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12/02/2025

🎄 ATTENTION VENDORS🎄
Vendor Map below shows your location for set up Saturday! Once you're downtown, if you have any issues, please reach out to Melanie at 870-317-8155. Spaces are limited, so please ensure that you are within the amount of space you requested. Any additional vendors that may join you or show up the day of without having completed a Vendor Form may not have ample space. Though we would like to accommodate everyone that would like to participate, it is very difficult on us at the last minute. Please do not arrive ready to set up and be guaranteed a spot if you have not reached out to us previously. We appreciate your participation and can't wait to see you on Saturday!
‼️REMINDER!!! Because streets will be blocked and the event begins at 4:00, we ask that you are set up no later than 3:30. ❌Vendor parking is reserved on the north end of Whistlin' Holler Flea market adjacent to the store and along the railroad tracks. Please make sure that you are there early enough to have all vehicles cleared of Main Street prior to the road being blocked.

12/02/2025

❄️We're thrilled to announce that the magical carriage rides are back for their FIFTH year at the Downtown Christmas Festival!

One of our most beloved traditions is returning, and we couldn't be more excited! Bring your little ones, snuggle up with loved ones, and enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through the charming streets of downtown.

Don't miss out on this festive fun! Mark your calendars for December 6th and get ready to make some unforgettable memories!
The Carriage Company

🔴there will be a $2 charge per person, per ride. All proceeds go directly to the coachman.

12/02/2025

🐴The Pony Rides are Back in Town!

Get ready for some holiday cheer! The pony rides are returning to Palestine this year and they'll be at the Downtown Christmas Festival!

Bring the kiddos and loved ones for a fun-filled evening of pony rides and so much more! Saddle up and make some special holiday memories! We can't wait to see you there!

🗓️When- Saturday, December 6th
⏰Time- 4pm-8pm
📍Where- Downtown Palestine, AR

12/02/2025

🎄It’s hard to believe that it’s almost time for our Annual Downtown Christmas Festival and Parade!! We have been working hard to make this years festival one to remember. Mark your calendars and make plans to attend one of our biggest events of the year!!!🎄

Stay tuned for more details!!

12/02/2025

🐪Get Ready for a Holiday Treat! 🐪

Camel rides are coming BACK to the Downtown Christmas Festival!

Join us on December 6th and take a magical ride on one of our gentle giant friends - absolutely FREE for all ages!

Mark your calendars for December 6th and get ready for a fun-filled evening in downtown Palestine. The camel rides are just one of the many exciting activities we have in store for you. We can't wait to see you there!!! Cockrills Country Critters Mobile Petting Zoo & Pony Rides

*Camel rides will be located in front of the old PW elementary school and gymnasium.

12/02/2025

A huge THANK YOU to Parson Shelter Insurance for sponsoring the Toy Walk at the Downtown Christmas Festival on December 6th!!

We're so grateful for your support! The Toy Walk is FREE for all ages and promises to be a blast! Walk to Christmas music and WIN fun prizes!

Thanks again, Greg and Kelly Parson for helping make this holiday season a little brighter for our community!❤️💚