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See All Events19th Annual American Tobacco Tower Lighting
American Tobacco Campus
Join us as we celebrate the season with the lighting of the iconic American Tobacco Water Tower on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 from 7:00-8:00 pm in the American Tobacco Amphitheater.
FREE and open to the public.
Come early to shop and dine and visit our Sponsor booths before the celebration begins. We’ll also have 2,000 light wands to distribute courtesy of our friends at Dominion Energy and NC 811.
This year’s show is packed full of some of the best young talents in Durham and the Triangle! The Tower will light early and be illuminated for the entire show.
-Lucas Middle School Choir
-Shepard Middle School Choir
-Empower Dance Group
-Barriskill Dance Theater
-Walltown Children's Theater Group
-Santa and Mrs. Claus
Special appearances by: Imagine Circus, Wool E. Bull, Rudolph, Frosty, Lisa Gaither Art and Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
After the tower lights, grab a hot cocoa, stroll the river and enjoy post-show music, art, and entertainment. And don’t forget to take that holiday selfie with the illuminated American Tobacco Water Tower in the background! #WRALHolidays #ATCHolidays
Special thanks to our Tower Lighting Sponsors:
-Dominion Energy
-NC 811
-Food Lion Feeds supporting the good work of the Interfaith Food Shuttle
-Durham Public School Foundation (DPSF) for constructing 500 luminarias
Can’t join us in person? Capitol Broadcasting Company (CBC), WRAL-TV, American Tobacco Campus, and Rocky Mount Mills, will once again celebrate the 2023 holiday season by lighting the towers at all THREE locations in one very special TV event.
Watch from the comfort of your home Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 7 PM only on WRAL and wral.com!
DUE TO THE LARGE CROWDS - THERE ARE NO VENDORS OTHER THAN ATC RESTAURANTS/RETAIL AT THIS EVENT.
American Tobacco Campus
Durham! We will be at The American Tobacco Campus December 7th from 5-9p for a market you DO NOT want to miss!!✨ We will have pictures with SANTA to celebrate the holiday season and of course THE BEST local vendors for all of your holiday shopping needs, entertainment, games, and more - all located within ATC with your favorite eateries and beverages offered: Boricua Soul, Ekhaya, Five Star, Parker & Otis, PRESS, Queen Burger, Mellow Mushroom + more! 🤩
Sneak peek at your local artisans for the night:
- Copper Sound
- Moonstone Soap + Candle Co.
- Pretty Average Photography
- Simons Says Dip This
- Speedwell Art and Jewelry LLC
- Albus Agate
- Alloy Bazaar
- Alternative Wax
- Barkleigh's Cafe and Rescue
- Berry Thoughtful Life Coaching
- Blue Skies Art
- Bundts by Brenee
- Christina Britt Studio
- CustomBella Creations
- Elemental Choice
- Emily Designs
- Filigree Memoria
- Fullmetal Factory
- Fun House Fashions
- Garden & Gather
- Genius Reading
- Gray Works
- Hangin With Dwayne
- Hover Crafts
- Julz's Creations
- Karen Hitchcock Art
- Laura Rogers
- Lemoree
- Little Dog Print Shop
- Loveus Brand
-Oak City Hot Sauce Co.
- Old North State Design
- Pura Bakery
- Revival Sea Glass
- Ryan Fox Painting
- Saona Sol Permanent Jewelry
- Simply Ana's
- Sow and Glo
- Sugar Moon Designs
- SunCat Illustrations LLC
- Sweet Carolina Succulents, etc.
- The Stoned Wolff Co.
- This Succs!
- Vibrant Aromas LLC
- Whiskey Lane Designs
*ALL VENDOR APPLICATIONS/PAYMENTS SHOULD BE PROCESSED DIRECTLY THROUGH THE NIGHT MARKET CO'S EVENTENY PLATFORM LOCATED ON OUR WEBSITE*
American Tobacco Campus318 Blackwell StreetDurham, NC27701 Map
Durham! We will be at The American Tobacco Campus December 7th from 5-9p for a holiday market you DO NOT want to miss!!✨ We will have pictures with SANTA to celebrate the holiday season and of course THE BEST local vendors for all of your holiday shopping needs, entertainment, games, and more - all located within ATC with your favorite eateries and beverages offered: Boricua Soul, Ekhaya, Five Star, Parker & Otis, PRESS, Queen Burger, Mellow Mushroom + more! 🤩
Sneak peek at your local artisans for the night:
- Copper Sound
- Moonstone Soap + Candle Co.
- Pretty Average Photography
- Simons Says Dip This
- Speedwell Art and Jewelry LLC
- Albus Agate
- Alloy Bazaar
- Alternative Wax
- Barkleigh's Cafe and Rescue
- Berry Thoughtful Life Coaching
- Blue Skies Art
- Bundts by Brenee
- Christina Britt Studio
- CustomBella Creations
- Elemental Choice
- Emily Designs
- Filigree Memoria
- Fullmetal Factory
- Fun House Fashions
- Garden & Gather
- Genius Reading
- Gray Works
- Hangin With Dwayne
- Hover Crafts
- Julz's Creations
- Karen Hitchcock Art
- Laura Rogers
- Lemoree
- Little Dog Print Shop
- Loveus Brand
-Oak City Hot Sauce Co.
- Old North State Design
- Pura Bakery
- Revival Sea Glass
- Ryan Fox Painting
- Saona Sol Permanent Jewelry
- Simply Ana's
- Sow and Glo
- Sugar Moon Designs
- SunCat Illustrations LLC
- Sweet Carolina Succulents, etc.
- The Stoned Wolff Co.
- This Succs!
- Vibrant Aromas LLC
- Whiskey Lane Designs
*ALL VENDOR APPLICATIONS/PAYMENTS SHOULD BE PROCESSED DIRECTLY THROUGH THE NIGHT MARKET CO'S EVENTENY PLATFORM LOCATED ON OUR WEBSITE*