November 29, 2008—Coldspring Town Lighting
December 13, 2008—Christmas On The Square—”An Old Fashioned Christmas!”
Officers, Directors and Members of the Coldspring / San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce welcome you to San Jacinto County’s celebration of this special holiday and the wonderful magic that “An Old Fashioned Christmas” can bring. During your visit, we hope you and your family will find an atmosphere filled with Christmases of yesteryear in the historic town of Coldspring and Old Town Coldspring.
Vendors will be set up all around the Courthouse Square … enjoy our local shops, crafts, food, parade and all the festivities! Watch the entertainment and let the joy and peace of this season fill your hearts and bless you and yours. Click here for a Vendor Application.
Continuous Entertainment
Community Choir
Christmas Carol Sing Along
Children’s Play Area
Unique Shops
Old Town Coldspring
One of a kind—Pictorial Postmark
Santa’s Old Fashioned Christmas Craft Fair
Santa’s Old Fashioned Christmas Food Court
Tree of Lights
Chrismon Tree
Lighted Parade through downtown at dark
Information Booth:
An information booth will be located on Byrd Street (FM 1514) in front of the historic shops. Stop by for up-to-date information concerning entertainment at the various locations in town, plus craft and food vendor information.
You will find brochures, souvenir Christmas on the Square programs, general information regarding San Jacinto County, Christmas on the Square t-shirts, caps and various other souvenirs.
Old Town Coldspring:
Take a hayride from the downtown to Old Town. The Old Jail Museum as well as the schoolhouse co-op with several gift shops, the quilting shop and all the other antique and gift shops will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Security—Parking—Restrooms
Volunteers from the San Jacinto County Sheriff’s Department and the Texas State Guard will provide security and direct traffic during Christmas on the Square.
Parking for handicapped persons is located next to the San Jacinto County Courthouse Annex. Others may find parking on various side streets surrounding downtown. Highway 150 through downtown will be closed to through traffic from Cedar to Byrd Avenues during most of the day. Traffic will be rerouted around the Courthouse Square.
Restrooms are located around the Courthouse Square.
Santa’s Old Fashioned Christmas Craft Fair:
Approximately 90-100 artisans and vendors of antiques, crafts and merchandise line the Courthouse Square on all four sides. All vendors are open between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for your shopping enjoyment.
Santa’s Old Fashioned Christmas Food Fair
Between the corns of Cedar and Butler Streets—Opens at 9:00 a.m. and features a variety of foods offered by state-licensed cooks.
Chili Kitchen
Located at the Coldspring United Methodist Church, beginning at 11 a.m. Serving Chili with all the trimmings. Sponsored by the Coldspring United Methodist Men.
Tree of Lights:
The lighting of the Tree of Lights will be at 4:30 p.m. on the west side of the San Jacinto County Courthouse. The Tree of Lights is sponsored by the San Jacinto County Children’s Protective Services Advisory Board. Each ornament represents a contribution that provides Christmas gifts and festivities as well as necessities throughout the year to San Jacinto County children. Donations may be sent to: P O Box 343, Coldspring, Texas 77331, or call 936-653-3216
Chrismon Tree:
While visiting historic Coldspring United Methodist Church, you will want to view the annual Chrismon Tree, a Christmas tradition located in the church sanctuary. Chrismon stands for Christian Monograms. Members construct ornaments which are a symbol of his/her faith and the ornaments are displayed on the Chrismon Tree. Visit www.coldspringmethodist.org for church history.
Santa’s Schedule:
9 a.m.—1 p.m. Santa at Gazebo
1 p.m.—2:30 p.m. Santa will be feeding his reindeer
(Break)
2:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. Santa at Gazebo
Watch Santa in the Parade!
Thank you for visiting San Jacinto County … please come visit us again soon!
Call the Chamber office - 936-653-2184 for more information.
