The 3rd Annual Christmas Under the Stars Festival kicks off Friday night at the Depot Complex, Adams Street Community Center, and the Lehnis Railroad Museum and offers holiday fun for the whole family.

Organizers for the event are moving many of the kids’ activities and live entertainment indoors due to the expected rain Friday and Saturday, but that won’t dampen the fun

“The festival will take place rain or shine on Friday and Saturday,” said Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce tourism manager Sunni Modawell.  “It is going to be a great time for everyone so please come out and enjoy all of the activities and excitement.”

The Christmas Under the Stars Festival will take place Friday, December 2nd and Saturday, December 3rd from 4-8pm.   The event is sponsored by KTAB News and 3M of Brownwood.   KTAB news will also broadcast their 5pm and 6pm newscasts live from the festival Friday night from the Adams Street Community Center.

 

See the full schedule of events, activities, competition, and more below.  Check with Information booth in the Depot for updated information during the festival or online at BrownwoodChamber.org.

Activities

Giant Slide (in the tent)

Letters to Santa (in the Depot)

Story Telling (in the Depot)

Photos with Santa (at the RR Museum)

Bungee Run (in the tent)

Decorate Giant Gingerbread House (Adams Street)

Decorate Pet Food Bowls (Adams Street)

Pictures with Snickers the Dog (Adams Street)

Christmas Cards to Santa (Adams Street)

Making Marshmallow Poppers (Adams Street)

Cookie Decorating (Adams Street)

Decorate Christmas Bags (Adams Street)

Make Wooden Crosses (Adams Street)

Marshmallow Game (Adams Street)

Face Painting (Adams Street)

Decorate Snowmen Ornaments (Adams Street)

Nail Painting (Adams Street)

 

Competitions

Santa’s Sleigh 5K Run & 1.5 Mile Walk – Sponsored by TexasBank (Sat., Dec 3rd 8am at Gordon Wood Stadium)

Treats for Santa Bake-off – at Bertrand Technology Solutions Meeting Room in the Chamber of Commerce – Saturday, 4pm

Frosty’s Village Building Contest – 12 & under – in the Depot – 6pm Saturday

Christmas Photo Contest – in the Depot – Friday & Saturday 4-8pm each day

Scavenger Hunt – ages 13-18 – Depot Plaza Area – 5pm -Saturday

Amazing Race – Under the Tent in Depot Parking Lot – Saturday 4:30pm

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree Dance – in the Depot – 7:30pm Friday

 

Entertainment – Sponsored by PF& E Oil Company

Christmas Karaoke (Adams Street)

Skits Performed by Lyric Theatre Performers (in the Depot)

Local Talent (Adams Street)

Movie on the Lawn (Adams Street)

 

Food – Adams Street Community Center

Chili & Frito Pie

Popcorn

Hot Dogs

Funnel Cakes

Hot Chocolate

Hot Cider

Sausage Wraps

Soda

 

Donations

Food Drive to benefit Good Samaritan Ministries

Toy Drive to benefit Toys for Kids

Coat & Blanket Drive to benefit Salvation Army