The Riverton Merchants & Vendors Present Christmas in July!

Saturday, July 13 through Sunday, July 14th

Saturday, July 13, 2024 (Day #1 of 2)

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

• FOOD: Riverton General Store (Coffee, food, ice cream)

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM  

• DRINK: Specialty Christmas Coffees at Coffeology (2 School Street)

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM      

• SHOPPING: Vendor Marketplace and Tea Cup Auction supporting the Historic Riverton Grange Hall; Pick up your passport to win prizes
• SHOPPING: Shops at Riverton Marketplace (2 School Street) and Goat Petting Zone
• SHOPPING: Village Gift Shoppe
• REST: Riverton Vol. Fire Department is open for cooling and rest
• DONATE: Support the Community Food Bank with non-perishable food and cash donations – Riverton Fairgrounds
• FUN: Festival of Christmas Blow ups brought to you by the Muhl family!

11:00 AM – Noon    

• FUN: Hike the brand new 1-mile loop David Leff Trail at the end of School Street featuring local historic sites (hosted by Friends of American Legion and Peoples State Forest)

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM    

• FUN: 30+ Local Authors Showcase in the barn at the historic Riverton Fairgrounds

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM          

• FUN: Balloon artist along Main Street with Miss Carol the Balloon Lady

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM          

• FOOD: Orchard Hill Baking / Norbrook Beer Truck

Noon – 9:00 PM        

• FOOD: Royal Coachman Tavern at the Old Riverton Inn (436 East River Road)

Noon – 3:00 PM        

• FUN:  Visit the Farmington River Steward Team station with nature-themed Christmas ornaments for families to make.    

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM          

• FOOD: Summertime Sno-balls (shaved ice) on the Riverton Grange Hall Porch (17 Riverton Road)
• FUN: Wagon rides around the village courtesy of White Pines Campground (loading/unloading at Riverton Fairgrounds, Shops at Riverton Marketplace, and across the street from the Riverton Vol. Fire Department
• FUN: Free Popcorn at Popcorn Cart sponsored by Riverton Lions Club
• FOOD: Members of Barkhamsted Senior Center get a free ice cream cone at the Riverton General Store

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM      

• FUN:  Shelley(Cuz We Can) Thibault balloons for kids

3:00PM – 4:00 PM      

• FUN: Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at the Riverton Fairgrounds Administration Building (candy for children) – bring your camera and get a fun photo!

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM      

• FUN: Christmas Carolers around the Village

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM  

• FUN: Campfires at the Riverton General Store and Riverton Fire House with free smores for the children and campfire wood courtesy of White Pines Campground

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM      

• FUN: Flag Folding demonstrations with Riverton American Legion Post (3 Riverton Road)

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM            

• FUN: 34^th Veteran of the Month ceremony hosted by Riverton Grange and Riverton American Legion Post (Riverton Fire House, 3 Riverton Road) - POSTPONED.

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM        

• FUN: Free musical concert featuring Beale Street Eastband on the bandstand at the Riverton Fairgrounds. Bring a blanket and friends and enjoy this free outdoor event! Sponsored by the Riverton Merchants Association and the Union Agricultural Society of Barkhamsted, Colebrook & Hartland.

Sunday,July 14, 2024 (Day #2 of 2)

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM          

• FOOD: Riverton General Store (Coffee, food, ice cream)

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM            

• DRINK:  Specialty Christmas Coffees available at Coffeology (2 School Street)

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM    

• SHOPPING/FOOD:  Vendor Marketplace and Tea Cup Auction at the Riverton Grange Hall; pickup your passport to win prizes        
• SHOPPING/FUN: Shops at Riverton Marketplace and Goat Petting Zone
• SHOPPING: Village Gift Shoppe
• FUN:  Shelley (Cuz We Can) Thibault balloons for kids (floating around the village)
• REST: Riverton Vol. Fire Department is open for cooling and rest
• DONATE: Support the Community Food Bank with non-perishable food and cash donations – Riverton Fairgrounds
• FUN: Festival of Christmas Blowups brought to you by the Muhl family!

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• FUN: Face painting with the Aura of Beauty

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM      

• FOOD: Orchard Hill Baking / Norbrook Beer Truck

Noon – 7:00 PM      

• FOOD: Royal Coachman Tavern at the Old Riverton Inn (436 East River Road)

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM          

• FUN: Tour the Barkhamsted Historical Society’s historic Squire’s Tavern and view some of their extensive local history collection. (100 East River Road)

5:30 PM          

• FUN: Christmas in July teacup auction drawing supporting the historic Riverton Grange Hall; winners need not be present to win. Event Passport prize winners to be awarded.

6:00 PM      

• Event concludes

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For More Information Please Call Dave Roberts at 860-469-5067

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Special thanks to the historic Riverton Collaboration (Riverton Merchants Association, Riverton Grange #169, Riverton Lions Club, Union Agricultural Society of Barkhamsted, Colebrook & Hartland, Town of Barkhamsted, Shops at Riverton Marketplace, Riverton General Store, Village Gift Shoppe, Orchard Hill Baking, Royal Coachman Tavern at the Old Riverton Inn, Tiny Tim Fund Players, White Pines Campground, Farmington River Stewards Team, Cuz We Can, Barkhamsted Historical Society, Friends of American Legion & Peoples State Forest, The Aura of Beauty, the Muhl family, and the Riverton Vol. Fire Department) for hosting this event!

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