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 9:00 AM until
3:00 PM talking with good boys and girls and
taking Christmas requests. Bring your camera to catch this moment!
Train Rides
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Live entertainmentall day long! Starting at 9:30 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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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 |
|---|---|
| WYSO- Wiregrass Youth Symphony Orchestra | Christmas Concert on main Stage at 1:30 PM |
| Woods-in-the-Rounds Publishers | Books |
| William's Custom Birdhouses | Hand Crafted birdhouses and rustic woodworking |
| Watkins Products | Cakes for sale using Watkins flavorings and spices; dips & salves |
| Tupperware | Storage Containers |
| This Little Light of Mine candle shop | hand made candles |
| The Tailored Tot | Custom made children's clothing and accessories |
| The Lamp Lady | hand painted light switch plates, wine caddies, wine bottle lamps and lampshades |
| The Goose Store | Children's Clothes |
| The Corn Dog Man | Corndogs and Pepsi |
| The Bag Lady | Purses, totes, and college theme'd Christmas decorations |
| Tastefully Simple | Gourmet Food and Mixes |
| Tart's Gift Center | Hand crafted sterling silver jewelry |
| T & M Sports | College items for your favorite teams |
| Sugar Dumplins | Handmade handbags, diaper bags, childrens clothes and more |
| Strung Out Salon and Boutique | merchandise to include clothing, jewelry, handbags and more |
| Steve'z T'z | Merchandise includes the largest portable selection of T-Shirts in town |
| Southern Tradition Quartet | Southern Gospel Band on stage at NOON |
| Southern Enchantment Products | Hand made candles |
| Sonya Hendershot and Belinda Sorrells | Skeleton leaf platters, wreaths, crafts and jewlery |
| Snicker Doodles Boutique | Handmade Children's Clothes |
| SkyView | Concert on the main stage at 2:00 PM |
| Simply Southern | Gift Baskets, Collectable Bears, Candles and gourmet Food |
| Shutters and More | Gourmet Food and Mixes. kitchen items (table runners and toppers) and humorous aprons. |
| Sherry's Heart Creations | Handcrafted Bows for trees and Christmas decor |
| Santas and Such | Unique hand created Santas- real works of art! |
| Sandi's Boutique | Purses, jewlery and accessories |
| Robert & James | Country Christian Duo from DeFuniak Springs on Stage at 11 AM |
| R & L Promotions | Car tags and metal signs |
| Pretty Princess Creations | Hair Bows, Key Chains, Hats, and head bands |
| Pretty N Pink | Cute handmade bows, dresses, and more |
| Premier Designs Jewelry | Merchandise to include all types of jewelry |
| Pampered Chef | High quality kitchen tools |
| Nana's Creations | Original floral designs and jewelry |
| Mostly Mosaics | Mosaic artwork |
| Moon Concessions | Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Nachos and hot dogs |
| Montana Street School 3rd Grade Chimes Choir | 9:30 AM on the Main stage- Christmas Music! |
| Mo's Alteration Service | A new alteration shop in Dothan |
| Miss Cookies Place | Old-time photos and portraits while you wait |
| Miracle Finance and LBA & Associates | Play in the freshly made SNOW ZONE! Look for an even bigger SNOW ZONE this year! |
| Men Of Iron | Crafters of fine metalwork and European styled metal. |
| Maxx and Mee | Handmade clothing accessories for children and pets |
| M & M Concessions | Yummy Ribeye steak sandwiches and other great festival food |
| Lynda's | Home made cakes, candies and more! |
| Lia Sophia | Jewelry |
| Kountry Kandles | Hand Made candles, soaps and plug-ins |
| Knology | Santa in the Park- Free! |
| Katheryn Clark & Betty Carroll | Fused and Stained Glass art, mosaics, wind chimes and crystal jewelry |
| JV Dangles | Handcrafted Jewelry |
| Jumping Time | Kids bungee activity (charge involved) |
| Judy's Kountry Korner | Hand made gifts, crocheted rugs and kids fleece blankets |
| Jim & Sophronia Redmond | Handmade ornaments and Christmas crafts |
| Jilly Bean Unique Creations | Handpainted furniture |
| Jerome "Elvis" Jackson | ELVIS Tribute show on the main stage at 3:00 PM |
| Janis' Handbags | Ladies Handbags, hairbows and children's PVC chairs |
| Heaven's Island | Steel Drum Band on stage at 10 AM |
| Gourds N' Goods | Decorative Gourds and handmade wood items |
| Goodson Custom Etching | Craftsman made sand carved glass and mirrors |
| Furry Thangs | Hand crafted sock monkeys and hand made stuffed animals |
| Five Star Credit Union | Free train rides! |
| Fashion 334 | Fashion handbags, jewelry, sunglasses and gifts |
| Eye Center South | (unable to attend) |
| EWA COncessions | Hot Chocolate, Frozen and Hot Cappichino, Smoothies and more |
| EWA COncessions | Frozen and Hot Chocolate, Frozen and Hot Capppicuinno, Smoothies and a variety of hot and cold beverages. |
| Elf Made | Ornaments, crafted hats, elfs, wands and other Christmas items. |
| Edward Jones |
Information "Making Sense of Investing" |
| Eccenricity | Monogrammed tumblers, coozies, pouches, car tags and more! |
| Dixie Homecrafters | Drawing for Windows and information on gutters |
| Deloris Merritt | Children's outfits, pictures and Christmas items |
| Dave and Jeanne's Dogs | The Lowes Hot Dog Guy |
| Cynsational Creations | Hand made and creatively crafted jewelry |
| Creative Corner | Collegiate Items, mailboxes & keychains |
| Crazy Kat Games | Childrens' games with fun prizes. |
| Country Porch Arts and Crafts | Wood Crafts, Painted crafts and stitched fabric items |
| Captured Life Photography/ Created to Create Art | Photography, Fine Arts and Prints |
| Broken Theory | Rock and Roll on the main stage at 4:15 PM |
| Bottle Windchimes | Unique Bottle wind chimes- made from melted and flattened bottles. |
| Blue Orchid | Handbags, monogrammed tumblers, soap dispensers and eyeglasses holders |
| Blue Bell Ice Cream | FREE ICE CREAM SAMPLES! Free bounce house! |
| BLeighvR, LLC | Wood Art |
| Big Mama's Pepper Jelly | 4 varities of homemade jellies |
| Beauty Bazaar | Merchandise to include: jewelry, fragrances, purses, and beauty products |
| beanstock originals | Children's handmade apparel & accessories |
| Bags for Hags | Handbags and Luggage |
| B&B Inflatables | Rock wall, Gyroscope ride and Bull Ride (fee for doing these activities) |
| B & B Pony Rides | Pony rides for children (small charge) |
| ATA Karate Center | Karate demonstration at 1:00 in front of main stage |
| Arthur's Roasted Corn | Roasted Sweet Corn and Pepsi drinks |
| Ard Concessionos | Fun festival food |
| Airbrush Art | Custom made airbrushed T-shirts |
| A Classy Stitch | Handmade beach bag sets, wraps, weekend bags, nap mats, bible bags and more |
| 3rd Rock Production | Hairwraps, necklaces and bracelets made on site, out of beads. |
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