Chouteau County Country Christmas events Shchedule
2011

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Experience Christmas with a historical flair

For more information call 1-800-426-2926

www.FortBentonChamber.org under special events

www.VirgelleMontana.com

Fort Benton – Saturday, December 3, 2011

 9:00 – 6:00        Open houses.  Participating merchants are offering in-store specials, drawings and refreshments.

9:00 – 5:30        Riverview Greenhouse Open House.  Refreshments.

9:00 – 7:00        Country Shoppe Cooperative.  1401 Front Street. Art Gallery – Unique handmade gifts by artists.

9:00 – 2:00        Santa’s North Pole Outlet Mall for Children.  All children (K- 6th grade) are invited to purchase new presents from .25¢ to $3 sponsored by Fort Benton Rebekahs #105 at NW Physicians Building, 1112 Front St (next  to River Press)

10:00 – 4:00      Rising Sun Vacation Home open house.

10:00 – 4:00      Bridgeport Station.  Arts and Craft show sale at Montana Ag Center, 1205 20^th Street.     Lunch available. 

This is the biggest shopping stop with arts, crafts, baked goods, jewelry and unique gifts.

                        Entertainment:

                        11:30                Jamie and Shaun Carrier

                        12:00 – 1:00      Fort Benton Fiddle Kits

                        1:00 – 2:00        Santa visits Bridgeport.

11:00 – 4:00      A Taste of Chocolate.  Can’t find enough chocolate?  You will find it at the Masonic Temple, 1712 Front St.

11:00 – 4:00      Grand Union Hotel.  Special holiday promotions in the Union Goods Gift Shop.  Enjoy a variety of talented musicians throughout the day.

11:30 – 3:30      Music and entertainment at Bridgeport Station, Wake-up Coffee House, Riverview Greenhouse, Grand Union

12:00 – 6:00      Grand Union Hotel Open House.  Holiday treasures.

1:00 – 4:00        Benton Pharmacy Open House.  Come and make an ornament.

1:00 – 4:00        Florence Dedman Animal Shelter Open House.  Refreshments.  Meet the staff and take a tour.

3:00 – 4:00        Grand Union Hotel.  Bring your camera and Christmas list.  Sit with Santa in his vintage sleigh.

4:30 – 7:00        Lark and Laurel Open House.  Refreshments.  See what is new in the vintage house.

5:00                  River Torch Luminaries Tribute from the bridge to Sunrise Bluffs sponsored by Chouteau Co Cancer Support Group.  To purchase a torch and dedicate to someone call 750-2918.

5:00                  Parade along Front Street.  “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”  Line up at 4:00 at City Hall for judging.  Contact Shirley Embleton 781-2724 for entry form.  As the parade arrives at the Park, join us for the lighting of the Christmas Tree.

5:30 – 7:00        After the parade, enjoy hot chocolate and hot cider around a campfire at the Old Fort. Sponsored by Fort Benton Chamber of Commerce.

5:30 – 8:00        Santa will visit the Wake Up Coffee House.  Bring your camera.

5:30                  Community Bible Church Nativity Scene and Open House.  Please visit the Church at 1600 Main for refreshments at the end of the Parade.

Fort Benton - Sunday, December 4

11:00 – 1:00      Riverview Greenhouse Open House.  Refreshments.

12:00 – 4:00      Country Shoppe Cooperative Art Gallery Open House.

2:00 – 3:30        Christmas Concert with Peter and Molly Wilson, and Rudy and Gail Cicon at Fort Benton Elementary Auditorium.  Sponsored by CCPA.

Carter – Saturday, December 3

10:00 am – 6:00 pm       Cowboy Christmas Boutique.

10:00 am – 2:00 am       Rocking K will be serving lunch and dinner.

Carter – Sunday, December 4

10:00 am – 6:00 pm       Cowboy Christmas Boutique.

10:00 am – 10:00 pm     Rocking K will be serving lunch and dinner.

Geraldine – Country Christmas Social -  Friday December 2 

Sponsored by Geraldine Action Committee

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm        Area vendors and our ever popular Indian Tacos. 

7:30 pm – midnight        Rusty’s Bar and Grill will provide no host bar with band.  This year we will be showing the second round of Wrangler NFR and will have a live auction in the evening.

Virgelle – Saturday and Sunday – December 3 and 4

9:00 – 5:00        A Real Country Christmas at a Real Country Store.  See Virgelle all dressed up for the season.  Refreshments will be served beside the old cook stove in the kitchen.  A variety of antiques and collectibles will be featured at special prices, works by various artisans, baked goods and a silent auction of items throughout the town.

Driving Directions:  From Great Falls, Fort Benton, Loma:  take Hwy 87 through Loma for 12 miles and after passing mile post 66, turn right on next gravel road.  Follow gravel road to river bottom, when you pass through a concrete underpass go right 1/8 mile to Virgelle.

                        From Havre and Big Sandy:  Pass through Big Sandy 7 miles, turn left at the sign to Virgelle.  8 miles on gravel road.

Loma – Friday, December 2

8:00 pm – 1:00 am         Loma Memorial Hall.  Candy Cane Christmas Dance with Big Sandy band “Men in Black”.  An evening of dancing, games, food, prizes, drinks.  $10 adults, $5 students, 12 years old and younger Free.  Call 739-4231 for ticket or purchase at door.

Loma – Saturday, December 3

9:00 – 5:00        Trash and Treasure Shop – Step into the past as you shop among the many items for sale.  Hwy 87 and 4^th Ave.

10:00 – 4:00      Village of Loma Country Christmas Bazaar at the Earth Science Museum featuring crafts and community bake sale.  Proceeds to go support Earth Museum.

Loma – Sunday, December 4

9:00 – 5:00        Trash and Treasure Shop – Step into the past as you shop among the many items for sale.  Hwy 87 and 4^th Ave.

Big Sandy – Saturday, December 3

10:00 – 6:00                  Antique and Miscellaneous Open House.  New owners and new stuff.  Prizes, including $100 credit.  $1 grab bags and refreshments.

7:30 – 5:00                    Bear Paw Coffee and Deli.  Plan to treat yourself to a lunch break at the Deli.

8:00 – 10:00                  “Breakfast with Santa” at the Mint Bar and Café.  Have your picture taken with Santa.

9:00 -                            Shopping day begins with “Snow Flake Run”.  Get card filled and enter drawing for $25 in Big Sandy Bucks’.  Each stop is designated by a wrapped Christmas package.

9:00 – 2:00                    Senior Citizens Center offers a spaghetti lunch.  Baked goods and crafts.

9:00 – 4:00                    Crafters at the Jerry Martin Memorial Hall.  25+ vendors will be on hand with their art.

9:00 – 4:00                    Leona’s for homemade noodles, jams and jellies.  Also Farley’s Doilies.

10:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00     North Star Dance Studio will be performing at the Odd Fellows Hall.

5:30                              Parade of Lights (line up at 5:00)

6:30                              Button drawing and auction of our decorated lamps at the Jerry Martin Memorial Hall.

Big Sandy – Sunday, December  4

10:00 – 6:00                  Antique and Miscellaneous Open House.  New owners and new stuff.  Prizes, including $100 credit.  $1 grab bags and refreshments.

La Mesa Restaurant  welcomes you to come in and dine from our full menu and daily specials.  Open 7:00 am – 8:00 pm daily. Sundays till 2:00.