Claiborne Parish Christmas Festival - Christmas in Historic Homer, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana

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Claiborne Christmas Festival
A Full Day of Fun for the Entire Family
Saturday November 24th / 9 AM - 5 PM
Parade at 1 pm

The community is invited to join in the 2nd Annual “Hills of Homer” Christmas Run to be held in conjunction with the Annual 2007 Claiborne Christmas Festival on Saturday, November 24. The “Hills of Homer” 10K, 5K Run will start at 8 AM in downtown Homer. Entry fee is $15 ($20 after November 18). In addition to the 10K and 5K Runs, there will be a 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run. Early registered participants are guaranteed the Official 2007 Hills of Homer Christmas Run T-shirt. For more information, contact Chairman Wayne Hatfield at 927-2961 or go to www.SportSpectrumUSA.com

“Deck the Halls”
Wreath Decorating Contest

Come join the fun… Lighted wreaths may be purchased at Family Dollar in Homer at a SPECIAL festival price of only $5.00. Be creative and decorate your wreath to suit your personality. There will be a business, adult, and a children’s category with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places awarded. Deadline for entry will be 6 p.m. November 9, 2007 (please drop off finished wreaths at City Hall). All decorated wreaths will be on display during A Taste of Homer / Holiday Open House, Saturday, November 10, 2007. The winners will be selected at that time. For all those wishing to participate, there will be a silent auction the day of the Christmas Festival! We encourage ALL businesses and residents of Claiborne Parish to participate! Click Here for More Information!

Christmas Festival Looking For Booths, Parade Applicants

The Claiborne Christmas Festival Committee is now accepting applications for the Christmas Festival which will be held Saturday, November 24 on and around the Courthouse Square. Applications are available online - Click Here for More Information.

The Committee is wanting more local craft people to get involved this year. Booth spaces are $30. Get your application in early to get the space of your choice.

A Full Day of Festivities
Square Merchants Open Early
Over 40 Food & Craft Vendors
Great Food for Every Taste
T-Shirts & Posters on Sale
Face Painting
Magicians and Clowns
Live music by The Extreme Country Band
Live Choral Music throughout the day
Games for the Children
Rock Wall Climb
Train Rides and The Screamin Demon
Horse Drawn Buggy Rides
Oreo the 2000 lb Bull
Smoky the Bear & Officer Ollie and Friends
Our Biggest Ever Christmas Parade Starts at 1 pm
The Lighting of the Square at Dusk

November 24

8 a.m.: “Hills of Homer Christmas Run” at parking lot behind the Police Jury Building
9 a.m.: Food and craft vendors set up around the Square
1 p.m.: Parade from Homer High School down to and around the Courthouse Square
3 p.m.: Bidding closes for silent auction of contest wreaths
All Day - Fun for the Entire Family:

Children’s pictures with Santa Claus
Children’s pictures with “Oreo the Bull”
Coke booth by the stage will accept silent auction bids for wreath contest entries which will be on display
Entertainment includes Carrie McQueen, the stiltwalker from Georgia; Extreme Country from Farmerville; Chris Sherrill, featured entertainer; Vic Middleton, Louisiana State Fiddle Champion; also other local talent
National Guard will provide rock wall for climbing enthusiasts.

December 15 and 16 - Tour of Homes is planned (details to come later).

For More Information Contact:
Claiborne Christmas Festival
P.O. Box 367
Homer, LA 71040

Melissa Smith 318-927-2046 Ext 200
Cynthia Steele 318-927-2566

Vendor/Exhibitor Spaces are available for a space fee of $30.00/ea. Applications must be received with payment no later than October 30.

Vendor/Exhibitor Application

Wreath Decorating Contest

Entertainment Application

Parade Entry Application

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The Claiborne Parish Christmas Festival will be held on Historic Homer Town Square located at the junction of La Hwy 9 and US Hwy 79. Shreveport/Bossier - 45 mins, Monroe - 1 hr 15 mins, Ruston - 40 mins, Farmerville - 30 mins, and El Dorado - 55 mins.

