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Christmas Tour of Homes - Tickets available now!!

Five amazing homes, plus the Octagon House,

One Fabulous WEEKEND!

 

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For 28 years, the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau continues to inspire decorating creativity!  We invite you to join us Friday thru Sunday, November 22-24, 2013 for the Christmas Tour of Homes & Craft Sale! 

 

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Three Tour Options

 

Dazzle Tour - Friday, November 22, 6-9pm.

We invite you to begin the Christmas kick-off with glitz and glitter!  Tour the interiors of five amazing Hudson, Wisconsin homes, when each home sparkles and shines!  This evening tour includes a visit to the Historic Octagon House with live music by the Hudson High School Orchestra.  The cost of the Evening Dazzle Tour is $35 per person.  This tour does not include shuttle service.  We strongly recommend that you predetermine your route with the home addresses included on the ticket map.

 

Black Tie –Friday, November 22, 6-11pm.

Enjoy the Dazzle Tour plus a party!  Socializing begins aboard a coach bus, followed by an appetizer reception at Urban Olive & Vine including live music and a cash bar.  Black Tie admired, not required.  Limited tickets are available at $75 per guest.

 

Traditional Tour –Saturday, November 23, 10am-5pm, Sunday, November 24, 12-4pm.

Experience a Hudson tradition – 28 years in the making!  This widely popular tour features five homes and the historic Octagon House decorated OVER-THE-TOP!   The Traditional Tour includes the convenience of a free shuttle service with stops to dine and shop along the way.  Tickets are available for $18 per person.  ($20 after November 15.) 

 

Order Yours Today!  - All three Tour options include entry into a drawing for one of five $250 grand door prizes! (Offer ends November 15!)  Avoid lines and pre-order tickets, we will mail or hold them for you! The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau will accept most major credit cards.  Contact us at 715.386.8411/800.657.6775   www.SayHelloToHudson.com.

Tickets are also available now at the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, Lavender Thymes, SEASONS on St. Croix Gallery and the Hudson House Grand Hotel. They will also be available the weekend of the event.  

 

Craft Sale & Marketplace - Saturday Only, November 22,   9am -5:30pm.

Start you tour early with holiday shopping for unique ideas and handcrafted treasures at the Tour of Homes Craft Sale & Marketplace.  Tour shuttle service stops at the Hudson House Grand Hotel!  Enjoy live morning entertainment by Hudson Middle School Orchestra and FREE Admission.

 

New This Year!  2013 Christmas Tour of Homes, Hand painted, And Collectable Ornament!

Starting a new tradition, each glass bulb features the Historic Octagon House painted by Artist Leslie Iverson.  These ornaments are available now at Lavender Thymes, SEASONS on St. Croix Gallery, Et Cetera for $20.   They will also be for sale during the Craft Sale at the Hudson House Grand Hotel.

 

Did you know? Your ticket may be split between Saturday and Sunday!  Enjoy three homes on Saturday, stop for lunch, the craft sale, shop, and track down your winning ticket number from Purple Bow participants.  You still have Sunday to see the remaining homes!

Lodging?  Ask about our Girls Getaway lodging package!


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