Celebrate
historic Christmastown, USA
December 2023, Shelton WAshington
Each year the community comes together to celebrate its historic title of Christmastown, USA. A nod to its rich timber heritage, the town is hosting a series of events and programs that drop you right into a scene from your favorite holiday film. If the annual installation of the 32’ Santa (originally built for the 1962 World Fair) doesn’t thrill you then streets dripping with vintage decorations and criss crossed with LED lights and welcoming wreaths on every door surely well as businesses compete for the coveted award for best decorated storefront.
Guinness Record Win - 797 TREES!
In 2019 Shelton took the Hallmark Channel head on. Historically known as the “Christmas Tree Capital of the World,” Shelton and Mason County celebrated this distinction with an attempt at the Guinness World Record for “Most Lit Christmas Trees” in one location. The current record was set by Hallmark in 2015 when they lit 559 trees in a New York park.
The 900+ trees were arranged in a lighted maze that families could explore. The total qualifying trees “logged” in at 797! Along with Santa visits, hot chocolate, apple cider, food, caroling, gingerbread house contests, live music, gift workshops, and vendors, Shelton was pleased to welcome visitors and neighbors to enjoy Christmastown celebration in December. The trees were donated to local families.
READ MORE | Shelton’s attempt was logged December 7th during the annual parade and recorded as a win in July 2020
