The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce will host their annual “Treats for Santa Bake-off” competition at the upcoming 13th Annual Christmas Under the Stars Festival on the first weekend in December.

Area bakers can enter the contest to show off their skills in several categories including pies, cakes, bars/brownies, cookies, bread/rolls, and muffins.

The contest will take place on the second day of the festival, Saturday, December 4th. Baked goods will only be accepted on Saturday, December 4th from 3-4 PM at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce and judging will begin at 4:30 PM.
Scoring for each treat will be based on taste, appearance and originality.

There is no cost to enter the competition and cash prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place winners. Entry forms are available at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce or can submitted through BrownwoodChristmas.com.

The 13th Annual Christmas Under the Stars Festival will feature holiday games, crafts, food and attractions for kids of all ages. The event will take place on Friday, December 3rd from 4-8 PM and Saturday, December 4th from 4-7 PM at the Depot Complex and the Lehnis Railroad Museum and Visitor Center. Key attractions will include Santa Claus, Big Wheel Races, Christmas Karaoke and more.

Sponsors for the festival include T-Mobile, Grimsley Electric, Inc., United Supermarkets, Citizens
National Bank, Smile Doctors, Brownwood Women’s Clinic, Blevins Body Shop, Hendrick Health System,
Performance Pipe, and Kwik Kar. Big Wheel Races sponsored by Matthew Williams State Farm, Sonic Drive-In, Tegeler Chevrolet Buick, and Trans-Texas Tire.

The Annual Lighted Christmas Parade will be held Thursday, December 2nd at 6:30 PM in Downtown
Brownwood sponsored by Texas Rock Crusher Railway.

Call the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce at 325-646-9535 for more information or visit
BrownwoodChristmas.com