Carols & Cocoa – Presented by AC Cowboys

Overview

This is the third annual event. Our inspiration is the manifestation of a Hallmark Christmas movie! We want to welcome everyone to Historic Longwood and give you a rare chance to explore the inside of some of the old buildings. Then we open the holiday season with a festive reception, a tree-lighting ceremony, and some favorite Christmas carols for the whole family to sing along.

Schedule of Events

Come for all or part of our festivities to kick off the Christmas season in Historic Longwood.

4:00 PM – Open House History Tour
Our tour guides will take you on an open-house walking tour of six historic buildings in the district. Check in by 3:45

5:00 PM – Holiday Reception
Inside the Historic Civic Center, with hot cocoa served by the Rotary Club, hot apple cider courtesy of the Cottage Gift Shop, and snacks/treats courtesy of AC Cowboys.

5:30 PM – Christmas Blessing
Pastor Jonathan Tarman of Sanlando United Methodist Church will lead us in a blessing to mark the beginning of the Christmas season.

5:35 PM – Tree Lighting Ceremony
As the sun sets, we will have a countdown to the first lightning of the large tree on County Road 427 in front of the Longwood Inn and Clock Tower Park.

5:40 PM – Christmas Caroling
We will hand out songbooks and join in singing secular and sacred favorites.

Tickets

The blessing, tree lighting, and caroling are free and open to the public.

The tours and reception will require a ticket. Tickets are limited to the first 150 and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. They are $5 for adults (13+) and free for kids (12 and under). Buy Tickets

Sponsors

AC Cowboys – 2025 Presenting Sponsor