Joppatowne Winterfest and Turkey to Tinsel Holiday Parade 2026: Date, Times and What to Know

Name: Joppatowne Winterfest 2026 & Turkey to Tinsel Holiday Parade
Start: 2026-11-21T10:15:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-21T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Mariner Point Park

by Josh Tessier

By Josh Tessier, Lee Tessier Team of eXp Realty (5,900+ homes sold by the team) Published: Nov. 10, 2026 | Updated: Nov. 10, 2026

Top photo: "Joppatowne HS Facade" by Killervogel5, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped.

Joppatowne's first Turkey to Tinsel Holiday Parade steps off at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from Joppatowne High School and ends at Mariner Point Park. Winterfest follows at the park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with local vendors, food, crafts and games.

Arrive early. Organizers haven't posted parking details on their own pages yet.

Joppatowne Recreation Council flyer for the 3rd annual Turkey to Tinsel Winterfest on Saturday, Nov. 21, with the 10:15 a.m. parade from Joppatowne High School and Winterfest from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mariner Point Park — The official Winterfest 2026 flyer. Image: Joppatowne Recreation Council, as published by NottinghamMD.

🎄 Joppatowne Winterfest 2026 at a glance

Date: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026
Parade: 10:15 a.m., starting at Joppatowne High School, 555 Joppa Farm Road
Winterfest: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mariner Point Park, 100 Kearney Drive, Joppa, MD 21085
Host: Joppatowne Recreation Council (JRC)
What's new: This is the 3rd annual Winterfest, and the first time it opens with a parade

The Rec Council's posts say the event is coming back "bigger" this year, with more food, more vendors and more activities.

🥁 Turkey to Tinsel parade route and start time

The parade steps off at 10:15 a.m. from Joppatowne High School. It walks to Mariner Point Park, where Winterfest starts at 11.

Organizers haven't posted the full street-by-street route yet. The Rec Council's flyer says the parade walks from the high school to Mariner Point Park.

Dress for the cold. It's a late-November morning by the water.

🎅 What's at Winterfest

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mariner Point Park, the Rec Council's flyer and posts list:

🛍️ Local vendors and small businesses selling holiday gifts
🍔 Food, including food trucks
🎨 Arts and crafts
🎲 Games and family activities
🎶 Community groups and performers (the Rec Council invited both to take part)

I haven't found an admission price for Winterfest anywhere.

🚗 Parking tips

Arrive early. Organizers haven't posted parking details on their own pages yet.
Mariner Point Park is at 100 Kearney Drive, Joppa, MD 21085.

📣 How to join the parade or be a vendor

The Rec Council is looking for sports teams, local businesses, school programs, bands, orchestras, community groups and families with decorated vehicles.

Parade or vendor questions: email Jtownereccouncil@gmail.com
Vendor form: on the JRC WinterFest 2026 page

No sign-up deadline is posted, so reach out soon.

🎁 One more holiday event the same Saturday, Nov. 21

Want to make a full day of it? Fallston UMC also has a holiday bazaar that Saturday.

Holly Jolly Holiday Bazaar, Fallston

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Fallston United Methodist Church, 1509 Fallston Road, Fallston, MD 21047
What: Over 50 vendors, food, a bake sale, free gingerbread house decorating, a kids-only shopping room and pictures with Santa
Details: Fallston UMC

For more places to see Santa this season, see my Santa in Harford 2026 guide.

✨ What's next in Harford's holiday season

Havre de Grace Holly Jolly Parade & Tree Lighting: Friday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m., downtown Havre de Grace (City of Havre de Grace). More in my Havre de Grace holidays guide.
Aberdeen's 49th Christmas Street Celebration: Saturday, Dec. 5, downtown Aberdeen (Aberdeen Main Street).
Highland Holiday Lighted Tractor Parade: Saturday, Dec. 5, 5 p.m., from North Harford High School to Falling Branch Brewery (Falling Branch Brewery). More in my Highland tractor parade guide.
Bel Air Christmas Parade: Sunday, Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m., downtown Bel Air (Town of Bel Air). More in my Bel Air Christmas parade guide.

Everything else is in my 2026 Harford County Holiday Hub.

🏡 More for Joppa, Edgewood and Abingdon families

❓ FAQs

When is the Joppatowne holiday parade in 2026?

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026. The Turkey to Tinsel Holiday Parade steps off at 10:15 a.m. from Joppatowne High School.

What is the Turkey to Tinsel parade route?

The parade goes from Joppatowne High School to Mariner Point Park. Organizers haven't posted the full street-by-street route yet.

What time is Joppatowne Winterfest?

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mariner Point Park, right after the parade.

Where do I park for Winterfest?

Get to Mariner Point Park early. Organizers haven't posted parking details on their own pages yet.

How do I sign up to march or be a vendor?

Use the vendor form on the Joppatowne Recreation Council's JRC WinterFest 2026 page, or email Jtownereccouncil@gmail.com.

What else is happening in Harford County on Nov. 21, 2026?

Fallston UMC's Holly Jolly Holiday Bazaar runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with pictures with Santa.

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About the author: Josh Tessier is a Harford County REALTOR® with the Lee Tessier Team at eXp Realty, based in Bel Air. He has been licensed in real estate since 2011 and has personally sold 600+ homes, and the Lee Tessier Team has sold 5,900+. He lives in Harford County and is raising his family here. Call or text (443) 617-2099.