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Council names 'Old Time Christmas' Harpers Ferry's signature event for 2026
Summary
Council designated 'Old Time Christmas' as Harpers Ferry's signature event for 2026 to enable Jefferson County Convention & Visitor Bureau funding for the Merchants Association; the motion carried unanimously.
The council designated the town’s annual Old Time Christmas as Harpers Ferry’s signature event for the 2026 holiday season, a required step for the Jefferson County Convention and Visitor Bureau to release funding to the Merchants Association.
The finance and events discussion noted examples from neighboring towns and clarified the designation can be changed in future years. A motion to designate the event passed 7-0. Council instructed staff to notify Annette Gavin Bates (JCCVB contact) in writing so the bureau can process the requested funding.
Council members said the designation formalizes the town’s support for the event and helps move funding to local merchants who manage programming. No additional funding allocations were adopted during the meeting.
