Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association

Downtown for the Holidays – Yule Love It!

This holiday season you’ll find lots to do and the merchants in the historic district are betting that Yule Love It! With great shopping so close to home and family-friendly events, you’ll want to make sure to mark your calendar and take advantage of all the fun that’s happening in downtown Fuquay-Varina this holiday season.

Photo by Thomas Babb

Free Holiday Sleigh Rides

Thursday, December 3, 6:00-8:00 pm

Starting Ashworth’s BP Station (120 S. Main Street)

Sponsored by Patriot State Bank

This year, a ticket is required to ride. A limited number of free sleigh tickets will be distributed beginning at 5:00 pm the day of the event at the Raleigh Street Parking Lot which is located at the corner of Raleigh and S. Main Streets (next to Joyce & Family Restaurant). There is a limit of four tickets per adult. All others riders must be present to get single tickets. Children age 2 and under do not need a ticket if they are sitting on an adult’s lap during the sleigh ride. Tickets will be distributed until they run out. The last ride of the evening will be at 7:55 pm.

Christmas Tree Lighting

Thursday, December 3, 7:00 pm

At the large parking lot across from Cooley’s Restaurant

Sponsored by the Town of Fuquay-Varina’s Parks and Recreation

Don’t miss it! This is small-town America at its best. Norman Rockwell had this in mind when he was painting!

Holiday Open House

Friday, December 4 & Saturday, December 5 (All Day)

Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina

Downtown has everything you need to complete your holiday shopping. The selection is great. The price is right. You can’t beat the drive. Enjoy a bit of Fuquay-Varina hospitality at the Downtown Holiday Open House. Find unique gifts, great shopping, close to home - Yule love it!

Cash for Christmas- You Could Win $500!

November 20 – December 17

When you’re shopping in downtown, don’t forget to register to win a $500 gift certificate to be given away on December 18th to one lucky shopper! Simply register every time you shop between November 20 and December 17 and you could get an extra surprise in your stocking - a $500 in gift certificate to be used at participating merchants in downtown. Register at these fine downtown stores:

David and Ally Erwin
2008 Cash for Christmas Winners

Ann's Diamond Center
Ashworth's Clothing
Bostic & Wilson Antiques
BU Beautiful Boutique
Butterfield Interiors
Chocolate Bean
Classy Cat Boutique
Colonial Barbershop
Cooley's Restaurant
David Anthony Gifts
Elliiotts Pharmacy
Elmo's Clothing
Family Optical
Fuquay Coin & Jewelry
Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn
Fuquay Sports Shop
Jazzercise of Fuquay
K'n'B's Marketplace
Merle Norman Cosmetics
My Back Porch
Not Afraid of Color
Pass It On Resale
Rainbow Home Interiors
Shoppes on Main
Stephen's Hardware
Stick Boy Bread Co.
Toy Town Hobby Shop

Holiday Parade

Sunday, December 6 at 3:00 pm

Downtown Fuquay-Varina, Main Street

Sponsored by the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce

A traditional home town Christmas parade will be held on Sunday, December 6th at 3:00 pm. This event, hosted by the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce ushers Santa into Fuquay-Varina with true holiday razzle dazzle. The kids will love it and you’ll love seeing your children filled with holiday wonder as they greet Santa’s Sleigh and reindeer!

While you’re in downtown – day or night – remember to check out the great holiday decorations! The merchants in downtown and the Town of Fuquay-Varina have worked extra hard to make downtown Fuquay-Varina a winter wonderland. Downtown Fuquay-Varina is truly a magical place to be for the holidays! Grab some magic for your family and make holiday memories that will last a lifetime. In downtown Fuquay-Varina, you’ll find, unique gifts, great shopping, family-fun events – all close to home – YULE love it!