🎄 Once Upon a Christmas at Cambridge Brings Holiday Magic to Ooltewah

Cambridge Square in Ooltewah is hosting a full day of holiday celebration on Saturday, December 5, drawing families and shoppers from across the region. The event brings together local vendors, live entertainment, and community-focused activities-including Altamont Creative, the Chattanooga-based jewelry and art studio known for handmade pieces crafted from reclaimed oyster shells.

📍 What to Expect at the Event

Once Upon a Christmas at Cambridge runs from noon to 8 p.m. at Cambridge Square, 9453 Bradmore Lane, Ooltewah, TN 37363. The day features live music, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a North Pole Shop & Stroll showcasing holiday specials and local shopping and dining options. ✨

A dedicated Vendor Shopping Village gives local makers and retailers a platform to reach holiday shoppers. Altamont Creative will be among the vendors, debuting new pieces created specifically for the season. The studio transforms reclaimed oyster shells into one-of-a-kind jewelry and decorative art-items that make distinctive gifts for those seeking handcrafted, sustainable alternatives to mass-produced holiday goods. 🎨

🎁 Activities for Families and Community

The Kids Zone offers holiday crafts presented by Traveling Party Studio, while a North Pole Letter Writing station invites children to write to Santa, with replies to follow. A Giving Tree Ornament Station allows visitors to create ornaments that will be donated to families in need-turning the shopping experience into an act of community care. 🌟

Blacksmithing demonstrations by Refining Forge add a hands-on, artisan element to the day. The Holiday Cheer Meister Walk, led by the Grinch character, combines festive fun with purpose: the walk raises funds and collects donations for Kelsey’s Christmas for Kids. ❤️

💡 Why Local Makers Matter This Season

Events like Once Upon a Christmas create space for independent artisans and small businesses to connect directly with their community during the busiest shopping season. For Altamont Creative and other local vendors, holiday markets offer visibility and the chance to share the stories behind their work-whether that’s the sustainability of reclaimed materials or the time invested in handcrafted design. 🛍️

Shoppers in the Dunlap area and across the Chattanooga metro who value locally made goods and community-focused events have a reason to make the drive to Ooltewah on December 5. The combination of shopping, family activities, and charitable giving reflects the values many residents hold during the holiday season.