Lumen: Bristol's Celebration of Fire & Light

When: Dec 18, 2026, 4-7 PM

Where: Bristol Town Green, Bristol, VT

Bristol's annual celebration of fire and light, Lumen, is here! Mark your calendars and make sure not to miss this unforgettable event!

Celebrations will kick off with a lantern-making workshop in Holley Hall at 3:30 pm. At 6:15 pm there will be a fire dancing performance from Cirque de Fuego on the Town Green. There will be fire pits and delicious foods throughout the evening. Enjoy listening and partaking in Solstice and Holiday Songs led by Ali Gibson and her community chorus.

This years vendors include:

Mountain View Grill, Lincoln Peak Winery, Stone Corral.

Fireside Radio will be present capturing the communities hopes and dreams for the upcoming year.

Thank you to AllEarth Renewables for sponsoring this event!

Special thanks to the Bristol Rec Dept for the space, leadership, and keeping us safe throughout the night!

Check out this complete schedule and extra details about all holiday happenings!