Story & photos by Carol Montana
BETHEL, NY (December 2, 2013) – The 6th anniversary of the family-friendly “Santa’s Village” of Sullivan County has seen an expansion to two locations.
Opening night took place at Upper Room Farms in Bethel featuring lots of lighted displays, a petting zoo, free hot chocolate and cookies, rides on the Hilltop Express, songs by Cathy Paty Music, pictures with Santa and more.
Santa’s Village continues at Upper Room Farms on Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and will feature music by Amber Hayes on December 7.
Then on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14, Santa’s Village will return to its original location at Hilltop Homes and will feature a live broadcast by Thunder 102 and music by Somerville on on Friday, December 13.
Attendees at both locations are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy for the M&M Auto Group / Thunder 102 / Hilltop Homes “No Child Should in Thunder Country Should Be Without a Toy for the Holidays” Toys for Tots mission.
Visitors will also be able to donate to Sullivan County Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Here are some photos from the first evening of Santa’s Village. To see more photos or to order prints from Santa’s Village at Upper Room Farms, visit The Catskill Chronicle on Zenfolio.
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Wonderful that SC is keeping our families in the Holiday Spirit, despite all the nonsense that is going on. Keep up the great displays.