2011 Schedule of Events
Friday, December 2nd
| 3 pm | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Main Entrance of tent) |
| 3-6pm | Chip off the Block Ice Carvings (square near gazebo) |
| 3-9pm | Exhibitor tents open ($1 admission) |
| 3-9pm | Food court open (K of C Hall on North side of square) public restrooms |
| 3-9pm | Anderson Mansion/Macoupin County Historical Society Museum Christmas Open House decorated for the holidays, bake sale inside home. Also serving meals until 8 pm in the Red Barn. $3 admission for adults; $1 for children under 12. Ride the free trolley, which departs from the town square every 30 minutes |
| 3-9pm | Trolley "stop and drop" rides available for narrated tours. Thirty (30) minute round trip (departs from the Macoupin Energy LLC Shay #1 Mine tent on the southeast corner of town square every 30 minutes) |
| 4-8pm | Visit Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at his house (Santa house on square and Mrs. Claus strolling) |
| 4:30-8pm | Homemade soup and chili supper (United Methodist Church) |
| 5-8pm | Horse -and -carriage rides (Free; pick up and drop off at the Macoupin County Tent on northeast corner of town square) |
| 5-8pm | Holly Jolly Playhouse for youngsters (United Church of Christ) - small fee |
| 5:30-6:15pm | "Christmas at Uncle Phil's Diner" Music Drama (Emmanuel Baptist Church Activity Center) Refreshment after performance. Donation-can of food for Food Pantry- Call for Tickets 217-854-4473 |
| 6-6:45pm | Christmas Puppet Show, refreshments (Church of the Nazarene) |
| 7-8pm | Hand Bell Choir (United Methodist Church) |
| 7-8pm | Summer Repertory Theatre at Blackburn Christmas Carol Singing (Main tent & strolling) |
| 8-9pm | Prairie Sound Barbershop Quartet (United Methodist Church) |
Saturday, December 3rd
| 9am | 5th Annual Mistletoe Mile walk/run, one mile course, sponsored by Fitness A Go Go; start at north side of courthouse. Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes. Holiday costumes encouraged. Participation prizes and refreshments |
| 9am-8pm | Exhibitor tents open ($1 admission) |
| 9am-8pm | Anderson Mansion/Macoupin County Historical Society Museum Christmas Open House decorated for the holidays, bake sale inside the home. Also serving meals until 7 pm in the Red Barn. $3 admission for adults, $1 for children under 12. Ride the free trolley which departs from the town square every 30 minutes. |
| 9am-1pm | Chip off the Block Ice Carvings (square near gazebo) |
| 9am-8pm | Trolley "stop and drop" rides available for narrated tours. Thirty (30) minute round trip (departs from the Macoupin Energy LLC Shay #1 Mine tent on the southeast corner of town square every 30 minutes) |
| 10am-2pm | Macoupin County TAILS Animal Adoption (Southeast Corner of town square by Lucky Dog) |
| 10am-6pm | Visit Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at his house (Santa House on square and Mrs. Claus strolling) |
| 10am-6pm | Holly Jolly Playhouse for youngsters (United Church of Christ) - small fee |
| 10:30am-8pm | Food Court open (K of C Hall on north side square) public restrooms |
| 11-11:45am | Blackburn College Voices Choir (Main tent and strolling square) |
| 11am-1pm | Summer Repertory Theatre at Blackburn Christmas Carol Singing (Main tent & strolling) |
| 11am-1:30pm | Homemade soup and chili lunch (United Methodist Church) |
| 11am-4pm | Hiroshi Tada, top spinner (Main tent and strolling square tents) |
| 1-1:30pm | Fancy Feet Dance Studio Christmas Dance Production ( Town Square by Gazebo) |
| 1-2pm | Tuba Christmas (strolling town square tents & gazebo) |
| 1-5pm | BPW Christmas Tour of Homes (tickets and maps available at Carlinville Chamber and Christmas Market office on the northeast corner of square) $10 per person |
| 1-8pm | Horse- and- carriage rides (Free; pick up and drop off at the Macoupin County Tent on northeast corner of town square) |
| 4:30-8pm | Homemade soup and chili supper (United Methodist Church) |
| 5:30-6:15pm | "Christmas at Uncle Phil's Diner" Music Drama (Emmanuel Baptist Church Activity Center) Refreshment after performance. Donation-can of food for Food Pantry- Call for Tickets 217-854-4473 |
| 6-7pm | Christmas Puppet Show- refreshments (First Church of Nazarene) |
| 6-7pm | Dan St. Onge-Local favorite singer/guitar player (Main tent) |
Sunday, December 4th
| 11am-3pm | Exhibitor tents open ($1 admission) |
| 11am-3pm | Food Court open (K of C Hall on north side of square) public restrooms |
| 11am-3pm | Anderson Mansion/Macoupin County Historical Society Museum Christmas Open House decorated for the holidays, bake sale inside the home. Also serving meals until 2pm. $3 admission for adults, $1 for children under 12. Ride the free trolley which departs from the town square every 30 minutes. |
| 11am-2pm | Professor Longhair- face painting, balloon animals, magic- (Main tent & strolling town square) |
| 11am-3pm | Trolley "stop and drop" rides available for narrated tours. Thirty (30) minute round trip (departs from the Macoupin Energy LLC Shay #1 Mine tent on the southeast corner of town square every 30 minutes) |
| 12-2pm | Visit Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at his house (Santa house on square and Mrs. Claus strolling) |
| 1-1:30pm | Fancy Feet Dance Studio Christmas Dance Production (Town Square by Gazebo) |
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2011 Christmas Market
Dates & Time
Friday, December 2
3 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, December 3
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday, December 4
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Christmas Market appeals to Carlinville cooks for holiday recipes
The Carlinville Christmas Market Foundation announced that it intends to publish a brand new cookbook this year entitled "Holiday Traditions" and is now actively seeking
peoples' favorite Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes. The "Holiday Traditions" recipe book will include appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, rolls and breads, desserts, party specialties, punches and drinks, and anything else that people associate with their Christmastime traditions.
Deadline for submitting "Holiday Traditions" recipes is June 1, 2011.
Copyright 2007, Carlinville Christmas Market.
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