November 13th and 14th, 2026
Chester Westwood Clear Creek Indian Valley Crescent Mills Taylorsville Lake Almanor
Gather your favorite shopping partner—or make it a weekend getaway with a whole group of friends—and experience the charm of the
Lake Almanor Area Holiday Shopping Tour!
Pick up your Holiday Passport and explore the festive communities of the Lake Almanor Basin, where you'll discover one-of-a-kind boutiques, unique gifts, handcrafted treasures, seasonal décor, and friendly hometown service. As you shop, collect passport stamps from participating businesses for your chance to win an incredible Holiday Shopping Spree!
Why rush home? Turn your shopping trip into a memorable holiday escape. Stay the night in one of our cozy lodges or cabins, enjoy delicious meals at local restaurants, sip on handcrafted beverages, and soak in the beauty of our mountain communities dressed in their holiday best.
Whether you're checking off your Christmas list or simply enjoying time with friends, the Lake Almanor Area Holiday Shopping Tour is the perfect way to celebrate the season, support local businesses, and create lasting holiday memories.
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Grab a Passport
Pick up your booklet-style Holiday Passport at any participating business and start your shopping adventure!
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Shop, Dine & Explore
Shop participating businesses and enjoy the adventure! Along the way, indulge in delicious treats, discover festive surprises, and join in the fun with games and activities at participating locations. Every stop offers a new reason to smile as you shop, explore, and celebrate the holiday season!
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Get Your Stamps
Visit participating businesses and collect a passport stamp at each stop. No purchase is necessary to receive a stamp.
Visit a local business that's not on the Passport list? Ask for a business autograph anyway... you'll have to wait and see why!
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Turn in Your Passport
Fill your Holiday Passport with stamps for a chance to win festive giveaways and prizes donated by our local participating businesses!
Stay with us.
Escape to the beautiful Lake Almanor Area for a holiday shopping getaway! Breathe in the crisp mountain air, take in the scenic beauty, and discover the magic of the season while shopping, dining, and exploring our charming communities. Make it a weekend and enjoy special fall and winter lodging rates throughout Lake Almanor and Chester.
Shop with us.
Discover the unique shops and boutiques of Chester, Lake Almanor, Westwood, and Indian Valley. Browse everything from antiques, home décor, specialty gifts, jewelry, original art, clothing, books, gourmet foods, local crafts, toys, and more—all while enjoying the warm hospitality and personalized service of our local business owners. See below for participating businesses and start your holiday shopping adventure!
Dine with us.
Savor the flavors of the Lake Almanor Area! From specialty coffee, fresh-baked pies, and hometown favorites to gourmet sandwiches, burgers, pizza, wraps, fine dining, local wines, craft cocktails, and more, our cafés, markets, breweries, and restaurants offer something delicious for every appetite.
2026 Participating Businesses
Coming Soon!
This event is sponsored by the following Chamber Members:
Community Partners: Antler's Inn, Ayoobs Intermountain Hardware, Collins Pine, Lake Almanor Ace Hardware, Rouland Insurance Health Services, Seneca Healthcare District, Il Lago Pizza & Pasta
