From Executive Director Ellen Zornes: Christmas in Columbia is almost here… Saturday, December 7… with several great events planned.
The historic Trabue Russell House will have Santa Claus from 10:00 – 11:30am. Bring the kids to not only see Santa but to get a taste of the history of our community.
Shop our local retail stores all day, many with holiday specials.
The City Barn will again be celebrating with ‘Christmas at the City Farm, 135 Moore Street, from 9:00 – 4:00pm, with 90+ small businesses. Admission is $5.00, 12 and under free.
And of course, the Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade is Saturday, December 7, at new time 5:00pm. This year’s parade theme is ‘A Traditional Christmas’. There is no cost for registration but all entries MUST register by calling the Chamber at 270-384-6020 or email at coladair@duo-county.com.
Our Grand Marshal this year is Trenton Page, the 2024-2025 Kentucky State FFA President.
We have judged categories for floats and decorated non-floats, such as golf carts, ATV’s, even pick up trucks not pulling a float but remember anyone driving any vehicle in the parade must have a valid driver’s license.
Morgan Smith Industries will again have restroom facilities and goodies available for children of all ages for the judged lot.
We’ll also have lots of non-judged entries including vintage cars and motorcycles; dignitaries including Little Miss and Mister; non-judged floats; our Adair County Schools Sports floats; our award winning band along with band alumni and directed by former band director, Tim Allen; our ACHS Choir; ACHS ROTC; the Shriners and their entertaining antics; trucks and tractors of all sorts; emergency vehicles and of course, Santa and Mrs. Clause will be riding in the fire truck. It’s going to be a wonderful parade!
Then, it’s the first annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Home Tour, Sunday, December 8, 1:00 – 4:00pm. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at each house or in advance at these locations…Chamber of Commerce, First and Farmers National Bank, Southern Nest Realty (Columbia Office), RLS Studio Salon.
Homes on the tour are Richard Schwartz, 201 College Park; Marlton and Beverly Loy, 600 Crestview Loop; Mike and Thelma Robertson, 502 Rice Drive; Benton and Ashton Fudge, 6054 Pelham Branch Road; Elliot and Hailey Burton, 135 Kellyville Road.
Get your ticket punched at each home to enter a grand prize drawing and register at each home for door prizes. Refreshments provided at the home of Richard Swartz.
We greatly appreciate our home owners for sharing their beautiful homes with us and hope you can join us!
(Ellen Zornes, Executive Director – Chamber of Commerce)