The Amsden’s Old-Fashioned Christmas & 9th Anniversary Celebration
There's nothing quite like Christmas in a small town, and we're celebrating NINE wonderful years of The Amsden with a full day of old-fashioned Christmas magic in downtown Versailles, Kentucky!
Join us on Small Business Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 7 AM–7 PM for one of our favorite holiday traditions! We're filling the day with festive treats, special giveaways, visits with Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, and a little Holly Dolly Christmas cheer, all leading up to the grand finale: downtown Versailles' second annual Festival of Living Windows!
Whether you're making a day trip from Lexington, shopping small in Central Kentucky, or continuing a beloved family Christmas tradition, we can't wait to welcome you!
✨ HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING! ✨
☕ WIN FREE COFFEE FOR A YEAR!
Every purchase throughout the day earns an entry for a chance to win FREE coffee for an entire year!
🎁 FREE AMSDEN HOLIDAY MUGS!
The first 25 customers to make a purchase will receive a complimentary Amsden holiday mug! Arrive early to snag yours!
🎅 SANTA AT THE AMSDEN | 11 AM–2 PM
Santa Claus is coming to The Amsden! Bring the little ones for a magical Christmas visit and photos with Santa in our nostalgic holiday setting. Appointments are required for Santa visits and photos. Follow our page for the booking link coming soon!
🐴 COMPLIMENTARY HORSE & CARRIAGE RIDES | 2–5 PM
Experience the charm of an old-fashioned Christmas with complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides through historic downtown Versailles, courtesy of the Woodford County Chamber of Commerce!
💌 LETTERS TO SANTA
Our beloved Letters to Santa station returns! Stop by with the kids to write their Christmas wish lists and send a little holiday magic to the North Pole.
🎶 FREE HOLLY DOLLY CHRISTMAS GOODIES!
We're bringing a little Smoky Mountain Christmas to Kentucky this year! Receive a complimentary Holly Dolly Christmas sticker or button with every purchase, all day long!
🎄 CHRISTMAS VILLAGE MARKET | 11 AM–3 PM
Shop some of our favorite local vendors and makers, each bringing a festive holiday twist! From delicious treats and unique gifts to fresh Christmas wreaths and more, you'll find plenty of old-fashioned holiday charm right outside The Amsden!
✨ FESTIVAL OF LIVING WINDOWS: CHRISTMAS CLASSICS COME TO LIFE | 5–7 PM The grand finale of our anniversary celebration is the second annual Festival of Living Windows throughout downtown Versailles!
Inspired by the nostalgic holiday window displays of Christmases past, this magical evening brings beloved Christmas classics to life with themed storefront windows, live performances, and festive entertainment throughout our historic downtown.
At The Amsden, we're celebrating A Smoky Mountain Christmas, inspired by Dolly Parton and the nostalgic country Christmas magic of the '80s and '90s!
Our living window festivities will include:
🎻 Live bluegrass Christmas music from 5–6 PM
🎁 An interactive living Christmas prize machine
🎄 More festive surprises inspired by a good old-fashioned Smoky Mountain Christmas!
Stroll through downtown, visit the participating businesses, enjoy the holiday window performances, and experience the magic of Christmas in our little Kentucky town!
❤️ NINE YEARS OF THE AMSDEN
For nine years, The Amsden has been so much more than a coffee shop. It's been a place for families to gather, friendships to grow, milestones to be celebrated, and memories to be made. From countless storytimes and afternoons filled with creativity and play to holiday traditions, celebrations, and all the little moments of magic in between, we've loved watching this space become part of so many of your stories. Whether you've been coming through our doors since day one or are just discovering our little corner of Kentucky, we're so grateful you've made The Amsden part of your lives. Here's to nine years of gathering, creating, celebrating, and making magic together, with so much more still to come! ❤️
EVENT DETAILS
📅 Saturday, November 28, 2026 | Small Business Saturday
🕖 7 AM–7 PM
📍 The Amsden | 151 South Main Street, Downtown Versailles, KY 40383
🎄 Festival of Living Windows | 5–7 PM throughout downtown Versailles
Individual activities take place at scheduled times listed above.
RSVP, invite your friends and family, and share this event with someone who loves an old-fashioned Christmas! We can't wait to celebrate nine wonderful years with you!
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