Upcoming Events

Join us this Halloween season as we dim the lights and open our Sutton studio for an intimate performance celebrating the haunting works of Edgar Allan Poe. Experience Poe’s most cherished and chilling stories brought to life in an atmospheric setting that complements the season’s mystery and beauty.

Join us this Halloween season as we dim the lights and open our Sutton studio for an intimate performance celebrating the haunting works of Edgar Allan Poe. Experience Poe’s most cherished and chilling stories brought to life in an atmospheric setting that complements the season’s mystery and beauty.

Kick off the Christmas season with the unveiling of the Annual Christmas Decoration Theme at Vaillancourt Folk Art in Sutton, MA. In addition to exploring the year’s inspiring decorations, premier numbers of the annual Starlight Chalkware Santa will be made available.

Vaillancourt Hospitality & Events will host its inaugural Holiday Wine Festival on Saturday, November 7th. Taste more than 100 wines from around the world and discover the perfect bottles for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas celebrations, and holiday host gifts. The inaugural Vaillancourt Holiday Wine Festival brings an elevated afternoon of tasting, expert guidance, and holiday inspiration to Blaxton Hall.

Shop, eat, drink, and celebrate the start of the season at the Vaillancourt Christkindlesmarkt & Artisan Show in the quintessential New England town of Sutton on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th. Shop a hand-curated selection America’s most respected and detailed artists while enjoying authentic German food and drink in the outdoor atmosphere of a European Christmas market. Tickets sold hourly to ensure a comfortable experience, but time is not limited.

Extend the magic of the season by pairing your Christmas shopping in our Retail Gallery with a visit to our outdoor Yuletide Wine Garden! Every Saturday and Sunday from Black Friday through the weekend before Christmas, wander our open-air Wine Garden and enjoy Nürnberg’s original hot Glühwein, festive beers, Mimosas, and wine, served with German Christmas sausages, Chimney Cakes, and traditional treats from Frauleins Bakery. Whether you come for a meal or a drink before or after shopping, you’ll be wrapped in the cozy flavors of an Old World Christmas.

Step inside Blaxton Hall for an intimate Christmas-season experience featuring two-time Grammy-nominated Nashville songwriter James T. Slater and Massachusetts singer-songwriter Sam James. Through acoustic performances, candid stories behind celebrated songs, and reflections on favorite holiday traditions, Fireside Stories offers a rare opportunity to experience the music through the artists who created it.

Step inside Blaxton Hall for an intimate Christmas-season experience featuring two-time Grammy-nominated Nashville songwriter James T. Slater and Massachusetts singer-songwriter Sam James. Through acoustic performances, candid stories behind celebrated songs, and reflections on favorite holiday traditions, Fireside Stories offers a rare opportunity to experience the music through the artists who created it.

Join Vaillancourt Collectors as we take eight days to travel four countries via Viking River Cruise! Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas as you journey through storybook villages. Sample tasty yuletide treats and regional delicacies as you browse colorful stalls for handcrafted ornaments and unique gifts. Admire the twinkling lights of Cologne and revel in the merry atmosphere of the Rhine Valley, as storefront displays, wine cellars and markets embrace the holiday season.

Step into Vaillancourt’s to shop fine art chalkware and holiday collections, explore festive decorations, and enjoy the outdoor Yuletide Wine Garden with a Christmas-themed cash bar, Frauleins Bakery’s German treats, and George’s Coney Island’s hot dogs. Adding to the celebration, Sam James—featured on The Voice and The Kelly Clarkson Show—will perform live from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm, making the Vaillancourt studios a destination where fine art, tradition, and community celebrate together.

“A Celtic Christmas” brings authentic Irish holiday music to Blaxton Hall, featuring beloved seasonal favorites, lively Celtic instrumentals, and traditional sounds. It’s a festive, family-friendly evening of warmth, storytelling, and Christmas spirit—Irish style.

“A Celtic Christmas” brings authentic Irish holiday music to Blaxton Hall, featuring beloved seasonal favorites, lively Celtic instrumentals, and traditional sounds. It’s a festive, family-friendly evening of warmth, storytelling, and Christmas spirit—Irish style.

Celebrate Sutton’s Historic Village of Manchaug with a traditional outdoor Christmas stroll bringing together food, history, shopping, and holiday merriment. Including a visit with St. Nicholas, Krampus, live music, and festive decorations during the evening of the second Saturday in December.

Celebrate the season by candlelight with Musicians of the Old Post Road as we present An 18th-Century Yuletide Celebration by Candlelight, a festive concert that brings the sounds of Baroque and early Classical holiday traditions to life. Performed on period instruments and illuminated by hundreds of flickering candles to preserve the historic ambiance, the program features carols and seasonal works from across Europe and early America—some familiar, others rediscovered after centuries of silence. Based in the Boston area, Musicians of the Old Post Road is an award-winning ensemble known for its engaging, historically informed performances and commitment to reviving lost musical treasures. This enchanting evening promises warmth, wonder, and a richly historic candlelit celebration of the holidays.