Chase County Country Christmas

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2021

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Kid’s Night Before Christmas Out

Come help us celebrate the beginning of the Christmas holiday.  Join us in singing holiday songs and lighting the Caboose in Strong City.  Get your free ticket and walk over to the Historic Railroad Depot for a free Christmas movie and refreshments. Each child (10 & under) will receive a small gift. Turn in your ticket to be eligible for the door prize drawings.  This free event is sponsored by the Strong City Preservation Alliance, Chase County Community Fund and the Chamber.

Antique Caboose & Depot, Strong City

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26

9:00am – 3:00pm

Arts & Crafts Fair

Local crafters will offer shoppers a wide variety of gift ideas (25+ vendors) located in the newly constructed hall.

St. Anthony’s Hall, Strong City

9:00am – 5:00pm

Prairie PastTimes Christmas Open House

Shop hand-crafted items from more than 40 local artisans. Artists will be on hand to speak with visitors about their work throughout the day. Warm Cider and treats will be available for shoppers.

Downtown Cottonwood Falls

10am-4:30pm

Famous Silent Auction-NEW LOCATION

Self-Tours of the Old Chase County Elementary School

Creative auction baskets offering uniquely fun and fantastic gift options including overnight accommodation packages, restaurant and retail gift certificates, local artwork and so much more. Explore the old CCES on your own and imagine it’s future.

Old Chase County Elementary School at 401 Maple, Cottonwood Falls

11:00am-2:00pm

Old School Spaghetti Meal

$8 for adults and $5 for under 12 includes dessert and drink.

1:00pm-4:00pm

Holiday Home Tour

Tickets for the tour are available for purchase, in advance, for $5 at the Chamber. Maps/brochures are also available at the city offices in Cottonwood Falls and Strong City. The day of the event, tickets may be purchased at each location or at the Chamber office for $8. Wonderful homes, businesses and guest houses will be featured this year. Locations include Old Chase County Elementary School (NO CHARGE).

Cottonwood Falls & Matfield Green

12:00pm – 4:00pm

Good Old-Fashioned Christmas

Experience the Spring Hill Ranch at the height of the holiday season. Let your senses indulge in the aroma of cedar and cinnamon sticks, while strolling through the lively ranch house filled with historic costumed characters enjoying a holiday party and playing historic music. Children can create their very own Christmas tree ornament made from salt dough using glitter, beads, and sand. Originally built in 1881, the ranch house underwent a major rehabilitation project that was completed this year and reopened in May. Come see the changes, including greater accessibility for those with limited mobility. The exterior work also included new tuck pointing, better drainage, porch repair, and rehabilitation of the stone terrace walls. Come visit the house and join along with the historic characters celebrating the season.

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, Strong City

3:00pm – 5:30pm

Experience Santa’s Reindeer

We are excited to announce that Santa will be bringing one of his reindeer along with him this year! Come visit and take photos with him and his sleigh.

Courthouse Lawn, Downtown Cottonwood Falls

4:00pm – 5:30pm

Visit with Cowboy Santa at the Courthouse

Visit and take photos with Cowboy Santa in the lobby of the courthouse. Please enter from the entrance on the east side of the courthouse.

Chase County Courthouse, Downtown Cottonwood Falls

Live Music for the Season

Join in or just listen to songs of the season. Enjoy hot apple cider and homemade cookies.

Fire on the Prairie an H2O TV Church, Downtown Cottonwood Falls

4:30pm

Silent Auction Ends.

5:45pm

Silent Auction Winners Announced

Please pick up your items following the parade before 8pm or call or text 620-340-9634

Old Chase County Elementary School at 401 Maple, Cottonwood Falls

6:00pm

Lighting of Chase County Courthouse & Historic River Bridge

Cottonwood Falls

6:05pm

Parade – (taking Santa to the North Pole)

Following the lighting of the Chase County Courthouse & Historic River Bridge,

Downtown Cottonwood Falls