Enterprise Winterfest Celebration

Enterprise is lit up in all its holiday glory for the 17th annual Enterprise Winterfest Celebration.  The Enterprise Merchants invite locals and visitors alike to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during Home for the Holidays event, set for Friday and Saturday, December 12th and 13th. 
 
On Friday morning merchants will open their shops to greet holiday shoppers with the sights and sounds of the season. You will be able to find gifts for everyone on your Christmas list and be sure to look for special discounts and drawings at participating stores. 
 
This year the Holiday Gift Market will be located in the historic Litch building at 100 West Main and River Streets. The Holiday Gift Markets will be open Friday and Saturday from 11:00 am till 7:00 pm. Exhibitors and vendors will be selling specialty gifts, one of a kind items, home baked goods, antiques and collectables.
 
Santa and Mrs. Claus will Meet-N-Greet all good children and hear Christmas wishes at Santa Central, in the Wild Carrot Herbals building, between 2:00 pm and 4:30 pm both days. On Friday, be sure to bring your camera for a picture with the jolly old elf, and on Saturday there will be complimentary photos. Holiday cookies, hot chocolate and cider will be served. Also, look for Frosty the Snowman during the weekend.
 
Starting each day at 3:00 pm, enjoy a wagon ride with your family and friends and boarding will be at Warde Park on West Main Street. Also, the kids can have a free ride on the wildly popular North Pole barrel train – hop on at the corner of SW First and Main Street. Weather permitting, ice skating will run from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm at the Enterprise City Park.
  
There will be a special concert Friday evening at the O K Theatre featuring The Brothers Brann and special guests. Doors open at 6:30 pm and advanced tickets are $12.00 or $15.00 at the door.
    
The sounds of the season will delight shoppers as Christmas carolers stroll Main Street and in local merchant’s stores. Everyone can have a great time being a singing sensation during the Christmas Karaoke on Saturday afternoon starting at 4:00 pm. Also, don’t miss the children’s Christmas activities downtown Friday and Saturday.
 
The annual fudge contest will be judged at the Red Rooster Café with celebrity judges to decide first, second and third place. Winners will be announced before the parade and all entries will be auctioned off with proceeds going towards Enterprise Christmas decorations.  
 
The Enterprise Fire Department will be downtown Saturday serving up their traditional famous chili starting at 4:00 pm.  Don’t miss out on a great bowl of chili that is guaranteed to warm you on the inside.
 
Main Street will be lined with warming barrels for the holiday goers to stay toasty warm and cut the bite of Ol’ Man Winter.  Wild Carrot Herbals will be roasting chestnuts in front of their store on Saturday starting at 3:00 pm so be sure to stop by for a sample.
 
The Winterfest Lights Parade is scheduled for 5:30 pm Saturday evening and includes entries from clubs, businesses, and individuals celebrating the season... Santa will be escorted in his sleigh down Main Street by the volunteers from the Enterprise Fire Department. Parade winners will be announced following the parade along with drawings for children’s stockings and gift certificates.   
 
 Home For The Holidays offers all the best elements of a hometown celebration that evokes the comfort, familiarity and heart-warming memories with family and friends. Come join the Winterfest Celebration in Historic Enterprise!