Downtown Christmas Street Festival, Saturday December 6, 2008
Scheduled Activities
The highlight of this year’s festival will most certainly be the SNOW ZONE! This unique interactive activity will allow children the opportunity to play in freshly made snow right on Troy Street in Downtown Dothan. Snow activities will take place from 9:00 AM until Noon- bring your mittens and gloves! FREE!
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Visits with Santa. Jolly ole’ St. Nick will be at the park on Foster Street from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM talking with good boys and girls and taking Christmas requests. Bring your camera if you like, or allow a professional to make your portrait for only $5. Free visits with Santa, photograph optional.
Train Rides
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Live entertainmentall day long! Starting at 10:30 AM and continuing till dusk, the main stage on Foster Street will be alive with the sights and sounds of the holidays. From children singing Christmas carols, to a full band playing jazzy holidaytunes, there’s sure to be something that you like. FREE!
Plus other live entertainment along Foster street for your enjoyment throughout the day!
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Horse and Buggy Rides touring the streets and murals of Downtown Dothan. Leaving every 20 minutes from the Troy street parking lot (in front of the Steamboat mural). Cost is $3 per person, children 3 and under free, if riding in parents lap.
Christmas Shopping. Dozens of Arts and Crafts vendors will set up shop on Foster Street, creatingthe most unique shopping bazaar in all ofDothan.Artisans from around the region will bring in hand-made, original works of art, jewelry and provide excellent ideas for holiday giving. Browsing- FREE. Getting your shopping done early- PRICELESS!
Kids Activities and ornament making. Troy University will once again provide children’s activities and crafts under the big tent off Foster Street. Under close adult supervision, kids can make ornaments for the family tree, or donate them to be displayed on a public tree in Dothan. FREE!
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Marshmallow Roasting at dusk. Under the supervision of the Dothan Fire Department, there will be a marshmallow roasting fire pit from 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM. Marshmallows, sticks and cocoa to be provided. FREE!
Pet Fashion Extravaganza. Who has the best dressed pet? Come find out at the Pet Fashion Show on the Foster Street Stage. Contestants will pay a $5 entry fee to benefit "Save-A-Pet", and all can watch for free. Prizes for the best dressed and lots of fun for everyone!
Plus, there will be food vendors set up making delicious snacks and treats as well as several of the Downtown restaurants will be open for lunch that day. Bring the whole family, for an enjoyable way to kick off the Christmas season!
Additional Sponsorship Provided By
| Company | Title |
|---|---|
| Montana Street School 3rd Grade Chimes Choir | 9:30 AM on the Main stage- Christmas Music! |
| Watkins Products | Cakes for sale using Watkins flavorings and spices; dips & salves |
| R & L Promotions | Car tags and metal signs |
| Deloris Merritt | Children's outfits, pictures and Christmas items |
| Crazy Kat Games | Childrens' games with fun prizes. |
| WYSO- Wiregrass Youth Symphony Orchestra | Christmas Concert on main Stage at 1:30 PM |
| T & M Sports | College items for your favorite teams |
| SkyView | Concert on the main stage at 2:00 PM |
| The Corn Dog Man | Corndogs and Pepsi |
| Moon Concessions | Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Nachos and hot dogs |
| Robert & James | Country Christian Duo from DeFuniak Springs on Stage at 11 AM |
| Men Of Iron | Crafters of fine metalwork and European styled metal. |
| Goodson Custom Etching | Craftsman made sand carved glass and mirrors |
| Airbrush Art | Custom made airbrushed T-shirts |
| Pretty N Pink | Cute handmade bows, dresses, and more |
| Gourds N' Goods | Decorative Gourds and handmade wood items |
| Jerome "Elvis" Jackson | ELVIS Tribute show on the main stage at 3:00 PM |
