saturday, dec 9th: a FESTIVE day of holiday MAGIC!
Dufur Hometown Christmas
Join us for the Balch's annual holiday celebration & Dufur's classic, village Christmas!
Dufur's most magical day of the year
Experience the timeless charm of Dufur Hometown Christmas. This cherished tradition gets better every year, offering a full day of fun activities, including an artisan fair, festive food, wine tasting, live music, Dufur's famous lighted tractor parade after sundown, and more. Book your preferred room early!
Happenings at the Balch
FESTIVITIES ~ 1:00 – 4:30 PM
Wine Tasting WITH JACOB WILLIAMS
Our friends from the exceptional Jacob Williams Winery will be joining us to pour tastings of their bold red and crisp white wines. An amuse-bouche pairing plate will also be available to nosh from the Balch Bistro. $10 per tasting of four; $18 with pairings.
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Wreath-Making WITH MCCARTHY FAMILY FARM
Get hands-on with this fun wreath-making workshop from McCarthy Farms of Mt Hood, Oregon! Create wreaths with a variety of beautiful materials, guided by expert wreath-makers. Pre-purchase recommended, $70 per wreath (link below); drop-ins while supplies last.
chocolate
Berry Dipping
Dip and decorate your own festive berries, pretzels, & cookies with Berries by Felice! Box them up to take home or enjoy your creations in the moment. Advance purchase required, $20 per set (select "Chocolate Berry Dipping" from the shop link below.)
local art &
BOUTIQUE sale
Discover a showcase of original artwork exhibited on the grounds and walls of the Balch. The Boutique will be brimming with gifts from local makers as well. Select collections of art and boutique gifts will be offered at special Hometown Christmas pricing.
1:00 – 4:30 PM
Beyond the Balch
MORE FESTIVITIES OUT & ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY
CRAFT BAZAAR
AT THE CATHOLIC HALL
Discover unique handmade treasures at the Catholic Church’s Holiday Craft Bazaar. Embrace the spirit of giving while supporting our creative community.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
PHOTOS WITH SANTA
AT WE3 & THE DUFUR MARKET
Bring your kiddos to share their holiday wishes & meet the jolly man in red! Capture memories of the season in photo sessions with Santa throughout the day at both WE3 & Dufur Market.
11 – 1 @ WE3;
1 – 4 @ DUFUR MARKET
TRACTOR PARADE
ALONG MAIN STREET
Join us for a front-row seat to Dufur's famous, twinkling tractor parade! This annual spectacle “illuminates” our small-town charm with a dazzling parade of festively-decorated tractors. You won't want to miss it!
~ 4:30 PM; SUNDOWN
HOMETOWN DINNER
AT DUFUR MARKET
The culinary gems at Dufur Market are whipping up a tender roast beef feast with all the fixin's, paired with local wine from the ShadowBuck estate vineyard. Contact the Market at (541) 965 – 2819 for more information.
SEATED AT 6:30 PM
"What a magical place to stay for our Christmas getaway. The owner and staff were warm and friendly. One of the fondest memories was reading our books in stocking feet in the library with a lighted tree gracing the room. Cozy!"
BERNIE MARLIA
GOOGLE 5 STAR REVIEW, 2019
