Christmas in The Ozarks conjures up all sorts of beautiful holiday visions.... a tall evergreen alive with twinkling lights and sparkling ornaments, a cup of hot cider shared with friends, gourmet meals prepared by jolly ol' chefs and appearances by the Jolly Ol' Elf himself. All these have been brought together for you at
The 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa during the annual
"Christmas at the Crescent" Celebration.
The Christmas Forest - A Festival of the Trees
Sunday, December 9th
Borrowing an idea from our friends at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, we have invited 20 charities to be recognized by decorating a tree in the forest. Each tree will then be entered on a ballot and guests will be encouraged to walk the forest and vote on their favorite donating $1 minimum to vote. Current charities include –Heifer International, Salvation Army, ECHO, OARS, Good Shepherd Humane Society.
The Festival will be kicked off with a Lighting of the trees on Sunday December 9th at Noon partnering with Santa's Brunch.
The Annual Local Appreciation Night
Monday, December 10th
Dinner and Dancing with the Crescent Trio. Live Jazz and 10% off all Entrees make this holiday evening special for all attendees.
Christmas Delights - Holiday Cooking School
Tuesday , December 11th
New to the Annual Christmas at the Crescent Holiday Festival in 2007 is the Christmas Delights Holiday Cooking School. To be conducted Tuesday through Thursday, Pastry Chef Tracy Saunders conducts this culinary school – crafted to become an annual offering – will focus on Holiday sweets, pastries, bread and in developing that one "memorable" creation that will leave family, friends or the holiday gathering at the church wondering – who taught her how to do that?
The Crescent Hotel Holiday Cooking school will be limited to the first 20 attendees and will be offered first to overnight packages.
Sunday, December 9
9:30am-2:00pm - Santa's Brunch
11:00am - 1:00pm - Santa Visits
6:00pm - Lighting of the Christmas Forest
Celebrate the lighting of the trees with us in the Fountain Gardens. Live Christmas music and holiday treats provided. Bring your family and friends. And don't forget to vote on your favorite tree!
7:30pm Dr. Baker Theater
"It's A Wonderful Life"
Monday, December 10
10:00am - History Hike through Eureka
Tour the town with the hotel's General Manager - be sure to wear your
walking shoes!
11:30 am-12:15 pm - Lunch - Choral Concert
5:00pm - 8:00pm Culinary Feature
Dinner and Dancing with the Crescent Trio - Live Jazz
and 10% off all dinner entrees. In the Crystal Dining Room
6:30pm - Ghost of Christmas Past
Enjoy a showing of "A Christmas Carol" followed by a spooky tour of the hotel.
6:30pm Dr. Baker Theater
Disney's " A Christmas Carol"
Tuesday, December 11
11:30 am-12:15 pm - Lunch - Choral Concert
11:00 am-2:00 pm - Christmas Delights Holiday Cooking School
Taught by pastry Chef Tracey Saunders. Learn how to make
holiday sweets and pastries, enjoy a light lunch and receive a
take-away gift with recipes and treats. $65 per person.
7:30pm Dr. Baker Theater
"The Grinch Who Stole Christmas"
Wednesday, December 12
11:30 am-12:15 pm - Lunch - Choral Concert
11:00 am-2:00 pm - Christmas Delights Holiday Cooking School
Taught by pastry Chef Tracey Saunders. Learn how to make holiday sweets and pastries, enjoy a light lunch and receive a take-away gift with recipes and treats. $65 per person.
6:30pm Ghost of Christmas Past
Enjoy a showing of "A Christmas Carol" followed by a spooky tour of the hotel.
6:30pm Dr. Baker Theater
"A Christmas Carol "
Thursday, December 13
11:30 am-12:15 pm - Lunch - Choral Concert
7:30pm Dr. Baker Theater
"Mr. Christmas"
Friday, December 14
11:30 am-12:15 pm - Lunch - Choral Concert
7:30pm Dr. Baker Theater
"A Christmas Story "