| Blue Bell Ice Cream | FREE ICE CREAM SAMPLES! Free bounce house! |
| Five Star Credit Union | Free train rides! |
| Eye Center South | Free Vision Screening |
| EWA COncessions | Frozen and Hot Chocolate, Frozen and Hot Capppicuinno, Smoothies and a variety of hot and cold beverages. |
| Ard Concessionos | Fun festival food |
| Katheryn Clark & Betty Carroll | Fused and Stained Glass art, mosaics, wind chimes and crystal jewelry |
| Simply Southern | Gift Baskets, Collectable Bears, Candles and gourmet Food |
| Tastefully Simple | Gourmet Food and Mixes |
| Shutters and More | Gourmet Food and Mixes. kitchen items (table runners and toppers) and humorous aprons. |
| Pretty Princess Creations | Hair Bows, Key Chains, Hats, and head bands |
| 3rd Rock Production | Hairwraps, necklaces and bracelets made on site, out of beads. |
| William's Custom Birdhouses | Hand Crafted birdhouses and rustic woodworking |
| Furry Thangs | Hand crafted sock monkeys and hand made stuffed animals |
| Tart's Gift Center | Hand crafted sterling silver jewelry |
| Cynsational Creations | Hand made and creatively crafted jewelry |
| Southern Enchantment Products | Hand made candles |
| Kountry Kandles | Hand Made candles, soaps and plug-ins |
| Judy's Kountry Korner | Hand made gifts, crocheted rugs and kids fleece blankets |
| The Lamp Lady | hand painted light switch plates, wine caddies, wine bottle lamps and lampshades |
| JV Dangles | Handcrafted Jewelry |
| A Classy Stitch | Handmade beach bag sets, wraps, weekend bags, nap mats, bible bags and more |
| Maxx and Mee | Handmade clothing accessories for children and pets |
| Sugar Dumplins | Handmade handbags, diaper bags, childrens clothes and more |
| Jim & Sophronia Redmond | Handmade ornaments and Christmas crafts |
| Jilly Bean Unique Creations | Handpainted furniture |
| Pampered Chef | High quality kitchen tools |
| Lynda's | Home made cakes, candies and more! |
| EWA COncessions | Hot Chocolate, Frozen and Hot Cappichino, Smoothies and more |
| Edward Jones |
Information "Making Sense of Investing" |
| ATA Karate Center | Karate demonstration at 1:00 in front of main stage |
| Jumping Time | Kids bungee activity (charge involved) |
| Janis' Handbags | Ladies Handbags, hairbows and children's PVC chairs |
| Steve'z T'z | Merchandise includes the largest portable selection of T-Shirts in town |
| Premier Designs Jewelry | Merchandise to include all types of jewelry |
| Strung Out Salon and Boutique | merchandise to include clothing, jewelry, handbags and more |
| Beauty Bazaar | Merchandise to include: jewelry, fragrances, purses, and beauty products |
| Eccenricity | Monogrammed tumblers, coozies, pouches, car tags and more! |
| Mostly Mosaics | Mosaic artwork |
| Miss Cookies Place | Old-time photos and portraits while you wait |
| Nana's Creations | Original floral designs and jewelry |
| Elf Made | Ornaments, crafted hats, elfs, wands and other Christmas items. |
| Captured Life Photography/ Created to Create Art | Photography, Fine Arts and Prints |
| Miracle Finance and LBA & Associates | Play in the freshly made SNOW ZONE! Look for an even bigger SNOW ZONE this year! |
| B & B Pony Rides | Pony rides for children (small charge) |
| Sandi's Boutique | Purses, jewlery and accessories |
| Arthur's Roasted Corn | Roasted Sweet Corn and Pepsi drinks |
| Broken Theory | Rock and Roll on the main stage at 4:15 PM |
| B&B Inflatables | Rock wall, Gyroscope ride and Bull Ride (fee for doing these activities) |
| Knology | Santa in the Park- Free! |
| Southern Tradition Quartet | Southern Gospel Band on stage at NOON |
| Heaven's Island | Steel Drum Band on stage at 10 AM |
| Tupperware | Storage Containers |
| Bottle Windchimes | Unique Bottle wind chimes- made from melted and flattened bottles. |
| Santas and Such | Unique hand created Santas- real works of art! |
| Country Porch Arts and Crafts | Wood Crafts, Painted crafts and stitched fabric items |
| M & M Concessions | Yummy Ribeye steak sandwiches and other great festival food |
| beanstock originals | Children's handmade apparel & accessories |
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