In December 2019 Shelton and Mason County took the Hallmark Channel head on.

Historically known as the “Christmas Tree Capital of the World,” Shelton and Mason County celebrated this distinction with an attempt at the Guinness World Record for “Most Lit Christmas Trees” in one location. The previous record was set by Hallmark in 2015 was 559 trees. Christmastown record was 797!

Each year the community has come together to recreate the maze in a different shape. One year it looked like two giant Christmas trees, another the shape of WA state with a heart right where Christmastown was!

This year we are still creating a festive lit Christmas tree walk and there will be lots of snow on open nights… but this year we’re also adding Camp Grisdale! We’re leaning into our timber heritage and inviting Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox to host an epic 12 DayLine Up of events with live music, crafts, vendors, fire pits and our other favorite larger than life friend – Santa!

There is no admission charge. Parking is free. Dogs are welcome.

Schedule:

Christmastown at Camp Grisdale | Google Address: 425 West Cota Street, Shelton, WA

Thursday, Dec 11 | 5–7 PM
Christmas Bingo hosted by Panhandle Lake Camp
Gyotaku fish printing workshop, Letter to Santa , food, fire pits
Snow flurries: 5:30 PM, 7 PM (weather dependent)

Friday, Dec 12 | 5–8 PM
Event Nonprofit: America250 Mason County
Xinh’s Grilled Oysters & Chicken Curry and hot dogs
Christmas bead bracelet craft with Jeff
Nicole’s wreath workshop @ 5 PM
Ornaments with Brianne (adults $25/kids $15)
Snow flurries: 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM

Saturday, Dec 13 | 12–5 PM
Event Nonprofit: OBJH PTSO
FREE crafts, music,, fire pits, Santa visits at 2 PM
Xinh’s Grilled Oysters & Chicken Curry and hot dogs
Shelltown Strummers: 1–2 PM
Crafts with Lisa Welander
Santa Claus visits at 2 PM | Snow Flurries: 2 PM, 4 PM

Sunday, Dec 14 | 12–5 PM
Event Nonprofit: SHS Parent Booster Class of 2026
FREE crafts, music, food, fire pits, Paul Barber Music
Xinh’s Grilled Oysters & Chicken Curry and hot dogs
Crafts with Lisa Welander
Workshop: Cloverwood Candles
Nicole’s wreath workshops: 1 PM & 3 PM
Snow flurries: 2 PM, 4 PM (weather dependent)