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Christmas At The Forts
December 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am - December 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
Tickets for the Elves Store, Face Painting, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Hot Cocoa/Cider and Sleigh rides can be purchased in the Gift Shop.
* The Elves Store is ready for the young shoppers. Items price from $1 to $3.
* Face Painting in the Gift Shop.
* Santa will be in his chair waiting to hear Christmas wishes.
* Angelique will be in her cabin with her story telling.
* The Horse Drawn Sleighs will be here: 4 Tickets per person. 5 yrs. old and under free.
* The Cash and Carry Gift Basket sales are all set up with beautiful arrangements of a large variety of items donated by the community and businesses.
* The Gift Shop has it’s annual 20% off sale of all Gift Shop items and this year includes 50% off Christmas items.
* The Cafe menu is:
A bowl of Wild Rice Soup or Chili: $5.00
served with a slice of bread/crackers are also available.
Cookies: $1.00 each include: Sugar, Ginger Molasses, Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter
Pop, Coffee, Milk, Water: $1.00 with free refills on the coffee.
* The Hot Dog Shack will also be open:
Hot Dog: 3 Tickets or $3.00
Popcorn: 1 Ticket or $1.00
Hot Cocoa or Hot cider: 1 Ticket or $1.00
* Our Live Music line-up is:
Saturday, December 2nd: Sunday, December 3rd:
10-11:00 – Dan & Julie 10 – 11:00 – Steve Pearson
11-12:00 – Clan O’Shay 11 – 12:00 – Annette Arnold
12 – 1:00 – Web & Lori 12 – 3:00 open. Call The Forts if
1 – 2:00 – Eric Larson you or your group would
2 – 3:00 – Al Parson like to volunteer to sing.
Saturday, December 9th:
10 – 11:00 – Steve Pearson
11 – 12:00 – J. Muse Harmonic Balance
12 -1:00 – Web & Lori
1 – 2:00 – Eric Larson
2 – 3:00 – Leann Rain
* The Frosty Suit is clean and ready for a volunteer or volunteers to wander and bring smiles to all.
* There will be Bake Sales:
Saturday, December 2nd – Friends of the Library
Sunday, December 3rd – Interfaith Caregivers
Saturday, December 9th – Forts Folle Avoine Historical Park
* There will be a drawing at 3:00 on Saturday, December 9th for a Free Christmas Train. One entry per child 12 and under.
* It will will also be your last chance to purchase a square for the drawing for The Blue Fox Hat, Snow Shoes and Quilt. This drawing will also take place at 3:00 on Saturday, December 9th. $10.00 per square.
*** And a highlight of our annual event:
Christmas trees donated and decorated by local Fire Departments!
You will have the opportunity to cast your vote for the best tree.
These trees are then given to Interfaith Caregivers to deliver to local families.
So, you can see, Christmas at The Forts is all decked out and ready for your holiday smiles, family fun, community support, food and lots of chatter. We look forward to seeing you here!