Holiday Fest PR from the Chamber

Holiday Fest
December 5, 2009, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Shopping, dining and entertainment downtown and various locations around Yellow Springs

Yellow Springs gets into the holiday spirit on December 5 as they celebrate their Holiday Fest featuring day long activities downtown for the whole family.

Festivities kick off at 9:00 when the kids can join Santa for breakfast at the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church at 202 S. Winter St. In addition to enjoying a pancake breakfast, children can enjoy take away crafts and a picture with Santa. There is no cost for children but a suggested donation of $5per adult for breakfast and the event ends at 11:30.

Santa can then be found at 1:00 at King’s Yard on Xenia Ave. where he will be strolling through the Marketplace greeting children along the way. In additional to complimentary pictures with Santa, professional photographs will be available from Art Happens at a nominal charge. Santa can be found in King’s Yard until 4 pm.

The highlight of the event is of course the unique, one-of-a-kind gifts in over 60 shops, boutiques and galleries in Yellow Springs. And when you’ve grown weary, rest your feet as you sit in one of 15 restaurants and enjoy great food in a relaxing and festive atmosphere.

Be sure to look for the opportunities to sign up for the Holiday Gift Basket full of wonderful gifts from local merchants including gift certificates from Ohio Silver, The Winds, Current Cuisine; a total value of over $300.

For those who want to give the gift of art for the holidays, there are three opportunities to purchase affordable work from local artists. First, Art to Buy will be hosted at The Art Space at 108 Dayton St. from 11 am to 8 pm, featuring a variety of art forms. Hand-crafted pottery will be available at the John Bryan Community Pottery Open House in the Pot Shop behind the Village offices at 100 Dayton St . The Open House is Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Finally, Miami Valley Pottery is hosting their Madagascar Kiln Opening Sale from10 am-5 pm; on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The beautiful studio is located at 145 E. Hyde Rd. 1 mile south of Yellow Springs.

The Yellow Springs High School School Forest invites you to the Pine Forest on Bryan Park Road where you can enjoy an authentic holiday experience as you search for the perfect tree and then warm yourself at the campfire. For a slightly less rugged way to cut your own tree, stop by Young’s Tree Farm 1 mile north of Yellow Springs.

So for a truly special holiday experience, come to Yellow Springs for their Holiday Fest on December 5 or anytime during the holiday season. For more information, please contact the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce at 937-767-2686 or visit www.yellowspringsohio.org.