CALLICOON, NY — The hamlet of Callicoon will gather on Friday, November 30 at the Train Depot Station in the center of town for the annual Callicoon Tree Lighting Ceremony, beginning at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by the Callicoon Business Association. Gather around the tree in the center of Callicoon for holiday music, s’mores and a festive beginning to the winter season. A warming bonfire will be provided and Adella Dori Café will be open to sell gourmet hot beverages. The Callicoon Brewing Company will showcase live music late into the night.

This year, there will also be a holiday decorating contest. Local businesses will decorate and light up their stores inside and out, and everyone in town is welcome to vote for their favorite decorations. Ballots and ballot box will be located in the center of Lower Main Street in front of the town bulletin board from November 30 to December 8. The winner storefront will be announced at Dickens on the Delaware, Saturday December 8.