Christmas in Schoharie, at the Fort

Join us for a festive day of holiday cheer at the Old Stone Fort on Saturday, December 12th! Enjoy hands-on DIY crafts for all ages, put your baking skills to the test in our Jumble/Jumbo Cookie Contest, and warm up with a cup of cocoa at our Hot Chocolate Bar. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, guaranteed to sweeten your holiday spirit!

Visit the Hartmann’s Dorf House, where living historians will transport you back to the 18th century, sharing the sights, sounds, customs, and Yuletide traditions of days gone by.

Be sure to try your luck at our Quilt Raffle, with proceeds benefiting our upcoming Battle of the Flockey reenactment, as well as our variety of themed basket raffles. Winners shall be drawn following the Christmas in Schoharie celebration!

This special event is part of the village-wide Christmas in Schoharie, hosted by the Schoharie Fire Department. So bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join us for a day full of warmth, wonder, and community!

Chocolate Jumble/Jumbo Cookie Contest

Show off your baking skills and bring your best chocolate jumble or jumbo cookie creation for a chance to win a trophy, earn bragging rights, and impress our cookie-loving community!

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Location: Badgley Museum Annex
Cookie Drop-Off: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Judging: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Winner Announced: 3:30 PM

Please bring a dozen (12) cookies with you to be judged.

Please do not leave any containers when you are dropping off your cookies.

A recipe isn’t required, but bakers must be ready to disclose any common allergens if asked by the judges.

Two Trophies Will Be Awarded!

• Judges’ Choice: Selected by our panel of judges.

• People’s Choice: Awarded to the cookie receiving the most public votes.

Want to Be Part of the People’s Choice?

For just $5, you can participate in the People’s Choice voting and help decide which cookie takes home the crowd favorite trophy.

Judging will take place from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.

Come taste the delicious creations, cast your vote, and support our talented local bakers!

Who will take home the trophies? Be sure to sign up below!