December

Festival of Trees	November 28-December 23, 2008 November 27-December 23, 2009 Madison, Indiana Join the thousands mesmerized by this spectacular holiday event. See a forest of glittering, gleaming, one of-a-kind themed trees. Sample Lanthier Winery holiday wines, families are welcome. Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Rita Adams; info@lanthierwinery.com; 812.273.2409
Host of Angels	November 28-December 23, 2008 November 27-December 23, 2009 Madison, Indiana View one of the Midwest’s largest private collections of angels, a splendid gathering of traditional holiday angels, celestial creatures and cherubs. Free sampling of limited released holiday wines Hours: Wednesdays – Sundays 11:00 am - 5:00 pm; Free admission Contact info: Rita Adams; info@lanthierwinery.com; 812.273.2409
Mansfield Village Old Fashioned Christmas	Nov. 28 - 30, Dec. 5 - 7, 2008 Nov. 27 - 29 & Dec. 4 - 6, 2009 Mansfield, Indiana Two great weekends! Shopping - unique gift ideas bake sale, pictures with Santa, carolers, delicious food. Thousands of lights decorate the village, live nativity lighting, drive-thru and trolley rides. Hours: Friday 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 9:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. For more info contact Pat McCarter at 765-653-4026 e-mail or visit www.mansfieldvillage.com
Bridgeton Country Christmas	December 5 - 7, 2008 Bridgeton, Indiana Celebrate the season in this historic rural village with artists, craft booths, music and a traditional Christmas dinner. Enjoy the many decorated shops and mill. Santa visits Saturday December 2nd from 1-3pm. Shop for unique Christmas gifts. Friday & Saturday, 9am-5pm. No admission charge. For more info call 765-548-2136 or email.
Historic Timeline Festival	December 6 & 7, 2008 December 5 & 6, 2009 Arlington, Indiana www.clearviewtreefarm.com Historic reenactments of civil war period encampments ongoing – Brown County Indiana artisans demonstrate their crafts as well as local Hoosier artisans and unique items – Cobbs catering – fresh homemade Amish goods and fresh greenery items and Christmas Trees. Hours: Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Free admission Contact Info: John G. Norris; loranorris@wmconnect.com; 765.663.2160
29th annual Kouts Christmas Open House	December 6 & 7, 2008 December 5 & 6, 2009 Kouts, Indiana www.kouts.org This event features handcrafted items for sale in homes, churches, and businesses throughout the Kouts area. Maps listing the various locations are available at both gas stations at the intersection of IN 49 & IN 8. There’s something for everyone on your list at the Christmas Open House! Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Saturday; 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday. For more info call: Ruth Jarnecke: 219-766-3791
Christmas Lights - City of Frankfort	Thanksgiving through New Years Day Frankfort, Indiana Beautiful Christmas light display held through Thanksgiving thru New Year’s Day. Over a million lights, animated displays, Santa’s soup and more, great soup, hot dogs and desserts. Bring the family! Kitchen is open most evenings from 5:00-8:00 pm. CONTACT INFO: Ron Niemesh; rhiemesh@cityoffrankfort.net; 765.659.3422

Country Christmas in Grabill

December 2007
Grabill, Indiana
Town decorated with Christmas lights, olde church museum display “Old Fashioned Christmas in the Village,” breakfast with Santa the 1st Saturday in December at the Fudergong. Visit Christmas open houses at shops.
Contact info: Susie Witt 260.627.5227 #4 wittgrabill@yahoo.com