Jingle Walk and Holiday Fest program for downtown NA, next Saturday, November 29.

NABC will release draft Naughty Claus at both locations on Wednesday, November 26. You can taste it during Jingle Walk,  when 22-0z "bomber" bottles will be on sale, too. 

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Here's the program of activities in downtown New Albany for Saturday, November 29, as planned by Develop New Albany. I can't tell you how excited it makes me to know that in only a month, Christmas will be over.

However, for those of you who enjoy the holiday season, Jingle Walk and Holiday Fest have evolved into solid events.

Note that in Indiana, it is very easy for wineries to be a part of events like this. Breweries operate under an entirely different licensing mechanism, and it isn't as simple for us. This partially explains the absence of beer from the Jingle Walk. In addition, Keg Liquors -- NABC's Jungle Walk sampling station the last three years -- has relocated, and so that option was removed. Finally, Bank Street Brewhouse will be open and offering beer samples on the 29th, as well as brewery tours.

There may be another surprise in store at BSB during Thanksgiving weekend, but it can wait a bit longer.

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6th Annual Downtown Jingle Walk - November 29th

Develop New Albany invites you to our Annual Jingle Walk in our Historic Downtown. We will celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season on November 29th.

Jingle Walk (1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

The day of fun begins with the Jingle Walk at 1:00 p.m. Sample local wines from area wineries while shopping in our Historic Downtown. If you haven't visited downtown recently you will see a downtown full of locally owned stores, boutiques, museums and art galleries.

Participating Wineries include: Cedar Creek Winery, Best Winery, Huber’s Winery, Mallow Run Winery, Winzerwald Winery, Indian Creek Winery, Quibbles Winery, Scout Mountain, Bottles Unlimited, and River City Winery.

The Jingle Walk begins at 1:00 p.m. near Bicentennial Park in Historic Downtown New Albany. (Near Intersection of Bank Street and Market Streets) If you purchase your tickets online we will have your tickets waiting for you in the Jingle Walk tent located near Bicentennial Park.

Jingle Walk Tickets are $20.00 each and if you pre-purchase your ticket you will get the choice of a souvenir wine bag or an around the neck wine holder.

Must be of legal drinking age to participate in the Jingle Walk.

HolidayFest - A New Holiday Family Tradition - Nov 29th

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will begin at approximately 6 p.m. in Bicentennial Park.

HolidayFest Schedule of Free Events:

• 3:00 - 5:30 PM at YMCA (Ages 0-12) - All children who participate will receive a Golden Ticket for a toy.
• Kids activities will include a Christmas obstacle course, face painting, crafts, and bouncy house.
• Photo opportunity with Santa Claus
• Scavenger hunt with prizes for ages 12 and up, registration begins at 1:00 p.m. in Bicentennial Park.
• There will be a Chili cook-off with the local firehouses
• Street food, Christmas trees and wreaths will be available for sale during the event.
• Tree Lighting Ceremony in the Bicentennial Park - 6:00 p.m.

Drinking Progressively: Let's make it Tuesday evenings, beginning on November 25.