A Taste of Homer / Holiday Open House

The date for this years A Taste of Homer and Holiday Open House has been set for Saturday, November 10th. Claiborne Chamber director John Watson said "I can not say enough about how much I enjoyed last year’s event. Never have I seen such an assortment of good food in one place, and it is all you can eat for $10.00. Spread the word around to everyone about this day. It is just too good to pass up. Deer hunters and other campers in the Parish, this is a great place to eat. Remember, participating merchants in Homer & Haynesville will have Holiday Open House from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Take advantage of this to get an early start on your Holiday Shopping. Be sure to sign up for the drawing of the $250.00 Shopping Spree."

Local Youth to Perform "Spray Paint Art"

TJ Ponder, a life-long resident of Claiborne Parish, will be demonstrating and offering for sale his unique Spray-Paint-Art creations at the festival.

Visit TJ's website at www.spray-paint-art.kcwd.com to view over 300 works of "somewhat conventional" art - TJ's site includes his very first works from early October 2006.

“Hills Of Homer” Christmas Run Set For November 24

The community is invited to join in the 2nd Annual “Hills of Homer” Christmas Run to be held in conjunction with the Annual 2006 Claiborne Christmas Festival on Saturday, November 24. The “Hills of Homer” 10K, 5K Run will start at 8 AM in downtown Homer. Entry fee is $15 ($20 after November 18). In addition to the 10K and 5K Runs, there will be a 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run. Early registered participants are guaranteed the Official 2006 Hills of Homer Christmas Run T-shirt. For more information, contact Chairman Wayne Hatfield at 927-2961 or go to www.sportspectrumusa.com

Claiborne Parish Christmas Festival Cookbooks On Sale

The Claiborne Parish Christmas Festival cookbooks are in. They are $13 each and can be bought at several area stores. Call 927-9009 if you want to reserve one. All proceeds will go toward this year's Festival set for November 24.

Claiborne Parish
2007 Christmas Festival Is Coming!

With Christmas mere weeks away, November has several local holiday events. The annual Claiborne Parish Christmas Festival, for example, has something going on most of November.

The 2007 Christmas Beauties and Cuties Pageant, for instance, was held at 2:00 pm November 3 at Homer City Hall.
And area merchants have designated November 4-10 as “Shop Claiborne First Week.” Saturday, November 10 is the highlight with A Taste of Homer and when area merchants will feature open house with lots of big sales. Local merchants have joined in giving away a $250 shopping spree.
In Haynesville shoppers can register to win the shopping spree at any of the following merchants: City Floral, Courtyard Florist, Killgore’s Pharmacy, Farmer’s Depot, and All About Candles.
Shoppers can also register to win at any of the following in Homer: Lynn’s Flowers, Spillers Furniture, Michael’s Men’s Store, Claiborne Drug, Fred Smith & Sons, Lily of the Valley Flowers, Gray’s Jewelry, Homer Flower Shop, Miss Lizzie’s, Delta Interiors, The Grape Vine, The Raven Book Store, and Elite’s Gift Shop.
All parish residents are invited to participate in the “Deck the Halls” wreath decorating contest. Family Dollar in Homer is offering lighted wreaths for a special Christmas festival price of only $5.
Festival organizers encourage everyone: “Be creative and decorate to suit your personality.” First, second, and third places will be awarded in each of three categories: business, adult, and children. Wreaths will be displayed and winners announced during the “Taste of Homer” event on Saturday, November 10. A silent auction of wreaths submitted for the “Deck the Halls” decorating contest will be held on November 24.
The 24th also includes “The Hills of Homer Christmas Run.” Entrants may choose from the “1-Mile Fun Run” or the 5K or 10K runs. Participants meet behind the Police Jury Building at 8:00 am.
Festival organizers encourage everyone to participate in as many activities as possible. Come on out and enjoy the food, the fun, and the festival!