Fort Davis will celebrate the holiday season Saturday, Nov. 28, with “A Frontier Christmas,” featuring an arts and crafts fair, a lighted parade, a community Christmas tree lighting and a family barn dance with live music.
Organized by the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, the festivities will bring residents and visitors together for a day of holiday traditions in the historic West Texas community.
The celebration begins with an arts and crafts fair at the community center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The fair will also be held Friday, Nov. 27, from noon to 6 p.m., giving shoppers an opportunity to browse handmade goods and holiday gifts.
The Parade of Lights will begin at 6 p.m. Saturday along State Street, traveling from the Catholic church to Memorial Square. Participants are encouraged to decorate their vehicles and parade entries with Christmas lights and holiday decorations. Parade lineup begins at 5:30 p.m.
At 6:30 p.m., the community will gather at Memorial Square for the annual memorial Christmas tree lighting. Families will also have an opportunity to take pictures with Santa Claus.
The Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce will host an open meeting at 7 p.m., with light snacks and drinks provided.
The evening will conclude with Doug Moreland’s Family Barn Dance from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at Kelly Pavilion in Fort Davis.
The family-friendly event will feature live music, campfires and s’mores. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for teenagers, while children attend free.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks or visit local restaurants before the dance.
Table reservations for the barn dance are available through dougmoreland.com.
The holiday celebration offers an opportunity to experience Christmas in the Davis Mountains, combining small-town traditions, local shopping, community gatherings and live Texas music.
Additional information about A Frontier Christmas and other Fort Davis events is available at fortdavis.com.
