The annual Christmas Tree Light Switch On is the most popular Sturminster Newton event of the year and Saturday 30th November 2024 is going to be the best ever to date!!! 10.00am-2.00pm Christmas Market at The Exchange 10.30am Bib the Trike and Father Christmas 11am-7pm Dorset Artisan Market 11.00am-3.30pm Father Christmas at 1855 12noon William Barnes School Choir 1.00pm – 7.00pm Christmas Tree Festival at St Marys Church 2.00pm Conor Smith – The Boy And The Blue Guitar – Market Cross 3.00pm Rock Choir 4.00pm Bulgarian Dancing 4.30pm Vale Ukes – U3A Group 4.50pm Lantern Parade led by Father Christmas from The Exchange to Market Place 5.00pm Christmas Tree Light Switch On with special guests – Father Christmas and Sturminster Newton Amateur Boxing Club 5.05pm Lantern Parade led by Father Christmas from the Market Place to St Mary’s Church. 5.05pm Vale Ukes – U3A Group 5.00pm – 7.00pm Late night shopping until 7.00pm 5.30pm Happy Birthday 1855 – music & magic 8.00pm Los Pacaminos at The Exchange (ticketed event)