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Christmas in Clinton is the first Saturday of every December. Save this page for updates or follow on Facebook at @christmasinclinton!
Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019
Now in its 5th year! Enjoy a community-wide Christmas open house on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 with holiday activities all over town. NEW this year is a very special “Polar Express” at Christmas in the Park!
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1. Trade Fair 10am-4pm
The Bar of Western Store will host the local craft & vendor fair with a portion of proceeds to benefit the VBC Food Bank’s School BackPack program. They will be joined by the Cowboy CDJR Fun Zone’s mechanical bull and Clydesdale horses, plus Santa & Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate & cider, and family photo sessions with Reba Mac photography.
2. Little Red River Holiday Shopping Tour 10am-4pm
Shop beautiful, uniquely handcrafted gifts from several local fine art studios. Find the latest info at facebook.com/littleredriverstudiotour
- Red Fern Glass 174 Lori Lane, Clinton. Internationally-renowned glass artist Ed Pennebaker.
- Carol Corning – beautiful paintings & imaginative mixed media (upstairs studio at Red Fern Glass).
- Katz Messenger Stained Glass 2212 Hwy 95 W, Clinton. Exquisitely crafted stained glass artworks.
- Art Lady of Arkansas Sue Allen Pico Sue Allen Pico at Sue’s Art House, 166 Primrose Lane, Shirley. Paintings, antique stick ink drawings, and Ukrainian “pysanka” eggs. Roll up your sleeves for an #artadventure with fun demonstrations for all ages!
- Rock N Pine Studio, 958 Morningside Rd N, Choctaw/Clinton. The stunning art of Joyce Hartmann in various paint media featuring whimsical, impressionistic scenes inspired by nature.
- BC Stained Glass, 498 Teal Trail, Shirley. Barbara Cornett creates fantastical images in fused glass. FREE ornament with your purchase!
- Morrisette Pottery at Rock N Java Café, 230 Hwy 65 S in Clinton. Adrianna Morrisette designs art pottery sculptures, kiln-fired dishware, Raku pottery, and more. The Morrisette Pottery Annual Half-Off Sale will offer ALL handmade inventory at 50% off!
3. CHRISTMAS AT THE PARK:
Christmas at the Park kicks off in the afternoon at Archey Fork Park behind Subway! Admission is FREE, but donations to local fundraisers at the event are greatly appreciated to give back to our community!
Special guests include Van Buren County “Shop with a Cop” | Angel Tree Program | SNYP Animal Shelter “Reindeer Costume Contest” | and others!
FREE rides by the Cowboy Clydesdales
FREE hot chocolate at the concession stand
“Polar Express” holiday trail of Christmas characters
Old-fashioned hayrides & carriage rides
Live music & caroling by the Yellowjacket school musicians et al
Cookie & Costume Contests
Bonfire & marshmallow roast by the basketball court
Official lighting up of the Park
4. Live Nativity “Behold the Lamb”
Nightly performances at 6pm & 7pm | December 3-7, 2019
Every year, the Van Buren County Fairgrounds on Hwy 16 East hosts a live nativity featuring live animals (including camels!), local acting & costume talent, and hot chocolate for visitors. Admission is free.
Bookmark this page to stay tuned for updates! Email info@clintonark.com or follow on Facebook @christmasinclinton.
Bring friends and family and enjoy an exciting Saturday!
