Winters Holiday Tractor Parade & Festival
Visitors can watch a community tractor parade and gather for an annual tree lighting. Guests can also browse a holiday vendor market, participate in a hot cocoa crawl, and meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the gazebo.
What to Expect
Annual community holiday celebration featuring a tractor parade and tree lighting.
Event Details
Ages
All ages welcome
Organizer
City of Winters
Food & Drink
A hot cocoa crawl is offered on Friday.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and local holiday celebrants
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Fri Dec 4: Holiday Vendor Market 4:00 - 9:00PM; Hot Cocoa Crawl 4:30 - 7:00 PM; Meet Mr & Mrs Claus @ The Gazebo 5:30 - 8:30 PM; Tree Lighting 6:00 PM. Sat Dec 5: Holiday Vendor Market 2:00 - 9:00 PM; Meet Mr & Mrs Claus @ The Gazebo 4:00 - 5:30 PM; Tractor Parade Begins 6:00 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Come Friday for the Hot Cocoa Crawl and the tree lighting, then come back Saturday evening for the tractor parade through downtown Winters.
- Visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the gazebo early on Saturday, because their visits that day wrap up before the tractor parade begins.
- Browse the Holiday Vendor Market downtown on both days, and remember it opens earlier on Saturday than on Friday.
- Tractor owners who want to drive in the parade should register their tractor ahead, joining a tradition that started with a few local farmers in 2015.
- Dress warmly, because the tree lighting and tractor parade both happen outdoors downtown on December evenings.
Special Events & Promotions
- Tree Lighting on December 4, 2026.
- Tractor Parade on December 5, 2026.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens on each day?
Friday has the Holiday Vendor Market, the Hot Cocoa Crawl, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Claus at the gazebo, and the tree lighting. Saturday brings the market back, more Mr. and Mrs. Claus visits at the gazebo, and the tractor parade.
Where can kids meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus?
At the gazebo downtown, on both Friday and Saturday.
Can I enter my tractor in the parade?
Yes, tractors can be registered through the event to join the parade.
How can I take part as a vendor, volunteer or sponsor?
You can apply as a vendor for the Holiday Vendor Market, sign up as a volunteer, or become a sponsor through the event.
How did the tractor parade start?
It began in 2015 to bring the community together. What started with a few local farmers has grown into a celebration the whole town enjoys every year.
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