An accessible viewing area with seating accommodations is available on Davis Street facing the tree, and a sensory room is provided at the McBride Community Center.
Tips & Advice
- If you want to perform or run a booth, apply by October 25, 2026. Food vendors also need the Solano County Health special event application.
- Subscribe on the city's Merriment on Main page to receive event and vendor updates as the evening gets closer.
- Sponsors who want a Main Street lamp banner should confirm by October 20, because banners only go to the first 16 sponsors.
- Be downtown well before the tree lighting, because the fifty-foot tree is lit promptly and thousands of people gather on Main Street.
- Dress warmly, because the whole celebration happens outdoors along Main Street on a December evening.
Special Events & Promotions
- The tree lighting is scheduled for 6:30 PM.
- Complimentary train rides are available for all ages.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
Vendors line Main Street offering sweets and goodies. Performers and crowd entertainers work the crowd, and the evening builds to the lighting of the fifty-foot tree, with music and lights.
Is it good for small children?
Yes. The performers and crowd entertainers are there to captivate even the smallest kids.
How can I perform at Merriment on Main?
Submit the Performance Application by October 25, 2026. The event details and regulations for performers are posted alongside it.
How do I get a vendor booth?
Submit the Vendor Booth Application by October 25, 2026. Food vendors also need to complete the Solano County Health Special Event Food Vendor Application.
How can my business sponsor the event?
Contact the city's Merriment on Main team by phone or email. Main Street lamp banners go to the first 16 sponsors confirmed by October 20. Stage time or live mentions need confirmation by November 3, and event-day signage and slides by November 17.
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