Santa on Story - A Holiday Traditions Tour

Get ready to travel the world without leaving Boone! Join us for our Holiday Traditions Tour, where each participating retailer will whisk you away to a different country, sharing unique holiday customs, festive décor, and seasonal treats from around the globe.

Purchase your passport today and start collecting stamps as you explore each locale! Your passport is your ticket to fun and a way to support small business grants and retailers in Downtown Boone.

Spend the day:

• Discovering global holiday traditions

• Shopping local and finding perfect gifts

• Enjoying festive vibes and community cheer

Stick around for the magic to continue: 🎉 5:30 PM – Lighted Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony at the green space on 8th & Story

Let this be the start of a new holiday tradition for you and your family.

Come curious, leave inspired—and full of holiday joy!

Ticket Options:

Individual Passport: $10/per person

Family Passport: $30 (for immediate family members only)

Passport Pickup & Cash Purchases:

Pickup your Passport(s) at The Boone County Chamber located at 903 Story St, Boone, IA 50036.

Passports may also be purchased 'day-of' at the Chamber.

Participating Retailers:

Melissa Bell Photo - Americana: Santa Claus

Ema's Elegance - Italy: La Befana The Book Shoppe - Iceland: The Jolabokaflod (Christmas Book Flood) Tradition

Madge's - Austria & Bavaria: Frau Perchta

Soda N' Pop's - China: Apples

Paradox - Spain: The Pooping Log

Boone Community Theatre - Germany: Krampus

Boone Theater - Wales : Mari Lwyd

Bottled Bliss - France: Pere Noel

4 Pawd Creations - Caribbean: Christmas Kraken

Modern Dress - Scandinavia: Tomten

Boone County Chamber - Norway: Nisse

Make it more than a memory, and capture the moment with Melissa Bell Photography

Santa Photos 1:30-3:30 PM (pricing and booking information available at the link)

Holiday Portraits 12-1:30 PM - 3:30-5:00 PM (pricing and booking information available at the link)