Kicking off the highly anticipated Christmas events in Fairfield, Texas will be an Old Fashion Christmas on the Square on Saturday, December 1st and 2nd.
–December 1st
This event begins with a reading of the Christmas Story by Bettye Trask. Old and young are invited to gather around the rocking chair to hear of sugar plums and sleigh bells.
The annual Christmas Parade will begin at 4:00 p.m., traveling down Main Street from the Elementary school and circling around the Courthouse.
For those participating in this year’s parade, be sure to line up by 3:00 p.m. Applications are available at the office of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
Arts & Crafts and Face Painting will be offered to the kids from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Petting Zoo with Nativity animals will also be available.
Live performance by local dance groups will be held at 5:15 p.m.
A Nativity Drama will be performed at 5:30 p.m., and again at 6:30 p.m., by members of River of Life Family Worship Center.
Santa Claus will visit with his young fans, and pose for pictures, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Our own Miss Texas, Madison Fuller, will kick off the official Christmas Tree lighting at 6:15 p.m.
This event is sponsored by the City of Fairfield and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.
–December 2nd
River of Life Family Worship Center will present a live Nativity Scene and Petting Zoo at 6:30 p.m. on the Square on Sunday, December 2nd.
Also this weekend for gift shoppers, the Fairfield Fest – Flea Market will be held early for Christmas. Shop local vendors at the Moody Reunion Grounds on the following dates:
–Friday, Nov. 30 – 12 noon – 5pm
–Saturday, Dec. 1 – 9am – 5pm
–Sunday, Dec. 2 – 9am – 3pm
