Annual Holiday Celebration
Join us for the Intercourse Merchants Association Christmas Lodging and Cookie Tour on December 7th from 1 PM to 4 PM! Indulge in a delightful array of homemade cookies crafted by local bakers at The Osceola Mill House, The Best Western Plus Intercourse Village Inn & Suites, The Amish View Inn & Suites, The Inn at Kitchen Kettle, and The Inn and Spa at Intercourse Village. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as you stroll through our charming town, savoring the aroma of freshly baked treats. Don’t miss the holiday raffle for delightful prizes! After covering our costs, the remainder of our profit will be donated to the Leacock Township Library, supporting literacy and community programs. Join us for a joyful celebration that promises sweet memories and a true taste of the season. Don’t miss this festive opportunity to enjoy the best cookies in town and create cherished holiday traditions! Tickets can be purchased here: http://tiny.cc/LodgingTour
Do you have a special cookie recipe that you can't wait to show off? Compete for an array of prizes at the Intercourse Merchant Association's first ever Christmas Cookie Competition. This event will take place on Saturday, December 7th. Entries must be dropped off at the library by 11:30am. Please be sure to bring a dozen cookies to be judged. Judging will take place at 3pm. Those not entering are welcome to join us for the chance to be a potential judge! One lucky person will be picked from the crowd at 3pm to weigh in on which cookie is their favorite. Guest judge(s) cannot be a contestant or affiliated with a participant. The categories will be as follows: Best Decorated Cookie, Best Bar Cookie, Best Drop Cookie, Best Rolled Cookie, Best Cookie Overall, Best Children's Cookie (enter any type of cookie as long as the child is under 18). Enter in advance here: https://tinyurl.com/IMAXmasCookie or enter the day of the contest.
Many merchants throughout the Village will be hosting their annual Open House Events on this weekend. Make sure to visit them all. Discover homemade treats, beautiful farmland views and all the sights and sounds of the holiday season.
On December 6th and 7th, the village and its visitors will gather in the fields around the library to take joy in the holiday spirit. We anticipate the following entertainment and activities available to enjoy:
A German Style Christmas Market w/ Artisan Goods Available
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Food Trucks and Stands
A Cookie Baking Contest (Adults & Kids Categories)
Make & Take Living Ornament Workshop
A Candy Cane Lane Christmas Light Experience
A Reading of the Night Before Christmas
A Visit from Santa
The Big Tree Lighting
Carolers
Live Nativity
German Dancers
.... and more!Events will be spread out from 12pm to 7pm Friday and 9am to 7pm Saturday. Exact schedule and sign up links to follow.
