A Victorian Country Christmas Comes to Puyallup Fairgrounds November 30-December 4.
Media Contacts:
Shari Furnstahl
A Victorian Country Christmas
253-863-7672
or
Barry Bartlett or Tara Leiser
The Bartlett Group Public Relations
206-529-3612
team@bartlettgrouppr.com
PUYALLUP, Wash. - Many Northwest residents know about A Victorian Country
Christmas, a holiday extravaganza that recreates a Victorian-era village.
The event is a "total immersion" experience featuring Victorian stores
offering hundreds of unique gifts and tasty food, as well as "how-to"
demonstration theaters.
But what draws many people back to the event - now gearing up for its 18th
season at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup - is the
entertainment. This year's attractions include new family entertainment
venues, 20 stage shows each day, strolling musicians, the Singing Nativity,
a Victorian-themed carousel and, of course, Santa and his helpers.
Adding to the fun: all of the participating merchants and artisans stay
true to the Victorian theme by wearing period costumes throughout the event.
Back by popular demand will be several crowd-pleasing acts, including the
Stardust Follies, Silver Spurs Country Western Revue and the Konzelman
Family. New to the Holiday Jubilee Theater this year is the fantastic
bluegrass band Wickline. In addition, A Victorian Country Christmas will
introduce a spectacular new pavilion, "The Sugar Plum Village," where
show-goers can enter a Christmas fantasy environment with Santa and Mrs.
Claus. There they can enjoy exciting holiday stage shows for the entire
family, giant dancing topiary bears and a 20-foot "crystal castle."
All of the entertainment featured at A Victorian Country Christmas is family
oriented, suitable for everyone from children to grandparents. Among the
highlights:
* Stardust Follies is a troupe of professional singers and
dancers over the age of 55 with a rich history in Vaudeville and USO. A
sought-after performance group, the Stardust Follies creates an elaborate
Vegas-style revue each year featuring beautiful costumes and the best music,
comedy and dance.
* The Silver Spurs Country Western Revue features a talented
cast of singers, dancers, acrobats and physical comedians that bring the
"wild west" to life in this fun-filled show. Exciting dance numbers, comedy
routines and the Furnstahl Family Singers make the Silver Spurs Country
Western Revue a must see show.
* The Konzelman Family is a group of award-winning fiddlers
that delight every audience. Greg, Joan and their five children bring
audiences to their feet with their lively musical revue featuring Christmas
and festive bluegrass music.
* Wickline features seasoned bluegrass musicians that perform
throughout the Northwest, but are best known for their outstanding Christmas
show. Audiences will laugh and sing along as Wickline performs medleys of
Christmas favorites.
* The Enchanted Christmas Show, featuring the Sugar Plum Kids,
will invite children of all ages into a storybook Christmas. An incredible
cast of young people between the ages of 7-14 will delight audiences with
singing, dancing and comedy in this magical show.
* The Westcoast Zuchini Brothers features Zip and Zap Zucchini
in a Vaudeville style comedy and magic show. Zip and Zap deliver a ton of
fun by offering one and all an opportunity to participate and play along.
* The Singing Nativity, featuring more than 100 voices, will
bring classic Christmas music to life with the retelling of the story of
Christ's birth.
* Strolling musicians include the Evergreen Brass and the
Christmas Belles from the Spirit of Sound Singers.
A Victorian Country Christmas runs Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 at the Western
Washington Fairgrounds, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W. in Puyallup. (Directions,
www.thefair.com )Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 30) through
Saturday (Dec. 3) and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 4). Parking is free at
designated Western Washington Fairgrounds parking lots.
Admission is $9 for adults; $7.50 for seniors 62 and over and juniors 6-17.
Children 5 and younger are free with an adult. Two-day tickets also will be
available for $14.
Special group rates (15 or more) are available at $7.50 per person, plus two
free tickets for the tour group leader and driver.
For more information on the show and Internet ticket sales and pre-sales
(beginning in November) at participating Haggen Food and Pharmacy and Top
Food and Drug stores, visit www.avictoriancountrychristmas.com.
Carlson Wagonlit Travel and KING FM have partnered to bring the most
exciting prize giveaway in this holiday event's history: a trip for four to
New York including hotel, airfare, transfers and tickets to the Radio City
Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes. Register at the
Pepsi display at all Top Food and Drug and Haggen Food and Pharmacy stores
beginning in November.
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