Come out and chill with the Easter Bunny and friends this Saturday, April 8, 2023 on the courthouse square in downtown Fairfield, Texas.
Start the day early with the ‘Running With My Peeps’ 2023 5K color run.
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Race takes off at 9:00 a.m., and awards ceremony will be held at 10:00 a.m.
Register for $30 online at texas99.com/event-details/running-with-my-peeps-5k-2
Fairfield’s Easter Eggstravaganza is set for 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presented by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and the City of Fairfield, this annual event features
–Egg Hunts
–Face Painting
–pictures with the Easter Bunny
–Cupcake Walk
–Bounce Houses
–Easter Egg Dyeing
–Bubble Station
–live Pony Carousel
–Book Giveaway
–live Easter bunny giveaway
That’s not all!
At 11:30 a.m., join Fairfield Mayor Kenneth Hughes, and local young entrepreneurs, for the signing of a Lemonade Day Proclamation.
Lemonade Day – Fairfield, set for May 6th, is an annual event designed to empower the youth of today to be the leaders of tomorrow. The program seeks to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit of our children by allowing them to operate their own business – a lemonade stand.
Lemonade participants are also encouraged to drop off samples during the Eggstravanaza on Saturday for the Best Taste Testing contest (winners announced following the May 6th event).
Of course, there’s even more fun to be had as Fairfield’s downtown retailers invite the community to bring their pocketbooks and enjoy Mimosa Morning this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.
Get your shopping therapy and enjoy some refreshments at the following locations:
–Dessert by MommaCakes (105 S Mount St.) – Bad Bunny Bellinis and assorted Goodies. Plus, try your hand at Dare To Win game.
–Armadillo Emporium (101 W. Commerce St.) – Pineapple Mimosas and Strawberry Cream Danishes. Offering 20% OFF at the Juls by Jul booth.
–Brenda’s Closet (123 S. Mount St.) – Mimosas and Sausage Balls. Giveaway! 2 pairs of sandals.
–Hope & Co. (309 E. Commece St.) – Donuts and Mimosas. Offering $15 & under bin.
–Tallulah Rey (407 E. Commerce St.) – Strawberry Champagne. Enjoy 15% OFF storewide.
–Kennedy’s Korner & East Pine Design (124 S. Keechi St.) – Lemonade Mimosas and Donut Holes. 25% OFF select items.
–Creations Flowers & Gifts (305 E. Commerce St.) – Muffins & Mimosas.
–Kountry Klutter & 4P Jewelry (235 S. Fairway) – Mimosas and Cowboy Candy Crackers. Various Sales.
–Accessories, Etc. (115 E. Commerce St.) – Fluffy Pink Salad. Selected children items marked down.
–Southern Bound (208 E. Commerce St.) – Donut & Mimosas. 15% OFF storewide.
–Pack N Mail (413 E. Commerce St.) – Mimosas & Mini Sandwiches. 15% OFF, along with door prizes and drawings.
Religious Observances
For those wanting to celebrate a more traditional Easter, here are a few services being held in the area:
The new Faith Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairfield will celebrate ‘The Colors of Easter’ program on Wednesday, April 5th at 6:30 p.m. They are located at 626 West Main Street in Fairfield.
Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church will hold a Maundy Thursday Service on Thursday, April 6th at 6:00 p.m. They are located at 119 W. Main in Fairfield.
Trinity Lutheran Church will hold Good Friday services on Friday, April 7th at 6:00 p.m. They are located at 1100 E. Commerce Street in Fairfield.
First Baptist Church of Donie will sponsor a Community-Wide Easter Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 9. The service will be held outdoors at the Donie Community Center.
River of Life Family Worship is hosting an outdoor, bilingual service beginning at 11:00 a.m. under the circus tent. This annual Easter Exposition will include a FREE hot meal following the service, plus an Easter Egg Hunt for all ages (rain or shine) beginning at 2:00 p.m. Enjoy a big 24-foot slide, games, and door prizes (located at 1201 E. Commerce Street in Fairfield.
May we all be blessed with hope and enjoy new beginnings this Easter season.
