The Campagna Center

2011 Weekend Events Calendar

Parade Route and Holiday Designer Tour of Homes Map

Please note that, with the exception of the Parade and the Designer Tour of Homes, all events listed below will be held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial (101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria)

Consistently ranked by the Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 Events in the South, The Campagna Center's Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend and Parade draws nearly 30,000 individuals and families. Tourists travel from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region to participate in this celebrated community event.

The Walk Weekend Events, including Saturday's Parade and Home Tours, are held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather on Saturday morning, please watch this site for additional information and/or contact The Campagna Center at (703) 549-0111 for a recorded message on any delays or cancellations. Remember, we are a hardy folk and if the streets are open, we plan to march!

Click on the events below to expand and learn more:

Friday, December 2

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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Marketplace (One Day Only!)

Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!

Atelier Pear
Aurora Bath
Beijo Bags
Del Ray Cakery
Discovery Toys
Fancy Findings
Get Macaroons
Haute Papier
Janice’s Table
Kim B.
Little Choux
Longwood Manor Antiques
Mama Jenn's
Monday’s Child
Mystic Lines
Oenone Hammersley 
Oh My Darling
Paperworks
Rob Krupika
Scentsy
Silver Magpies
Silver Star Collection
Stella & Dot
The Campagna Center
The Clarke Collection
The Dressed Up Nuts
Villa de Alpacas Farm                      

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

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9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Heather and Greens Sale

Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.

Click here to order in advance: 2011 HEATHER AND GREENS PRE-ORDER FORM

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

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11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Campagna Center Open House

Featuring model train display by the Potomac Module Crew!

**Donations to The Campagna Center are kindly accepted and will help Alexandria's children and families receive vital services.

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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Deck the Halls with Santa

Deck the Halls with Santa 2011! A charming Alexandria tradition for children to have an exclusive audience with Santa and “Plaid the Dog.” Featuring age appropriate crafts for children to help “Deck the Halls,” seasonal treats, and a raffle full of goodies, toys, and experiences for the whole family to enjoy.

*Please note crafts geared towards ages 2-5 with little assistance required. The Masonic Temple does not permit strollers.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Ticket Price: $30 for adults; $15 for children 11 and under

Purchase your tickets online by clicking here.

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7:00 p.m.
Taste of Scotland Patron Pub

Patron Pub features Scottish fare and a complete top-shelf tasting menu, including various rare Scotches.  This complete Scotch selection will be available only at the Patron Pub.  The remainder of the evening will feature a limited Scotch selection and bourbon tasting as well as beer, wine and light cuisine.

WIN A TRIP TO SCOTLAND!
The Trip to Scotland includes two round trip airline tickets compliments of United, as well as lodging in Scotland. The hotel accommodations will be arranged once the winners have selected their travel dates and desired itinerary. At that time a customized lodging package will be finalized with the VisitScotland travel office.

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Ticket Price: $175-individual, $275-couple

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8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Taste of Scotland

The Taste of Scotland - Attended by nearly 500 guests, including the Lord Provost of Dundee, Scotland, this special event features a limited Scotch selection, Scottish ale sampling, as well as beer, wine, and light fare. Event is for adults only. Opening at 8:00pm

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Ticket Price: $100

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7:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Christmas Marketplace (Taste of Scotland guests only)

Vendors sell unique, holiday gift wares in a boutique setting. Admission is free!

Atelier Pear
Aurora Bath
Beijo Bags
Del Ray Cakery
Discovery Toys
Fancy Findings
Get Macaroons
Haute Papier
Janice’s Table
Kim B.
Little Choux
Longwood Manor Antiques
Mama Jenn's
Monday’s Child
Mystic Lines
Oenone Hammersley 
Oh My Darling
Paperworks
Rob Krupika
Scentsy
Silver Magpies
Silver Star Collection
Stella & Dot
The Campagna Center
The Clarke Collection
The Dressed Up Nuts
Villa de Alpacas Farm                         

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

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7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Heather and Greens Sale

Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.

Click here to order in advance: 2011 HEATHER AND GREENS PRE-ORDER FORM

Location: George Washington Masonic Memorial, 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria

Saturday, December 3

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8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Heather and Greens Sale

Try a touch of heather and greens to enhance your holiday decorations with a Scottish flair. Purchase fresh heather bundles or a variety of wreaths, garlands, flatwoods, paperwhites, and much more.

Click here to order in advance: 2011 HEATHER AND GREENS PRE-ORDER FORM

Location: The Campagna Center, 418 South Washington Street, Alexandria (THIS LOCATION SATURDAY ONLY)

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11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The Campagna Center's Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

Grand Marshal: The Honorable Patsy Ticer

Over 100 Scottish Clans, pipe and drum bands, Scottish dancers, re-enactment groups, Scottie dog groups, dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus will march through the streets of Old Town.

Route: Beginning at the corner of Wilkes and South Saint Asaph Streets in Old Town and ending at King and Royal Streets

Cost: No charge

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12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Campagna Center Open House

Featuring model train display by the Potomac Module Crew!

**Donations to The Campagna Center are kindly accepted and will help Alexandria's children and families receive vital services.

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1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Massed Band Concert

Following the parade, the massed band concert takes place at King and Royal Streets in front of City Hall at Market Square.

Cost: No charge

  • Parade Route
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Medieval Marketplace & Christmas Pudding Competition

Medieval Marketplace from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Christmas Pudding Competition Judging at 2:00 p.m. at the Great Hall at 1121 King Street.

**All proceeds will be donated to support the programs of The Campagna Center.

Visit www.medievalmadness.org for more details.

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11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Holiday Designer Tour of Homes

Stroll through lovely properties dressed up for the holidays by acclaimed interior designers and local florists. Tour will be held rain or shine. Tickets are required for the home tour and are non-refundable. Sorry, no pets or children under the age of 12 are permitted on the tour. This year's Tour features the following six exclusive properties in Old Town Alexandria:

For detailed information and photos of the homes below, click here!

  • 206 Wolfe Street

  • 716 Wolfe Street

  • 408 Prince Street

  • 103 Prince Street

  • 430 S. St. Asaph Street

  • St. Paul's Episcopal Church
    228 S. Pitt Street

  • The Campagna Center
    418 S. Washington Street

Advance Purchase: $30

Day-Of Purchase: $35 (may also be purchased at homes)

Purchase Home Tour Tickets!