Snowflake Festival - Absarokee

Saturday, November 28, 2009

This year Absarokee's "Wild West Snowflake Fest" will be the best one yet. We are having all kinds of new events to go along with the traditional ones. We are packing it all in to one fun filled day Saturday December 6th. Starting at 3:30 there will be hay rides in downtown Absarokee. You can also get your picture taken with the Christmas Donkey at The Big Yellow House. All proceeds from the pictures will go to Skip's Kids' Place. At 4:45 pm under the tent will be the crowning of this year's prince and princess (ages 2-4). Submit your 4x5 photo at the IGA before November 26th to be in the running. At 5:30 pm line up on the darkened streets of Absarokee to witness the lighted parade. All floats this year must be lit and follow the "Wild West" theme so we should be in for a real treat! Immediately following the parade look to the skies for our grand Fireworks Display. Then, as the church bells ring out watch the whole town light up. Walking around the streets of town enjoy burning barrels and warm drinks while gazing in the windows of the various businesses that the elementary students have decorated in an attempt to win free passes to The Reef from 105.9 The BAR Don't forget to head over to the "Used to be a Barn Dance" sponsored by Nemont. The Usual Suspects will be playing from 7-11pm so bring along the whole family and dance under the tent! Throughout the day you can visit the Gingerbread House Contest and Silent Auction in Skip's Place and hopefully hear some carolers along the way! There will also be the annual wreath auction following the High School's production of "The King and I" in the elementary school gym. From 9am til 3pm don't forget to visit the Cobblestone Bazaar and finish up or start your Christmas Shopping. It should be a great day in Absarokee so please come and visit! For more information call Celeste Barnett at 855-7498.