Subject: Blue Mountains 'Christmas in July' options

Did you know Christmas in July began right here in the Blue Mountains?


Back in 1980, Gary Crockett, owner of the California Guesthouse in Katoomba (now the Mountain Heritage Hotel), was hosting a group of Irish visitors during a chilly Blue Mountains winter.

As they sat around a roaring fire, they remarked that it felt far more like Christmas than the heat of an Australian December. Inspired by their comments, Gary organised a traditional Christmas dinner complete with roast turkey, plum pudding, crackers, carols and festive decorations.

The idea was an instant success.


What began as one special dinner soon grew into Christmas in July, earlier known as Yulefest. Other hotels embraced the tradition, and today thousands of visitors travel to the Blue Mountains each winter to experience the magic of a cosy Christmas in the cold.


One simple idea, born beside a fireplace, became one of Australia's most loved winter traditions. CHECK out some of the great options below.

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CHECK OUT the New Christmas in July' Facebook Group. The latest information and the opportunity to promote your own 'Christmas in July' event.

Yulefest LUNCH or DINNER at the V&A: A Traditional Mountain Christmas - Embrace the Chill with a Hearty Winter Celebration


When the mist rolls over the Blue Mountains and the air turns crisp, there is no better place to be than curled up inside the historic Victoria & Albert Guesthouse.


This July, we are bringing the magic of a Northern Hemisphere winter to Mount Victoria. Put on your favourite winter woollies, wrap up in your best scarf, and join us for Yulefest—a traditional mid-year Christmas celebration filled with warmth, nostalgia, and plenty of laughs. MORE info and bookings

Your Yulefest experience includes:

🍷 A warm welcome with a complimentary glass of Mulled wine

🍽️ A delicious 3-course set menu, featuring traditional Christmas favourites


📅 Date: 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th July & 1st August 2026, Every Saturday Lunch & Dinner

🕕 Time: Lunch & Dinner

💰 Price: $89 per person


Spaces are limited, and bookings are essential. Gather your loved ones, don your favourite Christmas jumper, and join us for a festive indulgence!

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HEADS UP: It’s that time of year again!!!! Our famous, annual Christmas in July Party is back! live music again by the INCREDIBLE Lueth El-thair Bior Ajak send this to your friends and book your table now before it sells out! MORE info and MENU

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Yulefest LUNCH at the V&A: A Traditional Mountain Christmas - Embrace the Chill with a Hearty Winter Celebration


When the mist rolls over the Blue Mountains and the air turns crisp, there is no better place to be than curled up inside the historic Victoria & Albert Guesthouse.


This July, we are bringing the magic of a Northern Hemisphere winter to Mount Victoria. Put on your favourite winter woollies, wrap up in your best scarf, and join us for Yulefest—a traditional mid-year Christmas celebration filled with warmth, nostalgia, and plenty of laughs. MORE info and bookings

 
 

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