Christmas in the County — Pictou Holiday Festival

Christmas in Pictou is a special kind of magic. The historic waterfront town, with its heritage architecture and harbour setting, transforms into a Victorian Christmas postcard as December arrives. **Holiday Festival Schedule:** - Tree lighting ceremony at the bandstand - Santa's arrival by boat at the Pictou wharf — a beloved Pictou tradition - Horse-drawn carriage rides through the heritage streets - Outdoor artisan Christmas market - Live Christmas concerts at local churches and the deCoste Centre - Carolling groups performing throughout the downtown - Hot cocoa and seasonal treats The festival runs over the first two weekends of December. Check the town's events calendar for specific performance times and vendor lists.