We’re as excited as you are about the return of our annual craft show. Visit the Memorial Building and the Elementary School from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm to check out the wide variety of art, crafts, and vendor booths.

Get creative with DIY Crafting workshops at the new 29:11 and Me DIY Studio and capture your special moments with a Christmas Story mini photo session with The Perfect Blend Photography.

Join the Fennimore United Methodist Church for a feature of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, playing at 1:00 pm. A craft station will be available for kids to create a holiday card for the residents at Divine Rehabilitation & Nursing. Doors will open at noon. Parents are welcome to drop their kids off so they can enjoy the craft show and shop local. We need a few volunteers to assist with these activities, what a great way to earn Silver Cords! Volunteers can contact Jessica Helms at promo@fennimore.com.

Stop by the Chamber's table at the entrance to both craft show locations where to get your Fen-stival BINGO card! The cards will include a list of all specials, discounts, and activities happening at Chamber businesses throughout the day. Anyone who returns their full BINGO card will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket full of Chamber business goodies! You’ll also want to stop by our table to purchase exclusive Fennimore merchandise and one-of-a-kind Shop Local Holiday Boxes!

Participate in our Holiday Parade! The parade will start at 6:00 pm, with lineup beginning at 5:30 pm. We will use the same route at the Fennimore High School's Homecoming parade. We are even expecting Santa and Mrs. Claus! Anyone is welcome and encouraged to participate in the parade! Please make sure your entry is lit and holiday-themed.

Immediately following the parade (at approximately 6:30 pm), join the Friends of the Fennimore Library for the annual Lighting of the Unity Tree. Enjoy a special appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus, hot chocolate, music and caroling, a reading of the Night Before Christmas by the fireplace, and more! Children can visit the library through November 22 to decorate an ornament that they can place on the Unity Tree during the lighting ceremony. Those decorating an ornament will receive a Scholastic book from the Friends of the Fennimore Library in appreciation of their efforts.

The Friends of the Fennimore Library also invite everyone to support the event by sponsoring a recognition for a local business, a civic organization, a loved one, a friend, or a neighbor. This may also be done for an anniversary, graduation, marriage, or other special event. The cost to participate is just $5.00 per recognition and all proceeds are given to the Friends of the Fennimore Library to help with expenses for various library-related projects. The deadline to purchase a recognition is November 19th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the library at 608-822-6294.

Visit Oakwood Park for the lighting of our new Lights in the Park holiday light display, along with campfire s’mores. Businesses, organizations, families, and individuals can sponsor a display and decorate it however you choose! There are options to sponsor a tree real Christmas tree that will be provided from Cook’s Woods or an object that already exists at Oakwood Park, including either pavilion, playground, fence sections, and existing trees. We’ll light the park for the first time during our Holiday Fen-stival on and the light display will remain open to the public through Saturday, January 1, 2022.

Clubs and organizations are encouraged to host fundraisers at the pavilions during Lights in the Park. Learn more and sign up to sponsor a display. We will also be challenging our businesses and residents to a holiday light competition! We're working on finalizing these details, stay tuned for more information to come!

We'd like to share a very special thank you to The City of Fennimore, Wisconsin Water & Light for being a sponsor of the Holiday Fen-stival and the Lights in the Park! This has truly been a partnership and we are forever grateful for your hard work, dedication, and support of your efforts.

The Fennimore Area Chamber of Commerce encourages you to shop local for your chance to win! Make a purchase at a participating Fennimore Chamber business between November 20 and December 15 for a chance to win weekly prizes of $25 in Fennimore Bucks. You can complete an entry slip found at the participating business, attach your receipt, and drop it in the bucket or you can submit your entry online by visiting fennimore.com/shop, complete the form on our website, take a photo of your receipt to submit your online entry. All entries will go into the grand prize drawing for $175 in Fennimore Bucks on December 16. The Fennimore Area Chamber of Commerce wishes you happy holidays and happy shopping!

What’s better than fresh greenery for the holidays?!? Place your garland and wreath order now at Cooks’ Woods. All wreaths and greenery sold at Cooks’ Woods are made by their highly skilled staff on the farm. Only fresh cut boughs are used. Bows are tied by hand and each piece of greenery is decorated by hand. As a result, no two wreaths are exactly alike. Specialty shapes such as door swags, candy canes, and centerpieces are also available. Their evergreen garland provides another traditional Christmas decoration which can be gracefully draped from porch, deck, or stairway railings. Place your order today by calling 608-778-6084.

Visit the Hilltop Bar & Grill on Monday, November 22 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm for a Holiday Sip and Shop! Sample some great food, have a cocktail, check out some amazing vendors and crafters, and do some holiday shopping.