Hometown Christmas

Celebrate the holidays in Garretson!

Hometown Christmas will be December 14, 2024


Entertainment

A vendor fair, wine tasting, fire truck rides, kids’ crafts and reading time will all be available on Saturday, Dec 9.

Parade of Lights

The highlight every year is the Parade that travels south on Main Avenue!

Local businesses, organizations, vintage vehicle enthusiasts, and more are encouraged to drive the parade, which is held Saturday evening.

Punchcards

In the weeks before Hometown Christmas, show your community spirit by collecting punches at local businesses! Each full card is placed into a drawing for weekly prizes. Final cards are due Friday evening at Garretson Food Center.

Hometown Christmas Schedule

Saturday, December 9, 2023

*Events subject to change*

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Treatment for Tots @ Palisades Chiropractic (bring a new toy worth $15 or more, get a free adjustment) TOYS WILL BE DONATED LOCALLY!
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Community Breakfast hosted by Henry G Fix Legion Post #23 @ Legion Dugout serving pancakes, sausage, biscuits & gravy
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Museum Open with free popcorn, cider, and coffee. Come see the new updates!
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Palisades Art Gallery open w/ mini prints for sale
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guess the Weight @ The Treasure Chest (guess the weight of the money bag, closest guess wins) for $5 donation to Garretson Food Pantry
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Kids Crafts @ Garretson School Commons
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa Visit @ Garretson School Commons
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Bake Sale by the Garretson Youth Wrestling Team @ Legion
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Silent Auction @ Legion Dugout (proceeds will go towards business improvements)
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Vendor Fair @ Legion Dugout
1:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Christmas Storytime with Garrick @ Garretson School Commons
4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ugly Sweater Contest @ The Sports Cabin (judging at 9:00 p.m.)
5:00 p.m. Winners drawn for Shop Garretson First contest and Silent Auction @ Legion
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Open House @ the Food Pantry (Help out the Pantry- donate a box of Hamburger Helper!)
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Chili Feed from the Garretson Fire Dept (freewill donations accepted) @ Legion
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Fire Truck Rides (weather permitting)- starting from the firehouse
6:00 p.m. Parade of Lights (Main Ave)
6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hot Chocolate from Garretson Scouts (freewill donations accepted) on Main before and during parade
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bingo from the Garretson Fire Dept @ Legion w/ Legion window open for refreshments
8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Karaoke @ The Gulch

COMING SOON! Valentine’s Dinner & Mystery Theater, February 10, 2024

Vendor Fair Registration Form


The Hometown Christmas Vendor Fair will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9. Limited space available. Cost is $10 per table (limit 2 tables) and will be provided. Payment is due prior to the event by sending a check to Garretson Commercial Club Vendor Fair, c/o Laurie Bennett, PO Box 613, Garretson, SD 57030.


Parade Registration