🎅 Thank You for Making Grafton SantaCon the HOTTEST Party of the Season!

What a weekend! If you were here in Grafton for Grafton's SantaCon 2025, you already know the magic that happens when hundreds of people trade their winter coats for Santa suits, elf costumes, and ugly sweaters. Even with the chilly weather, our community spirit, and a little help from Santa's Heated Sleigh, kept the energy at an all-time high!

🔥 The Cold Didn't Stop the Cheer!

We just wanted to send a huge THANK YOU to everyone who bundled up and brought their absolute best holiday cheer to Grafton. It was a sight seeing so many smiling faces and festive outfits. And a special shout-out goes to our local businesses and sponsors who ensured Santa's Heated "sleigh" kept everyone toasty warm as they traveled between stops! The heated party bus turned the cold into a adventure, and we're so grateful to them for keeping the party moving! Sponsoring Businesses included: Loading Dock, 3rd Chute, Aerie's Resort, Drifters, Fountain Hill, Grafton Winery, Grafton Pub, Southern Coastal, Grafton Oyster Bar, Ruebel Hotel, & The Bloody Bucket Saloon.

👑 All Hail the Santa Queen!

Grafton's SantaCon wouldn't be complete without talking about our amazing Santa Queen, Alison Rohan! For years, Allison, the wonderful owner of Tara Point Inn & Cottages, has been the engine behind this entire operation. She heads the committee and makes this event a shining star for our community every year. We're incredibly lucky to have her dedication and her beautiful business, Tara Point, as one of the premier lodging destinations right up on the bluff in Grafton. Thank you, Allison, for everything you do for us!

📸 A Nod to Our Host with the Most!

A big thank you to The Loading Dock for opening their doors and welcoming our Santas for the fantastic group photo and for being such a great partner for our town. If you look at the photos we’re sharing, you’ll see the massive, festive space they provide! They don't stop there—The Loading Dock is one of the reasons Grafton stays a winter destination with their awesome indoor Ice Skating Rink!

✨ Keep the Party Going!

If you thought SantaCon was fun, just wait! We’re encouraging everyone to mark their calendars and join us for our New Year's Eve celebration!

Get ready to ring in the New Year with a bang at The Loading Dock's legendary Balloon Drop! It's a blast for all ages and the perfect way to make a great memory right here down by the river!

We hope to see you all again soon, whether you're taking a scenic drive, stopping at a local winery, or heading to the Ice Rink. Grafton is always here to welcome you.