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Lakeport kicks off holiday season with Victorian market

Written by Harold LaBonte

Sunday, 25 November 2007

The Eleven Roses Ranch muledrawn trolley once again transported visitors around downtown Lakeport. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

LAKEPORT – Lakeport's Main Street was transported back to Victorian times for the fourth annual Dickens Christmas Market on Saturday.

More than 60 vendors lined up both sides of Main Street throughout the day.

Thousands of curious shoppers drifted from First to Fourth streets and back examining a wide range of holiday items and seasonal arts and crafts, many created by local artisans.

Children of all ages enjoyed a ride on a miniature train or rode the now-familiar muledrawn trolley from Eleven Roses Ranch. Hundreds more waited patiently to visit Santa in Santa’s Workshop.

Everyone was treated to live holiday caroling and several persons covering all ages donned period attire to show support of the event, as well as try and win a prize for best costume.

The day was topped off by a lighted Christmas parade at 6 p.m. followed by the city's Christmas tree lighting.

A majority of downtown business owners remained open for this year’s celebration, hosted by the Lakeport Chamber of Commerce. Total attendance estimates was not available at press time.

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Bert Hutt, attired as a Victorian gentleman, was a fixture of the day. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

The popular miniature train toured Lakeport's streets Saturday. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

Carolers added a festive touch to the market. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

Sandy Coelho-Davis (left) and friend at a booth downtown. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

The wares for sale included these decorative gourds. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

Another Christmas-themed item offered at the market. Photo by Harold LaBonte.

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written by smurf, November 25, 2007

judging by what visitors told me and what the pictures show, the "thousands" figure may be a tad high. And can we somehow figure out a way to not make mindless consumerism the centerpiece of our biggest holiday season? And if we NEED to buy gifts can't the local artisans turn out something useful for a change, instead of mass-producing an array of dust collecters that have no genuine use or purpose-other than to offend the eye? When Kelsyville has their parade there will be thousands, because the event has a "center". Bah Humbug!

I hope we do
written by Donna Christopher, November 25, 2007

'figure out a way to not make mindless consumerism the centerpiece of our biggest holiday season'. Watched the news Friday morning, made me embarrassed to be an American. No wonder the rest of the world (or most of it) hates us. People trampling each other to get their annual fill of plasti-crap, that is probably toxic and will most definitely hold your kids attention for at least 2 minutes. Maybe its age Smurf, saw lots of stuff to oooh and aaah over but, pretty and useless except for catching dust. But don't look to the Chamber of Commerce to remember the reason for the season- that would be capitalistic blasphemy :wink:

Spreading Holiday Cheer
written by lamar, November 25, 2007

I was not at the Lakeport fesival, but judging from the pictures here on Lake County News, it looks to me like it was a wonderful event. You have to appreciate all the time and effort that goes into something like a Christmas festival. A festival is no fun unless you have community support. And, it certainly looks like Lakeport had it.

This Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., it's Middletown's turn. Come to Middletown and see how "Small Town USA" makes the Christmas magic happen. Come and experience the "Christmas in Middletown" Festival. The lights, the caroling, the vendors, the pictures with Santa...and MORE! In fact, we not only encourage you to come, we want you to spread some Christmas joy before you arrive. For details,click www.squidoo.com/MABA.

Remember, if you want to spread the joy of the holiday season, you need to be willing to "give it away."

Lamar Morgan

oh how lovely
written by lcsage, November 25, 2007

All the sheep going up and down the streets buying the foo-foo artsy-craftsy nick nacks reminiscent of Mendocino and Carmel.
Ditto Kelseyville or Warriorsville, etc.

Dickens Faire
written by catlady, November 25, 2007

We enjoyed a chilly morning at the Lakeport Christmas Faire. Smurf, I hope you will attend the fair next year and judge for yourself. Our favorite booth and the only one we spent money on was the Jam and Jelly booth. This nice young lady makes the best jams and jellies from local fruit you will find. We always look for her at the Pear Festival and were delighted to find her at this one as well. She also had dried barlett pears that are delicious....especially the ones she dipped in chocolate. Don't knock it till you've tried it! Merry Christmas, everyone.

dried pears
written by lcsage, November 26, 2007

viewed upside down look like something rude.

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